I have great concerns regarding the infrastructure around the Hockley area. The roads at present are congested and additional housing will only add to this problem as it seems impossible to widen access to these areas. Additional high street stores would add to the problem with their deliveries, as we had with Sainsburys in Spa Road when their lorries blocked the main road.

I am also concerned about the lack of provision for additional GP services and schools. In June I wrote to Rochford Council to express my concerns about GP surgeries with regard to the Hall Road development. I was advised that no new surgeries would be built although there are an additional 600 homes planned. This would probably mean around 2000 additional residents, and it is very difficult to get appointments already.

I was told that the Primary Care Trust has sought a contribution from the developers of £383,689 towards health care infrastructure and that the Council has no influence in how this is spent. They could just use it to pay off current deficits. This is no help at all for existing residents.

I also wrote to Mark Francois and attach a copy of his reply.

I would advise that I will be looking closely at who approves these plans which will reflect in who I vote for at future Council elections. I believe that many others share this opinion according to posts on local social media sites and feel that Councillors should bear this in mind.

I wish to object to developments when there is no improvement in access roads, schools and GP surgeries.