Q58b. With reference to Figure 46 and your preferred Strategy Option, do you think any of the land edged blue should be made available for any of the following uses?
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44196
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Roger Moorhouse
CFS064
My objections are:
1. This is green belt land and farmed regularly.
2. Development here would have a severe impact on the level of traffic congestion on the B1013.
3. Road access to this site could cause air and noise pollution to existing residents in the area.
4. The field is surrounded by three small ancient woods which would be badly affected by a housing development.
5. The field is an important wildlife habitat and supports many native species.
CFS064
My objections are:
1. This is green belt land and farmed regularly.
2. Development here would have a severe impact on the level of traffic congestion on the B1013.
3. Road access to this site could cause air and noise pollution to existing residents in the area.
4. The field is surrounded by three small ancient woods which would be badly affected by a housing development.
5. The field is an important wildlife habitat and supports many native species.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44201
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Nick Frankis
CFS064
Affect surrounding B roads.
Woodlands and farming removed for recreation purposes.
CFS064
Affect surrounding B roads.
Woodlands and farming removed for recreation purposes.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44202
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Claire Frankis
CFS064
Will affect traffic within Hockley and means we will lose our green farming land that surrounds our village and woodland.
CFS064
Will affect traffic within Hockley and means we will lose our green farming land that surrounds our village and woodland.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44203
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Joseph G Wheeler
Re CFS064
Surrounding B roads effected by traffic. We have walked this beautiful route many times during lockdown, it will be a travesty to lose it.
Re CFS064
Surrounding B roads effected by traffic. We have walked this beautiful route many times during lockdown, it will be a travesty to lose it.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44205
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Lucy Mountney
Re site CFS064
I object to housing on this site because
- Severe impact on B1013
- Woods around field badly effected
- Important footpaths for recreation
- Greenbelt land to enjoy
Re site CFS064
I object to housing on this site because
- Severe impact on B1013
- Woods around field badly effected
- Important footpaths for recreation
- Greenbelt land to enjoy
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44206
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Margaret Christian
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following reasons:
1. The field is on green belt and is farmed regularly.
2.The field has three small ancient woods on its perimeter. All three woods are vulnerable and irreplaceable, each supporting a range of wildlife. A development in the field would severely negatively impact the woods, the wildlife and the environment generally, increasing pollution in all forms - soil, noise, light, air, water.
3. The Jubilee Walk forms a major footpath around the field and through the small wood, included in the site - this connects to many main areas for walking. Thus the field is vital to the local community for recreation.
4. Developing the site would lead to an increase in traffic putting a severe strain on the B1013 as well as Betts Farm Estate should any access be via Westminster Drive.
5. The doctors surgeries, dentists and small school adjacent to the site (Hockley Primary) are all full to capacity.
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following reasons:
1. The field is on green belt and is farmed regularly.
2.The field has three small ancient woods on its perimeter. All three woods are vulnerable and irreplaceable, each supporting a range of wildlife. A development in the field would severely negatively impact the woods, the wildlife and the environment generally, increasing pollution in all forms - soil, noise, light, air, water.
3. The Jubilee Walk forms a major footpath around the field and through the small wood, included in the site - this connects to many main areas for walking. Thus the field is vital to the local community for recreation.
4. Developing the site would lead to an increase in traffic putting a severe strain on the B1013 as well as Betts Farm Estate should any access be via Westminster Drive.
5. The doctors surgeries, dentists and small school adjacent to the site (Hockley Primary) are all full to capacity.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44212
Received: 07/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Kay Cottrell
With reference to the land north of Merryfields Avenue, Hockley.
I read with dismay that this plot of land has been offered for consideration for development in the new local plan, showing space for a possible 39 new homes.
I understand this land is Metropolitan Green Belt and protects the countryside from being developed. It has tree protection orders on the larger trees and is adjacent to the Maryland Nature Reserve, which would suffer badly if development were allowed to take place here.
My property is already bordered by seven other properties, which is way too many neighbours to have to contend with, and the thought of adding more fills me with dread. It would be unreasonable and unfair. I enclose a map to illustrate this.
We need to protect green spaces now, however small, in the interests of climate change. We need to protect every tree we can as well as planting many more, so please reject this proposal, for the sake of our wildlife and biodiversity, and for the sake of my sanity.
