Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 42801
Received: 15/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Jeff Higgs
Yes, all open spaces are valuable assets in the southeast
Green belt areas should be protected, specifically to my knowledge Rayleigh Plot CFS077 is fully utilised every year for a variety of local crops. Its greenbelt role greatly enhances the health, wellbeing and quality of life for local residents. It provides a pleasant outlook in an area otherwise deprived of open spaces.
Plot CFS077 provides a buffer from human development benefiting a wide range of wildlife:
• Deer, Badgers, Foxes and squirrels are supported.
• Wide range of birdlife including Heron, Geese and variety of Carrion.
• Amphibians, Newts, Toads and frogs.
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.