Object
Site Proposals document
Representation ID: 13991
Received: 14/03/2018
Respondent: Mr Simon Harper
Significant further development in Stoke Holy Cross over and above the existing 85 dwellings on Housing Commitment Sites in the village is neither required nor sensible because of the adverse impact on water supply, sewerage, surface water run-off/flooding, road traffic, amenities and character which are already stretched for the existing community.
1.Sufficient allocation in Stoke Holy Cross already with 85 "remaining dwellings" as at 1/4/2017 per the GNLP Site Proposals document, across 3 existing and separate sites.
2.Water supply and sewerage provision is already overstretched and insufficient for more homes in SHC over and above those recently agreed and under construction. Long Lane in SHC is regularly closed for long periods for attention to burst pipes.
3.Surface water run-off is already a major problem with frequent flooding already experienced in gardens of occupied homes on the existing Salamanca development site. Adjacent significant development would exacerbate this issue.
4.Road traffic. Surrounding roads are narrow and are not conducive to a significant increase in road traffic movements, particularly with a Primary School situated on the main road thoroughfare of Long Lane.
5.Lack of amenities eg. shops, medical facilities, dentist etc. Village amenities are already insufficient to serve the existing community of SHC, never mind a significant increase in the size of that community.
6. Character. Proposed development would have a significant visual impact on the village and adversely affect the existing character of it.