Object

New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021

Representation ID: 40196

Received: 22/09/2021

Respondent: Charlotte Ford

Representation Summary:

[Re CFS064]
I would like to object to this field site being used for housing for the following reasons 1. There would be a severe impact on the level of local traffic.
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>> 2. The field has a locally important footpath running around it’s perimeter, constantly used for recreation by walkers.
>> 3. It is green belt and farmed regularly.
>> 4. The field is surrounded by three small ancient woods which would be badly affected by a housing development.
>> 5. The field is an important wildlife habitat and supports many native species.
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>> If the farmer no longer wishes to acquire this land, given the amount of houses already in the area, would it not be more prudent to make this a nature reserve for our wildlife!

Full text:

[Re CFS064]
I would like to object to this field site being used for housing for the following reasons 1. There would be a severe impact on the level of local traffic.
>
>> 2. The field has a locally important footpath running around it’s perimeter, constantly used for recreation by walkers.
>> 3. It is green belt and farmed regularly.
>> 4. The field is surrounded by three small ancient woods which would be badly affected by a housing development.
>> 5. The field is an important wildlife habitat and supports many native species.
>>
>> If the farmer no longer wishes to acquire this land, given the amount of houses already in the area, would it not be more prudent to make this a nature reserve for our wildlife!