It has been brought to my attention that there are significant plans been drafted to build in excess of 500 houses within the village boundary. There have also been rumours of 18 gypsy pitches being allocated again within our village boundary.

I have a number of questions relating to the proposals that I seek clarification on:

* I have not received any formal notification from RDC as to the Core strategy and the proposals due to their significance. I would like to receive confirmation that you have indeed acted upon this.
* Also, I have not received any door drop either via RDC / the local parish or any other method of communication. I would appreciate proof or confirmation that you have successfully delivered such notification to my address.
* Such as sizeable plan must have been created many months ago. I understand that this process of searching was back in September 2009 and any objection has to be raised by the 30th April 2010. Again, I seek clarification of notice and in particular the consultation to the residents of Hullbridge.
* I understand that Rayleigh recently went through a similar process and apparently reduced their allocation of 1800 by 50%. I am led to believe that the original allocation for Hullbridge was 50 houses under the Council target plan. Could you confirm that the dramatic increase in allocation for Hullbridge is a direct result of other parishes reducing their allocation and significantly increasing the allocation for Hullbridge? The Rayleigh scenario has surely created and unequivocal precedent. Please confirm the RDC position on this precedent.
* What infrastructure plans have been drafted to cope with the volume of people and cars inclusive of the amenities required supporting such an influx?
* Can RDC explain the rationale for creating such an overwhelming construction as opposed to a stepped increase across wider region? There appears to be a definite decision on the number of new builds but no supporting documentation on how the area is supposed to cope with such an increase in housing and the subsequent effects on services and amenities. Please clarify and substantiate the RDC scooping document
* In theory if there are three times the houses then there be three times the benefits / amenities to support the new build. Please clarify.
* Such a development will bring untold challenges including health and safety issues inclusive of access, availability of emergency support services and quality of life for existing residents?
* What contingencies has RDC considered for flooding in the region? I am concerned bearing in mind the intended location of the new build will have on the river and adjacent land, which are prone to flooding?
* Recent searches made by new residents moving into the village had no sight of any such development plans. Their solicitors would not have visibility if not mad available. Can RDC confirm that the plans that have been made available for all local searches by legal and conveyance companies?
* I am aware of huge difficulty in obtaining planning permission for 1 house or extension particularly within Green Belt. If this is the case then plans on this scale should be brought to the attention of the residents immediately affected by them. Please clarify the position and the position on Green Belt policy.

I am formally requesting that RDC reconsiders these unfair proposals and amends its core strategy forthwith.
I have never challenged local governance before but being a home owner and tax payer I fundamentally disagree with the plans to build such an excessive number of houses. I am shocked and dismayed at the position I find myself in and respectfully request that RDC listens to its residents.