Support

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.

Support

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.

Support

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.

Support

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.

Support

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.

Comment

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.

Comment

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.

Support

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.

Support

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.

Comment

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.