I feel that the plan is unsound and that the farmland should be saved to prevent urban sprawl to the west of Rayleigh. By not building on farmland it will safeguard the countryside from encroachment. Other brown field sites should be used that are available before any greenbelt is considered. The plan is supposed to protect community character and and identity yet will double the population of Raweth. Building here will put unsustainable pressure on Rayleigh's roads and amenities. There is not enough places now for local children in the schools in the west Rayleigh area, Raweth Lane is a solid traffic jam during morning and evening rush hours. The local infrastructure simply can't cope with a further 770 houses.