I wish to lodge my objection to the Second Local Development Plan for 2017 to 2037.

Local residence have already submitted (my self include) their objections in respect of the First Plan for 2011 to 2025
and their reasons are already known by RDC Planning Department.

The the proposed plan will be on Metropolitan Green Belt which is there to protect the countryside from inappropriate development.
This land is also outside the existing settlement boundary.

There is concern also over the close proximity to the Nature Reserve which has a host of wildlife for people to enjoy.
Although it does not affect my property,I understand that excessive amounts of water during heavy rainfall congregates at the end of Merrylands Avenue which the gulley's are unable to cope with.

Increased traffic during and after development will destroy what is currently a quiet residential family area.

I found it difficult to navigate the RDC website in order to find the appropriate comments page. If I have sent this e-mail to the wrong department I apologise and ask that it be forwarded to the correct one.