Q4. Do you agree with the strategic priorities and objectives we have identified?
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38329
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: Ms Laura Campbell
You state Strategic Objective 15[summary] Protect & enhance leisure, sport, recreation & community facilities. To promote healthy & active lifestyles & improve physical & mental health & well-being into old age.
Strategic Objective 16 [summary]:Support the development & promotion of our cultural & environmental assets, & diversification of rural activities.
By replacing Mill Hall with a far smaller, inappropriate venue, you are actively removing the very thing you are supposedly promoting above! Mill Hall was used for all the above activities by various groups of all ages and cultures. A smaller, less practical venue is not appropriate.
You state Strategic Objective 15[summary] Protect & enhance leisure, sport, recreation & community facilities. To promote healthy & active lifestyles & improve physical & mental health & well-being into old age.
Strategic Objective 16 [summary]:Support the development & promotion of our cultural & environmental assets, & diversification of rural activities.
By replacing Mill Hall with a far smaller, inappropriate venue, you are actively removing the very thing you are supposedly promoting above! Mill Hall was used for all the above activities by various groups of all ages and cultures. A smaller, less practical venue is not appropriate.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38347
Received: 01/09/2021
Respondent: The Theatres Trust
The Trust is supportive of Strategic Priorities 2 and 4 and corresponding Strategic Objectives 7, 15, 16 and 19 which together support provision of the facilities Rochford needs to meet the social and cultural needs of local people, and contribute towards the strength and vitality of its town centres. This reflects paragraph 20.c of the NPPF in terms of plans setting a strategy for sufficient provision of community facilities including cultural facilities.
The Trust is supportive of Strategic Priorities 2 and 4 and corresponding Strategic Objectives 7, 15, 16 and 19 which together support provision of the facilities Rochford needs to meet the social and cultural needs of local people, and contribute towards the strength and vitality of its town centres. This reflects paragraph 20.c of the NPPF in terms of plans setting a strategy for sufficient provision of community facilities including cultural facilities.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38433
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Kelvin White
I do not think you have properly considered the welfare of the existing community, the current facilities in place, the infrastructure in place, the green spaces and community requirement.
I do not think you have properly considered the welfare of the existing community, the current facilities in place, the infrastructure in place, the green spaces and community requirement.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38492
Received: 04/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Jennifer Haase
I see appeasement instead of council initiative.
Yes we have to build homes, but do we have to hand easy profits to developers. Do they have to have the best of our green spaces. Eg parcel CFS190.
There should be a greater element of competition and communities to judge which is the most worthy plan for large developments.
Criteria the greatest sustainable benefit to the community. Eg green initiatives, carbon neutral, community modelling.
Protecting our environment for the next generation
I see appeasement instead of council initiative.
Yes we have to build homes, but do we have to hand easy profits to developers. Do they have to have the best of our green spaces. Eg parcel CFS190.
There should be a greater element of competition and communities to judge which is the most worthy plan for large developments.
Criteria the greatest sustainable benefit to the community. Eg green initiatives, carbon neutral, community modelling.
Protecting our environment for the next generation
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38496
Received: 04/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Marilyn Hopper
Given RDC's objectives15 and 16 why are they hell bent on building yet more houses on the Civic Suite and demolishing the Mill Hall which is the areas only multi purpose space equipped for theatre/arts/dance/fitness and community purposes and replacing it with a much smaller hall not fit for purpose. RDC are in effect reducing not protecting cultural facilities in the district. Both of these sites are in a CONSERVATION area.
Given RDC's objectives15 and 16 why are they hell bent on building yet more houses on the Civic Suite and demolishing the Mill Hall which is the areas only multi purpose space equipped for theatre/arts/dance/fitness and community purposes and replacing it with a much smaller hall not fit for purpose. RDC are in effect reducing not protecting cultural facilities in the district. Both of these sites are in a CONSERVATION area.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38558
Received: 07/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Lauren Haxell
I’m happy with the objectives
I’m happy with the objectives
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38577
Received: 07/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Gillian Wells
Providing all the strategic priorities and objectives are weighted and taken into account equally when being evaluated and discussed ,.They should be sufficient.
