Thank you for informing me of the new document "Rochford Core Strategy (Reg 26) - Preferred.

I have read the docment and also visited the exhibition in the WI Hall yesterday.

I note the intention to provide 400 new homes in the Hawkwell area. It is difficult to comment constructively without details of the actual sites which may be identified. Like most people I do not really wish to see green belt land taken, but do appreciate that there may be little alternative witin the Hawkwell area.

I also would wish to protect the existing residentail areas and the grass verges which are all of good quality.

My main concerns would be the supporting infrastructure:

Effect this would have on Educational provision at Holt Farm Primary School, and also King Edmunds School.

Effect on Health Care/GP surgeries. I am unsure about the continued provision of the surgery in Leecon Way Rochford after the death of Dr Sen.

Additional congestion of roads especially the Ashingdon Road and side turnings during times of the school run. (eg Wheatley Close is used for parking during these times).

Police and Fire Services may need additional resources.

On a big site local shops may be required.

Would like to request some additional provision of a Youth Facility or Family Centre to support young families requiring social support, within the new plan.

I hope these thoughts are of some help and will be keen to follow the next steps of the plan later on.