I object to the development of these two sites for the following reasons:

1. Both these sites are outside the current Framingham Earl Village Development Boundary as shown in the current Local Plan. We are already experiencing unmanageable pressure on our local schools, which due to physical restrictions are incapable of further growth.

2. Framingham Earl and Poringland have experienced residential growth of 10% between 2010 and 2017 compared to an average of 5% residential growth across the region for the same period.

3. The B1332 through Poringland/Framingham Earl currently sees 250,000 vehicles per month and traffic is quite often stationary at peak periods. An increase in housing development would also have further adverse impact on the surrounding approach roads.

4. Site GNLP0391-A is permanently flooded throughout the year. The known localised problem with natural springs and the increase in residential development has worsened this flooding over recent years. Development of this site would increase the risk of flooding in adjacent areas. The water table in the adjacent Old Rectory can be less than 0.5 metre below ground level.

5. The Grade 1 Norman church of St. Andrew is only 70 metres from Site GNLP0391-A and would be totally overwhelmed by the close proximity of a new high density housing development.

6. The Gull Lane road from the very busy A146, being used as the main route (following the introduction of Sat Nav) to the eastern approach to Framingham Earl is a narrow single track lane with inadequate passing places. This lane suffers from permanent running water (from natural springs) which causes road surface damage making it unsuitable and dangerous for pedestrians, cyclists and any increased vehicular traffic.

7. The junctions of Long Road/Hall Road and Burgate Lane/Hall Road are dangerous for pedestrians due to restricted visibility and lack of pavements. Any increase of traffic would make this much worse.

8. The rural nature of these sites and surrounding fields currently supports a wide variety of wildlife including Little, Barn and Tawny owls, bats and a large variety of other bird life. This eastern area of Framingham Earl should be protected from further development because it is the only rural approach to this village.