Option WH1
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 17400
Received: 21/03/2010
Respondent: Mr David Ricketts
see comments re village life
see comments re village life
Support
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 17461
Received: 22/03/2010
Respondent: Mr Russell Payne
Logical use of disused farm land, with town boundary.
Logical use of disused farm land, with town boundary.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 17588
Received: 28/03/2010
Respondent: Mr Ian Richardson
This is a nice area frequanlty used by walkers and cyclists
This is a nice area frequanlty used by walkers and cyclists
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 17607
Received: 29/03/2010
Respondent: Mrs Elizabeth Haynes
Main roads going in and out of Hockley are already over-loaded at peak times. The traffic congestion would be insufferable with another potential 100 cars.
Main roads going in and out of Hockley are already over-loaded at peak times. The traffic congestion would be insufferable with another potential 100 cars.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 17632
Received: 30/03/2010
Respondent: Mr Anthony Handfield
Existing highway and infrastructure is already over capacity in Rayleigh, Rochford and nearby Southend. Any development must provide mitigation against its impact. If it cannot achieve nil detriment, particularly in highway terms, then it must not be permitted.
Option WH1 - WH5
"The Core Strategy Submission Document states that the infrastructure required to be implemented alongside this site are: Local highway capacity and infrastructure improvements, public transport service and infrastructure enhancements, links and enhancements to pedestrian, cycling and bridleway networks, and Sustainable Drainage Systems." These highway and infrastructure improvements MUST include proper and transparent traffic modelling of the effects on Rayleigh and Hockley town centres with appropriate congestion mitigation measures being implemented as part of any planning permission. There must be nil detriment to the highway infrastructure in the town centres since they are already over capacity and must not be allowed to get worse.
The argument that taking this green belt for housing would have the advantage of providing a strong, defensible green belt boundary is illogical. The existing boundary could easily have been defended if it was expedient to do so.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 17759
Received: 06/04/2010
Respondent: mrs angie dale
Whilst I appreciate the need for new houses,my concern is the problem of access. It appears that access will be via Folly Chase into Folly Lane. The Chase would require widening at the expense of private gardens. Folly Lane is already a bottleneck. Extra traffic entering the High Road would exacerbate an already overly congested road.50 new houses means ,in effect ,100 extra cars.
I suggest the council look at land ajacent to Lower Road, which is not nearly so busy. This applies to WH1, WH3 and WH4
Whilst I appreciate the need for new houses,my concern is the problem of access. It appears that access will be via Folly Chase into Folly Lane. The Chase would require widening at the expense of private gardens. Folly Lane is already a bottleneck. Extra traffic entering the High Road would exacerbate an already overly congested road.50 new houses means ,in effect ,100 extra cars.
I suggest the council look at land ajacent to Lower Road, which is not nearly so busy. This applies to WH1, WH3 and WH4
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 17830
Received: 08/04/2010
Respondent: Miss Philippa Carey
Reasons for objection
1) The site is NOT disused agricultural land - It is still in use which is clearly visible by the picture
2) Diminishes Green Belt area
3) Access to land would require adoption of private road hence additional funds
4) Road network already poor in area
Reasons for objection
1) The site is NOT disused agricultural land - It is still in use which is clearly visible by the picture
2) Diminishes Green Belt area
3) Access to land would require adoption of private road hence additional funds
4) Road network already poor in area
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 17882
Received: 12/04/2010
Respondent: Mrs J Hyde
this site is used for growing crops, and there is no obvious road access although you stated that it is unused we have seen crops growing on it
this site is used for growing crops, and there is no obvious road access although you stated that it is unused we have seen crops growing on it
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 18376
Received: 25/04/2010
Respondent: Mr Neil Stone
Houses should not be built on farmland whether it be disused or not. At some point in the future additional agricultural land will be needed to feed our population and it is plain stupid to concrete over it. The srea is also a picturesque walk that is used by hundreds of people.
