Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 40480
Received: 08/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Keith Brazier
I strongly object to the development of Green Belt land in Rayleigh, Hockley and Rochford. We have already destroyed too many natural landscapes and woodlands; we can’t afford to lose any more. These trees and landscapes help fight climate change by storing carbon produced by burning fossil fuels. Cutting them down and replacing them with housing will not only destroy this valuable carbon store but release more into the atmosphere by disturbing the soil. These developments will also destroy the natural habitat of wildlife and insects vital to the survival of humans.
In addition to the above such increased housing will put already strained local infrastructure under impossible pressure. Schools, Doctors, Dentists are already almost impossible to access, this will make it completely impossible. Are there any plans for new schools, doctors’ surgeries and roads to cope with the increase in the population?
The roads around this area are already clogged with traffic which not only leads to frustrated motorists but also increases pollution. More housing will add to already clogged roads and pollution.
We have problems already with sewerage pipes in the area, more houses will put such services under even more danger of failure.
The impact of this development will be catastrophic for Rayleigh and the Rochford, Hockley area and its residents and should not proceed.
I strongly object to the development of Green Belt land in Rayleigh, Hockley and Rochford. We have already destroyed too many natural landscapes and woodlands; we can’t afford to lose any more. These trees and landscapes help fight climate change by storing carbon produced by burning fossil fuels. Cutting them down and replacing them with housing will not only destroy this valuable carbon store but release more into the atmosphere by disturbing the soil. These developments will also destroy the natural habitat of wildlife and insects vital to the survival of humans.
In addition to the above such increased housing will put already strained local infrastructure under impossible pressure. Schools, Doctors, Dentists are already almost impossible to access, this will make it completely impossible. Are there any plans for new schools, doctors’ surgeries and roads to cope with the increase in the population?
The roads around this area are already clogged with traffic which not only leads to frustrated motorists but also increases pollution. More housing will add to already clogged roads and pollution.
We have problems already with sewerage pipes in the area, more houses will put such services under even more danger of failure.
The impact of this development will be catastrophic for Rayleigh and the Rochford, Hockley area and its residents and should not proceed.