I read with dismay your plan to inflict upon us a further 7,200 new homes in our already overcrowded area. We absolutely cannot accommodate this. Our roads are already past saturation point and cannot cope with a further 16,000 cars. what about the serious increase in air pollution? The B1013 is already the busiest and most congested B road in the country. Our doctors surgeries are at breaking point and our hospitals have waiting lists of longer than 5 years, and routine treatments have ceased all together. Staffing levels are dangerously low with no sign of improvement any time soon. Schools are full so where will 15,000 extra children be taught?
Global warming is teaching us that we need green spaces and less concrete. We need to protect our green belt. We need land for agriculture so as to grow our own food, we can no longer rely on importing food from across the world. We need to protect our wildlife and our biodiversity and above all we need to protect every tree we can, and plant millions more besides.
I suggest we get rid of the airport and use this brownfield site for housing if we absolutely have to, as the airport is a source of ongoing nuisance regards pollution and noise. The airport site has better roads around it, and is well supplied with a large supermarket and retail park opening soon. If this is not agreed upon, I suggest taking a look at Yorkshire where they have thousands of acres of open space and fewer trees would need to be destroyed for housing.
With reference to the land north of Merryfields Avenue, Hockley.
I read with dismay that this plot of land has been offered for consideration for development in the new local plan, showing space for a possible 39 new homes.
I understand this land is Metropolitan Green Belt and protects the countryside from being developed. It has tree protection orders on the larger trees and is adjacent to the Maryland Nature Reserve, which would suffer badly if development were allowed to take place here.
My property is already bordered by seven other properties, which is way too many neighbours to have to contend with, and the thought of adding more fills me with dread. It would be unreasonable and unfair. I enclose a map to illustrate this.
We need to protect green spaces now, however small, in the interests of climate change. We need to protect every tree we can as well as planting many more, so please reject this proposal, for the sake of our wildlife and biodiversity, and for the sake of my sanity.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44227
Received: 08/09/2021
Respondent: C J Williams
CFS024 Land North of Merryfields Avenue Hockley
I understand that within the recent local plan the above site has been offered up for 39 new homes and therefore write to register my objection.
This plot has been the subject of repeated applications over the years and on each occasion, they have rightly been denied.
The Marylands / Merryfields estate was built in 1960 in an era before car ownership was common and the current multi car ownership has resulted in significant on street parking outside of working hours. The access road from Plumberow Avenue into Marylands Avenue would not cope safely with the traffic from an additional 39 homes and therefore some 60 to 80 additional vehicles using the restricted road access.
Since we live close to the entrance to the estate the impact would be at its most intrusive on our doorstep.
We chose to live on this estate in no small part due to the existence of the Metropolitan Greenbelt and agricultural status of the surrounding area, which has given us with some protection against increased traffic and noise.
It provides a pleasant quality environment in which to live as well as helping to maintain local wildlife and insects which have elsewhere reduced in number so dramatically in recent times.
The area of the proposed development has, I understand, global tree protection orders in place on many of the trees within the plot of land concerned.
In addition to the long-term implications, there would be a serious impact upon the residents during the construction phase. The increased volume of traffic from the construction workers together with heavy lorries removing excavated spoil and delivering bulk materials would be intolerable and a safety concern over a significant period.
As a surveyor in the construction industry, I am all too aware that reassurances of frequent road sweeping, and delivery control do not materialise in practice.
The condition of the estates roads is already very poor following the decision many years ago to cover the existing concrete roads with Tarmacadum. This has been breaking up for some time and been poorly patch repaired in numerous locations. The construction traffic would dramatically increase this damage and the whole estate would require resurfacing as a result.
Notwithstanding the impact upon the current estate occupants, the local infrastructure is already approaching gridlock with regular traffic jams between Rayleigh and Hockley and through the town centre. There is little opportunity to address this due to the existing structure of the area and no routes available for new roads to relieve the congestion in the future.
Finally, the additional households would contribute to increasing class numbers at the local schools.
I therefore do not believe that the local area can accommodate a further 39 dwellings and wish to record my objection to the inclusion of this land within the New Local Plan.
I trust that it will be rejected in a similar manner to the last planning consultation in 2018.
CFS024 Land North of Merryfields Avenue Hockley
I understand that within the recent local plan the above site has been offered up for 39 new homes and therefore write to register my objection.
This plot has been the subject of repeated applications over the years and on each occasion, they have rightly been denied.
