Q58a. Do you agree with our vision for Hockley and Hawkwell?

The idea of building 214 homes on CFS064 is ludicrous, its far too many, plus where would the access road go? you would have to presumably adopt folly chase and widen it against the wishes of the residents. This land is crucial to the feel of Hockley as a village and building right up to the small copse is unacceptable it would ruin the feel of the area forever making just another town. Hockley has already lost its character but I guess thats what RDC want, just another dormitory town to feed London. This development does nothing for local people but deprive us of this wonderful oasis in an urban sprawl. And please dont think Hockley woods are good enough they are over run at weekends, this is a local amenity which is well used.

I object to the vison based on the fact that I can see no clear indication of how the roads & local infrastructure will cope with additional development.
The area is already at breaking point and to try add another bale to a Donkey that is already one straw short of breaking it's back is ludicrous.

There is enough new housing in Hockley and the surrounding areas. You are destroying our greenbelt land, which is especially needed n a time of climate change. You are destroying our open spaces, the countryside and wildlife. Infrastructure is already struggling with gridlocked roads, disappearing green areas and an inability to access local healthcare due to massive demand. Any move to increase pressure in this area is nothing short of criminal. It was said that a new junior school and GP surgery would be opened on the Hall Road site, that hasn't happened. This MUST be sddressed urgently.

I object because Hockley and its infrastructure are already at capacity. You know full well that any new housing developments proposed wouldn't attract any infrastructure upgrades and improvements, which would make public and social services even more stretched – likely beyond breaking point. Beside, people live in Hockley because it is a nice, green place and truly a beautiful semi-rural location. Find another part of the country to turn into brand new towns or even cities. South East Essex is full!

I appreciate the need for housing for first time buyers, but not to the detriment of everything and everybody else, including infrastructure pressures, greenbelt, the environment and the core character of the district. We risk ruining what makes people want to live here in the first place

We do not need any more new build developments in the area. There is already housing that is affordable and available for a range of incomes. Already, the area is extremely busy with roads consistently gridlocked at particular times of the day. The area could not cope with an even higher capacity of residents

I have worked as a teaching assistant at a local primary school for 27 years.In this time I have seen the school double it’s intake from 300 to 650 children.Our space is limited and it troubles me that we are inviting more families into Hockley without the infrastructure to cope with more residents and their children.
The roads are too busy for the children to walk independently,something my children were able to do.This has led to traffic problems at the start of school and the end of school because parents do not want their children crossing the Greensward Lane.It does not have a Lollipop person to help with the crossings.
More consideration is needed for the benefits of the established residents and their children’s , especially as they are already council tax contributors and have issues still not being dealt with by RDC.

I support that there needs to be a plan, there needs to be modernisation & sustainable development. I don't agree with large green farmers fields being built on, but would be very supportive of "infilling" within the current area. As i have grown up here over the last 45 years i have seen all of the local developments & bigger areas being built from Spencers park (behind Thorpe road back in the 80's) to the Christmas tree farm development 5 or so years ago. These 2 are very good examples of what can be done as infilling.

I don't gree with any more houses to be built in hockley or hawkwell due to the ROADS NOT BEING ABLE TO COPE WITH THEM..I believe the roads cannot cope with the traffic at the moment. The only way to get out of hockley isby greensward rd into ashingdon rd. which isn't good. Or through Hawkwell into Hall rd which takes you back to Ashingdon rd. O r right into Cherry orchard way which takes you to te A127 which is a nightmare at any time. Or through Eastwood which is another nightmare. . I believe that Hockley has a decent amount of shops and schools and dentists. GPs on the other hand in my opinion seem thin on the ground and could do with more. And maybe more things to do recreationally and more outdoor amenities. But definately NO MORE HOUSES.

CFS064 has currently either a private road (Folly Chase) or the Hockley Community Centre as the only possible access points. Neither are suitable for an estate planned for 320 houses +.
The main reason for objection is that the only main road that this estate feeds onto, is the B1013. Over a mile of backed up traffic, is not unusual at certain times, 7 days a week. As a local resident, I can state this as a certainty.

