Object

Representation ID: 56047

Received: 26/07/2013

Respondent: andrew russell-wilks

Difficult to frame representations given: numbers proposed are unclear, appearance unclear, uses unclear,
Site fails tests of Planning Policy for Traveller Sites; not deliverable because not available, location at eastern end would create unacceptable living conditions next to bypass and at western end would be in flood area, would dominate nearest settled community of Westham, and would be in open countryside on a green field site.
Would not fit requirements of DCLG Good Practice Guide: unsafe location - dangerous bypass and SUD a drowning hazard (3 fatalities last year), no easy access to a health facility, in open countryside and inappropriate, no mains foul or storm sewers, gas or electricity.
Would fail tests of NPPF: negative effect on 4 Westham businesses, in open countryside and therefore not suitable for residential development, loss of best and most versatile agricultural land (Grade 2), not deliverable because not available.
Fail Council's own criteria: no safe or convenient access for motorists or pedestrians, part of site floods, no mains drainage, gas or water supplies, adverse effects on open countryside, would dominate nearest settled community.
Would not comply with Revised Development Strategy: criteria for location of new housing should apply.