The Marylands / Merryfields estate was built in 1960 in an era before car ownership was common and the current multi car ownership has resulted in significant on street parking outside of working hours. The access road from Plumberow Avenue into Marylands Avenue would not cope safely with the traffic from an additional 39 homes and therefore some 60 to 80 additional vehicles using the restricted road access.
Since we live close to the entrance to the estate the impact would be at its most intrusive on our doorstep.
We chose to live on this estate in no small part due to the existence of the Metropolitan Greenbelt and agricultural status of the surrounding area, which has given us with some protection against increased traffic and noise.
It provides a pleasant quality environment in which to live as well as helping to maintain local wildlife and insects which have elsewhere reduced in number so dramatically in recent times.
The area of the proposed development has, I understand, global tree protection orders in place on many of the trees within the plot of land concerned.
In addition to the long-term implications, there would be a serious impact upon the residents during the construction phase. The increased volume of traffic from the construction workers together with heavy lorries removing excavated spoil and delivering bulk materials would be intolerable and a safety concern over a significant period.
As a surveyor in the construction industry, I am all too aware that reassurances of frequent road sweeping, and delivery control do not materialise in practice.
The condition of the estates roads is already very poor following the decision many years ago to cover the existing concrete roads with Tarmacadum. This has been breaking up for some time and been poorly patch repaired in numerous locations. The construction traffic would dramatically increase this damage and the whole estate would require resurfacing as a result.
Notwithstanding the impact upon the current estate occupants, the local infrastructure is already approaching gridlock with regular traffic jams between Rayleigh and Hockley and through the town centre. There is little opportunity to address this due to the existing structure of the area and no routes available for new roads to relieve the congestion in the future.
Finally, the additional households would contribute to increasing class numbers at the local schools.
I therefore do not believe that the local area can accommodate a further 39 dwellings and wish to record my objection to the inclusion of this land within the New Local Plan.
I trust that it will be rejected in a similar manner to the last planning consultation in 2018.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44233
Received: 08/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Lesley Wackett
CFS024
This site is totally unsuitable to being developed. It is full of wildlife including badgers and deer. it borders the nature reserve and will be detrimental to that area. The only access is in Marylands Avenue which is a quiet residential road.
I understand that there are protected trees on this site.
As to the knock on effect to the local area, more cars would mean the roads in this area would be in a more disgusting condition than they are now (if that is possible!).
The local GPs are overloaded with current patients and schools do not have the capacity to cope with the extra children this will bring.
Also, the trains will be under more pressure as the inadequate bus service is not fit for purpose anyway
CFS024
This site is totally unsuitable to being developed. It is full of wildlife including badgers and deer. it borders the nature reserve and will be detrimental to that area. The only access is in Marylands Avenue which is a quiet residential road.
I understand that there are protected trees on this site.
As to the knock on effect to the local area, more cars would mean the roads in this area would be in a more disgusting condition than they are now (if that is possible!).
The local GPs are overloaded with current patients and schools do not have the capacity to cope with the extra children this will bring.
Also, the trains will be under more pressure as the inadequate bus service is not fit for purpose anyway.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44235
Received: 08/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Michael Payne
CFS064
I believe infrastructure assessment first before land is presented to residents for planning. The new houses CFS064 will have a feeder road into Westminster Drive and then Buckingham Road. This is the only road off "Betts Farm Estate" which also has a primary school with parents in cars leaving the estate. Then onto the busiest "B" road (B1013) in the UK. More traffic, more pollution, more people using the already over stretched services. This is a field that produces crops and is on the green belt. There is also a public right of way around the field. This is a green corridor for deer, foxes and badgers and this development will displace this wild life. We have ancient woodland and nature reserves at risk. There is a brook which runs from CFS064 a long the side of the community centre under the road into Westminster Drive under the railway track to a culvert into the farmers field. In 2013, 6 houses at Westminster drive were flooded. On average £70,000 per house to repair due to flood damage. So, sustainable drainage system will need to be included as part of the development to reduce the risk of flooding. The houses that are being planned will not be affordable for local first time buyers. Most of the houses will be sold to people moving out of London or for Afghan migrants. The infrastructure will not cope. Roads, doctors, hospitals, schools - primary and secondary, nurseries, drainage etc. This site is not suitable!
