Comment

New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021

Representation ID: 41449

Received: 21/09/2021

Respondent: Norma Taylor

Representation Summary:

Good morning, i have seen plans for the area intended to be built on. I am fully aware of the need for housing, i am also aware of the need for farming land especially with the shortage of lorry drivers. Being aware of the Thames gateway building so many houses by a certain date and if the councils don't build, government will come in and take the land anyway. There should be a balance, maybe not so many houses near to villages that have a low crime rate and nearer industrial areas eg. B & Q and crematorium. This could provide more revenue aswell for the new stadium when built.
A lot of people in the Wakering /Barling area chose to be here as it is a vast difference from hugely popuated areas, children do feel safer here. To put too many houses near will take away the character and uniqueness away from the village.

Full text:

Good morning, i have seen plans for the area intended to be built on. I am fully aware of the need for housing, i am also aware of the need for farming land especially with the shortage of lorry drivers. Being aware of the Thames gateway building so many houses by a certain date and if the councils don't build, government will come in and take the land anyway. There should be a balance, maybe not so many houses near to villages that have a low crime rate and nearer industrial areas eg. B & Q and crematorium. This could provide more revenue aswell for the new stadium when built.
A lot of people in the Wakering /Barling area chose to be here as it is a vast difference from hugely popuated areas, children do feel safer here. To put too many houses near will take away the character and uniqueness away from the village.