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New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021

Representation ID: 38669

Received: 08/09/2021

Respondent: Mr David Jones

Representation Summary:

Loss of Ecosystem
Loss of wildlife
Loss of open spaces
Detrimental effect on mental heal and wellbeing
Loss of farm land to produce vital crops
Loss of trees and hedgerows vital to insects, Birds and for example hedgehogs ( which are already in decline).
Increase noise from traffic
increased pollution
Increased strain on local services
Loss of natural drainage, increased flooding due to loss of trees and soil which provide natural water storage

Full text:

CFS029 Address: Land at Turrett Farm, Napier Road, Rayleigh
This area together with the adjacent farm land CFS053 Address: Land south of 38 and 39 Wellington Road, Rayleigh and CFS098 Address: Land north of Napier Road, Rayleigh provide a beautiful open space.
An area like this within walking distance provides fresh air peace and tranquillity which is essential to mental health and wellbeing. It is rich in wildlife. The amount of damage to habitat and wildlife lost developing this land cannot be overstated. Vital Wildlife corridors will be lost They will be replaced with a sterile housing development with new garden which take many years to establish.
The road will probably be changed so there will be more traffic, more noise and more air pollution this will have a detrimental effect on the meadow land opposite which is a rich diverse area. Rainwater will not have anywhere to go due to loss of soil which provide natural water storage
There will be more strain on local services such as Doctors and schools. It is already difficult to get a doctors appointment,