Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 42793
Received: 15/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Jeff Higgs
Yes, explore new concerns over air pollution in Rayleigh High Street specifically linked to proposed housing development. A primary example being plot CFS077 along with other Rayleigh sites generating additional traffic congestion.
Air pollution N02 and particulates.
Previous ASR reporting has already mandated actions to mitigate current congestion levels. See Section 2.2 Progress and Impact of Measures to address Air Quality in Rochford https://essexair.org.uk/Reports/Rochford2020ASR.pdf from the report not all actions have been implemented. Therefore further action will probably be needed to address the current situation.
Under these circumstances we should not be developing any further green belt areas in Rayleigh.
Dear Sir,
I write to submit feedback on the proposed new housing development sites in our area.
(New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021) https://rochford.oc2.uk/document/207/28308#d28422
In common with the majority of residents I believe Rayleigh and surrounding areas already have enormous new build projects underway. We should stop further housing sprawl especially on the outskirts of towns such as Rayleigh where upgrading the road system is impractical. The uncertainty of the situation is causing anxiety amongst my friends and neighbours who maybe directly impacted.
My concerns are the usual ones:
• Loss of greenbelt and wildlife habitat
• Traffic congestion and associated air pollution
(Inability to widen the narrow residential roads in Rayleigh)
• Surface water drainage
• School and GP services
Fundamentally I fear we are on a path of infinite housing growth that surely cannot be sustained without deterioration to our quality of life. I feel we should halt all new housing developments on town borders (greenbelt land) and create new towns with the required infrastructure instead.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide my feedback, please find my responses to the questions enclosed.