Object

New, Revised and Small Sites

Representation ID: 17517

Received: 29/11/2018

Respondent: Mr Brett Kingsbury

Representation Summary:

Area is prone to flooding with potential run off to properties in The Common and Gothic Close.
No footpaths in The Common to deal with likely footfall from new properties towards adjacent school.
A large new build estate would not be in keeping with the mostly period properties that constitute The Common.
The agricultural land is in constant use for food crop (not silage).
The land has high ecological value, providing habitats for local wildlife.
The land is in Needham parish. If there is need for more housing in Needham parish, it should be located adjacent to Needham settlement boundary.

Full text:

Area is prone to flooding with potential run off to properties in The Common and Gothic Close.
No footpaths in The Common to deal with likely footfall from new properties towards adjacent school.
A large new build estate would not be in keeping with the mostly period properties that constitute The Common.
The agricultural land is in constant use for food crop (not silage).
The land has high ecological value, providing habitats for local wildlife.
The land is in Needham parish. If there is need for more housing in Needham parish, it should be located adjacent to Needham settlement boundary.