To whom it may concern:

I wish to state my strong objection to the proposed future housing development in Little & Great Wakering and I refer in particular to the areas shown as site reference CFS115 - Land to the west of Little Wakering Road and the various areas depicted on Map Q.

At a rough estimate it would appear that the village will be increased in size by at least 30%. A more worrying aspect of the entire proposal is that no where is there any reference to the ancilliary services; I refer in particular to the disposal of sewerage which has already created problems from the former brickfield site in Star Lane.

I note with interest and amazement that the suitability assessment states that educational, transport links, and healthcare facilities are 'good'. This belies the fact that the school is at full capacity, the doctor's surgery is working to full capacity and is often inaccessible in terms of appointment availability and contact. Secondary school children are still being taken to King Edmund school from the village by coach. What is proposed to alleviate these very crucial and critical problems which should be addressed before any further agreement on development is concluded?

Rail links to London Fenchurch Street from Shoeburyness are good, however, there are few parking facilities available and parking permits have been introduced in Shoeburyness to attempt to alleviate this problem which will only increase with further housing development.

Employment opportunities in Southend and the surrounding areas are virtually non existent with London Southend Airport being quoted at all times as a magic source of employment for the new residents of the proposed housing. I raise this with reference to the parking issues at the closest mainline station to Southend, Basildon and London.

During the severe weather we have suffered powercuts on two occassions as the grid in this area is already at full capacity. Indeed, during the recent construction of flats and houses at Mason Way cables were unable to take the extra load of power supplies.

Finally, I am aware that there is a high pressure gas pipeline to the west of site CFS115 and I believe that British Gas require development to be situated at least 40 feet either side of the location of the main. Has this been taken into consideration?

I request constructive answers to the issues raised above, and seek clarity as to how it is conceivable for planning to be proposed under such circumstances.