New Local Plan: Site Ref CFS024 - Land north of
Merryfields Avenue, Hockley

I wish to raise objections and concerns in the strongest possible terms to the proposed development of the above site.

I have no doubt that many objections will already have been raised by local residents like myself who are already extremely concerned at the fast-disappearing areas of greenbelt and this particular site is especially valuable since it is adjacent to the nature reserve and therefore a valuable additional haven for wildlife.

In addition, the obvious necessity for a large and frequent amount of site traffic in the adjoining roads of Marylands Avenue, Mount Crescent and Mount Avenue would cause tremendous anxiety and concern, not to mention inconvenience, to many residents, many of whom are elderly. This is a very quiet neighbourhood and is absolutely unsuitable for the disruption and danger that the proposed development would undoubtedly cause.

I sincerely hope these objections, together with those raised by other concerned residents, will carry some weight in the decision regarding the future development of Site CFS024.