Describing Hockley and Hawkwell as a gateway does seem appropriate given the number of vehicles which pass through on the way to Ashingdon, Rochford and beyond. Unfortunately the road network cannot support this statement as evidenced by the queues during rush hour and the number of reoccurring potholes. Therefore a comment on how this area can continue to be a viable gateway given these issues would be useful, especially with more traffic as a result of planned developments.

Agree with vision

I support the vision laid out in the above statement of Hockley and Hawkwell regarding the village and services, i think that affordable housing is necessary in proportion but believe that higher house prices indicates the area as sought after which should be viewed as a positive for the area and not to discourage future higher priced properties for working professionals.

Hockley/Hawkwell is in desperate need for new housing. There are many sites that would not be detrimental to green belt spaces and be able to provide this necessary housing.
CFS262 Address: Land at Rawal Pindi Nurseries, Hawkwell.

I have lived in Hockley for the past 30 years. I drive and walk past Rawal Pindi Nursery every day, over the past few years I have slowly seen it decline to a state that now looks almost derelict, and being on the main road looks a real eye sore.
This site would be the perfect location for a modest mix of residential housing. The site is surrounded on two sides by recently built housing estates, and screened on the third side by a row of conifer trees, there are many outbuildings on the site, and there is already 4 existing properties within the scheme.
The majority of the area marked P45 includes a flat grassed area from the conifers to the main road, I assume this area will be untouched.
The site is in a sustainable location so future occupiers have safe pedestrian, cycling, to local services, and transport links.
The redevelopment for housing would actually result in a reduction in traffic compared to a Nursery being run a full capacity.
Because of the derelict appearance of the Nursery which will only deteriorate in time a new development would enhance the visual character and appearance of the area.
Due to competition close by, and the amount of work that would be required to re establish the Nursery it would probably not be viable, therefore redevelopment for residential would be the most effective use of the site.

In conclusion: The site would be a logical continuation of the existing residential boundary

Overdevelopment of the area

I would like to comment that this form of online consultation is not inclusive. It should be made easier for residents to give feedback, without IT use.
The levels of proposed housing development are totally unsustainable until something is done about the infrastructure. The roads cannot take the current level of traffic - with only 1 main route thorough Rochford/Hockley and traffic is often at a standstill. There are not enough Doctors surgeries. Schools will be over subscribed,
Woodland and green spaces should be protected in Hockley - there has already been enough impact on the area from recent development.

I am objecting to the proposed site CFSO45 & CFSO74, CFS064, CFS160, CFS161, CFS074, CFS194, CFS169,CFS150, CFS020, CFS020, CFS261.
We have lived here for 15 years. Not only is it a green corridor for a wide variety of wide life. Where will the wildlife find to live?
The loss of the well loved especially during lockdown public footpaths, which are used by families,walkers, horse riders, dog walkers, cyclists would be a loss for our & the wider community.
The location of the houses will cause extra traffic as on average each house would have two to four cars depending on the size of the properties. We have already had the large Christmas Tree Farm, & Hall road developments in the last two years.
Public transport links are not regular enough. This would force people into their cars for extra journeys.
It will compound the issue of bottle necks. Which at present happens daily if a lorry, van, Dust cat stop to deliver or a pick up. The traffic tails back into Rayleigh or Rochford.
The Air quality is already poor.
The schools & Doctors will struggle with the influx of new children & people.
The farmer until this year has farmed on the site for during my life time.

The amount of houses is far too many. My children couldn't get a school place close to where we live and we have to drive to school every day! Where will all the new children go to school? I haven't got a dentist in the local area as there are NO spaces and have to drive 50 minutes to a dentist, again what happens when you build all of these houses? I live at the end of a quiet lane that will be turned into a road with noise and pollution becoming a major issue for us and our neighbors! The traffic is terrible most of the time and the road surfaces are appalling I don't see how the roads will cope. It saddens me to think that all the open space and land for wildlife will be destroyed!!! Our road already gets flooded when he have alot of rain if you build houses all around us where is the rain water going to go??? I really hope that you consider all of the impacts this is going to have to the local people and the environment!!!