Houses should not be built on farmland whether it be disused or not. At some point in the future additional agricultural land will be needed to feed our population and it is plain stupid to concrete over it. The srea is also a picturesque walk that is used by hundreds of people.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 18386
Received: 25/04/2010
Respondent: Mr Lawrence Chapman
Would destroy beautiful green belt land which is easily accessible to all.
Huge detriment to children at Hockley Primary school who use this jubilee walk to Meadowfields Nature Centre - they are so fortunate to have this unique and beautiful green belt on their doorstep.
This is not disused agricultural land - please see report and photos submitted to you separately taken in March 2010 of the spraying of the current crop. This in itself demonstrates that the council officials have not bothered to attend the proposed site before including this as an option.
This is a unique ,beautiful ,quiet ,environmentally rich area of green belt land which is easily accessible by all in the local community as it connects to the community centre,Hockley Primary school, Betts Farm etc .This enables all,whether young ,old ,ramblers etc to feel immediately out in the middle of beautiful countryside. You can see from the well worn footpath in the attached photos that it is frequently used and valued.
Essex County Council supported the leaflet produced of walks in Hockley which detailed paths 10 and 11 which is Folly Chase and the connecting footpaths bordering the proposed WH1 - again please see the beautiful photos taken of these areas which would of course be destroyed if the development took place. It is essential if we are to have further housing that areas such as WH1 are protected for the benefit of all the community. Also the wealth of wildlife that are dependant on the areas specifically woodpeckers, great crested newts,badgers etc are seen on a daily basis.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 18391
Received: 25/04/2010
Respondent: Mrs Elaine Snook
Totally inapprpriate use of fantastic green belt land used by young and old frequently.
Absolutely amazed and shocked that this could be a proposed site for development - I am in my eighties and have lived here since the sixties - this is a fantastic example of green belt land which is accessible to all - my grandchildren attend Hockley primary school and as a family we ALL use this quiet area frequently and it would be awful if it was destroyed by development - PLEASE DO A PROPER SURVEY OF THIS AMAZING AREA AND THE AFFECT IT WILL HAVE ON US ALL PARTICULARLY THE CHILDREN AND ENVIRONMENT IF IT WERE TO TBE DESTROYED.
Access via Folly Chase again would destroy a beautiful footpath(10) used by many in the local community and beyond.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 18762
Received: 29/04/2010
Respondent: mr marshall dale
I have to state that the building of a further 50 homes would, presumably, lead to a further 100 or so cars. Folly chase/Folly lane/Fountain lane are already over - stretched to cope with the volume of traffic at peak times. Without a major by-pass around Hockley/Hawkwell this suggestion would only add further unacceptable congestion. The infastructure, as exists, would be insufficient to accommodate the additional strain.
I have to state that the building of a further 50 homes would, presumably, lead to a further 100 or so cars. Folly chase/Folly lane/Fountain lane are already over - stretched to cope with the volume of traffic at peak times. Without a major by-pass around Hockley/Hawkwell this suggestion would only add further unacceptable congestion. The infastructure, as exists, would be insufficient to accommodate the additional strain.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19056
Received: 28/04/2010
Respondent: Mr David Hopper
No development on green belt/agricultural land
No development on green belt/agricultural land
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19110
Received: 28/04/2010
Respondent: CPREssex
It is difficult to understand why this site should be considered. It is surrounded by woodland, the road system would be totally inadequate for such a development and of course would impact on the countryside adversely.
It is difficult to understand why this site should be considered. It is surrounded by woodland, the road system would be totally inadequate for such a development and of course would impact on the countryside adversely.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19274
Received: 29/04/2010
Respondent: Mr and Mrs Drury
This is a lovely area of green belt land used by my family(I have two young children) and hundreds of others daily. It is a real treat for so many to to have this on our doorstep - the children of Hockley school use this frequently including today to go on their walk to meadowfield nature centre and to destroy this environment would be a huge loss to them and the community as a whole
This is a lovely area of green belt land used by my family(I have two young children) and hundreds of others daily. It is a real treat for so many to to have this on our doorstep - the children of Hockley school use this frequently including today to go on their walk to meadowfield nature centre and to destroy this environment would be a huge loss to them and the community as a whole
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19280
Received: 29/04/2010
Respondent: Mrs Joanne Grady
I strongly object to this wonderful piece of green belt land being developed. As a parent of two young boys at Hockley Primary school I know how much this beautiful route is used by the school and other members of the community on a daily basis. The impact on them and the environment would be huge. This piece of green belt is unique as it is so accessible to so many.
