Support

Representation ID: 19799

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: St Modwen Properties PLC

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Objectives SO2 sets out the Council's aspiration to direct development growth to the
Borough's transport corridors. This approach is supported and has potential to provide
for employment growth in locations where there is strong market demand, and to
minimise environmental impacts on the wider Borough. We also support SO8 to SO14 which cover economic prosperity. SO8 is supported and in particular the draft Local Plan's recognition that attracting new commercial investment will be crucial in fostering a prosperous, vibrant and diverse economy with high and stable level of economic and employment growth.

Support

Representation ID: 19800

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: St Modwen Properties PLC

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

The proposed spatial strategy and in particular the main focus of growth along
transport corridors with strategic allocations along the A127 corridor is supported. This
area and the strategic allocation at the Brentwood Enterprise Park site in particular will
assist in bring forward new business and employment opportunities, and will support
residential growth within the area and across the Borough and surrounding areas more
generally.

Support

Representation ID: 19801

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: St Modwen Properties PLC

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Figure 5 in the consultation document identifies M25 Junction 29 as a key location for
employment led development. This approach is strongly supported and recognises the
importance of this strategic location.

Support

Representation ID: 19802

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: St Modwen Properties PLC

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

The preparation of the IDP is supported and it is considered important that there is engagement from all stakeholders as part of this process. This is particularly the case with regards to transport infrastructure and connectivity along growth corridors at the A127 and M25 junction 29 in particular. It is also noted that the latest LDS identifies that an A127 Corridor SPD will now be prepared. This approach is supported and it is considered early engagement with all parties including landowners and the promoters of sites will be an important part of this strategy.

Support

Representation ID: 19803

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: St Modwen Properties PLC

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Economic Aims A2 and A4 are supported. Strategic Priorities P1 and P6 are also strongly supported. The Functional Economic Market Area (FEMA) approach is supported in general. The Brentwood Economic Futures (2013-2033) Final Report, that forms part of the evidence base for the draft local plan we note the report provides indicative job capacity figures. We welcome the opportunity to work with the Council as the plan emerges to further develop the masterplan for the Brentwood Enterprise Park, the mix of uses and indicative job numbers on that basis.

Comment

Representation ID: 19804

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: St Modwen Properties PLC

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

The Sustainability Appraisal objectives themselves cover a wide range of issues
including biodiversity, economy and employment. The assessment work carried out to
date, however, is general in nature and founded on a number of assumptions. In a
number of cases we would suggest there is either evidence available that the site will
not result in adverse impacts or that any impacts would depend upon implementation.
In this case we believe it more appropriate for the sustainability appraisal to note that
effects will depend upon implementation rather than setting out potential for negative
impacts.

Support

Representation ID: 19805

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: St Modwen Properties PLC

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

With regards to site access it is primary access will be provided to M25 Junction 29 and we are working closely with Highways England, Essex County Council, and other consultees in this regard. We support that it is stated there is potential for secondary
bus access to Warley Street which will help to support the sustainability of the scheme. It is considered that planning applications would be taken forward with delivery commencing on site within the first 5 years of the plan period. We would suggest that the indicative delivery forecasts to years 0-10 of the plan.