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Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7772

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: MR Mervyn Bright

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

We object for all the following important and critical reasons:

1 -Lack of current Infrastructure for the area. It is already heavily congested with traffic.
2- Destruction of green space currently in use for the health and exercise of taxpayers.
3- Wildlife. Numerous and rare species should be protected.
4 - Historical. The land was gifted to the MOD. The council should return it back to public use, and NOT for profit.
5 - Personal reasons. Middlewick was the reason we moved here 35 years. If housing is built, we will move out of Colchester.

Change suggested by respondent:

In the event the land is sold off by the MOD, ALL (ie 100%) should be given over to provide a country and nature park.

Full text:

We object for all the following important and critical reasons:

1 -Lack of current Infrastructure for the area. It is already heavily congested with traffic.
2- Destruction of green space currently in use for the health and exercise of taxpayers.
3- Wildlife. Numerous and rare species should be protected.
4 - Historical. The land was gifted to the MOD. The council should return it back to public use, and NOT for profit.
5 - Personal reasons. Middlewick was the reason we moved here 35 years. If housing is built, we will move out of Colchester.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7773

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Howard Scofield

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

There is not enough infrastructure to support the number of proposed houses, ROADS.DOCTORS,SCHOOLS, SHOPPING FACILITIES IMPACT ON EXISTING PROPERTIES

Change suggested by respondent:

It should become a “GREEN RECREATION AREA. Many ,many people use it for outdoor exercise, walking pets, etc

Full text:

There is not enough infrastructure to support the number of proposed houses, ROADS.DOCTORS,SCHOOLS, SHOPPING FACILITIES IMPACT ON EXISTING PROPERTIES

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7774

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: mr david smith

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

THE AREA IS TOTALLY UNSUITABLE FOR MORE HOUSING 1/ there is wildlife in the area in need of the habitat 2/the roads are already clogged, the hythe gets flooded at high tide causing chaos in the area, disrupting both residents and businesses, we simply dont have the infrastructure to support more cars and lorries in an already congested area.

Change suggested by respondent:

the plans need to be scrapped full stop and leave it as it already is.

Full text:

THE AREA IS TOTALLY UNSUITABLE FOR MORE HOUSING 1/ there is wildlife in the area in need of the habitat 2/the roads are already clogged, the hythe gets flooded at high tide causing chaos in the area, disrupting both residents and businesses, we simply dont have the infrastructure to support more cars and lorries in an already congested area.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7775

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Lee Scordis

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

This inclusion should be rejected due to:
1. A late addition offering little chance for surveys and consultation
2. Rare species such as skylarks on site
3. Highways - a lack of work on where the traffic will go
4. Biodiversity net gain is not achievable when building over vast areas of the land
5. The loss of the natural barrier between 2 communities

Change suggested by respondent:

If any development is to take place it should be limited to the area that is currently fenced off. We should not include the whole site in the map, which allows a developer to build over all of it.

Areas outside the fenced area need to be protected.

Full text:

There are several issues with this land of why it should not be included:
1. It was a late addition to the plan offering no real chance for the council to prepare surveys or consultation to occur.
2. Skylarks on site - CBC say they are endangered on Gosbecks but ignore them on Middlewick. This completely contradicts our own policy on the matter.
3. Highways - while the immediate junctions have been considered, the impact of traffic down Mersea Road has not been factored in as all traffic will be heading north with south only being an island.
4. Bio-diversity - the report asks for a 10% bio diversity gain. This is impossible when removing vast areas of natural habitat
5. Rare habitats - There are several rare species on site.
6. Mental and physical benefits that the Wick offers.
7. A barrier between 2 different communities.
8. A lack of amenities like this in the area already.
6.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7776

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Monika Schmid

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

The site is an invaluable and irreplaceable area of rare biodiversity. No planning application and housing development would be capable of protecting it, regardless how many full ecological assessments and mitigation measures are taking place.

Change suggested by respondent:

The Middlewick Ranges should become a protected area. Will Quince has recently requested that the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs explore the possibility of recognising it as a protected site due to its rare acid grassland. This is a step in the right direction. No housing development on this land should be considered.

Full text:

The site is an invaluable and irreplaceable area of rare biodiversity. No planning application and housing development would be capable of protecting it, regardless how many full ecological assessments and mitigation measures are taking place.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7777

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Daniel Nayler

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

It makes no logical sense to build any number of houses in an area which is already strained by the current road infrastructure and will serve to cause further climate issues by taking away a beautifully historic grass and woodland area.

Change suggested by respondent:

NO HOUSES, Transform it into a beautiful nature reserve preserver for generations of children.