CFS064
I believe infrastructure assessment first before land is presented to residents for planning. The new houses CFS064 will have a feeder road into Westminster Drive and then Buckingham Road. This is the only road off "Betts Farm Estate" which also has a primary school with parents in cars leaving the estate. Then onto the busiest "B" road (B1013) in the UK. More traffic, more pollution, more people using the already over stretched services. This is a field that produces crops and is on the green belt. There is also a public right of way around the field. This is a green corridor for deer, foxes and badgers and this development will displace this wild life. We have ancient woodland and nature reserves at risk. There is a brook which runs from CFS064 a long the side of the community centre under the road into Westminster Drive under the railway track to a culvert into the farmers field. In 2013, 6 houses at Westminster drive were flooded. On average £70,000 per house to repair due to flood damage. So, sustainable drainage system will need to be included as part of the development to reduce the risk of flooding. The houses that are being planned will not be affordable for local first time buyers. Most of the houses will be sold to people moving out of London or for Afghan migrants. The infrastructure will not cope. Roads, doctors, hospitals, schools - primary and secondary, nurseries, drainage etc. This site is not suitable!
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44237
Received: 08/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Jason Payne
CFS064
I believe infrastructure assessment first before land is presented to residents for planning. The new houses CFS064 will have a feeder road into Westminster Drive and then Buckingham Road. This is the only road off "Betts Farm Estate" which also has a primary school with parents in cars leaving the estate. Then onto the busiest "B" road (B1013) in the UK. More traffic, more pollution, more people using the already over stretched services. This is a field that produces crops and is on the green belt. There is also a public right of way around the field. This is a green corridor for deer, foxes and badgers and this development will displace this wild life. We have ancient woodland and nature reserves at risk. There is a brook which runs from CFS064 a long the side of the community centre under the road into Westminster Drive under the railway track to a culvert into the farmers field. In 2013, 6 houses at Westminster drive were flooded. On average £70,000 per house to repair due to flood damage. So, sustainable drainage system will need to be included as part of the development to reduce the risk of flooding. The houses that are being planned will not be affordable for local first time buyers. Most of the houses will be sold to people moving out of London or for Afghan migrants. The infrastructure will not cope. Roads, doctors, hospitals, schools - primary and secondary, nurseries, drainage etc. This site is not suitable!
CFS064
I believe infrastructure assessment first before land is presented to residents for planning. The new houses CFS064 will have a feeder road into Westminster Drive and then Buckingham Road. This is the only road off "Betts Farm Estate" which also has a primary school with parents in cars leaving the estate. Then onto the busiest "B" road (B1013) in the UK. More traffic, more pollution, more people using the already over stretched services. This is a field that produces crops and is on the green belt. There is also a public right of way around the field. This is a green corridor for deer, foxes and badgers and this development will displace this wild life. We have ancient woodland and nature reserves at risk. There is a brook which runs from CFS064 a long the side of the community centre under the road into Westminster Drive under the railway track to a culvert into the farmers field. In 2013, 6 houses at Westminster drive were flooded. On average £70,000 per house to repair due to flood damage. So, sustainable drainage system will need to be included as part of the development to reduce the risk of flooding. The houses that are being planned will not be affordable for local first time buyers. Most of the houses will be sold to people moving out of London or for Afghan migrants. The infrastructure will not cope. Roads, doctors, hospitals, schools - primary and secondary, nurseries, drainage etc. This site is not suitable!
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44239
Received: 08/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Ronald Bright
CFS064
I believe infrastructure assessment first before land is presented to residents for planning. The new houses CFS064 will have a feeder road into Westminster Drive and then Buckingham Road. This is the only road off "Betts Farm Estate" which also has a primary school with parents in cars leaving the estate. Then onto the busiest "B" road (B1013) in the UK. More traffic, more pollution, more people using the already over stretched services. This is a field that produces crops and is on the green belt. There is also a public right of way around the field. This is a green corridor for deer, foxes and badgers and this development will displace this wild life. We have ancient woodland and nature reserves at risk. There is a brook which runs from CFS064 a long the side of the community centre under the road into Westminster Drive under the railway track to a culvert into the farmers field. In 2013, 6 houses at Westminster drive were flooded. On average £70,000 per house to repair due to flood damage. So, sustainable drainage system will need to be included as part of the development to reduce the risk of flooding. The houses that are being planned will not be affordable for local first time buyers. Most of the houses will be sold to people moving out of London or for Afghan migrants. The infrastructure will not cope. Roads, doctors, hospitals, schools - primary and secondary, nurseries, drainage etc. This site is not suitable!
