Comment

New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021

Representation ID: 38457

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Andrew Mallett

Representation Summary:

All farmland between Hockley Woods, Grove Woods and Rayleigh should be included in Upper Roach Valley regional park to protect Hockley Woods from encroachment, to maintain a green lung between Rochford Hundred and Southend and provide large green recreational space with access from all directions. The necessity of this has been demonstrated by the increased use during lockdown.

Full text:

All farmland between Hockley Woods, Grove Woods and Rayleigh should be included in Upper Roach Valley regional park to protect Hockley Woods from encroachment, to maintain a green lung between Rochford Hundred and Southend and provide large green recreational space with access from all directions. The necessity of this has been demonstrated by the increased use during lockdown.