My husband and I wish to object in the most strongest terms to the proposed new housing on the rear of our property for the following reasons:

a) The new housing in Star Lane has already had an impact on the infrastructure on the village. Current policy at the GP Surgery is that if you wish to make an appointment to see the Doctor or Nurse you telephone at 8.00.a.m. I can assure you, when you can eventually get through, all appointments have been taken and if it is very important then you are told to visit the Hospital (more pressure on them, which they can well do without. (Having worked there in the past, I have plenty of experience). Patients become very aggressive with Receptionists when they cannot get an appointment, plus you need a referral letter from a GP to see a Consultant, more work for already over-worked Doctors. Has anybody thought of this? and it is no good saying "go private" because the same thing happens there.

b) Now to go onto Schools. Our Son went to Great Wakering Primary and unfortunately had an unhappy time there due to his issues and lack of educational funding - this can only get worse. Where are the new children supposed to go, this then rolls on to King Edmonds in Rochford. Do they have any spare capacity?

c) The most important issue affecting us is the lovely view of the countryside with its' varied and unusual wildlife. The whole reason why we bought this house over 40 years ago. Whilst on this subject, will our property suffer a down valuation as we would be overlooked?

We do not recall anything about this proposal in the manifesto at the last election!!

Having attended the Open Meeting, I am given to understand that new properties in Seaview Drive have had the foundations raised to avoid the risk of flooding Therefore will the new housing in Great Wakering be the same thus inccurring additional cost. Also will the newly created wetland at Wallasea Island increase the risk of flooding should we get another exceptionally high tide as in 1953?

LEAVE OUR VILLAGE ALONE - GREEN BELT MEANS GREEN BELT AND SHOULD NOT BE BUILT ON.