1. There has already been considerable development within SHC, the full effects of which are yet to be realised, especially the impact upon the amenities and infrastructure. Surely we need to see the sites allocated under the existing plan developed out before adding additional land.
2. Road network - this is already under increasing pressure from the existing developments, with usage set to rise (along with disruption). The recent inclement weather served to highlight the deficiencies. On two days all means of access and egress from SHC were closed.
3. Infrastructure - the water, sewerage and surface water run off provision is already not sufficient for the developments which have taken place, how will this be accommodated with yet further development.
4. This site, along with the two other sites in this area, will change the feel and attraction of Lower Stoke from a desirable green belt location to one to be avoided. If all sites are allocated the effect will be to double the size of SHC.
5. We do not require any further green space - there has already been upgrade works to the communal playing field and the second Hopkins phase provides play space and a green/common.
6. Public realm provision is already insufficient when taking account of the existing consented developments (especially when considered alongside the developments at Poringland ) e.g. school provision.
7. Public services - SHC is a small settlement with a local shop and no other amenities of this nature. Doubling the size of SHC will only exacerbate this.