CFS064
I believe infrastructure assessment first before land is presented to residents for planning. The new houses CFS064 will have a feeder road into Westminster Drive and then Buckingham Road. This is the only road off "Betts Farm Estate" which also has a primary school with parents in cars leaving the estate. Then onto the busiest "B" road (B1013) in the UK. More traffic, more pollution, more people using the already over stretched services. This is a field that produces crops and is on the green belt. There is also a public right of way around the field. This is a green corridor for deer, foxes and badgers and this development will displace this wild life. We have ancient woodland and nature reserves at risk. There is a brook which runs from CFS064 a long the side of the community centre under the road into Westminster Drive under the railway track to a culvert into the farmers field. In 2013, 6 houses at Westminster drive were flooded. On average £70,000 per house to repair due to flood damage. So, sustainable drainage system will need to be included as part of the development to reduce the risk of flooding. The houses that are being planned will not be affordable for local first time buyers. Most of the houses will be sold to people moving out of London or for Afghan migrants. The infrastructure will not cope. Roads, doctors, hospitals, schools - primary and secondary, nurseries, drainage etc. This site is not suitable!
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44241
Received: 08/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Jamie Payne
CFS064
I believe infrastructure assessment first before land is presented to residents for planning. The new houses CFS064 will have a feeder road into Westminster Drive and then Buckingham Road. This is the only road off "Betts Farm Estate" which also has a primary school with parents in cars leaving the estate. Then onto the busiest "B" road (B1013) in the UK. More traffic, more pollution, more people using the already over stretched services. This is a field that produces crops and is on the green belt. There is also a public right of way around the field. This is a green corridor for deer, foxes and badgers and this development will displace this wild life. We have ancient woodland and nature reserves at risk. There is a brook which runs from CFS064 a long the side of the community centre under the road into Westminster Drive under the railway track to a culvert into the farmers field. In 2013, 6 houses at Westminster drive were flooded. On average £70,000 per house to repair due to flood damage. So, sustainable drainage system will need to be included as part of the development to reduce the risk of flooding. The houses that are being planned will not be affordable for local first time buyers. Most of the houses will be sold to people moving out of London or for Afghan migrants. The infrastructure will not cope. Roads, doctors, hospitals, schools - primary and secondary, nurseries, drainage etc. This site is not suitable!
CFS064
I believe infrastructure assessment first before land is presented to residents for planning. The new houses CFS064 will have a feeder road into Westminster Drive and then Buckingham Road. This is the only road off "Betts Farm Estate" which also has a primary school with parents in cars leaving the estate. Then onto the busiest "B" road (B1013) in the UK. More traffic, more pollution, more people using the already over stretched services. This is a field that produces crops and is on the green belt. There is also a public right of way around the field. This is a green corridor for deer, foxes and badgers and this development will displace this wild life. We have ancient woodland and nature reserves at risk. There is a brook which runs from CFS064 a long the side of the community centre under the road into Westminster Drive under the railway track to a culvert into the farmers field. In 2013, 6 houses at Westminster drive were flooded. On average £70,000 per house to repair due to flood damage. So, sustainable drainage system will need to be included as part of the development to reduce the risk of flooding. The houses that are being planned will not be affordable for local first time buyers. Most of the houses will be sold to people moving out of London or for Afghan migrants. The infrastructure will not cope. Roads, doctors, hospitals, schools - primary and secondary, nurseries, drainage etc. This site is not suitable!
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44243
Received: 08/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Jeanette Payne
CFS064
I believe infrastructure assessment first before land is presented to residents for planning. The new houses CFS064 will have a feeder road into Westminster Drive and then Buckingham Road. This is the only road off "Betts Farm Estate". Then onto the busiest "B" road (B1013) in the UK. This field produces crops and is on the green belt. There is also a public right of way around the field. This is a green corridor for deer, foxes and badgers and this development will displace this wild life. There is a well in this field! Also increasing air pollution. There is a brook which runs from CFS064 a long the side of the community centre under the road into Westminster Drive under the railway track to a culvert into the farmers field. In 2013, 6 houses at Westminster drive were flooded. I was one of those houses, £70,000 to repair! Sustainable drainage system will need to be included as part of the development to reduce the risk of flooding. How will Hockley Primary School be able to teach all the new children? The extra traffic will also increase air pollution. These houses that are being planned for are too expensive for first time buyers in the area and will be sold to people moving out of London or for Afghan refugees. The infrastructure will not cope. Roads, doctors, hospitals, schools, hospitals, drainage etc. We have ancient woodland and nature reserves. Please do not damage and destroy This site is not suitable.
