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101B Land at Codham Hall (including M25 Works Site at A127/M25 junction 29)
Representation ID: 12311
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: S & J Padfield and Partners
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
In order to deliver a net increase in employment provision as requested by the NPPF and set out in the Brentwood Economic Futures Report (2014) it is especially important that the current extent of employment use at Codham Hall North is formally allocated for employment purposes. This will provide certainty for existing businesses at the site and assist in reducing the overall need for additional new employment sites in the Borough.
See attached plan indicating the extent of existing employment uses. The proposed allocation should be drawn to accord with this area.
I write on behalf of S & J Padfield and Partners with regards to the above consultation and site 101B at
Codham Hall (north of the A127).
Our comments particularly relate to chapter 4 of the consultation document concerning Economic Prosperity and consultation question 7. Question 7 states that "To enable future employment need to be met do you agree that the most sustainable approach is to allocate new sites close to the strategic highway network?"
The allocation of employment sites in proximity to the strategic highway network and to the M25 and A127 is supported.
As noted in the plan the site at Codham Hall currently provides for valuable provision for employment to meet needs within the Borough. The references on page 22 of the Strategic Growth Options Consultation is therefore supported which states: "101A Proposed as Brentwood Enterprise Park in the 2013 Preferred Options, this land presents an opportunity to provide a new business park for the Borough and meet the majority of unmet employment need. Alternative sites would not meet this need together and so an alternative piece of land would need to be identified if this site were not to come forward."
This approach is reflected in the update to the Council's Economic Futures Study carried out by Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners (December 2014) which provides important evidence on this topic. The NLP report notes at paragraph 4.5 that "proposed new employment site allocations 101B (Brentwood Enterprise Park) and 108 (The Old Pump Works, Great Warley Street) have existing employment uses on site and therefore do not represent additional land supply". In order to deliver a net increase in employment provision as requested by the NPPF and set out in the NLP report it is therefore especially important that the current extent of employment use at Codham Hall North is formally allocated for employment purposes. This will provide certainty for existing businesses at the site and assist in reducing the overall need for additional new employment sites in the Borough.
I attach a plan indicating the extent of existing employment uses and we would request that the proposed allocation is drawn to accord with this area.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Question 7
Representation ID: 12322
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: S & J Padfield and Partners
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
Support allocation of employment sites in proximity to strategic highway network, M25 and A127. Codham Hall North [site ref 101B] currently provides valuable employment to meet Borough needs. The updated Economic Futures Study (2014) notes that proposed new site allocations with existing employment uses do not represent additional supply. In order to deliver net increase in employment as requested by the NPPF it is important that the current extent of employment use at Codham Hall North is formally allocated for employment purposes. This will provide certainty for existing businesses and reduce need for additional new employment sites in the Borough.
I write on behalf of S & J Padfield and Partners with regards to the above consultation and site 101B at
Codham Hall (north of the A127).
Our comments particularly relate to chapter 4 of the consultation document concerning Economic Prosperity and consultation question 7. Question 7 states that "To enable future employment need to be met do you agree that the most sustainable approach is to allocate new sites close to the strategic highway network?"
The allocation of employment sites in proximity to the strategic highway network and to the M25 and A127 is supported.
As noted in the plan the site at Codham Hall currently provides for valuable provision for employment to meet needs within the Borough. The references on page 22 of the Strategic Growth Options Consultation is therefore supported which states: "101A Proposed as Brentwood Enterprise Park in the 2013 Preferred Options, this land presents an opportunity to provide a new business park for the Borough and meet the majority of unmet employment need. Alternative sites would not meet this need together and so an alternative piece of land would need to be identified if this site were not to come forward."
This approach is reflected in the update to the Council's Economic Futures Study carried out by Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners (December 2014) which provides important evidence on this topic. The NLP report notes at paragraph 4.5 that "proposed new employment site allocations 101B (Brentwood Enterprise Park) and 108 (The Old Pump Works, Great Warley Street) have existing employment uses on site and therefore do not represent additional land supply". In order to deliver a net increase in employment provision as requested by the NPPF and set out in the NLP report it is therefore especially important that the current extent of employment use at Codham Hall North is formally allocated for employment purposes. This will provide certainty for existing businesses at the site and assist in reducing the overall need for additional new employment sites in the Borough.