Full text:

It makes no logical sense to build any number of houses in an area which is already strained by the current road infrastructure and will serve to cause further climate issues by taking away a beautifully historic grass and woodland area.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7778

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Laura Pattinson

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Houses are going up everywhere, wildlife need homes too. Why does every bit of natural space have to be built on to line someone's pockets

Change suggested by respondent:

For it not to be done

Full text:

Houses are going up everywhere, wildlife need homes too. Why does every bit of natural space have to be built on to line someone's pockets

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7779

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jennifer Lithgow

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

LOSS of:
open space, carbon reducing area, mental health, recreational space
many endangered and rare species, flora, acid grassland, skylark nesting area, nightingale habitat, badgers and peace.
When it is destroyed, it is gone forever.

LACK of:
infrastructure,
services, hospital and GP capacity, schools, jobs
roads -traffic congestion terrible pollution,
sewerage system already can't cope discharging raw sewerage into the river Colne.

COST to:
the economy, NHS, air quality

Research by Ordinance Survey and The Sunday Times concluded that Colchester is in the bottom 10% in the UK for access to open space. Fewer areas than London residents have.

Change suggested by respondent:

Move it somewhere else.
Colchester already exceeding their quota for new housing and thousands in the pipeline.

Full text:

LOSS of:
open space, carbon reducing area, mental health, recreational space
many endangered and rare species, flora, acid grassland, skylark nesting area, nightingale habitat, badgers and peace.
When it is destroyed, it is gone forever.

LACK of:
infrastructure,
services, hospital and GP capacity, schools, jobs
roads -traffic congestion terrible pollution,
sewerage system already can't cope discharging raw sewerage into the river Colne.

COST to:
the economy, NHS, air quality

Research by Ordinance Survey and The Sunday Times concluded that Colchester is in the bottom 10% in the UK for access to open space. Fewer areas than London residents have.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7780

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Tracie Thompson

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

I believe this plan need to change because building houses on this wildlife haven would have a serious effect on the green space in Colchester

Change suggested by respondent:

Not build houses

Full text:

I believe this plan need to change because building houses on this wildlife haven would have a serious effect on the green space in Colchester

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7781

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Heidi Parrott

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

This area needs to be a nature reserve, we have alot of flooding around colchester which is made worse by more houses being built on greenland

Change suggested by respondent:

Leave the wick alone

Full text:

This area needs to be a nature reserve, we have alot of flooding around colchester which is made worse by more houses being built on greenland

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7782

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Jon Hillman

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

This is a wonderful, natural grassland, full of nature, flora and fauna. It is a unique place, like no other in Colchester, and is an immensely loved place by people in this area, and beyond. It should be made into a country park for all to enjoy.

Change suggested by respondent:

It shouldn't be built on, full stop. Colchester has so many new estates in the last decade or so, and we also have a 9k garden village being built a mile or so from this area. Surely that is enough? The infrastructure in the area is creaking as it is, it's just not sustainable.

Full text:

This is a wonderful, natural grassland, full of nature, flora and fauna. It is a unique place, like no other in Colchester, and is an immensely loved place by people in this area, and beyond. It should be made into a country park for all to enjoy.

Attachments:

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7783

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Deborah Head

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Colchester has already built on so much green land. This area should be preserved. It's a very populated area and needs somewhere for the residents and wildlife to enjoy.
You wouldn't do this on Hilly Fields Lexden but it's okay near a large Council Estate it all seems very elitist to me.
Some places are worth fighting for and I think this is one of them Colchester Council should protect this area for generations to come.

Change suggested by respondent:

Don't build here.
It should be a country Park.

Full text:

Colchester has already built on so much green land. This area should be preserved. It's a very populated area and needs somewhere for the residents and wildlife to enjoy.
You wouldn't do this on Hilly Fields Lexden but it's okay near a large Council Estate it all seems very elitist to me.
Some places are worth fighting for and I think this is one of them Colchester Council should protect this area for generations to come.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7784

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Gary Bushnell

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Colchester is already becoming overcrowded with the constant building of homes, we have very limited green space and cannot afford to lose an area like the Wick which is full of wildlife, trees etc.
1000 homes would cause absolute chaos to the surrounding area with traffic etc. Also there isn’t the infrastructure to cope with another 1000 homes, not enough schools/GP’s etc

Change suggested by respondent:

There should be no homes built on this land!
It should be turned into a country park with a car park, cycling etc

Full text:

Colchester is already becoming overcrowded with the constant building of homes, we have very limited green space and cannot afford to lose an area like the Wick which is full of wildlife, trees etc.
1000 homes would cause absolute chaos to the surrounding area with traffic etc. Also there isn’t the infrastructure to cope with another 1000 homes, not enough schools/GP’s etc

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7785

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Sarah Spark

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

If a beautiful area of peace and tranquility for dog walkers and nature. It always has been. I grew up at The Willows, would be awful to ruin a area of natural beauty.

