Heybridge Basin Timber Site

In response to: "Basin Timber Site Consultation" 1441 days old
by Paul Dearing [Visitor]

There are many points to consider here. In it's current state, I agree that it is a bit of an eyesore but should not be considered dangerous to children as they shouldn't be here - it's private fenced land! My house backs onto the site, no not Chapel Lane but Blackwater Close and I would prefer to look at the quiet derelict building than to see/hea more…

In response to: "Basin Timber Site Consultation" 1443 days old
by Judith Manley [Visitor]

The suggestion by the architect of three storey houses and high walkways to the canal bank seem to be (literally) over the top. Surely the flooding the Basin suffered in 1953 came from the ditch alongside the Daisy Maeadow carrying flood water from further afield and not from a direct sea wall breach.The sea wall has been raised and strengthened s more…

In response to: "Basin Timber Site Consultation" 1444 days old
by Graham and Sue Howat [Visitor]

The suggestion of 3 storey buildings for this site because of the remote risk of flooding is fanciful and misses the point. They would be wholly out of keeping with the rest of the village and particularly the older conservation area end.

As much as we dislike the idea in principle, housing is probably the only commercially viable opt more…

In response to: "Basin Timber Site Consultation" 1445 days old
by Mac & Chrys McPherson [Visitor]

The idea of three storey homes being built on the site is patently ridiculous. Our current infrastructure is incapable of sustaining further development. The logical conclusion is to go for lower density more expensive housing. We all know that quality housing will sell and that there are a lot of people that would love to live down here. A conditi more…

In response to: "Basin Timber Site Consultation" 1446 days old
by Laurie Wiebe [Visitor]

I wish to express more or less the same opinions as already mentioned by previous posted comments. I have resided in the Basin for three years and this is my first home in the UK. I believe that the Basin has an atmosphere that can not be found elsewhere.

It would be a shame to change any of the landscape found here apart fr more…

In response to: "Basin Timber Site Consultation" 1448 days old
by Karen Garlick [Visitor]

Thank you to the Conservation Society and other stakeholder groups for their time and effort in preparing the information for this consultation. I wish to make the following points:

Vehicular access via Blackwater Close should not be considered. This is a narrow road with much on-street parking already evident and children frequent more…

In response to: "Basin Timber Site Consultation" 1448 days old
by John and Lisa [Visitor]

We'd like to echo Peter's concerns regarding preservation of the conservation area.

Would it not be better for Dolphin Developments to build fewer, higher spec houses with designs more in tune with the local area ie barn conversion style rather than yet another modern development?

This mixed with small cottage indsutrial u more…

In response to: "Basin Timber Site Consultation" 1448 days old
by Peter Moore [Visitor]

Re – Proposed Timber Yard Development
Dear Sir,
The residents of Chapel Lane are concerned about the above development. A resume’ of these concerns has been sent to you, on behalf of us all, by Mr. Mark Crocker. There are, however, concerns that are particular to us at Holly Cottage which I would like to expand upon.
The more…

In response to: "Basin Timber Site Consultation" 1449 days old
by Jo Bill and Steve Lacey [Visitor]

We feel that these proposal are being carefully considered, which is very much appreciated. We also are aware that our own home was originally the site of a timber yard. Our thoughts/comments include the following: - Prefer residential in preference to industrial, with minimal density of housing ie approx 10 houses to the acre if possible. more…

In response to: "Basin Timber Site Consultation" 1455 days old
by KLewer [Member]

I'm pleased to see that there is now some sort of action regarding the site - it has for many years been a dangerous eyesore. There is a problem with children playing in the old factory grounds (I know, I used to be one of them) so therefore the removal of the risk that is posed by the site will be seen as a good thing. The buildings themselves are more…

In response to: "Basin Timber Site Consultation" 1455 days old
by IanHawkins [Member]

just a test more…

In response to: "Basin Timber Site Consultation" 1456 days old
by Colin The Lock [Visitor]

Site looks Ok to me more…