Comment

Representation ID: 16072

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

In the case of Shenfield's retail offer as the terminus for Crossrail (Paragraph 8.47), it is recommended that flexibility is allowed for concerning point h. (subdivision of large retail units), in case it is found at a later date that Crossrail leads to a number of consumers travelling elsewhere due to the range of services available.

Comment

Representation ID: 16073

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

Paragraph 8.14 - Reference should be made to the recent study undertaken to introduce a Centre for Enterprise in Brentwood which would encourage small and micro businesses to start and establish themselves and enable more flexible working.

Comment

Representation ID: 16074

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

Support the ambition to develop new key strategic employment sites but this needs to be set within the wider context of Brentwood's Spatial Strategy, and any location is consistent with the criteria in Policy 8.3 - Employment Development Criteria and Policy 10.1 - Sustainable Transport, which seeks to ensure future developments are located in accessible locations reducing the need to travel.

Support

Representation ID: 16075

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

Paragraph 8.21 - Welcome the proposed separate master planning for the site which should focus on identifying the business use, demand, floor space requirement and connectivity levels to ensure the premises are relevant for the Borough.

Support

Representation ID: 16076

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

Reference to the adopted Shopfront Guidance DPD is supported. Brentwood Borough Council could investigate possible grants available to improve shop fronts to assist improving the appearance of the high street.

Comment

Representation ID: 16078

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

Recommend reference should be made to the need to prepare a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan for new development, as referenced in Policy 8.3, criterion f.

Support

Representation ID: 16079

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

Supports reference to the Themes Chase Community Forest and the Thames Chase Plan, to which ECC actively engages with its preparation and implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 16081

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

In order to help limit impact on the local public transport networks, rail and bus providers will need to be involved in the identification and planning of any new or improved services.

Comment

Representation ID: 16082

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

The new Local Plan should consider the creation of additional cycle/pedestrian paths linking new developments with key locations and community facilities, as well as connections between existing developments; this could be secured through Section 106 agreement.

Comment

Representation ID: 16086

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

Consider further measures that contribute to sustainable travel as part of a Travel Plan for larger development sites, including, car sharing schemes, creation of car clubs, shuttle bus services, Cycle Point/Hub at Brentwood Railway Station [see full representation for complete list].