We use the route via Folly Chase(footpath10 ) and the jubillee walk(footpath 11) daily and strongly object to this being destroyed.
I strongly object to this wonderful piece of green belt land being developed. As a parent of two young boys at Hockley Primary school I know how much this beautiful route is used by the school and other members of the community on a daily basis. The impact on them and the environment would be huge. This piece of green belt is unique as it is so accessible to so many.
We use the route via Folly Chase(footpath10 ) and the jubillee walk(footpath 11) daily and strongly object to this being destroyed.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19554
Received: 29/04/2010
Respondent: Ms Michelle Daniels
I object to this proposal because it is an area that is used by the local primary school which is situated next to the proposed site on many occasions with woodland walks and trips to the local meadowfields centre.
This proposal would also have a high impact on the local traffic i live close by and there is already a high volume of traffic that uses the roads nearby and this would increase a great deal.
The question of where any children who live in the houses would be schooled would also be a concern as local schools are already full
I object to this proposal because it is an area that is used by the local primary school which is situated next to the proposed site on many occasions with woodland walks and trips to the local meadowfields centre.
This proposal would also have a high impact on the local traffic i live close by and there is already a high volume of traffic that uses the roads nearby and this would increase a great deal.
The question of where any children who live in the houses would be schooled would also be a concern as local schools are already full
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19570
Received: 29/04/2010
Respondent: Mrs Susan Matthews
This land is close to Hockley Primary School and is a much loved and well used resource for the children to safely enjoy. They constantly use it for local rural studies and they love the tractors. When the school moved to this site it was well documented that this green belt area would be preserved for the children as they nolonger had direct access to Hockley Woods. Hockley School proudly advertises itself as being in a "beautiful rural setting", and that is why parents choose it. Taking this away would be tragic for the whole community but especially children.
This land is close to Hockley Primary School and is a much loved and well used resource for the children to safely enjoy. They constantly use it for local rural studies and they love the tractors. When the school moved to this site it was well documented that this green belt area would be preserved for the children as they nolonger had direct access to Hockley Woods. Hockley School proudly advertises itself as being in a "beautiful rural setting", and that is why parents choose it. Taking this away would be tragic for the whole community but especially children.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19581
Received: 29/04/2010
Respondent: Jenny Free
I live at the other end of Hockley village. However my two children attend Hockley Primary School - we all very much appreciate this area of green belt as it is so close to the village and easily accessible - it would be such a loss to the children who love to walk and bike around it including to the Meadowfield centre and other nature walks. We use it frequently during the week and at weekends - it is really peaceful and beautiful
I live at the other end of Hockley village. However my two children attend Hockley Primary School - we all very much appreciate this area of green belt as it is so close to the village and easily accessible - it would be such a loss to the children who love to walk and bike around it including to the Meadowfield centre and other nature walks. We use it frequently during the week and at weekends - it is really peaceful and beautiful
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19625
Received: 29/04/2010
Respondent: Sally Chapman
Unique piece of green belt land surrounded by the jubillee walk which is very accessible to all in the community - it provides an accessible and beautiful LINK between the community centre,primary school,church and thousands of residents - used by many daily. Particularly used and of huge benefit to all the children of Hockley Primary School - immediately they leave their school grounds they are in open countryside and woodland. Used by them to attend the ancient bluebell wood and the Meadowfield Nature centre regularly.
