This site was put forward by SNC. It is adjacent to the Millfields, a small scale development of bungalows for the independent elderly. The site was originally intended for use as an extension to Millfields and was referred to as Millfields Phase 2 on plans submitted at the time. The parish councillors expressed regret that this fact appears to have been overlooked by SNC. The parish council unanimously decided that it is not a suitable site for residential development other than for an extension of Millfields. A number of reasons were given, including:
* Access to the site is via a small residential road through Millfields and given the elderly nature of resident this is clearly not a desirable route for extra vehicle movement.
* There was a more pressing need for the provision of additional one-bedroom accommodation for the elderly than for additional 3 to 4 bedroom houses - there are currently a number of these for sale in the village.
* A moderately sized residential development adjacent to elderly accommodation is not a good mix

We understand that SNC is unaware of the original intention for this site which purpose we would support as the number of elderly people in the village is increasing.

Mrs Thomas supported the use of this site for an extension of care for the elderly.