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Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 16350

Received: 22/03/2018

Respondent: Philip and Susan Sykes

Number of people: 2

Representation Summary:

Concerns that water supply is already a problem for those living in existing housing and this will be exacerbated by the introduction of new housing on site GNLP0361. Traffic safety, inconsiderate parking and poor visibility at Chapel Road/Ipswich Road junction are also issues of concern. Housing nearer A140 roundabout (GNLP0498) is preferable. General view that homes should be built nearer to work/jobs to recognise the escalating cost of transport and excessive commuting from e.g. Norwich to Ipswich. More housing would put pressure on medical services and schools. Ongoing issue with blocked foul sewers needs to be addressed by Anglian Water.

Full text:

We wish to bring to the notice of the Council and Development authority that water supply is already a problem for those of us living in older houses that do not have cold water tanks at roof level. (GNLP0361)
More housing off Chapel Road will only cause more problems with water supply.

Secondly, traffic. Vehicles joining The Street/Ipswich Road at this cross road from Chapel Road - have to come well onto the street before one can see if anyone is coming down the street.
It is the same for those coming from the school onto the street as there are vehicles as often as not, parked on the street right up to the junction, preventing a view of oncoming traffic.
Inconsiderate parking is also causing problems for HGV drivers at this crossroad. So - do we really need more housing down Langmere Road.
Personally I think housing nearer the A140 roundabout (GNLP0498) would be better for Dickleburgh than elsewhere. However, why not put housing where the jobs/work is? Transport is likely to become ever more expensive, so why not plan for that? The last few days (3-3-18) is a good example of where we should put housing close to where the jobs are.
It is ridiculous - for example a teacher living in Norwich going to work daily in Ipswich because they cannot afford to move home!
More housing in our villages puts more pressure on our overworked medical services - schools etc. These should be put in place before more housing is built.
Lastly, sewage. Over the last 40 years we have had several blocked pipes due to an insufficient fall in the pipes below the street, sometimes caused by "wipes" being disposed of down the toilet - will Anglian Water sort this out before more housing is placed down this part of Dickleburgh?

Thank you.