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New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 40932
Received: 13/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Ian Hay
Objection to CS194
Dear Sirs.
We write to formally object to CS194, and our objections are as follows:
1. Hawkwell West is away from the existing centres. Road congestion, lack of public transport with an inadequate bus service. In addition CS194 is green belt productive farmland and we cannot afford to lose it.
2. This development could increase traffic movements by 50% on the current 2019 counts which further could represent an increase of over 90% since 2008. Both unacceptable and unsustainable for further development.
3. The location will generate more private car journeys and it is unlikely that bus, walking or cycling will prove a viable alternative. The location is currently inaccessible and any new road created from the demolition of houses in Rectory Road will create a bottleneck.
4. Hawkwell Brook is designated a tidal river by DEFRA. Flood Zone is high. Local knowledge disputes the claim that the Hawkwell Brook defences have protected against the 100 year flood event. There were significant Hawkwell Brook flood events in 1953, 1968 and 2013. These have been omitted from the Flood Record.
5. Air quality will decrease further. Traffic volumes have increased by 34.5%. This has increased air pollution.
6. Reading a review of the "10 Year Plan - Meeting the demand for school places in 2019 - 2028" prepared by The Essex School Organisation Service, residents have concerns about capacity even before this possible development.
The above are a few reasons why we object against CS194.
Objection to CS194
Dear Sirs.
We write to formally object to CS194, and our objections are as follows:
1. Hawkwell West is away from the existing centres. Road congestion, lack of public transport with an inadequate bus service. In addition CS194 is green belt productive farmland and we cannot afford to lose it.
2. This development could increase traffic movements by 50% on the current 2019 counts which further could represent an increase of over 90% since 2008. Both unacceptable and unsustainable for further development.
3. The location will generate more private car journeys and it is unlikely that bus, walking or cycling will prove a viable alternative. The location is currently inaccessible and any new road created from the demolition of houses in Rectory Road will create a bottleneck.
4. Hawkwell Brook is designated a tidal river by DEFRA. Flood Zone is high. Local knowledge disputes the claim that the Hawkwell Brook defences have protected against the 100 year flood event. There were significant Hawkwell Brook flood events in 1953, 1968 and 2013. These have been omitted from the Flood Record.
5. Air quality will decrease further. Traffic volumes have increased by 34.5%. This has increased air pollution.
6. Reading a review of the "10 Year Plan - Meeting the demand for school places in 2019 - 2028" prepared by The Essex School Organisation Service, residents have concerns about capacity even before this possible development.
The above are a few reasons why we object against CS194.