Introduction

i think this core strategy is unsound because

UNDER PPS 12 THE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT SUSTAINABLE (SEE PREVIOUS EMAILS I HAVE SENT)

TRANSPORT

THEIR IS INSUFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND NO VIABLE/REALISTIC PLANS TO INCREASE IT.

DISTANCE FROM RAIL LINKS/SHOPS LEADING TO :-

INCREASED CONGESTION

NO POSSIBILITY/PLANS TO IMPROVE HIGHWAYS (SEE BELOW)

THERE IS NO VIABLE TRAVEL PLAN (REQUIRED FOR THIS SIZE DEVELEOPMENT 50+)


ENVIRONMENT

LOSS OF GREEN BELT + WILDLIFE

SEMI RURAL LOCATION

NOT IN KEEPING WITH LOCAL CHARACTER

NO SOCIAL ,ECONOMIC OR ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO RESIDENTS , ONLY TO LOCAL GOVT AND DEVELOPERS.THIS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT ALL LOCAL RESIDENTS , RUIN OUR QUALITY OF LIFE SOLELY FOR DEVELOPERS TO MAKE MONEY AND THEN LEAVE.

PLEASE ACT ON THE BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE WHO ELECTED YOU AND RESPECT OUR WISHES.YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO OUR VOTE, I WILL, AND NO DOUBT OTHERS HOLD POLITCAL PARTIES TO ACCOUNT FOR THEIR ACTIONS AND VOTE FOR PARTIES THAT ACT FOR US NOT AGAINST US


APPARENTLY (YOUR) RDC PRINCIPLES WITHIN THE CORE STRATEGY STATES :

"SEEKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL PROVIDE SOCIAL ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS"

"THERE IS A LIMIT TO HOW MUCH INFILLING AND INTENSIFICATION EXISTING SETTLEMENTS CAN SUSTAIN WITHOUT THIER CHARACTER BEING ADVERSELY AFFECTED"

"TO LOCATE DEVELOPEMENT IN AREAS WHERE ALTERNATIVES TO CAR USE ARE MORE VIABLE , REDUCE THE REQUIREMENT TO TRAVEL, MITIGATE THEIR IMPACT ON THE EXISTING NETWORK"

"PLANNING SHOULD BE WELL RELATED TO EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORT WHERE POSSIBLE"

I cannot see how anybody can argue the above development complies with your principles
Having read the core strategy for RDC and Hockley development plan etc their is 2 huge flaws in the strategy and that is sustainability and quality of life.

I do not see any serious plans to deal with the current volumes of traffic on the b1013 , Hall rd , Ashingdon Rd and the link via Cherry Orchard rd let alone to cope with any future developments.

Using the B1013 as an example during the "rush hour" between 7-9am and 4-6pm it is not usual to only average 5-10mph between Rayleigh and Hawkwell this rd carries thousands of cars per hour and is apparently the busiest B rd in the country yet more developments (housing, southend airport and Hockley village centre) are all planned with no increase in rd capacity.

THIS CAN ONLY INCREASE TRAFFIC, DECREASE TRAFFIC SPEEDS, INCREASE POLLUTION AND DECREASE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL LOCAL INHABITANTS WITH NO DECERNIBLE BENEFITS FOR THE RESIDENTS


There has been a distinct lack of investment in the local infrastructure by the local authorities over the last 20 yrs with more developments happening every yr.

Being a resident here for the last 20yrs + i remember the council promising that when Cherry Orchard Rd was developed that it would be extended all the past via Hullbridge to link to the now "old" a130 , instead either by design or accident there was never enough money to complete the project and thus the level of traffic increase by my estimate 3 fold as people used the b1013 as a "rat run" via Carpenters Arms etc to avoid congestion from the Rayleigh Weir onwards on the a127 to/from Southend.

I remember when there was no development along Cherry Orchard rd, now we have 2 car dealers and a petrol station this rd connects to Tescos ,Rbs call centre more car dealers etc and the a127 with plans for yet more factories the only thing that has not increased is the rd capacity.


With the plans for further housing in Hawkwell , more factories along Cherry Orchard RD etc as part of the Southend Airport plan ,air traffic and the redevelopment of Hockley village centre (more housing) i think that during rush hour the traffic will be grid locked in this area unless the council complete Cherry orchard rd to the old and new a130 and put in an effective by pass for Rayleigh , Hockley , Hawkwell and Ashingdon so that traffic for Southend etc doesnt have to go through these areas.

This could be done easily and with little disturbance to local residents by extending Cherry Orchard across onto Lower rd and then connecting Canewdon rd to Great Stambridge and onto North Shoebury.

It is not possible to determine if the Strategy is deliverable as there are no costs included, even indicative. There is no recognition of the current economic climate and the downward pressure on public expenditure that will affect the plan over the coming years. There is no indication that any of the other organisations have committed to their part in delivery of the strategy.

I object to the additional allocation of 550 houses in RAYLEIGH between London Road and Rawreth Lane. In the past 25 years there have been approx 670 new dwellings built on Rawreth Lane, another 770 would have a significant negative impact on the local environment and put unsustainable pressure on Rayleigh's roads and amenities. The 220 houses proposed for the Rawreth Lane Industrial Estate should be viewed gratefully as a generous enough contribution.
I believe that the DPD is both UNSOUND and IS NOT LEGALLY COMPLAINT. I believe that this valuable Greenbelt farm land MUST BE saved as it currently prevents the unrestricted sprawl of Western Rayleigh. The farm land currently safeguards the countryside from encroachment because once building is allowed in this vicinity there is no natural boundary until the A1245 and the small community of Rawreth, this will encourage further planning applications and the abuse and erosion of our natural heritage which would be lost forever.
I believe that the DPD have failed to consider all available Brown Fields sites in the Rochford District and have actively and cynically ignored boundaries between the two individual communities of Rayleigh and Rawreth.

Consultation Response to Core Strategy Submission Document September 2009

The Parish Council held an Extraordinary Meeting on 26th October 2009 to consider the above document.

Members of the public and press were invited to attend and 30 plus did so many expressing their views that were considered by the members during their later debate.

After lengthy discussion members passed a resolution as follows:

The Core Strategy is a sound document with the following comments to be noted by the District Council.

- Infrastructure before change, amongst other things especially Public Transport, Roads and Drainage.
- Allotments should be a high priority.
- Conservation Areas to be reviewed in order to provide and area in Hockley near the Parish Church in Church Road. Other parishes have conservation areas so why not Hockley?
- Housing to include rented low cost accommodation.
- Eldon Way and Foundry Business Park should be developed. with due consideration for existing businesses.

Members ask that you give careful consideration to the above points during future development of the Core Strategy.