Sirs,
Objection to Rochford Core Strategy, 175 houses in Hawkwell is UNSOUND

The proposal in Rochford Core Strategy for this many houses in the Ward of Hawkwell West is UNSOUND because the vital requirements of PPS 12 are not met in terms of sustainability, and therefore the location of Hawkwell West (South Hawkwell) should be removed by the Inspector and the allocation moved to a sustainable location.

In summary the reasons that development in this location is unsustainable under PPS 12 are:-

Travel

Limited public transport
Increased car use causing heavy congestion
Inability to improve highways
Distance from shops
Distance from rail stations

Environment

Semi-rural location unsuitable for large development
Complete loss of character
Loss of Green Belt
Loss of wildlife
NO social, economic or environmental benefits whatsoever

In addition, the Core Strategy is UNSOUND because it does not fulfil the principles that are expressly stated in the Core Strategy as it relates to the proposal for Hawkwell, namely -

The Core Strategy

'Seeks to take advantage of development opportunities that will provide social, economic and environmental benefits'

'locate development in areas where alternatives to car use are more viable'

'accompany any development with requisite highway infrastructure to mitigate their impact on the existing network'

No such benefits apply and any development would be detrimental to the character of the existing settlement in Hawkwell West.

I therefore object to the proposal in the strongest possible terms.