Q9. Do you agree we should take a sequential approach to flood risk and coastal change in our plan, locating development away from areas at risk of flooding and coastal change wherever possible? How can we best protect current and future communities from
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37553
Received: 31/07/2021
Respondent: Mr Andrew Allen
Data used to project sea level rise and coastal flooding is inadequate. Many sites being promoted/considered are at risk of serious flooding. See here https://coastal.climatecentral.org/map/15/0.7053/51.6182/?theme=sea_level_rise&map_type=coastal_dem_comparison&basemap=hybrid&contiguous=true&elevation_model=best_available&forecast_year=2100&pathway=rcp45&percentile=p50&refresh=true&return_level=return_level_1&slr_model=kopp_2014
https://coastal.climatecentral.org/map/15/0.6611/51.6171/?theme=sea_level_rise&map_type=coastal_dem_comparison&basemap=hybrid&contiguous=true&elevation_model=best_available&forecast_year=2060&pathway=rcp45&percentile=p50&refresh=true&return_level=return_level_1&slr_model=kopp_2014
The above link details areas that are deemed to be at risk from sea level rise and coastal flooding from a recognised credible data source. The time frame for this forecast is 2060. Many of the sites currently being promoted/considered for housing development are within these areas.
The Climate Change and Resilient Environment Topic Paper 2021 does not seem to recognise the extent of the potential threat, and neither do the flood risk assessments of each of the sites being promoted/considered. Given that guidance directs that residential properties should have a working lifespan of at least 100 years and that plans to bolster sea and river defences are not included in the evidence base, I do not believe that this has been properly considered and therefore RDC's new local plan will not be fit for purpose until sites included in these flood risk areas are ruled out of future residential development. RDC runs the risk of developing homes which will flood.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37670
Received: 04/08/2021
Respondent: Miss Marie McCarthy
Yes. Look at flood defences in Hullbridge.
Yes. Look at flood defences in Hullbridge.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37804
Received: 09/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Shirley Page
All planning should take into account flood risks. Building should not be allowed on flood plains. Any new developments should ensure that a significant proportion of the land remains permeable. Drainage should be capable of dealing with the increased capacity required due to reduced run-off land and increased rainfall and storms because of climate change.
All planning should take into account flood risks. Building should not be allowed on flood plains. Any new developments should ensure that a significant proportion of the land remains permeable. Drainage should be capable of dealing with the increased capacity required due to reduced run-off land and increased rainfall and storms because of climate change.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37888
Received: 12/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Samuel Martin
Given the recent reports that we will see sea levels rise it is prudent to have mitigating strategies in plan and key that we don't develop and make areas even more prone to risk. It may be worth investigating scenarios of sea level rise on it's affects on the area and how this could be mitigated via flood/coastal defenses, drainage, etc.
I think it's definitely good to be aware of this and plan new developments in less risky places but it is also important that things are put in place to de-risk the entire area.
Given the recent reports that we will see sea levels rise it is prudent to have mitigating strategies in plan and key that we don't develop and make areas even more prone to risk. It may be worth investigating scenarios of sea level rise on it's affects on the area and how this could be mitigated via flood/coastal defenses, drainage, etc.
I think it's definitely good to be aware of this and plan new developments in less risky places but it is also important that things are put in place to de-risk the entire area.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37908
Received: 14/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Claire Sumner
The council needs to take into account not only large flood planes but smaller ones too. Some areas that have been high lighted for development are not down as flood planes but most local people know that they regularly flood.
The council needs to take into account not only large flood planes but smaller ones too. Some areas that have been high lighted for development are not down as flood planes but most local people know that they regularly flood.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37924
Received: 14/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Bryan Sumner
What is the major outlook for the flooding in the area? I have seen it so much around here its not even funny. Watery lane floods every time we have a major rain fall. Some of the housing down in the flood plain area still have issues when the tide is in and its raining.
