Q7. Are there any reasonable alternatives to these options that should be considered instead?
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37790
Received: 09/08/2021
Respondent: Ms Helen Wright
Refuse to build any new developments and thus prevent a massive increase in our population from outside the borough. Make use of windfalls and empty shops to develop housing for our own first time buyers- the young. Building more flats would hold down prices and make purchasing more likely by those that need them.
Refuse to build any new developments and thus prevent a massive increase in our population from outside the borough. Make use of windfalls and empty shops to develop housing for our own first time buyers- the young. Building more flats would hold down prices and make purchasing more likely by those that need them.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37845
Received: 11/08/2021
Respondent: Mr David Flack
Development of the land flanking the east of Hullbridge unacceptable pressure on the inadequate Road infrastructure. Pooles Lane residents b
opposite the Community association experience frequent episodes of confrontations between motorists unable to pass on the single carriageway there. Currently this would be the only access to future developments and this would be a 'pinch' point that would cut off many hundreds of existing residents should there be a major incident.Hullbridge has already been subjected to large scale development to the west and further large scal housing developments would place considerable strain on the infrastructure..
Development of the land flanking the east of Hullbridge unacceptable pressure on the inadequate Road infrastructure. Pooles Lane residents b
opposite the Community association experience frequent episodes of confrontations between motorists unable to pass on the single carriageway there. Currently this would be the only access to future developments and this would be a 'pinch' point that would cut off many hundreds of existing residents should there be a major incident.Hullbridge has already been subjected to large scale development to the west and further large scal housing developments would place considerable strain on the infrastructure..
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37907
Received: 14/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Claire Sumner
Many local councils are currently having the same issues of where to put much needed housing in Essex. Why not join forces with other councils and create a large town somewhere in the region which is currently undeveloped? It has proven successful in the past for example when Milton Keynes was created. All the infrastructure was put in place at the time and then we would not be over developing what is already an over crowded area.
Many local councils are currently having the same issues of where to put much needed housing in Essex. Why not join forces with other councils and create a large town somewhere in the region which is currently undeveloped? It has proven successful in the past for example when Milton Keynes was created. All the infrastructure was put in place at the time and then we would not be over developing what is already an over crowded area.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37923
Received: 14/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Bryan Sumner
Yes build in another district closer to London not in the Green belt but in an area that already has easy access to the train stations and the main motorways in the area.
Yes build in another district closer to London not in the Green belt but in an area that already has easy access to the train stations and the main motorways in the area.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37956
Received: 16/08/2021
Respondent: mr peter lawrence
The challengies are constantly altering with outcomes where is the cost going to meet expectations. Despite the need for more housing where are the jobs to be found. Local airport has gone into free fall.
The challengies are constantly altering with outcomes where is the cost going to meet expectations. Despite the need for more housing where are the jobs to be found. Local airport has gone into free fall.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37957
Received: 16/08/2021
Respondent: mr peter lawrence
will the government be able to meet the council needs
will the government be able to meet the council needs
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38064
Received: 22/08/2021
Respondent: Miss tracey gibson
No realistic alternative - the area to east of rochford boundary butting Southend cannot cope with more development.
No realistic alternative - the area to east of rochford boundary butting Southend cannot cope with more development.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38100
Received: 23/08/2021
Respondent: Craig Cannell
Were any options, similar to those found in option 3, considered that could have lead to the introduction of a new settlement in the north of the district that accompanies a River Crouch crossing point? This could be a cycle / foot bridge that introduces journeys that heavily incentivises mode change by hugely reducing journey times.
Were any options, similar to those found in option 3, considered that could have lead to the introduction of a new settlement in the north of the district that accompanies a River Crouch crossing point? This could be a cycle / foot bridge that introduces journeys that heavily incentivises mode change by hugely reducing journey times.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38156
Received: 25/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Theresa Hewison
Towns who are smaller less than 1000 it’s someone else’s turn for new houses
We have done our bit next!
Towns who are smaller less than 1000 it’s someone else’s turn for new houses
We have done our bit next!
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38157
Received: 25/08/2021
Respondent: Miss Jessica Clarke
As mentioned in question 6 other alternative areas around the UK should be considered.
When driving to Braintree the other day they have chosen large areas with nothing else around to build afresh and it was fantastic to see new villages/towns being made and having their own support system. Not encroaching on others
As mentioned in question 6 other alternative areas around the UK should be considered.
