Comment

Representation ID: 15669

Received: 10/05/2016

Respondent: Southend on Sea Council

We note in Policy 5.2 'Housing Growth' and supporting text that Brentwood Borough Council seeks to fully meet objectively assessed housing needs within the Brentwood Borough boundary. We note, however, that the plan does not appear to acknowledge that Brentwood may need to consider assisting other constrained neighbouring authorities within adjoining housing market areas to meet unmet housing need, in accordance with national policy and guidance, if this need cannot be met within that particular housing market area.

Object

Representation ID: 15671

Received: 10/05/2016

Respondent: Southend on Sea Council

With regard to additional housing development and infrastructure, Southend Borough Council notes that the A127, alongside the A130 and A13, forms a key route into Southend and this route is very important for business and residents within Southend and the wider area. As such it is vital that any development proposed in proximity to the strategic transport network provides the necessary infrastructure improvements and mitigation to support the additional growth; and to not have a negative impact on the strategic highway network. In additional, measures that promote the use of public transport and alternatives to the car should also be considered as part of these new developments and incorporated into policy.

Comment

Representation ID: 17836

Received: 10/05/2016

Respondent: Southend on Sea Council

The duty to cooperate provides a mechanism for strategic matters to be addressed to ensure that development needs are planned for on a wider than local basis. Moreover it enables local authorities that are confronted by particular environmental and geographic constraints to address their development needs, inline with Paragraph 182 of the NPPF. In summary, national policy and guidance is clear that a local plan should:
prepare a SHMA to assess full housing needs
provide a delivery strategy that is clear in terms of where, when and how housing need will be delivered over the full plan period
meet full, objectively assessed housing need for market and affordable housing
meet the legal duty to cooperate and incorporate allowances for unmet requirements from neighbouring authorities where it is reasonable to do so; and
boost significantly the supply of housing and ensure a deliverable five year housing land
supply with an appropriate buffer can be maintained at all times.