Unique piece of green belt land surrounded by the jubillee walk which is very accessible to all in the community - it provides an accessible and beautiful LINK between the community centre,primary school,church and thousands of residents - used by many daily. Particularly used and of huge benefit to all the children of Hockley Primary School - immediately they leave their school grounds they are in open countryside and woodland. Used by them to attend the ancient bluebell wood and the Meadowfield Nature centre regularly.
Development on this land would destroy a huge variety of wildlife that depend on this area.
NB - I have spoken to many parents at the school today about this ,none of whom were aware of this proposal which is of great concern
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19655
Received: 29/04/2010
Respondent: Nicola Hurdle
Firslty I was unaware this application had been made especailly as I have two children at the school already. By what I have heard this will severely disrupte the childrens only playing field also prevent access on regular field trips which the children love and find extremely educational.
Surely in these new housing being erected this is going to cause over crowding and also cause the housing prices in Hockley to fall dramatically. Why is it necessary for these properties to be squeezed into such a small area, cant the field be used for a better purpose!
Firslty I was unaware this application had been made especailly as I have two children at the school already. By what I have heard this will severely disrupte the childrens only playing field also prevent access on regular field trips which the children love and find extremely educational.
Surely in these new housing being erected this is going to cause over crowding and also cause the housing prices in Hockley to fall dramatically. Why is it necessary for these properties to be squeezed into such a small area, cant the field be used for a better purpose!
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19824
Received: 30/04/2010
Respondent: alex osler
We live outside Hockley but visit often. We regularly use the jubilee walk surrounding WH1,3 and 4 with the children as it is a lovely but not too extensive circular walk from the main road and the Bull pub and up through Folly Chase. It is a great chance to get out into open countryside but at the same time not be too far from the main fascilities.
We live outside Hockley but visit often. We regularly use the jubilee walk surrounding WH1,3 and 4 with the children as it is a lovely but not too extensive circular walk from the main road and the Bull pub and up through Folly Chase. It is a great chance to get out into open countryside but at the same time not be too far from the main fascilities.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19835
Received: 30/04/2010
Respondent: Joanne Phelps
This is a beautiful piece of green belt land. The jubille walk in the open countryside around this field is very accessible for us when visiting Hockley.It gives us as a family the chance to have a quiet circular country walk which is not too long. To develop this land would destroy the experience.
This is a beautiful piece of green belt land. The jubille walk in the open countryside around this field is very accessible for us when visiting Hockley.It gives us as a family the chance to have a quiet circular country walk which is not too long. To develop this land would destroy the experience.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19849
Received: 30/04/2010
Respondent: Mr Trevor Turrington
Unacceptable development of a pleasant semi-rural location. Too close to one of the busiest B roads in the U.K. Congestion in the roads around Hockley Primary School is already excessive and this would add to the problem.
Unacceptable development of a pleasant semi-rural location. Too close to one of the busiest B roads in the U.K. Congestion in the roads around Hockley Primary School is already excessive and this would add to the problem.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19861
Received: 30/04/2010
Respondent: Mr Mark Atkinson
This area is wrong for major development of 50 dwellings. All roads that surrond these sites are at breaking point are would be unable to support the development, Folly Lane, Fountain Lane and Church Road, are narrow and are currently being used as rat runs by commuter traffic. Folly wood , Hockly Community Centre and Hockley primary school are proposed to be protected areas and Folly Chase is a private road where would access to the WH1 3 4 sites be located?
School traffic and overflow parking for staff already a major issue in Chevening Gardens, Osborne avenue and Manor Road
This area is wrong for major development of 50 dwellings. All roads that surrond these sites are at breaking point are would be unable to support the development, Folly Lane, Fountain Lane and Church Road, are narrow and are currently being used as rat runs by commuter traffic. Folly wood , Hockly Community Centre and Hockley primary school are proposed to be protected areas and Folly Chase is a private road where would access to the WH1 3 4 sites be located?
