New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021

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 would expect CFS262 the land at Rawal Pindi to be a fine candidate for development of some kind as this is right in the eyeline of the area & needs modernisation. I would not agree with any type of traveller site as this always brings trouble, ill feeling with locals & waste being discarded in the sreas, The site in particular could be used as an extension to the current development on 2 sides (North & East of the property) whilst keeping the lovely green well maintained area on the bend in the road.
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CFS262 is the only one i would actively support (small infill development) as this could be managed & contained on a small scale, bring less traffic & commotion than a fully working business on the plot. Most of the other areas are large green fields which would bring hundreds (if not thousands) of cars & people to the area.

Hockley woods, Potash woods, Large green Farmers fields (which would only be taken by huge investment companies with no interest of the running of the area), Belchamps scout camp & Westerings school are the main ones that spring to mind. All of the small independent sites would be ideal to infill with little or no impact on the running of the current area.

All of the green spaces outlined are good green areas & really add character to the area. I do not own a dog that i would walk but often whilst cycling in the area i notice these spaces are enjoyed by dog walkers & families alike & this really promotes this area as a GOOD place to live. If we started to remove these areas it would be detrimental. There are also some privately owned green spaces that are also very nice & add character to the area, but admittedly now these are few & far between.

Stage 2 assessment area AA78 (P45)
Regarding CFS262, this has been the site of a local business for many years which for the past 25 years has employed only one and a half people who are now past retirement and struggling with it as they are now both over 70 years old. I do have a vested interest in this particular site as I am currently spending a lot of time caring for my parents which are the only 2 people that this business currently employs. Unfortunately due to current circumstances this business has been on and off closed for a while now and will likely be forced to close in the next 2 – 3 years now as it is not financially viable in its current condition to continue for much longer. Due to the local competition and the COVID situation over the last 18 months we cannot now compete and the business is currently just ticking over. With the site on the main thoroughfare through Hawkwell this area would be prime for redevelopment of some kind and the size of the plot and the location to current housing on two sides would probably suit redevelopment into a sustainable residential area very well, but keeping the green grass outer paddock on the roadside perimeter. I will be unable to maintain this business myself due to having full time employment that I need to provide for my own family and the business is not in a condition to rent out as has fallen into disrepair already.

I am all for discussing development in the area as I am very concerned regarding the future of affordable housing for my Son, who in 6 – 8 years would be looking for his own property), Hawkwell is currently out of my price range if I were to have to purchase my current property when starting out so I have no idea where he will be able to afford. We need to provide sustainable, affordable accommodation in this area as it currently does not have anything that could be deemed affordable to the up and coming generation whilst keeping a balance of the larger green areas for the enjoyment of all. If this site were to be part of a redevelopment scheme it is already within distance of the local village shops, public transport links, has good pedestrian access and close to local schools (I walked / cycled to both local junior & senior schools from this location). If this were redeveloped it would actually reduce traffic in the area (judged against a fully working business as Potash Nurseries does sometimes jam the road with cars queuing to get in).

This site would be in keeping with the local “green belt line” effectively using the main road as this boundary whereby the West side of the main road is all agricultural land that is open and not developed in any way whereby we already have makeshift (albeit derelict) buildings on the site currently. We are already surrounded on 2 sides by previous development over the last 5 – 8 years so would be a minor add-on to the current residential area.

I have also filled in the online Spacial Options Consultation (Section 58a - e) and left my details as I am happy to elaborate on any of the points I made in further detail as plan to continue living in the area and would be happy for any pre-planned site visits to discuss in person

Stage 2 assessment area AA78 (P45)
Regarding CFS262, this has been the site of a local business for many years which for the past 25 years has employed only one and a half people who are now past retirement and struggling with it as they are now both over 70 years old. I do have a vested interest in this particular site as I am currently spending a lot of time caring for my parents which are the only 2 people that this business currently employs. Unfortunately due to current circumstances this business has been on and off closed for a while now and will likely be forced to close in the next 2 – 3 years now as it is not financially viable in its current condition to continue for much longer. Due to the local competition and the COVID situation over the last 18 months we cannot now compete and the business is currently just ticking over. With the site on the main thoroughfare through Hawkwell this area would be prime for redevelopment of some kind and the size of the plot and the location to current housing on two sides would probably suit redevelopment into a sustainable residential area very well, but keeping the green grass outer paddock on the roadside perimeter. I will be unable to maintain this business myself due to having full time employment that I need to provide for my own family and the business is not in a condition to rent out as has fallen into disrepair already.

I am all for discussing development in the area as I am very concerned regarding the future of affordable housing for my Son, who in 6 – 8 years would be looking for his own property), Hawkwell is currently out of my price range if I were to have to purchase my current property when starting out so I have no idea where he will be able to afford. We need to provide sustainable, affordable accommodation in this area as it currently does not have anything that could be deemed affordable to the up and coming generation whilst keeping a balance of the larger green areas for the enjoyment of all. If this site were to be part of a redevelopment scheme it is already within distance of the local village shops, public transport links, has good pedestrian access and close to local schools (I walked / cycled to both local junior & senior schools from this location). If this were redeveloped it would actually reduce traffic in the area (judged against a fully working business as Potash Nurseries does sometimes jam the road with cars queuing to get in).

This site would be in keeping with the local “green belt line” effectively using the main road as this boundary whereby the West side of the main road is all agricultural land that is open and not developed in any way whereby we already have makeshift (albeit derelict) buildings on the site currently. We are already surrounded on 2 sides by previous development over the last 5 – 8 years so would be a minor add-on to the current residential area.

I have also filled in the online Spacial Options Consultation (Section 58a - e) and left my details as I am happy to elaborate on any of the points I made in further detail as plan to continue living in the area and would be happy for any pre-planned site visits to discuss in person