CFS064
I believe infrastructure assessment first before land is presented to residents for planning. The new houses CFS064 will have a feeder road into Westminster Drive and then Buckingham Road. This is the only road off "Betts Farm Estate". Then onto the busiest "B" road (B1013) in the UK. This field produces crops and is on the green belt. There is also a public right of way around the field. This is a green corridor for deer, foxes and badgers and this development will displace this wild life. There is a well in this field! Also increasing air pollution. There is a brook which runs from CFS064 a long the side of the community centre under the road into Westminster Drive under the railway track to a culvert into the farmers field. In 2013, 6 houses at Westminster drive were flooded. I was one of those houses, £70,000 to repair! Sustainable drainage system will need to be included as part of the development to reduce the risk of flooding. How will Hockley Primary School be able to teach all the new children? The extra traffic will also increase air pollution. These houses that are being planned for are too expensive for first time buyers in the area and will be sold to people moving out of London or for Afghan refugees. The infrastructure will not cope. Roads, doctors, hospitals, schools, hospitals, drainage etc. We have ancient woodland and nature reserves. Please do not damage and destroy This site is not suitable.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44245
Received: 08/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Colton Payne
CFS064
I believe infrastructure assessment first before land is presented to residents for planning. The new houses CFS064 will have a feeder road into Westminster Drive and then Buckingham Road. This is the only road off "Betts Farm Estate" which also has a primary school with parents in cars leaving the estate. Then onto the busiest "B" road (B1013) in the UK. More traffic, more pollution, more people using the already over stretched services. This is a field that produces crops and is on the green belt. There is also a public right of way around the field. This is a green corridor for deer, foxes and badgers and this development will displace this wild life. We have ancient woodland and nature reserves at risk. There is a brook which runs from CFS064 a long the side of the community centre under the road into Westminster Drive under the railway track to a culvert into the farmers field. In 2013, 6 houses at Westminster drive were flooded. On average £70,000 per house to repair due to flood damage. So, sustainable drainage system will need to be included as part of the development to reduce the risk of flooding. The houses that are being planned will not be affordable for local first time buyers. Most of the houses will be sold to people moving out of London or for Afghan migrants. The infrastructure will not cope. Roads, doctors, hospitals, schools - primary and secondary, nurseries, drainage etc. This site is not suitable!
CFS064
I believe infrastructure assessment first before land is presented to residents for planning. The new houses CFS064 will have a feeder road into Westminster Drive and then Buckingham Road. This is the only road off "Betts Farm Estate" which also has a primary school with parents in cars leaving the estate. Then onto the busiest "B" road (B1013) in the UK. More traffic, more pollution, more people using the already over stretched services. This is a field that produces crops and is on the green belt. There is also a public right of way around the field. This is a green corridor for deer, foxes and badgers and this development will displace this wild life. We have ancient woodland and nature reserves at risk. There is a brook which runs from CFS064 a long the side of the community centre under the road into Westminster Drive under the railway track to a culvert into the farmers field. In 2013, 6 houses at Westminster drive were flooded. On average £70,000 per house to repair due to flood damage. So, sustainable drainage system will need to be included as part of the development to reduce the risk of flooding. The houses that are being planned will not be affordable for local first time buyers. Most of the houses will be sold to people moving out of London or for Afghan migrants. The infrastructure will not cope. Roads, doctors, hospitals, schools - primary and secondary, nurseries, drainage etc. This site is not suitable!
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44247
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Christine Thain
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following reasons:
1. It is green belt and farmed regularly.
2. The roads on Betts Farm could be put under strain.
3. The field has a footpath running through it that is used a lot.
4. The field is an important wildlife habitat and supports many species and animals.
Finally, building any more houses in Hockley and its surrounding areas would be a strain on our roads, traffic builds up now let alone if we have more houses as more houses mean more cars. Not to mention our doctors, dentists etc.
