Option GT4

This is an area of natural beauty & will be blighted by any form of travelers site. The road is unmade & simply cannot support the existing traffic let alone any extra caravan traffic . Rochford fail to maintain the surfaced part of Plumberow Avenue , not mentioning the unmade part! With travelers comes higher crime , greater policing costs , slumping property values . I have just received Council Tax bill of £2,600 pa. I am struggling to see the value . Travellers upset the local harmony and sites become rubbish dumps.

Have experience working for a council where official Traveller site on my 'patch'. Travellers way of life WILL have a detrimental impact on nearby residences and public spaces(Plumberow Mount). Late night driving of vehicles, burning of tyres, and leaving of litter WILL occur. Other residents will be deterred from using The Mount. Also, a significant increase of traffic will occur along Plumberow Avenue, and given the high number of pupils/parents (from Plumberow and Greensward schools), this will result in an increased safety risk to children especially, as traditionally vehicles from Travellers Sites are often driven in a dangerous manner.

This location is too close to existing residential dwellings. The impact of traveler sites on the local community is best demonstrated by that which has happened at Crays Hill. RDC should learn by other DC's mistakes.

I have moved to the area having lived near the south ockendon encampment. I have no wish to go through the same issues I experience again.

A ridiculous proposal. This area adjacent is used by families for recreation. How can anyone propose a Gypsy site here. Access to it via a residential area and through Hockley town centre. We have had enough problems policing this area, now its reasonable safe, RDC propose this.

,i object because Plumberow Avenue is unadopted road and therefore as residents we maintain the road . It is already in a bad state as we struggle to keep it passable, with extra vehicles the road will need to be maintained more regularly. I am also concerned about the removal of waste from the site as i have had experience of living in close proximity to a travellers site and the mess was horrendous . I also have concern for the impact on our resourses ie doctors as many surgeries are over subscribed .

My husband and I moved to this area as we wanted to raise our family in a safe, friendly environment with plenty of local open space. Plumberow Mount is a beautiful local space for families to enjoy and was a factor in our decision to buy a house in close proximity.
Should a traveller site be located nearby, I fear that we would no longer be able to use this area and it would be of great loss to the local community.

*There is no mains sewage drainage facility on this site, without which would present a potential environmental issue for the area
*The road outside of the property is unadopted, and maintenance of this road is the responsibility of each of the residents for their own particular 'stretch' outside of their property.
*It is questionable why the Council would consider so easily converting land designated as 'Green Belt' to such accommodation. The Council are usually very strict when it comes to planning permission when residents want to enhance their properties
*Integration and acceptance of what could be perceived as a minority group, of such small proportion (the number of families that could be accommodated on this small plot of land would be extremely small) into the area.
*The impact on property values in the area if there is an official Gypsy and Traveller site in the area.

Having lived in Plumberow Avenue for over 40 years I would object in the strongest possible terms to having a gypsy site placed three plots from my dwelling. When gypsies were living on this plot of land before we were subjected to extremely loud music for most of the day, but the worst problem walking through Plumberow wood was trying to avoid human excrement, soiled toilet paper and used nappies. Each time I have thought to extend my property I have been told that my allocation has been reached and as this is a green belt area and I would not be allowed to do anything. Can Rochford Council or the government guarantee a compensation package to make good the drop in value in my property if these proposals go ahead as I would take stringent measures to recover any monies I feel would be my entitlement.

This is green belt land and the location is too close to existing residential areas and family recreational facilities. The council tax payer will not benifit at all from having the site in this location and in my opinion it will not promote social cohesion. The road is unmade and larger vehicles will have a detrimental effect on it. Also there are issues with main drainage. Access to highways network is via congested roads and the proximity of the rail station is inconsequential. What stops the site being developed further in the future by taking more green belt.

This is green belt land surely ? Also, residents in this area will be extremely concerned over integration and potential impact on property prices in what is a premium area of Hockley. There much be more appropriate sites in Rochford where the imact on the community will be less. How can siting a minority group in such an area be appropriate ?
I strongly object to this plan. The council should listen to the views of it's residents

The main reasons for objections towards the proposal are.
No main drainage / services to this site.
The knock on effect to the local enviroment is obvious.
Waste disposal of efluent and general waste managment.
Increase in larger vehicle movment passing the park used by small children.
The challange of "Green belt land " is and should be considered as protected not released when it suits to overcome a capacity issue.
Previous experience of travellers is fact not speculation, there will be a negative feeling of the local community.There would be uninsured vehicles and pett low levl increase in criminal activity.

I have recently spent £500k on a house in this area and pay over £2,000 per year in council tax, why should I have see the value of my house decrease due to arrival of travelers, who as I am lead to belive pay no council tax, although I am sure they have access to all facilities. I also understand thuis site has no sewerage and is currently green belt land. This would be a total travesity, if the traveller commumnity was able to set up right in the middle of this area. There are many people people in Hockley who

This site was previously used for accommodating a family of gypsies. Because there is no mains sewage drainage from this site the smell of raw sewage was frequently present. Following protracted complaints from local residents the council had to pay considerable court fees to have the gypsies removed from the land.

This Green Belt stretch of Plumberow is considered a highly desirable area in which to live. There would inevitably be a negative effect on house prices if an official Gypsy and Traveller site is introduced - witness Crays Hill, Basildon.

This area is not suitable for additional people due to poor conditions of the un-made road. The site does not have running water or drainage and this presents an environmental issue for the area. The site is designated Green Belt and should not be spolit by unstructured housing. The site has previously been unsuccessful at supporting Gypsy/Travellers. Perhaps most importantly I do not want the value of my home destroyed by having gypsy's living on the doorstep.