Change suggested by respondent:

Consider a country park instead. Give to the community rather than take.

Full text:

If a beautiful area of peace and tranquility for dog walkers and nature. It always has been. I grew up at The Willows, would be awful to ruin a area of natural beauty.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7786

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Adelaide Starkings

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

This area is so well loved be the community. We're are lucking in Colchester to have so many green spaces. If we lose middlewick, whats to say we'll lose gosbecks, hilly fields, salary brook ect next. We need to preserve these spaces. There are so many empty buildings in Colchester that could be developed into housing.

Change suggested by respondent:

This area could be turned into a beautiful green space like highwoods park.

Work on making the area suitable. Protect the wildlife. Build a visitor centre and run events.

Full text:

This area is so well loved be the community. We're are lucking in Colchester to have so many green spaces. If we lose middlewick, whats to say we'll lose gosbecks, hilly fields, salary brook ect next. We need to preserve these spaces. There are so many empty buildings in Colchester that could be developed into housing.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7787

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Ms Elizabeth Walsh

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

This area needs to be protected and left as is , to protect all of the animals that live here and to keep all of the natural vegetation and plant life to prosper .

Change suggested by respondent:

We as a group strongly oppose this development and wish for it to remain as it is so we and all the wicks inhabitants can enjoy it for years to come .

Full text:

This area needs to be protected and left as is , to protect all of the animals that live here and to keep all of the natural vegetation and plant life to prosper .

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7788

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Mark Goacher

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

You cannot mitigate against such a loss of such a large wildlife area. You cannot move badger setts or replace habitat for lizards by planting trees. Moreover we are in both a climate and an ecological emergency and that means changing what we do not engaging in partial and limited ‘mitigation’ exercises while carrying on destroying wildlife habitats with overdevelopment.

Change suggested by respondent:

Take Middlewick Ranges out of the Local Plan completely.

Full text:

You cannot mitigate against such a loss of such a large wildlife area. You cannot move badger setts or replace habitat for lizards by planting trees. Moreover we are in both a climate and an ecological emergency and that means changing what we do not engaging in partial and limited ‘mitigation’ exercises while carrying on destroying wildlife habitats with overdevelopment.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7789

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Daniel Hopkins

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

The loss of habitat, it's capability to provide flood run off, the well-being that it brings the residents of the area would be a great loss. In addition the local infrastructure will not cope with more polluting motor vehicles in the area.

Change suggested by respondent:

The loss of habitat, the capability of the land as local flood protection and the damage to the well being of the local residents of old heath, black heath and monkwick make these housing plans damaging to the environment. In addition to the increased carbon footprint of the additional cars it will bring, the local infrastructure is already creaking and will not cope

Full text:

The loss of habitat, it's capability to provide flood run off, the well-being that it brings the residents of the area would be a great loss. In addition the local infrastructure will not cope with more polluting motor vehicles in the area.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7790

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Ms Davina Bamford

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

The Middlewick Ranges should never have been included in the local plan. Required housing allocation is already fulfilled, infrastructure including sewerage is insufficient for new homes and most importantly this is an area of undisturbed natural beauty with huge environmental significance for flora and fauna that cannot be easily moved or replicated. The government always talks of sustaining important environmental spaces, we must act accordingly and preserve not destroy. This isnt any green field, this is a highly unusual and complex, biodiverse oasis.

Change suggested by respondent:

The local plan should entirely discount and remove the middlewick ranges for any housing or builds. It should be designated an area of environmental importance, natural beauty and Country Park, allowed to be managed to balance passive human recreation and enhance current biodiversity.

Full text:

The Middlewick Ranges should never have been included in the local plan. Required housing allocation is already fulfilled, infrastructure including sewerage is insufficient for new homes and most importantly this is an area of undisturbed natural beauty with huge environmental significance for flora and fauna that cannot be easily moved or replicated. The government always talks of sustaining important environmental spaces, we must act accordingly and preserve not destroy. This isnt any green field, this is a highly unusual and complex, biodiverse oasis.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7791

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Hayley Black

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

This area can not cope with such an influx of houseing

Change suggested by respondent:

Find a more suitable area for houseing

Full text:

This area can not cope with such an influx of houseing

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7792

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jean Quinn

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

1.It’s a site of high ecological diversity which would be lost forever.

Change suggested by respondent:

Opportunity for Colchester Borough Council to buy this land with a loan from Public Works Development Land (?) then use it as Public Open Space for the benefit of the community’s mental and physical health.

Full text:

1.It’s a site of high ecological diversity which would be lost forever.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7793

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Stephen Goodey

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Infrastructure cannot handle housing proposed. Roads around area are heavily congested at peak times already.