I do not agree with your vision.
The new projected road will pass by our house causing noise and pollution.
Main roads are busy enough already, how will they cope with the extra vehicles?
We couldn't get our 2 children into the local school as there were no places available so now have to drive to take them to a school, how will you be able to accommodate any more?
Our road and gardens floods quite frequently, how will it cope with extra houses taking up natural green space?
As the houses and roads are being built, the local area will be turned into a building site causing noise, dust, traffic and most importantly taking away land for wildlife.

Hockley is already too crowded with new housing. The roads are in a terrible state, Doctors are full and schools cannot take on any further children. Hockley village should be reviewed and more control over new shops.

The areas proposed for the development are not appropriate for further development as they are not supported by the required infrastructure. Further it will result in significant reduction of green spaces and air quality. For the last 10 years the building of the houses has been unsustainable and only created more road congestion, pollution and destruction of the wild life. There will be no significant green spaces left. The traffic congestion is already unsustainable for the small B roads and this will add further pressure.

I feel at present there is a lack of adequate roads and structure to handle increased volumes of traffic.
Not to mention that currently roads, and paving surfaces, are in disrepair across parts of Hockley.
I do also want to feel safe and confident in the knowledge that the green and open spaces are not going to be affected nor impacted by increased development.

This area is already very busy on the roads and the doctors and dentists are full, how do you propose to resolves these problems. The road layouts cannot be changed so Greensward Lane will become gridlocked. The planning always proposes new doctors and dentists but never fulfil this commitment. Getting to and from either Rochford or Rayleigh used to take me 5-10 minutes by car now regularly take 20-30 on a good day.

I object to the developments at CFS064, CFS94045, CFS160, CFS161CFS074, CFS194, CFS169, CFS150, CFS020 & CFS261 Hockley and Hawkwell cannot currently cope with the number of people and cars that are on the road. There is only 1 way into Hockley and out the roads are already gridlocked at school time and rush hour, let alone the state of the roads. The schools and Doctors surgerys are already over subscribed to and you cannot get a doctors appointment for generally over 2 weeks.
In relation to CFS064 the proposed development is near to Betts Woods and Bluebell Woods. Two areas of high wildlife population that would undoubtedly be disrupted by any development. They would also be detrimental impact on the environment with pollution from the many additional cars, as most households have at least 2 cars now.

CFS064, Land north and east of Folly Chase, Hockley. From my perspective, ideally this area shouldn't be used for housing. It has value in itself - lots of wildlife, the footpath around it is enjoyed by many, and it's used to grow crops - the pandemic has shown that there is value in being more self-sufficient. If houses were built on it, the usual issues arise - traffic etc. I believe that the nearest primary school, Hockley Primary School, is currently over-subscribed.

Ruining green belt land. Infrastructure & schools not in place to cope. Popular location for the local community to enjoy, if this is gone then there is not much left in the town.

Ruining green belt land. Infrastructure & schools not in place to cope. Popular location for the local community to enjoy, if this is gone then there is not much left in the town.

Ruining green belt land. Infrastructure & schools not in place to cope. Popular location for the local community to enjoy, if this is gone then there is not much left in the town.

Ruining green belt land. Infrastructure & schools not in place to cope. Popular location for the local community to enjoy, if this is gone then there is not much left in the town.

Object to the developments at CFS064, CFS94045, CFS160, CFS161,CFS074, CFS194, CFS169, CFS150, CFS020 & CFS261 Hockley and Hawkwell cannot currently cope with the number of people and cars that are on the road. There is only one road into and out of Hockley and the roads are already gridlocked at school time and rush hour, let alone the state of the roads. The schools and Doctors surgery's are already over subscribed too and you cannot get a doctors appointment for generally over 2 weeks.
In relation to CFS064 the proposed development is near to ancient Betts Woods and Bluebell Woods. Two areas with a high wildlife population that would undoubtedly be disrupted by any development. They would also be detrimental impact on the environment with pollution from  the many additional cars, as most households have at least 2 cars now. We would be looking at probably 400 more cars on the road and 400 - 600 addition to the population. This is not acceptable with the current infrastructure.