Campaign Newsletter – 13 July 2024
Legal Fundraising Campaign Launches After 4,300 Objections Submitted
The second round of consultation is now closed, with more than 4,300 objections submitted online. As Chelmsford City Council reviews responses, we’re launching the next phase of the campaign — raising legal funds to challenge this reckless Local Plan head-on. Help us build the strongest case possible.
Legal Action Begins – Help Fund the Fight Against the Local Plan
Following the close of the consultation, the Working Group has launched a legal fundraising drive to challenge the flawed and dangerous selection of Hammonds Farm. With 4,298 objections submitted via our website, and many more by post, it’s clear the community is united — but now we must turn that strength into legal action.
The Parish Councils of Danbury, Boreham, Sandon, and Little Baddow are backing this fight and have instructed top-tier legal and planning professionals to support the challenge.
Why This Matters
- ❌ Environmental Damage – Critical habitats under threat
- ❌ Overloaded Infrastructure – Roads, schools, GPs stretched beyond capacity
- ❌ Ignored Voices – Local opinion bypassed entirely
- ❌ Food Security – 1,300+ acres of farmland at risk of permanent loss
What’s Proposed
- Site 16a – 3,100 houses and 500,000 sq ft of business park
- Site 16b – An additional 500,000 sq ft of employment land and industrial estate
This level of overdevelopment would irreversibly change the character of the Chelmer Valley.
How You Can Help
- 💼 Fund expert legal and planning professionals
- ⚖️ Cover administrative and court costs
- 📢 Spread the word and grow the movement
- 🧾 Monitor CCC’s response and ensure objections are counted
Every donation, large or small, helps keep this campaign going and supports our legal challenge.
Campaign Milestones
- 📈 4,298 Objections Submitted via Website
- 📄 Four Parish Councils’ 500-Page Formal Objection
- 🔁 Next Consultation in January 2025 (Round 3)
- 📧 CCC Acknowledgement Emails and Portal Links Expected Soon
- 🧮 Reconciliation Process to Begin to Ensure All Objections Are Counted
We are committed to transparency and follow-through. Updates will be shared as soon as CCC responds.
Thank You for Your Support
Together, we’ve made history with our objection numbers. Now we must fund the legal defence our community deserves. Thank you for standing with us.
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📅 Publish Date
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