What is the major outlook for the flooding in the area? I have seen it so much around here its not even funny. Watery lane floods every time we have a major rain fall. Some of the housing down in the flood plain area still have issues when the tide is in and its raining.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 37958
Received: 16/08/2021
Respondent: mr peter lawrence
agree
agree
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38066
Received: 22/08/2021
Respondent: Miss tracey gibson
If you build in flood risk areas you will increase risk even more! Sewers cannot cope now. Roads cannot cope and more concrete means less ground to absorb water
If you build in flood risk areas you will increase risk even more! Sewers cannot cope now. Roads cannot cope and more concrete means less ground to absorb water
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38104
Received: 23/08/2021
Respondent: Craig Cannell
locating development away from areas at risk of flooding and coastal change wherever possible is a sensible approach
locating development away from areas at risk of flooding and coastal change wherever possible is a sensible approach
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38161
Received: 25/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Theresa Hewison
Object
Object
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38163
Received: 25/08/2021
Respondent: Miss Jessica Clarke
Be disturbed
Yes - absolutely. We should not be building on flood planes at all.
They are there for a reason, a natural drainage system and the best option to avoid damage to homes and pressure on emergency services. If buildings were built and damaged them caused to new and older homes due to this, it would create more harm than good and drive people out of their homes. And ultimately making the are undesirable.
I have no ideas to feed back on how to prevent apart from nature drainage systems are by far known to be the most effective and should not
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38306
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: Mr John Whatley
Building in flood plains should not be consider at all.
Building in flood plains should not be consider at all.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38396
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Vilma Wilson
Why do you need to build on land that floods? Communities are best protected by not being bilingual in the first place of flood plains - as done in west Rayleigh
Why do you need to build on land that floods? Communities are best protected by not being bilingual in the first place of flood plains - as done in west Rayleigh
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38581
Received: 07/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Gillian Wells
Yes. Given that climate change is now a fact. Potential flooding is a very important aspect that needs advice from experts in this field otherwise it could have catastrophic repercussions for current or future residents.
Yes. Given that climate change is now a fact. Potential flooding is a very important aspect that needs advice from experts in this field otherwise it could have catastrophic repercussions for current or future residents.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38586
Received: 07/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Wendy Davies
Yes. Research must be undertaken thoroughly, including use of local knowledge, before houses are built.
Yes. Research must be undertaken thoroughly, including use of local knowledge, before houses are built.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38803
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Jeff Higgs
Yes, we should not be building new housing in flood zones.
Perhaps these areas could be used for Solar or other green applications?
Yes, we should not be building new housing in flood zones.
Perhaps these areas could be used for Solar or other green applications?
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 38872
Received: 15/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs kathryn Gilbert
Recent building has altered flood risks and recent developments have already been subjected to flooding so are these empty words?
Recent building has altered flood risks and recent developments have already been subjected to flooding so are these empty words?
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39029
Received: 19/09/2021
Respondent: Chris Teeder
The coastal areas are vital places for maintaining habitat for many endangered species of animals. This includes many species worldwide such as migrating birds that use our wetlands and coastal areas as breeding grounds and essential places to stop and feed during their travel to other places in their migration cycle.
The coastal areas are vital places for maintaining habitat for many endangered species of animals. This includes many species worldwide such as migrating birds that use our wetlands and coastal areas as breeding grounds and essential places to stop and feed during their travel to other places in their migration cycle.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39078
Received: 19/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Gill Hind
Areas at flood risk account for over 40% of Rochford District Council. Therefore the availability of land for development is severely impacted. Why are we having to take “overflow” from neighbouring councils who have far less risk and far less land that is as precarious to the environmental factors.
To build housing on this type of land would be grossly negligent.
Areas at flood risk account for over 40% of Rochford District Council. Therefore the availability of land for development is severely impacted. Why are we having to take “overflow” from neighbouring councils who have far less risk and far less land that is as precarious to the environmental factors.
To build housing on this type of land would be grossly negligent.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39083
Received: 19/09/2021
Respondent: N/A
The areas outside of our towns are farming areas and one of the distinct features of our regions. As food supply becomes more challenged we should look at the long term implications of food supply and bio diversity ahead of building in rural areas.
The areas outside of our towns are farming areas and one of the distinct features of our regions. As food supply becomes more challenged we should look at the long term implications of food supply and bio diversity ahead of building in rural areas.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39162
Received: 20/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Mike Webb
This seems sensible
This seems sensible
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39233
Received: 20/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Olivia Reeve
The flood risk does however cover most of Wakering and Barling.
