[RE CFS126 & CFS261]

I am writing to set out my objections to the possible development of the land marked above.

This area is heavily used by the community because of its rural nature. Especially in the current situation and during the hardship that many people faced during lockdown, it has given the local community freedom to be outside and enjoy the beautiful countryside. This area is used everyday by many people in the community: those walking their dogs, horse riders, families going for a walk. The paths around this site are used throughout the year and offer great enjoyment of the countryside which is rare in our area. I believe strongly that building on this site will affect many families who currently enjoy this area. It will also affect the wildlife in this area, where there is an abundance of wildlife that would not survive. A variety of birds and other creatures have this area as their habitat. If developed, many of these will not survive.

In particular, I am also greatly concerned about the impact of further housing in this area. Already the journey along Ashingdon Road is impaired by many things. Heavy congestion, having 4 schools on the same road. Even one delivery along the road can hold up traffic for a great deal of time.

I am also concerned as to the to the impact on our services. Schools are already oversubscribed. Doctors’ surgeries area bursting at the seems and it is impossible to get through on phone lines for appointments.

Bearing all of this in mind, the assessment of this site needs to be reviewed. In particular the grading given to this assessment:

Green belt harm - should be 1 based on my above comments regarding the use of the land
Local habitats - this has been given 5 when most certainly should be assessed as 1. The abundance of wildlife in this are would clearly be lost.
Agricultural land - should be given a 1 instead of a 2. This site has been under constant cultivation of agriculture for many years
Access to open space - the loss of open space to this community would be devastating, as I mention in my first paragraph. This area has kept people going during the toughest of times and will continue to be a great resource for the local community. This should also be given 1.
The assessment for the site gives a score of 5 saying no overhead power lines or pylons when in fact there are. Clearly, this has not been assessed correctly.

To clarify, I fully object to this area being developed for the above reasons.