I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following reasons:
Access: The site is severely restricted on all sides for vehicular access. Possible sites via Folly Chase/Lane or the Betts Farm Estate will not cope with the increased volume of traffic out to Church Road, Fountain Lane and ultimately the B1013 and don't appear to have the ability to be upgraded. The B1013 provides the only main route through Hockley at this point and the junctions will not be able to cater for that extra capacity. Any minor blockage on the B1013 currently always causes severe disruption throughout the area, particularly between the Hambro Hill and Spa Road junctions, which is already happening without further increasing the load.

Ecological: The field is surrounded by three ancient woods which support a large variety of flora and fauna and the field provides a good link between them. Development will cause detriment and harm to this ecosystem. The public footpath around its perimeter must be maintained too, that is used by many people for well-being and their own link to the ecosystem.
A much smaller, community-led, self-build scheme designed in harmony with the ecosystem may be more appropriate given the Council's 100-strong self-build register.