I think much of Rochford is losing it’s character and attractiveness and more development without greater thought together with the loss of amenities will further diminish the area.
Roads and Public Transport.
Roads are very narrow and congested and as one delivery driver told me several years ago, the area will become a ‘no go’ area eventually. Cars are frequently parked on the pavement making it impossible for pedestrians and mobility scooter users to negotiate. The volume of traffic at school opening and closing times is amazing. If public transport was improved and perhaps school buses introduced this might alleviate the congestion. There is only one bus an hour to the main City of Chelmsford, which was intended for travellers to Stanstead who have priority, leaving those who need to travel there for other reasons behind on occasions. Train travel is prohibitively expensive for many. More housing will greatly add to the traffic congestion problem and emissions without improved facilities.
Infrastructure must be put in place BEFORE further development takes place, not after as is so often the case, causing chaos for local people.

It was reported that Rochford and Castle Point have the longest hospital waiting times in the country. Southend Hospital could not cope before Covid so more development would increase the pressure and I feel sure people would die waiting for appointments.

I feel that a village development with appropriate facilities and jobs would be the best solution. With global warming it is essential to preserve our green spaces and reduce travel and emissions.
Time constraints prevent me from continuing but closing existing, well used facilities (the Mill Hall) and expanding on green sites is going to make life more difficult for the people of Rochford and the planet, in my opinion.