The proposed development would have significant negative impact on a number of properties along Mill Road and Honingham Road. Additionally it would completely alter the rural nature of the village, as well as harming the visual amenity and natural beauty of the valley.
In particular:
- Light pollution: high impact as currently there is no street lighting
- Noise pollution: disturbance from proposed industrial units and traffic generation
- Loss of privacy: existing properties on the south side of proposed site would be overlooked
- Traffic/ roads: the crossroads leading to this site are a safety concern; there will already be an increase in traffic meeting the junction from the south from the houses being built along Bell Road
- Sewage: the existing pumping station struggles with current demand, causing issues for properties towards the western end of Mill Road
- Wildlife: the field and surrounding area supports a variety including owls, bats, deer and is a nesting site for lapwings.