I have tried to understand the way in which I can make comment on the recently published plan but am finding the website and the manner in which the questions have been formulated difficult to manage.
When the previous planning consultation was carried out I made specific representations in respect of a piece of land which has again appeared on the plans. This are is referenced COL38 Malvern Road Play Area. When Malvern Road was developed this area was required to be left in order to maintain sufficient public open space in the area. It is regularly used by children. It is also used at least 20 times a day as a public right of way to walk between Malvern Road and Branksome Avenue and for access to Beckney Woods.
In the past it was gifted by Rochford District Council to Ashingdon Parish Council on a 100 year lease to be maintained as a public open space.
Removing this area from public use would be to the detriment of the local area when we have increased challenges to our open spaces and infrastructure.
In addition the field is a wildlife resource with the hedging providing a resource for many birds and it also contains two protected oak trees.
I hope this email is sufficient to have my comments noted in the current consultation.