The flood risk does however cover most of Wakering and Barling.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39259
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs julia cohen
The whole of Ashtree court range from the measurements of 9ft - 15ft above sea level.
My neighbour in Mille Fleurs has a storm drain in her garden of which we are also connected and they overflow.
Due to the age of Ashtree house, all our waste and water flows into one drain of which overflows 2-3 times a year from heavy rain of which is mixed with sewage.
The whole of Ashtree court range from the measurements of 9ft - 15ft above sea level.
My neighbour in Mille Fleurs has a storm drain in her garden of which we are also connected and they overflow.
Due to the age of Ashtree house, all our waste and water flows into one drain of which overflows 2-3 times a year from heavy rain of which is mixed with sewage.
Comment
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39283
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Carol Everitt
Flood risk is an important issue and consideration is needed. Apart from the actual coastal considerations there must be equal thought given to drainage as housing options are considered.
Flood risk is an important issue and consideration is needed. Apart from the actual coastal considerations there must be equal thought given to drainage as housing options are considered.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39310
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Soo Coleman
I have experienced the devastation caused by flooding in the Rochford area and would not like to see it return. However climate change is bringing with it many extreme weather conditions, flooding being one of them.
I have experienced the devastation caused by flooding in the Rochford area and would not like to see it return. However climate change is bringing with it many extreme weather conditions, flooding being one of them.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39321
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Lynda Edmunds
It is important that current sea defences are mAintained well. We also need to ensure that the drainage systems can cope with new areas of development.
It is important that current sea defences are mAintained well. We also need to ensure that the drainage systems can cope with new areas of development.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39340
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mr ian mears
It seems sensible to prioritise building away from known areas of flood risk as the likelihood of flooding is only going to increase due to climate change, not reduce. A significant flood event will occur at some point so avoiding large developments is sensible. Preventing flooding elsewhere seems to need a holistic approach covering multiple areas such as: improve existing land drainage (less open empty fields, more trees/hedges etc), unblock all drainage ditches, avoid building more concrete jungles - insist on more open spaces with grass/trees on new build estates.
It seems sensible to prioritise building away from known areas of flood risk as the likelihood of flooding is only going to increase due to climate change, not reduce. A significant flood event will occur at some point so avoiding large developments is sensible. Preventing flooding elsewhere seems to need a holistic approach covering multiple areas such as: improve existing land drainage (less open empty fields, more trees/hedges etc), unblock all drainage ditches, avoid building more concrete jungles - insist on more open spaces with grass/trees on new build estates.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39374
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Peter Johnson
The above proposal is flawed in saying that development should be located away from flood risk/ coastal change areas only "wherever possible". To protect present and future communities there should be a strict policy of avoiding such areas for housing or commercial development: remaining river flood plain and low lying coastal areas should be left so they can provide for flood mitigation in a future which is predicted to bring more intense rainfall and more sea level rise.
The above proposal is flawed in saying that development should be located away from flood risk/ coastal change areas only "wherever possible". To protect present and future communities there should be a strict policy of avoiding such areas for housing or commercial development: remaining river flood plain and low lying coastal areas should be left so they can provide for flood mitigation in a future which is predicted to bring more intense rainfall and more sea level rise.
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39400
Received: 21/09/2021
Respondent: Mr oliver Bagnall
Yes
Yes
Support
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 39482
Received: 22/09/2021
Respondent: Persimmon Homes Essex
PHE supports - this is written into policy in the NPPF. Site that PHE is promoting lies within Flood Zone 1.
Persimmon Homes strongly recommends that Rochford take the sequential approach to Flood Risk as required by paragraphs 161-162, confirming that new development should be directed to areas with the lowest risk of flooding from any source.
The flood map at Climate Change and Resilient Environments Topic Paper identifies that the four settlements least impacted by Flood Zones are Rayleigh, Hullbridge, Hockley and Ashingdon, and therefore these settlements are sequentially preferable for residential development to meet the Local Plan needs than those settlements that lie within Flood Zones 2 or 3 (such as Great Wakering).
We would also take this opportunity to identify to the Council that the site that Persimmon Homes is promoting (Site CFS087: Land between Western Road and Weir Farm Road, Rayleigh) lies within Flood Zone 1 and is therefore sequentially more preferable than those sites being promoted that lie within Flood Zones 2 and 3.