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New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39919
Received: 01/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Martin Keys
Having lived in Hockley for the past 30 years I have seen many changes, for work, pleasure, and visiting family and friends I drive and walk pass Pindi Nursery every day, over the past few years I have slowly seen it decline to a state that now looks almost derelict, and being on the main road looks unsightly.
As we all know new residential properties need to built all then time to keep up with demand, this site would be the perfect location for a modest mix of housing, the site is surrounded on two side by recently built housing estates, and screened on the third side by a row of conifer trees.
Apart from outbuildings associated with the Nursery there are 4 existing properties within the site.
The majority of the area marked P45 includes a flat grassed area from the conifers to the main road, I assume this area will be untouched.
The site is in a sustainable location so future occupiers have safe pedestrian, cycling, to local services, and transport links.
The redevelopment for housing would actually result in a reduction in traffic compared to a Nursery being run a full capacity.
Because of the derelict appearance of the Nursery which will only deteriorate in time a new development would enhance the visual character and appearance of the area
Due to competition close by, and the amount of work that would be required to re establish the Nursery it would probably not be viable, therefore redevelopment for residential would be the most effective use of the site
In conclusion: The site would be a logical continuation of the existing residential boundary
Having lived in Hockley for the past 30 years I have seen many changes, for work, pleasure, and visiting family and friends I drive and walk pass Pindi Nursery every day, over the past few years I have slowly seen it decline to a state that now looks almost derelict, and being on the main road looks unsightly.
As we all know new residential properties need to built all then time to keep up with demand, this site would be the perfect location for a modest mix of housing, the site is surrounded on two side by recently built housing estates, and screened on the third side by a row of conifer trees.
Apart from outbuildings associated with the Nursery there are 4 existing properties within the site.
The majority of the area marked P45 includes a flat grassed area from the conifers to the main road, I assume this area will be untouched.
The site is in a sustainable location so future occupiers have safe pedestrian, cycling, to local services, and transport links.
The redevelopment for housing would actually result in a reduction in traffic compared to a Nursery being run a full capacity.
Because of the derelict appearance of the Nursery which will only deteriorate in time a new development would enhance the visual character and appearance of the area
Due to competition close by, and the amount of work that would be required to re establish the Nursery it would probably not be viable, therefore redevelopment for residential would be the most effective use of the site
In conclusion: The site would be a logical continuation of the existing residential boundary