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Rochford Core Strategy Development Plan Document - Schedule of Changes
Representation ID: 26512
Received: 29/11/2010
Respondent: Mr R Dye
I appreciate both positions in that new housing is an on-going requirement and also those that have afforded themselves a lesser suburban location would like to protect their relative seclusion as best they can.
I do feel that the right implementation could satisfy both positions. Were Hall Road, from Tilneys say, to the roundabout serving the new road be a dual carriage-way boulevard, similar to that of Thorpe Bay' Thorpe Hall Avenue, then a natural wooded green between the 2 dual carriage-ways would have the effect of seclusion to the existing Hall Road residents to the south of Hall Road. The present ditch separating the road from the fields could be altered into a green with trees and shrubs, succeeding in its purpose not unlike Thorpe Hall Avenue itself.
It never fails to disappoint me when a developer squeezes say 30 houses to a plot with no provision for a children's play area, a small park or even any street benching. How refreshing it would be to see a developer sacrifice one house size plot for such a purpose to serve the community. They would probably able to apportion the loss of one house price across the remaining 29 homes, especially as it would enhance the development.
I do hope that within the plans there is sufficient account for such recreational areas over such a large new development.
I think Rochford has very exciting prospects, what with the rejuvenation of Southend Airport and I'm sure that new housing will be good for existing businesses and encourage new business to our town.
I can well remember as a child growing up in Rochford the number of dilapidated buildings that of recent now have new life, such as the Freight House and the English Heritage support of the old buildings that now serve as a coffee shop among other small shops. The Council are to be much applauded for their return to use.
I am sure you are having much in the way of written objections regarding the above and I am pleased to say straight away that this missive will not be adding weight to this trend.
I appreciate both positions in that new housing is an on-going requirement and also those that have afforded themselves a lesser suburban location would like to protect their relative seclusion as best they can.
I do feel that the right implementation could satisfy both positions. Were Hall Road, from Tilneys say, to the roundabout serving the new road be a dual carriage-way boulevard, similar to that of Thorpe Bay' Thorpe Hall Avenue, then a natural wooded green between the 2 dual carriage-ways would have the effect of seclusion to the existing Hall Road residents to the south of Hall Road. The present ditch separating the road from the fields could be altered into a green with trees and shrubs, succeeding in its purpose not unlike Thorpe Hall Avenue itself.
It never fails to disappoint me when a developer squeezes say 30 houses to a plot with no provision for a children's play area, a small park or even any street benching. How refreshing it would be to see a developer sacrifice one house size plot for such a purpose to serve the community. They would probably able to apportion the loss of one house price across the remaining 29 homes, especially as it would enhance the development.
I do hope that within the plans there is sufficient account for such recreational areas over such a large new development.
I think Rochford has very exciting prospects, what with the rejuvenation of Southend Airport and I'm sure that new housing will be good for existing businesses and encourage new business to our town.
I can well remember as a child growing up in Rochford the number of dilapidated buildings that of recent now have new life, such as the Freight House and the English Heritage support of the old buildings that now serve as a coffee shop among other small shops. The Council are to be much applauded for their return to use.
If you know of any meetings or involvement that local people can access in regards to the proposed development on Hall Road I would be pleased to be informed.