When driving to Braintree the other day they have chosen large areas with nothing else around to build afresh and it was fantastic to see new villages/towns being made and having their own support system. Not encroaching on others
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38159
Received: 25/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Theresa Hewison
Yes somewhere else, great Wakering does not have the infer-structure to support additional housing, why not give the smaller towns the chance to grow, which sounds better than changing great Wakering who has already built enough new homes and housing so unfair to keep adding to one village who’s people don’t want this
Yes somewhere else, great Wakering does not have the infer-structure to support additional housing, why not give the smaller towns the chance to grow, which sounds better than changing great Wakering who has already built enough new homes and housing so unfair to keep adding to one village who’s people don’t want this
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38261
Received: 29/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Keeley Pullen
Less impact on environment will be option 1. I really do not want to affect green belt land. The more urbanised areas become the more crime occurs.
Less impact on environment will be option 1. I really do not want to affect green belt land. The more urbanised areas become the more crime occurs.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38282
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: Mr M Thorpe
Hullbridge has been extended to the West, the East side of Hullbridge has fantastic options to also extend for affordable housing locally.
Hullbridge has been extended to the West, the East side of Hullbridge has fantastic options to also extend for affordable housing locally.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38305
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: Mr John Whatley
Consider new towns with new infrastructure or housing in the dying high streets.
Consider new towns with new infrastructure or housing in the dying high streets.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38334
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Anna Payton
Simply say no to the development. Our region is already too full.
Simply say no to the development. Our region is already too full.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38467
Received: 03/09/2021
Respondent: Dr Michael McDowall
The number of new houses suggested for Rochford is not based on an assessment of local need - it is of course a government figure based on projections of past growth. You should at least undertake some analysis of what the real need is, and consider whether an alternative case can be made, bringing in where appropriate the negative effects of meeting the government targets.
The number of new houses suggested for Rochford is not based on an assessment of local need - it is of course a government figure based on projections of past growth. You should at least undertake some analysis of what the real need is, and consider whether an alternative case can be made, bringing in where appropriate the negative effects of meeting the government targets.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38685
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Stuart Watson
Yes, STOP BUILDING HOUSES.
Yes, STOP BUILDING HOUSES.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38704
Received: 11/09/2021
Respondent: Mr David Cairns
The only other consideration I could think of is an extension of Hullbridge East and West. This would need key improvements to Watery Lane.
The only other consideration I could think of is an extension of Hullbridge East and West. This would need key improvements to Watery Lane.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38802
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Jeff Higgs
Yes, provisionally adopt option 1 while also petitioning central government to expedite and progress levelling up agenda to:
Reduce housing demand in southeast
Promote required housing development by creating new towns, not congesting old towns.
Yes, provisionally adopt option 1 while also petitioning central government to expedite and progress levelling up agenda to:
Reduce housing demand in southeast
Promote required housing development by creating new towns, not congesting old towns.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38870
Received: 15/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs kathryn Gilbert
I believe that Rochford should be saying that this amount of development is not viable within the current infrastructure.
I believe that Rochford should be saying that this amount of development is not viable within the current infrastructure.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38944
Received: 15/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs kathryn Gilbert
National Government should provide the infrastructure before the building of new homes businesses etc.
National Government should provide the infrastructure before the building of new homes businesses etc.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38990
Received: 16/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Andrew Allen
More focus on smaller sites of the edge of existing settlements.
More focus should be made to encourage the development of smaller sites on the edge of the current urban areas. Although many of these are currently classified as Green Belt they often:
- contribute little to the purpose of the Green Belt.
- relate closely to the surrounding urban area.
- Access to exiting infrastructure and services already exists.
- form part of an irregular urban / Green Belt boundary.
CFS047 is an example of this. Better to develop more like this, as opposed to large open spaces, productive agricultural land, or areas prone to flooding.
Smaller sites
- are less likely to land bank.
- integrate better with the existing built environment.
- are developed by local builders, keeping the economic benefits of house building in the local economy.
Option 2 makes mention of smaller sites, as does the NPPF. Smaller sites on the edge of the existing settlements should be developed in preference to large sites.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39018
Received: 18/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Marc Johnson
Brownfield development with greenfield/greenbelt release supported only by a thorough infrastructure study on the impact on existing roads/schools/doctors. With any negative impact showing mitigation plans with additional funding for infrastructure projetcts. We must push back and challenge the Government housing targets. There has been a material shift in the government position on planning reforms.
