Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 40700
Received: 09/08/2021
Respondent: Lara Goggin
Having reviewed the documentation In regards to the new local plan I have a few comments I would like to make.
In general I am not opposed to the building of new homes and all the blue areas put forward are not a surprise. This is a lovely place to live so I understand the appeal for new potential residents but also why so many like myself choose not to leave. I also feel it would create lots of opportunities for current business and the creation of new as time goes by.
Where I am confused is the lack of consultation or information in regards to infrastructure. It is pretty obvious that this area has now become quite saturated by new housing having to use our existing roads. Cherry Orchard was introduced in my primary school years to deal with the growing demand back then and I think it is fairly fair to say this has increased quite considerably 20 years later.
New roads are surely an absolute must (in addition to our current roads being improved). Given the traffic issues posed when developments are in construction new diversions need to be in place prior to commencement.
Surely there is a provision to introduce new routes like the one made in Cherry Orchard to create other means of getting from A-B.
Hockley alone has one way in and two ways out. That is just simply not viable considering the amount of homes being suggested.
Develop new housing if it is required but what’s the plan surrounding this? Where can that information be found? Who is responsible for this?
I feel that more residents would be supportive if it was made clear that things will be made better. More accessible green space will made available within developments, the provisions for flood plains. Rayleigh has experienced Wheatly woods flooding this year and it’s hard not to assume this is because of the new homes close by. Will there be a need for more ponds/reservoirs to deal with the loss of flood plains? If so where will these go? Education and the NHS are other areas which need to be explained. Our schools in Hockley are already at capacity. I find it quite disgusting that children are being taught in portacabins in playgrounds in 2021 and this is accepted to stuff more pupils in beyond the schools actual capacity.
People will naturally fear all the development because the infrastructure is not in place. Everything is running at capacity already so it is difficult not to see this plan in a negative light. There will never be support to meet housing quotas until all aspects of the infrastructure is openly discussed with residents and addressed.
Having reviewed the documentation In regards to the new local plan I have a few comments I would like to make.
In general I am not opposed to the building of new homes and all the blue areas put forward are not a surprise. This is a lovely place to live so I understand the appeal for new potential residents but also why so many like myself choose not to leave. I also feel it would create lots of opportunities for current business and the creation of new as time goes by.
Where I am confused is the lack of consultation or information in regards to infrastructure. It is pretty obvious that this area has now become quite saturated by new housing having to use our existing roads. Cherry Orchard was introduced in my primary school years to deal with the growing demand back then and I think it is fairly fair to say this has increased quite considerably 20 years later.
New roads are surely an absolute must (in addition to our current roads being improved). Given the traffic issues posed when developments are in construction new diversions need to be in place prior to commencement.
Surely there is a provision to introduce new routes like the one made in Cherry Orchard to create other means of getting from A-B.
Hockley alone has one way in and two ways out. That is just simply not viable considering the amount of homes being suggested.
Develop new housing if it is required but what’s the plan surrounding this? Where can that information be found? Who is responsible for this?
I feel that more residents would be supportive if it was made clear that things will be made better. More accessible green space will made available within developments, the provisions for flood plains. Rayleigh has experienced Wheatly woods flooding this year and it’s hard not to assume this is because of the new homes close by. Will there be a need for more ponds/reservoirs to deal with the loss of flood plains? If so where will these go? Education and the NHS are other areas which need to be explained. Our schools in Hockley are already at capacity. I find it quite disgusting that children are being taught in portacabins in playgrounds in 2021 and this is accepted to stuff more pupils in beyond the schools actual capacity.
People will naturally fear all the development because the infrastructure is not in place. Everything is running at capacity already so it is difficult not to see this plan in a negative light. There will never be support to meet housing quotas until all aspects of the infrastructure is openly discussed with residents and addressed.