The Local Plan Consultation – Regulation 19 has now closed we managed to raise:
5968 objections of our target of 5,000. THANK YOU for your support

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Join Us in the Fight to Protect Our Communities!

The second round of consultation has just finished and Chelmsford City Council (CCC) is compiling all your objections. We managed to raise over 4300 objections which is unprecedented. A sincere thank you for your help from all the working group.

 

There will be a third round consultation in January before a final decision is made however, we urgently need your help to legally challenge the reckless proposals being made by CCC that threaten our communities. CCC has irresponsibly selected Hammond’s Farm as the preferred option for inclusion in the local plan—a decision we believe is gravely flawed and detrimental to our area. In response, the Parish Councils of Little Baddow, Danbury, Sandon, and Boreham have united in a firm stand against this development.

Why This Matters

The selection of Hammond’s Farm for development raises significant concerns:

  • Environmental Devastation: Potential catastrophic harm to local wildlife and natural habitats.
  • Infrastructure Overload: Unsustainable pressure on already strained roads, schools, and healthcare facilities.
  • Disregard for Community Voice: A decision that blatantly ignores the voices and concerns of local residents.
  • Loss of Precious Farmland: Irreversible destruction of over 1,300 acres of high-quality farming land at a time when food security is paramount.

16a – Hammond’s Farm consists of a new garden community of 3,100 houses and 500,000 square feet of industrial and business park.

16b involves an additional 500,000 square feet for business park and industrial site development. This massive development will forever alter the character of our region.

Our Goal

We are determined to raise funds to cover the legal fees necessary to mount a vigorous challenge against this disastrous decision. Our goal is to ensure that any development in our area is conducted fairly, transparently, and in a way that genuinely reflects the needs and desires of our community.

 

How You Can Help

Your contributions will directly fund:

  • Legal Representation: Hiring a top-tier Barrister to fight our case.
  • Expert Consultations: Engaging leading environmental and planning experts to provide critical evidence.
  • Administrative Costs: Covering court fees and other related expenses.

Join Us in the Fight

Every donation, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to stopping this ill-conceived development. Together, we can ensure that the future of Chelmsford is decided in a way that is fair, sustainable, and in the best interest of all residents.

Donate today and help us make a difference!

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Save Hammonds Farm
Save Hammonds Farm2 days ago
The third article in our series: The Truth Behind the Plans - Traffic Chaos Incoming.

Chelmsford City Council’s proposal to allocate Hammonds Farm as a Strategic Growth Site for 3,000 homes and 2 major business parks may look neat in a spreadsheet — but on the ground, it spells transport chaos.

This article lays out why the assumptions underpinning the Local Plan’s transport strategy are deeply flawed, and why the burden will fall squarely on surrounding communities like Sandon, Little Baddow, Danbury, and Boreham.
Save Hammonds Farm
Save Hammonds Farm5 days ago
The second article in our series: The Truth Behind the Plans -🛑 LANDSCAPE UNDER THREAT!

Chelmsford City Council’s draft Local Plan proposes to allocate Hammonds Farm for major development, with 3,000 homes and a large-scale business park. While the site has been promoted as a ‘garden community’, the reality is far less idyllic — and nowhere will feel the effects more deeply than the communities of Sandon, Little Baddow, Danbury, Boreham and the Chelmer Valley.
No to Hammonds Farm
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