School traffic and overflow parking for staff already a major issue in Chevening Gardens, Osborne avenue and Manor Road
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19940
Received: 30/04/2010
Respondent: Mrs Rachel Claydon
This would result in more traffic which is already a problem for Hockley , at the moment we struggle with the exsiting infastructure and the Schools , Dentists , Doctors are at bursting point.My main concern is of course though that there is Hockley Primary School right near this proposed housing plan.The traffic around the School is at the moment dangerous and extremley busy more cars would cause havoc in this area.The children from Hockley Primary School use this propsed route to use the facilities of Meadowfields which at the moment is a nice safe walk for them through woodland.
This would result in more traffic which is already a problem for Hockley , at the moment we struggle with the exsiting infastructure and the Schools , Dentists , Doctors are at bursting point.My main concern is of course though that there is Hockley Primary School right near this proposed housing plan.The traffic around the School is at the moment dangerous and extremley busy more cars would cause havoc in this area.The children from Hockley Primary School use this propsed route to use the facilities of Meadowfields which at the moment is a nice safe walk for them through woodland.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19942
Received: 30/04/2010
Respondent: Mrs Rachel Claydon
This would be awful for local residents and for the pupils at Hockley Primary School.Traffic is already a big problem aroud the School and the children of HPS use the propsed route to walk to Meadowfields through woodland.This would all be destroyed if the plans went ahead.No new housing is needed in this area all the Infastructure in Hockley is already bursting at the seams!!
This would be awful for local residents and for the pupils at Hockley Primary School.Traffic is already a big problem aroud the School and the children of HPS use the propsed route to walk to Meadowfields through woodland.This would all be destroyed if the plans went ahead.No new housing is needed in this area all the Infastructure in Hockley is already bursting at the seams!!
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19959
Received: 30/04/2010
Respondent: Mrs Paula Penson
same reasons as WH4
same reasons as WH4
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19989
Received: 30/04/2010
Respondent: mr antony tomassi
CURRENT STATUS GREEN BELT. VERY LIMITED ACCESS TO SITE VIA PRIVATE ROAD WHICH IS VERY NARROW NOT SUITABLE FOR THE TRAFFIC
CURRENT SERVICES WATER AND SEWAGE AT LIMITS. VERY POOR ACCESS TO FOLLY CHASE, JUNCTION WOULD NEED MAJOR MODIFICATION. fOLLY CHASE ROAD STRUCTURE NOT DESIGNED TO TAKE THE INCREASED NUMBERS. ONE OF HOCKLEYS LAST REMAING PEACFULL AREAS USED BY LOTS OF WALKERS.
CURRENT STATUS GREEN BELT. VERY LIMITED ACCESS TO SITE VIA PRIVATE ROAD WHICH IS VERY NARROW NOT SUITABLE FOR THE TRAFFIC
CURRENT SERVICES WATER AND SEWAGE AT LIMITS. VERY POOR ACCESS TO FOLLY CHASE, JUNCTION WOULD NEED MAJOR MODIFICATION. fOLLY CHASE ROAD STRUCTURE NOT DESIGNED TO TAKE THE INCREASED NUMBERS. ONE OF HOCKLEYS LAST REMAING PEACFULL AREAS USED BY LOTS OF WALKERS.
Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 20024
Received: 30/04/2010
Respondent: Mrs Christine Warrior
I have just heard about the proposals for the land surrounding Hockley Primary School. I live very close by and have had NO PRIOR NOTICE of your intentions to build on these sites. I think it is inapprorpiate to build more homes on an already busy estate. It is going to add more and more pressure to the roads surrounding us and even more on the local school. It is already fit to bursting. Also the school uses the route to take the children to St Peters Church and Meadowfields.
I have just heard about the proposals for the land surrounding Hockley Primary School. I live very close by and have had NO PRIOR NOTICE of your intentions to build on these sites. I think it is inapprorpiate to build more homes on an already busy estate. It is going to add more and more pressure to the roads surrounding us and even more on the local school. It is already fit to bursting. Also the school uses the route to take the children to St Peters Church and Meadowfields.