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Representation by Mr John Anthony White (Mr John Anthony White)

Date submitted
22 January 2023
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

This representation refers to land known as Whittakers nursery Heath Road Orsett RM16 3AP registered at Land Registry EX944832 1. The requirement for the above land is to enable a diversion of existing overhead high voltage power lines to be installed below ground. A route for this diversion was previously shown on highways plans to fly over the terrace of properties immediately to the North and as a direct result of that at least 6 properties have been acquired by NH( more than 50) It would seem illogical to blight further land not previously affected by the proposal 2. The subject land was formerly a nursery and is considered suitable for housing of upto 25 units which in a local authority area failing to reach Government targets by a significant number is nonsense 3. If a suitable case can be made by NH for acquisition, then it is requested that this is achieved by purchase of only the smallest portion of the site to enable the proposal so that the very minimum of impact can be caused to the prospect on housing on the site