Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 41768
Received: 25/08/2021
Respondent: Chris Blanchard
I can only say that I am astonished at seeing the plan to build over 6,000 new homes in Hawkwell, Hockley and Ashingdon.
I have lived at various locations in all three areas for over 30 years and the build up of traffic congestion has been obvious during this time, the main pinch points being the Spa Roundabout and the roundabout by the bridge at Rochford station. The huge new development in Rawreth Lane clearly will exacerbate the issue. Most households have at least two cars now so we are likely talking about a minimum of 12,000 additional vehicles squeezing onto already much-too-busy roads. It makes no sense at all to compound the situation and is completely unacceptable.
These plans must be cancelled for the sake of quality of life for the existing residents.
I can only say that I am astonished at seeing the plan to build over 6,000 new homes in Hawkwell, Hockley and Ashingdon.
I have lived at various locations in all three areas for over 30 years and the build up of traffic congestion has been obvious during this time, the main pinch points being the Spa Roundabout and the roundabout by the bridge at Rochford station. The huge new development in Rawreth Lane clearly will exacerbate the issue. Most households have at least two cars now so we are likely talking about a minimum of 12,000 additional vehicles squeezing onto already much-too-busy roads. It makes no sense at all to compound the situation and is completely unacceptable.
These plans must be cancelled for the sake of quality of life for the existing residents.