Providing all the strategic priorities and objectives are weighted and taken into account equally when being evaluated and discussed ,.They should be sufficient.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38584
Received: 07/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Wendy Davies
Objective 1 is questionable in terms of the ability of the area to sustainably support large developments of new houses. Extra roads would be needed. Extra facilities (that actually materialise, not just as fictitious, rescinded inclusions in developer’s plans) such as primary health care provision, schools, nurseries and local shops are also needed. The amount of housing that this area can sustainably support, without eating into the much needed green belt land, is limited. Extra houses = more people, extra cars, pollution, overcrowded roads and loss of the essentially rural character of the area. Other objectives are good in theory.
Objective 1 is questionable in terms of the ability of the area to sustainably support large developments of new houses. Extra roads would be needed. Extra facilities (that actually materialise, not just as fictitious, rescinded inclusions in developer’s plans) such as primary health care provision, schools, nurseries and local shops are also needed. The amount of housing that this area can sustainably support, without eating into the much needed green belt land, is limited. Extra houses = more people, extra cars, pollution, overcrowded roads and loss of the essentially rural character of the area. Other objectives are good in theory.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38647
Received: 08/09/2021
Respondent: Sport England
Support is offered for strategic objectives 9, 11, 15 and 17 in particular as they would support opportunities for sport and physical and encourage active and healthier lifestyles. The objectives would accord with Government policy in paragraphs 92 and 93 of the NPPF and Sport England’s ‘Uniting the Movement’ Strategy.
Support is offered for strategic objectives 9, 11, 15 and 17 in particular as they would support opportunities for sport and physical and encourage active and healthier lifestyles. The objectives would accord with Government policy in paragraphs 92 and 93 of the NPPF and Sport England’s ‘Uniting the Movement’ Strategy.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38701
Received: 11/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Leigh Bryan
The over development of Rayleigh in options 2a and 2b Urban extension would put even more strain on our town with more traffic in the already clogged up roads and more high levels of pollution. Option 3a and 3b are a slightly better solution.
The over development of Rayleigh in options 2a and 2b Urban extension would put even more strain on our town with more traffic in the already clogged up roads and more high levels of pollution. Option 3a and 3b are a slightly better solution.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38761
Received: 13/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Beverley pretty
No improvement to the local infrastructure ever appears in these developments.
Rochford district has had more than its fair share of development in recent years, enough is enough!
The local roads are choked with traffic already, any more houses and there will be gridlock every day.
We should not be covering valuable farmland with houses then importing food and incurring food miles.
No improvement to the local infrastructure ever appears in these developments.
Rochford district has had more than its fair share of development in recent years, enough is enough!
The local roads are choked with traffic already, any more houses and there will be gridlock every day.
We should not be covering valuable farmland with houses then importing food and incurring food miles.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38791
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Lindsay Key
I should like to give particularly strong support to Strategic Objective 21 in ensuring our ‘Green Belt continues to serve its five purposes, in particular retaining the openness of the area, protecting valued landscapes….. retaining the physical separation between our towns and villages’. If this objective is followed then the farmland which is marked for potential development on your map Fig.45, in particular Area CFS261, clearly should be disregarded.
I should like to give particularly strong support to Strategic Objective 21 in ensuring our ‘Green Belt continues to serve its five purposes, in particular retaining the openness of the area, protecting valued landscapes….. retaining the physical separation between our towns and villages’. If this objective is followed then the farmland which is marked for potential development on your map Fig.45, in particular Area CFS261, clearly should be disregarded.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38799
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Jeff Higgs
No, I believe the preservation of metropolitan green belt land should be given a much higher priority. This is especially the case when so many housing developments on green belt are already underway.
