Truth Behind the Plan: 8. Planning for Profit – Developers Over Communities
The truth behind Hammonds Farm? Private landowners and developers stand to profit while infrastructure is unfunded and communities are ignored.
Truth Behind the Plan: 7. Broken Promises – The Duty to Cooperate Failure
Chelmsford failed to consult key authorities like Maldon and Natural England. The Local Plan may be legally unsound as a result — and it shows.
Truth Behind the Plan: 6. Community Voice Ignored – Why Our Parish Plans Matter
Danbury’s Neighbourhood Plan, Sandon’s Village Statement, and Little Baddow’s consultation efforts were all sidelined. This isn’t planning — it’s imposition.
Truth Behind the Plan: 3. Traffic Chaos Incoming – Why Our Roads Can’t Cope
3,000 homes, a business park, and no guaranteed A12 upgrades? Chelmsford’s plan will bring traffic gridlock to Sandon, Boreham, Little Baddow and Danbury.
Truth Behind the Plan: 1. Floodplain Fiasco – Why Hammonds Farm Is a Dangerous Mistake
Hammonds Farm lies in a floodplain and faces risk from both rivers and reservoir failure. So why is Chelmsford City Council still planning to build 3,000 homes there?