Q45. Are there any buildings, spaces or structures that should be protected for their historic, cultural or architectural significance? Should these be considered for inclusion on the Local List of non-designated assets?

Proposed housing developments

This land indicated in COL7, COL20 is council owned, this indicates it is owned by the people of Rayleigh as it is obvious by the objections the people of Rayleigh do not want this land developed. The Mill and surrounding area is historic and must be preserved as such. Rayleigh is already over-developed and struggling to cope with the new developments underway.

The option of a garden village (3a and 3b) would be somewhat better although no development at all would be ideal.

Conservative councillors barely scraped in at the last election. Unless they listen to the people of Rayleigh they will not survive the next one.

COL07 COL20

I object to site COL7 (Mill Hall, car park and green) and also site COL20 Civic Suite with landscape gardens to the rear being included in the local plan as a future residential development site.

We need to preserve the green areas and trees on both sides. This is a conservation area, with mature trees and open spaces owned by the public. This would make is unacceptable for use as a residential area.

The loss of public car parking within COL7, COL20 would be detrimental to our town centre in Rayleigh.

I also object to the loss of a major community centre at Mill Hall, it brought people in from other areas and visitors who spent money in the town and could enjoy the beautiful windmill and church. Also the area is of great historic value and should be preserved.

No! to destroying Mill Hall. We need it as a meeting place for the public to use. The trees are well-established and should not be removed, As the nearest housing to the Mill Hall, we at Homeregal have had NO notification about the Mill Hall and proposed plans. It is a conservation area built with public money. The Mill is part of Rayleigh history and should not be hidden with buildings. There are water wells underneath the green. More traffic would be a danger to Homeregal residents. Ambulances etc need space. There is plenty of land for houses, schools, doctors surgeries etc on the outskirts of Rayleigh. The town is congested enough already. The public should be consulted about plans. Rayleigh residents say NO. Don't forget, where are meetings etc to meet without a public hall?