5. Spatial option 1.

The site discussed represents the current core of Hockley except it could be extended to Walters and Stanton. No private funding will be available. There is no indication of how much funding RDC will provide for public realm developments, the order of priority, and the timescale. Potters car park has only about six spaces. It is difficult to understand how a new entrance will impact significantly on Spa roundabout. Based on a survey about one third of the traffic from Rayleigh turns left at the roundabout. The importance of the Potters' zebra crossing should not be overlooked in assisting the exit of traffic from Spa Road. It is accepted that more than four housing units are required.
The peak periods for traffic at the Spa roundabout are rush hours, dustcarts, road works, and parked lorries. RDC should publish statistics regarding traffic volumes, when they occur, and the percentage that turns into Spa Road.
'Alldays' car park appears to be out of the equation.
Filtering traffic from Rayleigh to Spa Road before it gets to the roundabout might help traffic flows.