Object
Site Proposals document
Representation ID: 14725
Received: 20/03/2018
Respondent: Dr Jacob Newman
The proposed work will destroy some of the last remaining areas of natural beauty at UEA.
This development would further erode one of the primary draws of students to UEA.
These locations are a welcome break from the stress of exams, coursework, money-worries and the other consequences of being a student.
Area F is not currently "underused" as is stated in the application. It is occupied by the Little Tinkers Pony Sanctuary, which is home to abused and abandoned ponies.
Eviction of the pony sanctuary will result in many of the elderly animals being euthenised.
I wholeheartedly object to the UEA's planning application at sites E and F. These green spaces are frequently occupied by runners and walkers. People visit from all over Norwich to enjoy the calm, relaxing, beautiful environment at these locations. The proposed work will destroy some of the last remaining areas of natural beauty at UEA. Building on this land would further erode one of the primary draws of students to UEA; the beautiful scenery and wildlife which sits in contrast to the stark, concrete campus buildings. These locations are a welcome break from the stress of exams, coursework, money-worries and the other consequences of being a student. Please do not underestimate the benefits of these green spaces to the mental health of stressed students.
Area F is not currently "underused" as is stated in the application. It is occupied by the Little Tinkers Pony Sanctuary, which is home to abused and abandoned Shetland ponies, horses and donkeys. I often visit the sanctuary, which is a busy and popular attraction, attended by many people. Eviction of the pony sanctuary will unfortunately result in many of the elderly animals being euthenised (killed, to be precise), which is frankly not an acceptable trade-off for some new, unattractive buildings. If my plea to reject this application is ignored, I hope that appropriate provisions are made to relocate the sanctuary. I feel passionately about this issue and will invest as much time and money is required to ensure the safety of the animals at this site. Please do not overlook the wellbeing of these animals or the joy that they bring to so many people.