Local Action Plan - Spatial Options Consultation CFS194, CFS020, CFS169 & CFS150
I would like to lodge my concerns and objections to possible changes to the Local Action Plan that could result in the development of the above potentially resulting in as many as 801 houses being built.

My concerns and objections are as follows:

Infrastructure: whilst Essex County Council have started the process of reviewing the Road Network and Rochford District Council is seeking a consultancy report on Urban Capacity I believe neither of these has yet been completed. Without an infrastructure assessment in place how can Spatial Options be considered or go to consultation?

Living in Hawkwell (Rectory Road) I am naturally concerned that development of the sites CFS194, CFS020, CFS169 & CFS150 would lead to road congestion and bottlenecks on roads not capable of supporting increased traffic. This is unsustainable and therefore unacceptable for the development of further housing leading to increased private car journeys. The bus services (8 & 7) are not adequate as a viable alternative and cycling would likely become even more dangerous as cycles compete for road space with very busy traffic.

Air quality will also decrease further; given that with increased housing there will be increased traffic there will be an increase in air pollution which is likely to have a serious effect on residents, both the young and the elderly.

CS194 is near a Water Course. Hawkwell Brook is designated a tidal river by DEFRA. There were floods in 1968 and 2013 from this river. I am concerned the development of this site could lead to a flood risk for properties both on this site and along Rectory Road.

The sites above are either green belt or farm land. Wildlife has already been displaced by recent development of (for example) the Christmas Tree Estate. Where will wildlife go if development continues? The likelihood is it will decrease in population numbers.

I would also question whether local primary and secondary schools have the capacity to support an increased local population in Hawkwell, Hockley and Ashingdon? Another concern would be the capacity of local GP practices to support an increased population.

I appreciate that affordable housing is an issue but I do not feel the development of the above sites is justifiable or appropriate and strongly object.