I am sincerely disappointed to learn of the proposed development sites in The Yare Valley, UEA lake and Bluebell Road areas which I enjoy with my dog on a daily basis. The beautiful areas of Newfound Farm and the surrounding woods are a fantastic wild home to rabbits, squirrels, jays and woodpeckers as well as bats. I have regularly seen kingfishers and muntjac deer in these areas too. It's rare to be able to explore wooded areas so close to the city without having to follow allocated paths, letting our children build dens, spot wildlife and appreciate the peace of nature. Shouldn't woodland such as this be protected? It's ridiculous to strip an area with such established diversity of species in fauna, especially one so cherished and enjoyed by a huge range of local people. Wouldn't it be more sensible to seek out areas with minimum impact on existing beautiful surroundings or redevelop brownfield sites? I see this as a knock on effect from the Rugby Club's successful expansion approval in the area, which I consider to be a shameful decision. I truly hope that the planners and local council see sense instead of profit and prevent our fine city losing it's identity to a hive of urbanisation.