Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 42795
Received: 15/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Jeff Higgs
Yes, as each settlement has its own problems discrete visions are appropriate.
As an example Rayleigh has recently lost large areas of green belt land while having pre-existing severe traffic congestion, lack of open space and history of air pollution.
Although preserving green belt land is a top priority other settlements do not have the same constraints.
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.