With Ryan Air leaving Southend Airport that is the last commerical passenger service ending there now. Could this site not be included for development? It is centrally located to several road networks, including the A127.
Brownfield development with greenfield/greenbelt release supported only by a thorough infrastructure study on the impact on existing roads/schools/doctors. With any negative impact showing mitigation plans with additional funding for infrastructure projetcts. We must push back and challenge the Government housing targets. There has been a material shift in the government position on planning reforms.
With Ryan Air leaving Southend Airport that is the last commerical passenger service ending there now. Could this site not be included for development? It is centrally located to several road networks, including the A127.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39027
Received: 19/09/2021
Respondent: Chris Teeder
We should be only redeveloping existing brownfield sites and also make sure that we include the many conversions of existing properties into multiple residences, that have been and still are going on, in the developement figures for the area as this is not currently done. This will help reduce the number of new building sites required to meet demand.
We should be only redeveloping existing brownfield sites and also make sure that we include the many conversions of existing properties into multiple residences, that have been and still are going on, in the developement figures for the area as this is not currently done. This will help reduce the number of new building sites required to meet demand.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39077
Received: 19/09/2021
Respondent: N/A
Provide the residents of an understanding of the need for new housing in population terms.
Provide the residents of an understanding of the need for new housing in population terms.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39125
Received: 19/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Gill Hind
We live on an island with limited resources. We need to manage those resources more effectively. We need to address multiple home ownerships. Our housing has to deliver to the population we have and not to what the developers want to build. That is not addressing the housing need.
The basis of the NPPF is flawed. The population is not expanding at the rate the government think it is. People are having children much later which means we will be effectively lose a whole generation over a period of 70 years. People owning more than one house should be taxed heavily and this will free up existing housing. Having houses with annexes will allow elderly people to live near their family support network and free up a lot of sole occupancy housing. Stop converting bungalows into houses - we will need these bungalows because there will be 46% increase in our over 70 population. You are not building houses based on what we need you are building housing for what is profitable for the developers. This is developer led building and not a needs based building strategy.
Maybe consider different prices for the same housing - local people getting a discount or people outside the area having to pay an “additional tax” to move into the area. A bit like Jersey and Guernsey currently do and St Ives is considering doing. If firms want certain expertise they can pay the additional money (or hopefully consider training local people in the right skills).
We live on an island. We have limited space and we need to manage our resources fairly and sensibly. We need to be able to produce our own food as well so farming land should be kept for farming. We have the most productive farming land in the whole of England right here in Essex and we are building on it.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39142
Received: 20/09/2021
Respondent: Ms Claire Green
This suggestion is a bit out there, but after the first world war other town hub locations wee developed to deal with increased housing demands. I am referring to towns such as Basildon, Vange and Pitsea.
Why can the government not do this again in areas that are not already urbanised? Wakering is a small village location and would not be the best choice for any kind of development (we already have a large development plot being built upon down Barrow Hall road, with no further infrastructure being put in place).
This suggestion is a bit out there, but after the first world war other town hub locations wee developed to deal with increased housing demands. I am referring to towns such as Basildon, Vange and Pitsea.
Why can the government not do this again in areas that are not already urbanised? Wakering is a small village location and would not be the best choice for any kind of development (we already have a large development plot being built upon down Barrow Hall road, with no further infrastructure being put in place).
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39159
Received: 20/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Mike Webb
Not that I am aware off
Not that I am aware off
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39230
Received: 20/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Olivia Reeve
The option which considers all the effects
The option which considers all the effects
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39255
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mr P Croucher
The whole philosophy is wrong and blinkered. Local housing requirements are brought on by availability of jobs, so any new job opportunities should be being created in areas of the country that have the space and infrastructure to support the additional housing needed. Why doesn't Rochford council arrange some housing offset with a council away from the South East of England, and help jobs and housing in those areas instead. This would alleviate the pressures on an already over populated area of the country.
The whole philosophy is wrong and blinkered. Local housing requirements are brought on by availability of jobs, so any new job opportunities should be being created in areas of the country that have the space and infrastructure to support the additional housing needed. Why doesn't Rochford council arrange some housing offset with a council away from the South East of England, and help jobs and housing in those areas instead. This would alleviate the pressures on an already over populated area of the country.