This plot is not suitable for the intended use, ie proposed Traveller Accommodation because of:

- increased traffic where it can least be tolerated on unmade road
- increased noise in the locality
- unsightliness in a semi-rural area and, last but not least,
- will certainly have a detrimental effect on property prices.

I'm stunned the Council is even considering the proposal on this plot and, even more stunned, that Travellers would want to live on it - smack bang in between two residential plots - it's a recipe for disaster.

"Community cohesion"? - can't see it happening.

The area is too small to hold many pitches but it does host a large amount of wildlife that has already been compromised with The Chase development. Hockley's rural surroundings are a home not just for a huge variety of wildlife but necessary open space for residents of all of the surrounding areas to enjoy.

You cannot ignore the fact that previous travellers on this site were legally removed using tax payers money. Main concerns are increased traffic passing childrens play area, lack of mains sewage and further destruction of green belt land. Travellers deserve to be located in an area in which they and the local residents are mutually comfortable. Looking at the comments and speaking to my neighbours, it seems obvious that option GT4 is not appropriate.

This is a very small parcel of land that would accomodate only a small number of people and has no attendant mains services. This tiny piece of land (if it is to be converted from green belt) would be better utilised for residential purposes in keeping with its surroundings.
From a personal point of view this semingly small gypsy placement will have a negative impact on the the value of surrounding residential properties, disproportionate to any advantage gained by the very few travellers accomodated.
This is evident from the impact on property values to surrounding properties near to Cray's Hill Basildon.

i have just been informed that there is a proposal being made to allow a location off Plumberow Ave to be used as a gypsy site, i would like to register my disapproval of this idea, and would like to be kept informed of any updates for this proposal.

thank you

I wish to appeal against the proposal for a gypsy site on 285 plumberow avenue, A few years ago the council evicted the previous gypsy family for environmental and anti social behaviour with the local community, it also has sanitry issuse, the costs for eviction £'s being paid by the rate payer. After eviction this site was then returned to green belt. As green belt how can you reverse your previous decision and build on this land when others in the area have been refused permission. Green belt should be preserved for the future. this site has no sanitory provisions and of previous this caused environmently issue as the stench was overpowering. The roadway leading to this site is unadopted and in poor state of repair which repairs are carried out by the local pepole. . Additional vehicles such as lorries and heavy vans would do untold damage and possibly make it unpassable for many cars. As for the council to say this site is ideal for promoting community cohesion why was their so much ill felling before. This will only promote the old feelings and possible conflict. This area of road is open and kept reasonably tidy but as seen everywhere gysy camps are rubbish mount up and thrown everywhere again causing major environmental issuse making the area a tip. Once a tip is seems never to return.

Concerns regarding the impact on the local area and house prices...ridiculous

I consider the possible allocation of site GT4, 285, Plumberow Avenue as a Gipsy/Traveller site as totally unsuitable. The site is not served by the main sewage system and I understand that each householder on that unadopted road is responsible for the maintenance of the road outside of their property. Who would pay for the maintenance of the stretch adjacent to No 285? The site looks to be very small and would contribute very few pitches. The proximity of this site to an extensive residential area could well have a depreciating effect on property prices. Better vehicle access needed.

The area being considered has no mains sewage drainage facility and no made up road, who will pay for that- tax payers again! Why is a designated green belt even being considered when a tax payer would be unable to gain planning permission for a dwelling. Householders in this area paid a premium to live in a safe and green area don't turn this into a Cray's Hill situation if this happened our council tax rate bands will have to be lowered dramatically thereby reducing the councils income drastically as most houses here are in the top bands.
This is a permenant residential area not a transient site for a group who do not pay into the community budget as far as I know.

An unsuitable plot with no drainage or sewerage, road already badly damaged with huge potholes would not be suitable for further vehicles regularly using it, lack of spaces at local schools, dentists and doctors.

green belt should not be used for this purpose as residents are not allowed changes so easily_it is discrimination
it will cost too much to supply services and the existing facilities present health and safety issues
road is totally unsuitable for access and would be expensive and inappropiate to improve as it would become a rat run
house prices would be bound to fall in an area allowed by the council to be upmarket

My concerns for this proposed plan is echoed at what's gone on at Crays Hill Basildon in recent years. I'm worried about the impact this will have on property prices in the area as many people including myself have paid a premium to live here. If the plan goes ahead utilities will have to be laid on to the site with the possibility of Plumberow Avenue being made up, which will add an increase in Council Tax. I And if Plumberow is made up this will be used a cut through by all the local motorists.

1- please dont spoil the character of hockley village.
2 -pls dont forfeit our green belt land
3- we have invested in the future for our family in our property here in plumberow avenue. pls dont ruin this.
4- we dont want crime and waste and public nuisance problems which are associated with these type of sites.
thank you - we must protect hockley from this.

This is a lose/lose/lose/lose option. For travellers; council; taxpayers and residents alike:

- The site is unsuitable with no mains sewer, and with insufficient space to meet the requirement.
- The road is un-made and it is the responsibility of residents to maintain it.
- There is significant costly history of resolving previous issues.
- There will be huge expense for the council and taxpayers to 'make this happen' and,
- as evidenced by similar sites, residential property values will fall dramatically.

This option does not work for any party involved. I am surprised it is even being considered!

As a new resident to the area we object strongly to this site as we feel it would create heavy traffic if the proposed road at the end of Plumberow Avenue is extended, we feel it would could cause a rate run, and be dangerous to the many young children that use Plumberow Avenue on the way to and from the school, also as there is no main sewage drainage facility in that area we feel this would be Health and Safety issue.