Comment

New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021

Representation ID: 38796

Received: 14/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Jeff Higgs

Representation Summary:

Yes, explore new concerns over air pollution in Rayleigh High Street specifically linked to proposed housing development. A primary example being plot CFS077 along with other Rayleigh sites generating additional traffic congestion.
Air pollution N02 and particulates.
Previous ASR reporting has already mandated actions to mitigate current congestion levels.
See Section 2.2 Progress and Impact of Measures to address Air Quality in Rochford https://essexair.org.uk/Reports/Rochford2020ASR.pdf

From the report not all actions have been implemented. Therefore further action will probably be needed to address the current situation.
Under these circumstances we should not be developing any further green belt areas in Rayleigh.

Full text:

Yes, explore new concerns over air pollution in Rayleigh High Street specifically linked to proposed housing development. A primary example being plot CFS077 along with other Rayleigh sites generating additional traffic congestion.
Air pollution N02 and particulates.
Previous ASR reporting has already mandated actions to mitigate current congestion levels.
See Section 2.2 Progress and Impact of Measures to address Air Quality in Rochford https://essexair.org.uk/Reports/Rochford2020ASR.pdf

From the report not all actions have been implemented. Therefore further action will probably be needed to address the current situation.
Under these circumstances we should not be developing any further green belt areas in Rayleigh.