DPD is not legal because - The HAAP consultations have misled residents by misrepresenting evidence regarding RLS and its potential and as to whether HAAP should conform with Core Strategy, and regarding Traffic Assessments not undertaken although the HAAP does not incorporate highway issues. Moreover the consultation process has discriminated against Hockley compared to Rochford and Rayleigh Area Action Plans by pre-defining the outcome and limiting time available. RDC failed to analyse outcomes of consultations before determining next steps in the process.

DPD is not Sound because adequate parking (Chapter 3, Policy 3) is not provided. Also regarding highway issues 3 sliplanes at the Spa roundabout are not viable, nor is it viable to insert a sliplane and widen the pavement outside the Spa. A Traffic Assessment is required in view of the 3500 Core Strategy new houses planned in the district. Furthermore a new huge supermarket is out of proportion to Hockley and could ruin small businesses.