Option E21 extends from the south of Star Lane Pits to the north of Poynters Lane. The site only adjoins a built up area on part of its eastern boundary.

Given that the site is surrounded by open land to the west, south and east it is likely to have a significant impact on the landscape and the openness in the green belt.

The site also adjoins Star Lane Pits to the north. This is a Local Wildlife Site identified in the Rochford District Local Wildlife Sites Review (2007) which forms part of the Local Development Framework evidence base. The ecological impact of siting employment uses close to this Local Wildlife Site should be carefully considered.