Change suggested by respondent:

Scrap planned housing. Leave as greenfield.

Full text:

Infrastructure cannot handle housing proposed. Roads around area are heavily congested at peak times already.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7794

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Brian Richards

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

It was an underhanded trick that was performed by bending rules to allow it to be submitted. The area should have SSI status

Change suggested by respondent:

It needs to be taken off the plan period.

Full text:

It was an underhanded trick that was performed by bending rules to allow it to be submitted. The area should have SSI status

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7795

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Sam Eva

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

The biometeics was falsifies to obtain planning.

Change suggested by respondent:

Run it into open space for people to enjoy

Full text:

The biometeics was falsifies to obtain planning.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7796

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Jonathan Eckersley

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Surely there are better, more suitable brownfield sites than this bio-diverse grassland? If the past has taught us anything, it's that open, green spaces are essential for all creatures, great & small, including humans! Don't spoil it with yet more buildings!

Change suggested by respondent:

No more houses here! Build on brownfield, not greenbelt!

Full text:

Surely there are better, more suitable brownfield sites than this bio-diverse grassland? If the past has taught us anything, it's that open, green spaces are essential for all creatures, great & small, including humans! Don't spoil it with yet more buildings!

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7797

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Ian Whiscombe

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

We need to keep this green space not build on it.

Change suggested by respondent:

No development.

Full text:

We need to keep this green space not build on it.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7798

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Darren Casey

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Colchester is already bursting at the seams. The constant building of homes without the relevant infrastructure to support them makes poor sense. Colchester's roads are in poor condition and another 1000+ cars a day going up and down Mersea and Old Heath roads will do the area and the environment no good at all. Most importantly this is vital green space which is incredibly important for current residents mental and physical well being. Frankly Colchester is crowded enough as it is.

Change suggested by respondent:

The green space should be left as it is, there's far too much building going on already, the roads are clogged up enough already. Schools, NHS, Social Services, Police, local government services are all struggling unbearably without making Colchester any busier.

Full text:

Colchester is already bursting at the seams. The constant building of homes without the relevant infrastructure to support them makes poor sense. Colchester's roads are in poor condition and another 1000+ cars a day going up and down Mersea and Old Heath roads will do the area and the environment no good at all. Most importantly this is vital green space which is incredibly important for current residents mental and physical well being. Frankly Colchester is crowded enough as it is.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7799

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Robert Whiting

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

The land is supporting the mental health wellbeing of all of those that currently use it for walks and getting close to nature, it should not be built on when there are so many brownfield sites available for development.once it has gone it's gone for ever. The roads around this area already suffer from regular snarl ups and cannot cope with greater traffic, there is not enough infrastructure to support this development. Those elected to power are once again not listening to the wants and needs of the community.

Change suggested by respondent:

The plans to develop should be withdrawn.

Full text:

The land is supporting the mental health wellbeing of all of those that currently use it for walks and getting close to nature, it should not be built on when there are so many brownfield sites available for development.once it has gone it's gone for ever. The roads around this area already suffer from regular snarl ups and cannot cope with greater traffic, there is not enough infrastructure to support this development. Those elected to power are once again not listening to the wants and needs of the community.

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7800

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Dr Catherine Pugh

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

- the site has high biodiversity value, including protected species
- contamination of the countryside, blocking of green spaces and cutting into parkland/walking grounds when other nearby walks have already been blocked off recently or are inaccessible
- other building sites in the surrounding area have proven to be badly thought out and constructed, while the open spaces and amenities promised have not materialised
- no plans for increased amenities or funding (schools, doctors, parks, etc) to provide for the increased population
- possible contamination of soil due to animal carcass burial in previous decades with no investigation ongoing

Change suggested by respondent:

A country park would be better for the environment and for the people who live locally, both practically and psychologically

Full text:

- the site has high biodiversity value, including protected species
- contamination of the countryside, blocking of green spaces and cutting into parkland/walking grounds when other nearby walks have already been blocked off recently or are inaccessible
- other building sites in the surrounding area have proven to be badly thought out and constructed, while the open spaces and amenities promised have not materialised
- no plans for increased amenities or funding (schools, doctors, parks, etc) to provide for the increased population
- possible contamination of soil due to animal carcass burial in previous decades with no investigation ongoing

Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 7802

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Graeme Biggins

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

This area of Colchester is very unique & biodiverse. By building on it you area destroying another part of Colchester’s history & green space. Mersea Rd is an already very busy area and will not be able to cope with more traffic.

Change suggested by respondent:

Object to any housing being built on this land.

Full text:

This area of Colchester is very unique & biodiverse. By building on it you area destroying another part of Colchester’s history & green space. Mersea Rd is an already very busy area and will not be able to cope with more traffic.