Comment

Representation ID: 20056

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: London Borough of Havering

The commitment to supporting infrastructure growth through sustainable infrastructure planning (Priority b on page 7) is welcome. Nevertheless, in this regard, it is noted that paragraphs 84 and 92 of the document say that the issue of how education needs arising from the Garden Village are still being assessed. It is important that these matters are resolved and properly explained in the Proposed Submission version document.

Comment

Representation ID: 20057

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: London Borough of Havering

It is noted that paragraph 105 of the Brentwood Local Plan document notes that eventually, the Garden Village may have some 9,000 residents. It notes that health facilities are available in nearby Thurrock and Basildon. It is, of course, the case that facilities in Havering would also be close by. The recognition in paragraph 105 about developing new integrated health facilities in the Garden Village to serve the needs of that community is strongly supported. Residents of the Garden Village seeking to use Havering facilities would be to the detriment of provision for Havering residents.

Comment

Representation ID: 20058

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: London Borough of Havering

The document includes three new strategic objectives for transport and movement (page13) but these do not appear to be considered or explained elsewhere in the document nor for the specific allocations. It is unclear how they are relevant to the specific allocations nor how they have been taken into account. It's also unclear how Strategic Objective SO2 which sets out that growth will be directed to transport corridors has been considered. The document should explain how these have been addressed in the development of specific allocations given the importance of ensuring convenient movement in Brentwood and adjoining areas (including Havering).

Object

Representation ID: 20060

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: London Borough of Havering

Earlier consultation on the Brentwood Local Plan indicated that some stakeholders objected in principle to the extent of development along the A127 corridor (paragraph 9) and the Dunton Hills Garden Village allocation should be considered against that. Gallows Corner is already highly congested, an accident 'hot spot' and gives rise to environmental problems. The scale of development proposed at Dunton Hills will exacerbate this considerably.

Comment

Representation ID: 20061

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: London Borough of Havering

Transport for London should be afforded the opportunity to comment on the implications of the Dunton Hills Garden Village proposal on the A127 because it is a Transport for London route once it is within the London area. Brentwood will be aware of the joint working taking place between authorities along the A127 corridor to consider the transport aspects of development proposals (such as Dunton Hills Garden Village) and plan-preparation and this should be recognised and explained in the document.

Comment

Representation ID: 20062

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: London Borough of Havering

It is noted that Strategic Objective SO4 mentions the importance of place-making. It will be important to ensure that the Dunton Hills Garden Village scheme is designed to avoid creating the impression of the A127 being a corridor of built development. Master-planning of the site should ensure that development is set back from the A127 and separated from it by high quality landscaping and open, undeveloped areas.

Comment

Representation ID: 20063

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: London Borough of Havering

Figure 9 includes reference to Proposed Housing-Led allocations. The format of the table suggests that the Dunton Hills Garden Village is outside the Green Belt (see base of table where the allocation is after a row titled Green Belt total). The Spatial Diagram indicates that the site is in the Green Belt.

Support

Representation ID: 20064

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: London Borough of Havering

Havering officers have worked closely with Brentwood officers on the preparation of their respective Local Plans and there have been positive discussions informally and through the formal mechanism of the Duty to Cooperate process. This has included a number of key strategic matter. The preparation of a Statement of Common Ground commits a number of authorities to continuing to work together on highways and transport matters pertinent to their respective Local Plans.
Havering officers strongly support this approach and will be pleased to work closely further with Brentwood officers as the Brentwood Local Plan is progressed further.

Comment

Representation ID: 20065

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: London Borough of Havering

The narrative for each of the allocations including that for Brentwood Enterprise Park should explain how the transport implications of the proposals will be addressed. The narrative should also reflect that the existing junction is likely to be remodelled if the Lower Thames Crossing proposal proceeds. This will be particularly important for Brentwood Enterprise Park given the scale of the development proposed and the likely impact on the adjoining highway network particularly the A127 trunk road because this enters Havering and intersects with the A12 trunk road at the Gallows Corner intersection.

Comment

Representation ID: 20066

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: London Borough of Havering

It is noted that earlier consultation on the Brentwood Local Plan indicated that some stakeholders objected in principle to the extent of development along the A127 corridor (paragraph 9) and the Brentwood Enterprise Park allocation should be considered against that. Gallows Corner is already highly congested, an accident 'hot spot' and gives rise to environmental problems. The scale of development proposed at Brentwood Enterprise Park will exacerbate this considerably.