Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 10302

Received: 07/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Rosa Bishop

Representation Summary:

Concerns about increased traffic in Hockley Heath, particularly in the area around Hockley Heath Primary school, should the proposed housing development off School Road take place.
Suggest that land adjacent to Hockley Heath school be purchased (by the developers) and used for collection and drop off of school children.
Issues include:
* blocking of access roads
* parking on pavements and blocking access for pedestrians
* Idle engines causing pollution and noise.
Need a practical solution to address the issue of increased traffic around the Primary school.

Full text:

Housing development Hockley Heath

I wish to express my concerns about increased traffic in Hockley Heath, particularly in the area around Hockley Heath Primary school, should the proposed housing development off School Road take place. I have no objection to a housing development other than the potential for increased risk to both road and pedestrian users in this area. Therefore, I would like to suggest that land adjacent to Hockley Heath school be purchased (by the developers) and used for collection and drop off of school children.

Currently, twice a day the residential area opposite Hockley Heath Primary school becomes a hazard both for car users and pedestrians.
* Cars which are used to collect and drop children off:
* block the access roads
* park on pavements and block access for pedestrians
* Idle engines and cause pollution and noise.
While I appreciate that homes must be built, I hope that a practical solution can be found to address the issue of increased traffic around the Primary school.