I attach a plan indicating the extent of existing employment uses and we would request that the proposed allocation is drawn to accord with this area.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Question 1
Representation ID: 12323
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: S & J Padfield and Partners
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
Areas considered generally appropriate. Focus around transport corridors reflects need to focus growth around these links. Strategic scale development is best located close to established road links and railway stations, and A127 corridor in particular.
Need to continue considering linkages between identified corridors. Brentwood Enterprise Park includes potential to deliver Green Transport Linkages between new employment provision, key settlements, and railway stations. Likely to include links into Brentwood to ensure site is fully sustainable whilst recognising that enterprise parks generating traffic movements from large goods vehicles will be best located at the strategic road network.
See attached.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Question 2
Representation ID: 12324
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: S & J Padfield and Partners
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
Identification of A127 Corridor as area with greater capacity for growth is supported. This reflects landscape analysis. The site should be identified in the Plan as an opportunity area reflecting the opportunity to meet future employment needs and create a gateway to the Borough.
Reference to congestion problems on the A127 is supported, this will be a key challenge in the emerging plan. Brentwood Enterprise Park would help avoid need for travel along the A127 providing direct access to other areas of the country via the M25. Previous highway analysis (updated work attached) identifies sufficient highway capacity.
See attached.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
101A Land at Codham Hall (including M25 Works Site at A127/M25 junction 29)
Representation ID: 12325
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: S & J Padfield and Partners
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
Brentwood Enterprise Park can continue to provide a range of jobs to support the local and regional economy, and assist in the reallocation of existing employment sites that either are not particular suited to meeting modern business needs or are considered better suited for residential uses in the new Local Plan. The Commercial Market Analysis report submitted in support of this representation sets out details of the type of jobs that can be provided on the Brentwood Enterprise Park on a flexible basis in order to support this approach.
See attached.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
1.13 Evidence
Representation ID: 12326
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: S & J Padfield and Partners
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
Whilst the consultation document refers to the recent study of objectively assessed need carried out by the Council this is not itself identified in the Council's housing and demographic evidence base online. The Council's online evidence base on housing and demographics currently consists primarily of the SHMA (July 2014), Great Essex Demographic Forecasts (Phase 6 September 2014) and the Heart of Essex Housing Growth Scenarios (June 2012). Essential that the plan seeks to meet full objectively assessed needs in terms of homes and jobs to provide sustainable future development.
See attached.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Question 4
Representation ID: 12414
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: S & J Padfield and Partners
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
Support redevelopment of existing employment sites at West Horndon (020 & 021), provides an opportunity for housing growth close to the existing railway station and nearby local facilities. Brentwood Enterprise Park can provide new employment floorspace options for displaced businesses. This will help reduce Green Belt impacts and ensure best use of previously developed land in line with national policy. Location proximity to M25 best meets employment demands and avoid distribution traffic travelling through residential areas.
See attached.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
020 West Horndon Industrial Estate, Childerditch Lane, West Horndon
Representation ID: 12416
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: S & J Padfield and Partners
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
Support redevelopment of existing employment sites at West Horndon (020 & 021), provides an opportunity for housing growth close to the existing railway station and nearby local facilities. Brentwood Enterprise Park [site ref 101A] can provide new employment floorspace options for displaced businesses. This will help reduce Green Belt impacts and ensure best use of previously developed land in line with national policy. Location proximity to M25 best meets employment demands and avoid distribution traffic travelling through residential areas.
See attached.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
021 Horndon Industrial Estate, Station Road, West Horndon
Representation ID: 12417
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: S & J Padfield and Partners
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
Support redevelopment of existing employment sites at West Horndon (020 & 021), provides an opportunity for housing growth close to the existing railway station and nearby local facilities. Brentwood Enterprise Park [site ref 101A] can provide new employment floorspace options for displaced businesses. This will help reduce Green Belt impacts and ensure best use of previously developed land in line with national policy. Location proximity to M25 best meets employment demands and avoid distribution traffic travelling through residential areas.
See attached.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Question 5
Representation ID: 12420
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: S & J Padfield and Partners
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
In order to meet objectively assessed housing needs it is clear that release of sites within the Green Belt will be required. Given the acknowledged highway capacity and congestion issues at the A12 / M25 Brook Street junction, the Council's preference for strategic scale housing and employment growth to be primarily located in the A127 corridor is supported. We have no specific comments with regards to sites in the A12 corridor.
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