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following reasons:
1. It is green belt and farmed regularly.
2. The roads on Betts Farm could be put under strain.
3. The field has a footpath running through it that is used a lot.
4. The field is an important wildlife habitat and supports many species and animals.
Finally, building any more houses in Hockley and its surrounding areas would be a strain on our roads, traffic builds up now let alone if we have more houses as more houses mean more cars. Not to mention our doctors, dentists etc.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44250
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Mr John Lyddon
CFS064
The roads on Betts farm estate are very congested with parked vehicles in Buckingham Road, a major hazard. More traffic would result in road safety being seriously compromised and putting further strain on B1013 which has so many potholes. That will only increase. Plus the general impact on schools, dentists, and doctors surgeries.
CFS064
The roads on Betts farm estate are very congested with parked vehicles in Buckingham Road, a major hazard. More traffic would result in road safety being seriously compromised and putting further strain on B1013 which has so many potholes. That will only increase. Plus the general impact on schools, dentists, and doctors surgeries.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44252
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Earnest Turner
CFS064
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing because the infrastructure of Hockley village would be put under severe pressure.
The traffic on the B1013 is already congested and more cars would severely impact this problem.
Increased traffic through the Betts Farm estate would increase pollution and damage health for all generations. The community centre is an important local facility and this could be adversely affected by additional access roads.
The field and adjacent hedgerows support local wildlife and native species.
The footpath around the field is regularly used by walkers. The ancient woodland near the field would be adversely affected by additional housing.
I feel very strongly that the village of Hockley should remain a village and cannot support extra housing and traffic.
CFS064
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing because the infrastructure of Hockley village would be put under severe pressure.
The traffic on the B1013 is already congested and more cars would severely impact this problem.
Increased traffic through the Betts Farm estate would increase pollution and damage health for all generations. The community centre is an important local facility and this could be adversely affected by additional access roads.
The field and adjacent hedgerows support local wildlife and native species.
The footpath around the field is regularly used by walkers. The ancient woodland near the field would be adversely affected by additional housing.
I feel very strongly that the village of Hockley should remain a village and cannot support extra housing and traffic.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44255
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Mr William Martin
CFS064
I object to CFS064 site being used for houses for the following reasons:
There are 3 ancient woods around the field, all of which would be severely impacted by building work with much pollution in the process - the field forms a wildlife corridor for badgers and other native species - the roads on the Betts farm estate would also be severely impacted by extra traffic from a potential housing development on the field site - the main road itself (B1013) would be severely impacted by extra traffic from additional housing.
CFS064
I object to CFS064 site being used for houses for the following reasons:
There are 3 ancient woods around the field, all of which would be severely impacted by building work with much pollution in the process - the field forms a wildlife corridor for badgers and other native species - the roads on the Betts farm estate would also be severely impacted by extra traffic from a potential housing development on the field site - the main road itself (B1013) would be severely impacted by extra traffic from additional housing.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44257
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Mr David West
I object to this site (CFS064) being used for housing mainly for the following reasons - the impact on traffic congestion on B1013. Hockley is over developed enough.
I object to this site (CFS064) being used for housing mainly for the following reasons - the impact on traffic congestion on B1013. Hockley is over developed enough.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44259
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Christine Thain
CFS064
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following core reasons:
- It is green belt and farmed regularly.
- The roads on the Betts Farm Estate could be put under strain
- The field has a footpath running through it that is used a lot
- The field in an important wildlife habitat and supports many species of animals
Finally, building any more houses in Hockley and its surrounding areas would be a strain on our roads, traffic builds up now let alone if we have more houses mean more cars. Not to mention our cars, dentists, etc.
CFS064
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following core reasons:
- It is green belt and farmed regularly.
- The roads on the Betts Farm Estate could be put under strain
- The field has a footpath running through it that is used a lot
- The field in an important wildlife habitat and supports many species of animals
Finally, building any more houses in Hockley and its surrounding areas would be a strain on our roads, traffic builds up now let alone if we have more houses mean more cars. Not to mention our cars, dentists, etc.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44261
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Susan West
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following reasons. The field is an important wildlife habitat, increased traffic congestion.
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following reasons. The field is an important wildlife habitat, increased traffic congestion.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44263
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Michael Miller
CFS064
Too much traffic. It's a nice quiet place to live at the moment, and it's a green belt.
