I strongly object to the housing planned for this area, as this is a small village and with an influx of new residents, I do believe that the village would struggle to cope with the extra demands placed on the local schools and doctor's surgery. The volume of traffic will greatly increase, which I believe has already increased too much along the High Street anyway. I also know that crime and anti-social behaviour would increase. Great Wakering is relatively crime free, which is why I choose to live here and I know the area is not routinely policed and due to a lack of policing resources, this village is unlikely to ever be routinely policed! The village atmosphere would be ruined. I moved to Great Wakering for the peace and quiet, the open space and country feel, as well as all the interesting and historical buildings. There are already enough 'new build' estates and I would hate to see more, whereby the village would end up having no charm or individuality!
Having lived in Westcliff for many years and seen it turn into somewhat of a 'guetto', I would hate to see Great Wakering be developed further, go downhill and end up with the same problems and over population seen in Southend, Westcliff and Shoebury. The previous development of flats/housing on the High Street (opposite Little Wakering Road) were left empty for some time and I still don't believe they are full to capacity now. Having been looking for a house recently, there are numerous houses for sale, which are not selling, so do we really need any further housing in this area?...I think not!!