Re: Consultation on New Local Plan Spatial Options

I am writing to you to give my feedback on the local plans for Hullbridge and the surrounding areas.

I have been a resident of Hullbridge for over twenty years, and in this time have seen lots of change and development not only to Hullbridge, but to the surrounding areas but during this time there have not been many changes of upgrades to the local infrastructure.

I believe building more houses within Hullbridge would cause a negative impact to our village and our way of life, as follow:

• There will be more harm to green belt land in our local areas which should stay as green belt and be protected for future generations.
• More properties will be at risk of flooding and drainage risks and by 2040 Hullbridge will have a significant proportion of the village below sea level.
• The impact of accessible open spaces and amenities for local people of all ages.
• Loss of footpaths and bridleways which many people currently use and enjoy
• Only the First Bus group operates a bus service out of Hullbridge which is the number 20 and only runs every 15 minutes
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I look forward to hearing from you.