OBJECTIONS TO ROCHFORD CORE STRATEGY - 175 houses in Hawkwell

The proposal in the 'Rochford Core Strategy' for this many houses in the Ward of Hawkwell West is UNSOUND because the vital requirements are not met in terms of sustainability, and therefore the proposed location is totally unsuitable. The reasons for our objections are.

1. Public transport is very limited, being one bus per hour from Southend to Rayleigh going through Hawkwell., and there is no prospect of this being changed for the better!! There would be an increased use of cars causing more congestion on the already busy roads. We are constantly being reminded about using alternatives to car use, but the distance from the railway station is too far for most people to walk. The distance from shops makes it necessary to use a car. The present roads are already saturated and not suitable for improvement.
2. Our semi rural location, is unsuitable for a large development. The building of so many dwellings would adversely affect the whole area. We would lose the character of our 'village', along with the green belt, trees and wildlife, some of which are rare species. The proposed tiny amount of green land would not be enough to relocate the wildlife.
3. I can see no social, economic or environmental benefits of such a development.

Please consider our objections. Thank you.