Unfortunately I am unable to attend the public consultation on 14th November but would like to voice my objection to the proposed development of site GNLP2091, situated on the west side of Norwich Road, opposite the village church in Stoke Holy Cross. The village is currently trying to stop a resident turning an open field into a garden in the north of the village (2018/1779) as we suspect that this would be the first step towards further development in that area. I am dismayed that the Council would even consider a development in this beautiful area of the Tas Valley. As a churchyard clearing volunteer this summer I have experienced the beauty of this lovely open site and feel that this area should be left just as it is for future generations to enjoy. The community as a whole seems to be gaining nothing from new estates being built in the village, most of the housing being out of the price reach of local residents and I can only presume that those people enjoying any gain are the landowners who have sold off their land for vast profits. Stoke Holy Cross has recently lost the only shop in the village and is about to lose the 87 bus service. We do not have a doctor's surgery that you can walk to and Long Lane, the road through the village from Poringland, is used as a rat run in the mornings and evening. I would ask that permission for development of this site is declined.