No, I believe the preservation of metropolitan green belt land should be given a much higher priority. This is especially the case when so many housing developments on green belt are already underway.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38867
Received: 15/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs kathryn Gilbert
infrastructure!!!! and the plans for the neighbouring councils if as I understand Southend and Castle Point are objecting to their quota and Rochford agree then Rochford may be required to allow an even larger number of new homes to be built.
infrastructure!!!! and the plans for the neighbouring councils if as I understand Southend and Castle Point are objecting to their quota and Rochford agree then Rochford may be required to allow an even larger number of new homes to be built.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38941
Received: 15/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs kathryn Gilbert
Priorty must be given to the infrastructure across the District building more and more houses which clog up all the roads should be avoided and pushing back to national government is necessary. In addition it is important to ensure that the conservation areas across the district are maintained looking as they do now.
Priorty must be given to the infrastructure across the District building more and more houses which clog up all the roads should be avoided and pushing back to national government is necessary. In addition it is important to ensure that the conservation areas across the district are maintained looking as they do now.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39024
Received: 19/09/2021
Respondent: Chris Teeder
Not enough emphasis is being placed on preserving current wildlife populations and biodiversity. Also maintaining farmland is vital with the current need for more self-sufficiency and food sources needed to support the country's growing population.
Not enough emphasis is being placed on preserving current wildlife populations and biodiversity. Also maintaining farmland is vital with the current need for more self-sufficiency and food sources needed to support the country's growing population.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39071
Received: 19/09/2021
Respondent: N/A
There should be extensive support for the airport and it's retail park. The airport provides and important difference to many other communities across the region and is a point of pride. I feel a short term challenge to the travel industry should not lead to alternate use to the site and it should be supported over the medium term until it is overcome.
There should be extensive support for the airport and it's retail park. The airport provides and important difference to many other communities across the region and is a point of pride. I feel a short term challenge to the travel industry should not lead to alternate use to the site and it should be supported over the medium term until it is overcome.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39132
Received: 20/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Joanna Gibson
The huge developments are not taking into account the decrease in birth rate which would therefore see a future decline in the population.
They do not address the negative psychological impact on existing residents ie constant traffic jams, over populated schools and doctors, general feeling / sense of feeling crammed into a small space
It's ironic how we are living during a pandemic and the loss of many lives but building all this new housing!
The huge developments are not taking into account the decrease in birth rate which would therefore see a future decline in the population.
They do not address the negative psychological impact on existing residents ie constant traffic jams, over populated schools and doctors, general feeling / sense of feeling crammed into a small space
It's ironic how we are living during a pandemic and the loss of many lives but building all this new housing!
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39133
Received: 20/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Joanna Gibson
not accounting for the psychological impact on existing residents ie the constant traffic jams, over subscribed schools and doctors - doesn't create happy and harmonious living. Rochford residents enjoy semi rural life and space.
Does not account of the lower birth rate and therefore the reduction in future population size.
ironic that we are living in pandemic where 1000's of lives have been lost yet we're still building more housing
not accounting for the psychological impact on existing residents ie the constant traffic jams, over subscribed schools and doctors - doesn't create happy and harmonious living. Rochford residents enjoy semi rural life and space.
Does not account of the lower birth rate and therefore the reduction in future population size.
ironic that we are living in pandemic where 1000's of lives have been lost yet we're still building more housing
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39158
Received: 20/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Mike Webb
It covers a wide range of objectives and seems comprehensive
It covers a wide range of objectives and seems comprehensive
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39224
Received: 20/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Olivia Reeve
The local community and facilities (schools, doctors etc) cannot cope with the amount of housing we have now. These need to increase before considering housing.
The local community and facilities (schools, doctors etc) cannot cope with the amount of housing we have now. These need to increase before considering housing.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39282
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Woodland Trust
Recognise the role of trees and woods in tackling the climate and biodiversity emergencies. Consider having separate policies on climate change and on trees and woods.
It is good to see a section in the objectives (20 to 23) on climate change mitigation and adaptation and enhancement of the natural environment. You could refer in these objectives to the fact that it is widely recognised that there are two emergencies facing the planet: a climate emergency and a biodiversity emergency and that these are closely interlinked. You could refer to the important role which trees and woods can play in helping to tackle both emergencies: for example trees can sequester carbon (mitigation) and reduce midsummer urban temperatures and help prevent or alleviate surface water flooding (adaptation).
