Campaign Newsletter – 13 March 2025
Challenge: Get 5 More to Object!
📣 Campaign Newsletter – 13 March 2025
You’ve objected – now let’s get five more to do the same!
In this issue:
– Forward the objection form to 5 people
– 5 days left to object to the Local Plan
– What’s at stake for Hammonds Farm & 16b
– Why this round of consultation is different
Dear Supporters,
🎯 Thank You – Now Let’s Get 5 More to Object!
We really appreciate you completing your objection — a huge thank you from all of the campaign team.
But we’re not done yet. Our challenge to you is simple: forward this email and ask 5 friends to object today!
👉 https://notohammondsfarm.co.uk/regulation19
Object now — only 5 days left!
💬 Why This Matters
We need to keep up the pressure. If everyone who has objected gets 5 more friends, family, or neighbours to do the same, we can smash through our target of 5,000 objections.
Here’s how you can help today:
- Share this link: https://notohammondsfarm.co.uk/regulation19
- Forward this email with full details of the proposals
- Ask 5 people to object — in person, by email, or on social media
- Remind them: every voice counts and time is running out!
🗺 A Quick Recap – What is Regulation 19?
16a – Hammonds Farm:
– 3,000 houses
– 500,000 sq ft of commercial/industrial buildings
16b – Pigeon (Columba Park):
– 500,000 sq ft of additional industrial space
– 88 HGV docking bays
Together, these will forever alter the character of East Chelmsford and its surrounding villages.
🧾 Why Object Again?
Over 10,000 people objected during the second round in 2024 — but many may not realise that they must object again in this third and final consultation.
This Regulation 19 consultation is legally distinct and focuses on three technical questions:
- Is the plan legally compliant?
- Has Chelmsford met its Duty to Co-operate?
- Is the plan ‘sound’? (positively prepared, justified, effective, and consistent with national policy)
Our easy objection form helps you do this quickly — just personalise your submission slightly and submit. It takes just minutes.
🚫 Why We Are Opposing the Local Plan
- ❌ Traffic Chaos – A414 and A12 are already gridlocked
- ❌ Environmental Damage – Wildlife and protected sites at risk
- ❌ Farmland Loss – Irreplaceable farmland gone forever
- ❌ Flawed Process – Viable alternatives ignored
- ❌ Flood Risk – Increased danger to homes and villages
💷 Help Fund the Legal Challenge
We’ve raised £29,673 of our £55,000 target. Thank you!
These funds go directly toward legal experts, planning consultants, and community defence efforts.
Donate via GoFundMe:
🔗 https://www.gofundme.com/f/No-To-Hammonds-Farm
Or Direct Transfer to:
Sort Code: 23-05-80
Account Number: 50822067
(Account: Little Baddow Parish Council)
Or post a cheque to:
The Clerk
Little Baddow Parish Council
The Memorial Hall
North Hill
Little Baddow, CM3 4TA
(Write “Hammonds Farm” on the back)
🙏 Thank You for Standing With Us
Together, we can protect the future of Chelmsford’s countryside.
This is our final chance to be heard.
Let’s keep the momentum going!
The No to Hammonds Farm Working Group
🔗 www.notohammondsfarm.co.uk
