I respond to your letter. I strongly disapprove of this proposal for the following reasons, I am a local resident (Rayleigh Downs Road);

* This is a vital piece of greenbelt between boundaries of Rayleigh and Southend. It should remain as greenbelt.
* It has poor access, no proposed access points are suitable.
* It is right on A127, and therefore access to this road is dangerous, due to fast moving traffic. Traffic cannot be entering the A127 from development or Rayleigh Downs Road - deadly.
* The roads are narrow and could not cope.
* Congestion would also occur.
* The whole area floods quickly and regularly - a big issue, as a low lying flood plane.
* This development would impact greatly on residents of Bartletts and Rayleigh Downs Road.

This is very upsetting news and has impacted residents, many of whom are elderly.