This is not an easy one to deal with as I support the possible development of site GNLP0589A as this is adjacent to the Earlsmead development on Pigot Lane. This would be a continuation , but it would produce more traffic onto Pigot Lane and with the EACH hospice being built at the west end of Pigot Lane which would also increase the levels of traffic.

I do not support development on the site GNLP 0589B. This is at present a natural open space providing a wildlife habitat for 3 types of wood peckers, barn owl tawny owl, roe and muntjac deer not to mention grass snakes, it is also a sandy heathland, which we are losing too much of. This land would be better used as a natural nature area for the whole of the community to enjoy, thereby enhancing and retaining the rural setting of Pigot Lane and Spur Lane. It would also be beneficial for the hospice, as the site was chosen for being in a woodland setting. Building on this site would mean the hospice was in a housing estate. As the site is like many in this area prone to flooding, and any disturbance of the natural flows of water results in problems elsewhere for someone else.