Object

Draft Local Plan

Representation ID: 13617

Received: 23/03/2016

Respondent: ms ann faithfull

Representation Summary:

this development would substantially change the rural location adding hugely to local traffic - which is already overwhelmed*. the proposed location is a much needed break between the urban sprawl of Havering and Basildon. the villages surrounding it are well established local communities and a development of this size would fundamentally change the whole area.
I don't doubt that the housing is needed. this is not the right location for it.

Full text:

this development would substantially change the rural location adding hugely to local traffic - which is already overwhelmed*. the proposed location is a much needed break between the urban sprawl of Havering and Basildon. the villages surrounding it are well established local communities and a development of this size would fundamentally change the whole area.
I don't doubt that the housing is needed. this is not the right location for it.
* I am equally opposed to Route 4/Lower Thames Crossing and see your proposals as part of a determined attempt to cram as much development into this location as you all think you can get away with.