New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021

Having looked over the plans carefully and as a resident in Great Wakering, here are my comments/thoughts on why these plans are not appropriate:


There is a lack of infrastructure for the village only 2 roads in and out. Given that a lot of the village is at risk of flooding (my expensive home insurance confirms this risk) evacuation would be severely hampered with more homes. Given that extreme weather conditions are on the rise, this risk is every increasing.

The reason the vast majority of people choose to live in Wakering is to get a slice of "Village Life", slower paced, not dense with residential buildings or the population. An increase in houses will remove that positive.

More housing generally means an increase of crime. We are fortunate that it is a relatively safe area, but in terms of police presence it is extremely low, so there isn't much of a deterrent.

There would obviously be a huge impact on the wildlife biodiversity and the environment.

There are no good transport links, the vast majority of people will have to travel to work. More cars, more pollution, terrible for the environment.

The schools and doctors are seemingly maxed out. Trying to get a placement at Great Wakering Primary is extremely difficult, with many kids having to go elsewhere. Again more car journeys needing to be made to get children an education. The doctors is pot luck on whether you can get an appointment. Practing GPS have fallen over the years at the surgery.

Without serious investment in infrastructure, flood defenses and an huge increase in public services such as schools, doctors and transport links then picking any of the plots in and around Wakering will be a huge detriment to its current residents and any new residents.

Having looked over the plans carefully and as a resident in Great Wakering, here are my comments/thoughts on why these plans are not appropriate:


There is a lack of infrastructure for the village only 2 roads in and out. Given that a lot of the village is at risk of flooding (my expensive home insurance confirms this risk) evacuation would be severely hampered with more homes. Given that extreme weather conditions are on the rise, this risk is every increasing.

The reason the vast majority of people choose to live in Wakering is to get a slice of "Village Life", slower paced, not dense with residential buildings or the population. An increase in houses will remove that positive.

More housing generally means an increase of crime. We are fortunate that it is a relatively safe area, but in terms of police presence it is extremely low, so there isn't much of a deterrent.

There would obviously be a huge impact on the wildlife biodiversity and the environment.

There are no good transport links, the vast majority of people will have to travel to work. More cars, more pollution, terrible for the environment.

The schools and doctors are seemingly maxed out. Trying to get a placement at Great Wakering Primary is extremely difficult, with many kids having to go elsewhere. Again more car journeys needing to be made to get children an education. The doctors is pot luck on whether you can get an appointment. Practing GPS have fallen over the years at the surgery.

Without serious investment in infrastructure, flood defenses and an huge increase in public services such as schools, doctors and transport links then picking any of the plots in and around Wakering will be a huge detriment to its current residents and any new residents.