WGW - Are there any other sites in this location that should be considered?

Only sites with existing industrial usage should be considered for residential development.

There are no other suitable sites to be considered.

WGW1 and the land to the west of Alexandra Road are the most suitable sites for the expansion of Great Wakering. This combined area forms a logical extension to the proposed residential allocation at Star Lane Industrial Estate (including the former brickworks). Development would have minimal impact on the openness the Green Belt because it would be 'visually contained' within the arc of existing development. The 'lakes' would provide a defensible boundary to the south. The alternative sites put forward all have substantial disadvantages, and there would no benefit in spreading development over several sites. No additional release is required.

The Lakes (Public Open Space)

Improve the access from Exhibition Lane to cope with prams and pushchairs etc.
Create some grassed areas and a play are for small children to play.
Regenerate the small lakes and improve the swims.
Create a new access road to the existing parking area.
Enlarge and improve the existing car park.

Industrial Estate.

Relocate to the south and enlarge a little.
Use land for housing

Existing Brickworks

Use for housing.

Field south of brickworks

Use for housing.
Create a barrier of green between the Industrial Estate and the New Housing.

Problems

How will the existing school cope with the influx of children from the new estate?

There is already a problem with parents transporting their children to and from school at the moment, how will the area cope with a considerable increase of traffic in the surrounding area?

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