• Hello, please see my comments on the Spatial Options Considerations with particular regard to the following sites CFS027, CFS029, CFS053, CFS086 and CFS098. I strongly object to the redevelopment of the the areas listed above and I have summarised my reasoning below.
Traffic congestion/pollution
The proposal amounts to some 350 new properties being build along with new/upgraded access points. This will amount to a significant increase in traffic in the area and the resulting traffic pollution, traffic noise and highway safety concerns.
There are many children who use Victoria Park and Fairview park for their recreation and consideration should be given to their safety and wellbeing which could be impacted by the increase in traffic.
The local road infrastructure is not sufficient to deal with this increase in traffic. For example, Nelson Road is a very narrow road and is already used as a rat run, the increase in traffic volumes will further exacerbate the problem,
The same can be said of Helena Road, Victoria Road and Bull Lane. The increase in traffic volumes resulting from the proposed redevelopment will obviously make the situation much worse.
Rayleigh is already extremely congested with traffic. Take for example the Hockley to Rayleigh Road (B1013). This is already very heavily used, as is Hambro Hill, which is used a main thoroughfare between North Rayleigh and Hullbridge. This of course will also have adverse implications for Ashingdon, Hawkwell, Rochford and other surrounding villages
Parking is already a problem in Rayleigh town centre, the addition of several hundred cars will increase the strain on the already overstretched local parking facilities
Another consideration is the high volumes of traffic in Rayleigh caused when there is an issue with traffic on the the A127, A13, Rayleigh weir. Rayleigh is used as the alternative route which often causes Rayleigh to be gridlocked. This also has a knock on affect for Hullbridge, Ashingdon, Hawkwell, Rochford, Hadleigh, Benfleet and other surrounding villages.
Other Considerations

The preservation of our green belt and open spaces is essential. This is especially relevant in todays climate where open spaces and places to exercise have been paramount in helping people with mental health issues.

The encroachment of our countryside through more development should be prevented to safeguard our natural habitat and the 'merging' of towns/villages should be avoided.

Take for example the redevelopment of Bullwood Hall and the proposal to establish further housing on the sites I mention earlier in this correspondence. Hockley and Rayleigh get ever closer, it's only a matter of time before they become one.

With regard to the proposed development of agricultural land. With the urgency in trying to rectify the issues surrounding climate change why take away a green space and build properties causing more pollution to add to the problem.

Now that we have left the European Union surely it is incumbent upon us as a nation to become more self sufficient in all aspects including food production, This means preserving our agriculture and agricultural land.

The destruction of our local wild life environment would also be catastrophic. There are deer, badgers, foxes, bats and many species of birds in the area behind Nelson Rd/Napier Rd which will be lost to the area.

There must also be careful consideration given to additional schools, GP surgeries, dentists and clinics required. As I'm sure you are aware, to get an appointment with a doctor or dentist now proves to be difficult. With more people moving to the area this will only aggravate the situation.