The scale of the development being suggested here will urbanise an area of unspoilt open countryside and completely alter the character of the area. More specifically it will destroy an important wildlife habitat and have a significantly adverse effect on the protected Tiffey valley. Part of the proposed site is in a flood zone and it is generally accepted that the effect of global warming is to raise water levels that can cause land to flood that has hitherto been unaffected and therefore in this case a large area is vulnerable. Facilities in Barford are limited and insufficient to cope with the magnitude of the proposed development. In addition there is the question as to whether the main drainage system and water supply have sufficient capacity to accommodate a large number of additional houses. The development would be contrary to planning policy and is entirely inappropriate.