Object
Site Proposals document
Representation ID: 15083
Received: 21/03/2018
Respondent: Ms Sara Muldoon
I object to the development of Parish Fields. It is a rare survival of BAP Priority Habitat 'Wood Pasture and Parkland' and unimproved 'Lowland Meadow' in the historic centre of Diss. It is a restful green oasis, varied in terrain, grazed in summer by cattle, and of great environmental value for wildlife. It can be seen from many vantage points from within the town centre. It is not inconceivable that it could be purchased by a mix of public and private funding and managed for wildlife but with public access. Once developed this historic meadow is lost for ever.
I object to the development of Parish Fields. It is a rare survival of BAP Priority Habitat 'Wood Pasture and Parkland' and unimproved 'Lowland Meadow' in the historic centre of Diss. It is a restful green oasis, varied in terrain, grazed in summer by cattle, and of great environmental value for wildlife. It can be seen from many vantage points from within the town centre. It is not inconceivable that it could be purchased by a mix of public and private funding and managed for wildlife but with public access. Once developed this historic meadow is lost for ever.