CFS064
Too much traffic. It's a nice quiet place to live at the moment, and it's a green belt.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44265
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Gail Cooper
CFS064
Result in extra traffic on B1013. Add strain on infrastructure. Housing would affect woods by field.
CFS064
Result in extra traffic on B1013. Add strain on infrastructure. Housing would affect woods by field.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44274
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Matt Bird
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following reasons:
Severe impacts on the level of traffic congestion on the B1013.
The field has a locally important footpath running around its perimeter, well used for recreation by walkers and dogs
Betts Farm Estate could be put under strain by a significant increase in traffic causing pollution and damaging our health.
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following reasons:
Severe impacts on the level of traffic congestion on the B1013.
The field has a locally important footpath running around its perimeter, well used for recreation by walkers and dogs
Betts Farm Estate could be put under strain by a significant increase in traffic causing pollution and damaging our health.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44276
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Linda Turner
CFS064
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing because it is green belt and farmed regularly.
The traffic increase caused by more houses will severely impact traffic congestion on the B1013 and surrounding roads.
Traffic on the Betts Farm estate would put extra strain on the estate causing pollution and damaging our health.
The field has an important footpath around the edge regularly used by walkers.
The surrounding ancient woodland would be adversely affected by a housing development.
The field supports wildlife and hedgerows important to native species.
The infrastructure would be put under severe strain from more houses in this small village.
I feel it is important to keep Hockley as a village and not infill all the green spaces so important to the local residents health and wellbeing.
There are regularly long traffic queues through the village, which definitely cannot cope with additional cars which would be a consequence of another housing development.
CFS064
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing because it is green belt and farmed regularly.
The traffic increase caused by more houses will severely impact traffic congestion on the B1013 and surrounding roads.
Traffic on the Betts Farm estate would put extra strain on the estate causing pollution and damaging our health.
The field has an important footpath around the edge regularly used by walkers.
The surrounding ancient woodland would be adversely affected by a housing development.
The field supports wildlife and hedgerows important to native species.
The infrastructure would be put under severe strain from more houses in this small village.
I feel it is important to keep Hockley as a village and not infill all the green spaces so important to the local residents health and wellbeing.
There are regularly long traffic queues through the village, which definitely cannot cope with additional cars which would be a consequence of another housing development.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44278
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Corine Royal-Wynn
CFS064
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following core reasons:
- There would be a severe impact on the level of traffic congestion on the B1013.
- The road on the Betts Farm estate could be put under strain by a significant increase in traffic, causing pollution and damaging our health.
CFS064
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following core reasons:
- There would be a severe impact on the level of traffic congestion on the B1013.
- The road on the Betts Farm estate could be put under strain by a significant increase in traffic, causing pollution and damaging our health.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44280
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Stephen Wynn
CFS064
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following core reasons:
- There would be a severe impact on the level of traffic congestion on the B1013.
- The road on the Betts Farm estate could be put under strain by a significant increase in traffic, causing pollution and damaging our health.
CFS064
CFS064
I object to this field site (CFS064) being used for housing for the following core reasons:
- There would be a severe impact on the level of traffic congestion on the B1013.
- The road on the Betts Farm estate could be put under strain by a significant increase in traffic, causing pollution and damaging our health.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44282
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Barbara Lyddon
CFS064
Congestion already impacted at Buckingham Road with parked vehicles leading into B1013. Insufficient infrastructure already causing problems with roads / traffic. All drains blocked on Buckingham Road where rain cannot drain. Also, impact on schools etc,.
CFS064
Congestion already impacted at Buckingham Road with parked vehicles leading into B1013. Insufficient infrastructure already causing problems with roads / traffic. All drains blocked on Buckingham Road where rain cannot drain. Also, impact on schools etc,.
Object
New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021
Representation ID: 44284
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Jean Roskilly
CFS064
I object to this field being used for housing for the following reasons:-
- There would be severe impact on traffic congestion on B1013.
- Severe strain on traffic increase on Betts Farm estate.
- The field has an important, well used, footpath.
- Quality of life would be decreased.
CFS064
I object to this field being used for housing for the following reasons:-
- There would be severe impact on traffic congestion on B1013.
- Severe strain on traffic increase on Betts Farm estate.
- The field has an important, well used, footpath.
- Quality of life would be decreased.