This is the first time I have sent a concern to my local authority and although I am not totally against developments (we need to provide our children and their children an opportunity to be able to afford housing my generation and older have benefited) I am still very concerned when I read this leaflet Rochford District Residents published.

My chief concern being the affect on the local roads in Hockley and Hawkwell namely the B1013. The "V" junction at the Spa Pub/Potters at times is under pressure and the proposed plans is going to make this horrendous. For example this morning at 8am it took my wife 20 minutes to drive between Broad Parade and the Hockley railway bridge. These proposed developments are only going to add traffic to this over used B1013.Secondary concerns are of course the pressure on our schools and medical facilities.