It also seems odd that, having made climate change a strategic objective, there is no specific policy on it later in the plan. Perhaps you could consider either including a separate climate change policy or having it as a theme which is mentioned frequently in other policies? Many councils have a separate policy in their plan on trees and woods, which enables them to set out the important benefits which they provide.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39284
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Pamela Forsyth
CFS023 North & East Malvern Road. This site is totally unsuitable, there is a single track access road which would be dangerous for large amounts of traffic, the impact on ancient woodland would be devastating. Greensward lane is congested and in extremely poor repair with the current usage, and air quality would continue to deteriorate. The GP service is already oversubscribed as are local schools. Local wildlife would be affected adversely. Public services are not good enough to support the additional housing. Parking in Hockley is awful, it would mean illegal parking would increase causing danger and nuisance.
CFS023 North & East Malvern Road. This site is totally unsuitable, there is a single track access road which would be dangerous for large amounts of traffic, the impact on ancient woodland would be devastating. Greensward lane is congested and in extremely poor repair with the current usage, and air quality would continue to deteriorate. The GP service is already oversubscribed as are local schools. Local wildlife would be affected adversely. Public services are not good enough to support the additional housing. Parking in Hockley is awful, it would mean illegal parking would increase causing danger and nuisance.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39287
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mr ian mears
Again you need the strategic objective of being net zero for green house gas emissions. Also a query more than comment, why do you believe we must have continued economic growth rather than a stable situation? Growth doesn't usually provide more opportunities for the economically disadvantaged, it usually just benefits those who are already well off. Surely the objective should be a more equal distribution of wealth in the district?
Again you need the strategic objective of being net zero for green house gas emissions. Also a query more than comment, why do you believe we must have continued economic growth rather than a stable situation? Growth doesn't usually provide more opportunities for the economically disadvantaged, it usually just benefits those who are already well off. Surely the objective should be a more equal distribution of wealth in the district?
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39312
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Lynda Edmunds
I agree
I agree
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39326
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Colin Murdoch
see above
The use of the word "new" in some objectives is limiting - the same objective should apply to existing developments where ever possible.
The objectives need to recognise the increase in "working from home" and therefore the need for enhanced communication requirements throughout the area.
Objective 11 refers to "reducing out-commuting wherever possible" and this should be removed. I think that it should refer to optimising the employment opportunities in the district but the commuter community is an important and valuable part of the population bringing wealth into the district.
Rayleigh is the most populous town in the district and in the same way as Objective 19 supports the vitality of the rural communities there should be an objective to support Rayleigh town centre as a vibrant centre for recreation, cultural activities, retail and employment.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39350
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Ashley Harrison
I object to the transport and infrastructure strategic priority number 9. The reason I object is because you have shown no intention of ensuring infrastructure is on place for any previous development, therefore why would this change. Infrastructure needs to come first. People do not generally have a problem with house building provided the proper infrastructure is in place and not just the developer giving money over for this to be done, when it doesn't change.
I object to the transport and infrastructure strategic priority number 9. The reason I object is because you have shown no intention of ensuring infrastructure is on place for any previous development, therefore why would this change. Infrastructure needs to come first. People do not generally have a problem with house building provided the proper infrastructure is in place and not just the developer giving money over for this to be done, when it doesn't change.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39389
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Elizabeth Archer
If you stick to these. How can you be maintaining the districts Green Belt if you plan to build on it?
If you stick to these. How can you be maintaining the districts Green Belt if you plan to build on it?
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39396
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Charley Jennings
You don't mention the impact of additional cars, roads and driveways on the environment. Please also improve public transport, and cycle networks in order to reduce traffic and traffic pollution, as well as the detrimental impact of roads and driveways on the environment.
You don't mention the impact of additional cars, roads and driveways on the environment. Please also improve public transport, and cycle networks in order to reduce traffic and traffic pollution, as well as the detrimental impact of roads and driveways on the environment.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39464
Received: 22/09/2021
Respondent: Thurrock Borough Council
Yes.
Yes.