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New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021

Representation ID: 42037

Received: 02/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Kirk Johnson

Representation Summary:

Although I think the number is high, the proposed site CFS222 looks like a better option with limited harm to existing villages.

Full text:

I have reviewed the consultation and would like to make comments.
In relation to the following areas (cf5099, cf5149, cf5006, cf5172, cf5265, cf5163) I have strong concerns regarding the insufficient road infrastructure to support the development of more houses in Hullbridge. We were allocated 500 new houses without any additional resources to the village and further houses will add more strain. I want to know how the roads will cope? Three sites run along watery lane which is liable to flooding and also will destroy more protected greenbelt land. Hullbridge is not set up for more people. It is a rural village that is being turned into a town but our schools and Gp surgery cannot cope as it is.
The current development at lower road has destroyed wildlife and the additional proposed areas will have a further devastating effect. It will also lead to further loss of agricultural land and no doubt cause drainage and flooding issues.
I recognise the need for houses in the area but think these should be concentrated in one area to minimise the impact on villages such as Hullbridge. Although I think the number is high, the proposed site CFS222 looks like a better option with limited harm to existing villages.