Object

Core Strategy Submission Document

Representation ID: 16121

Received: 30/10/2009

Respondent: Hockley Parish Plan Group

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

HPPG objects to the redevelopment of Eldon Way Industrial Estate for residential purposes. The proposal was not included in the October 2008 version, hence did not go through public consultation. It is unacceptable to Hockley residents because: Hockley Parish Plan published October 2007 recommends no housing development in Hockley, and, if enforced, must not include large housing estates or the loss of greenbelt (both criteria have been ignored). A Resident Survey completed October 2009 concluded that only 13% of residents supported redevelopment of Eldon Way and, if redeveloped, housing development received only just over 1% of response support..

Full text:

HPPG objects to the redevelopment of Eldon Way Industrial Estate for residential purposes. The proposal was not included in the October 2008 version, hence did not go through public consultation. It is unacceptable to Hockley residents because: Hockley Parish Plan published October 2007 recommends no housing development in Hockley, and, if enforced, must not include large housing estates or the loss of greenbelt (both criteria have been ignored). A Resident Survey completed October 2009 concluded that only 13% of residents supported redevelopment of Eldon Way and, if redeveloped, housing development received only just over 1% of response support..