Save Mount Bovers
Our designated Ancient Landscape is under threat.
Help save our Green Lung from urban development.
Protect our Green Lung:
Save Mount Bovers from Development.
Help us
Our Green Lung is also known as the Upper Roach Valley – designated in 2006 by Rochford District Council and supported by Natural England – is a Special Landscape Area (SLA) and Area of Ancient Landscape.
Our local community are fighting to save the Upper Roach Valley Green Belt on land south of Mount Bovers Lane – the most sensitive landscape in our District – from a proposed development of 350 homes which threatens the visual amenity and biodiversity of a cherished open space essential to residents’ well-being.
About the Upper Roach Valley
History
Evidence suggests human activity in the Upper Roach Valley dates back to the stone-age period, with archaeological finds hinting at early settlements and agricultural practices.
Biodiversity
The Upper Roach Valley boasts a diverse range of habitats, from ancient woodlands and wildflower meadows to the meandering River Roach itself, supporting a wealth of local wildlife.
Walks
Explore the scenic beauty of the Upper Roach Valley through its network of public footpaths and bridleways, offering picturesque routes for all abilities.
What people are saying
“the most sensitive non-coastal landscape in the District”
Rochford District Council & Southend Borough Council Landscape Character, Sensitivity & Capacity Study, 2020
