Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 18169
Received: 09/12/2018
Respondent: Mr Ian Penning
This proposal would detrimentally change the fundamental nature of the rural village of Wortwell, more than doubling it in size and there is insufficient local infrastructure to support this in every respect; medical, dental and educational facilities are all stretched, in some cases beyond their capacity. There is little local employment or shopping (none in the village) meaning there would be further increases in traffic. The roads adjacent to the development are unsuitable for the increase in volume required which will result in an increased risk to local children and wildlife.
This proposal would detrimentally change the fundamental nature of the rural village of Wortwell, more than doubling it in size. There is already insufficient local infrastructure to support this; in particular a medical practice that is struggling to meet demand in off-peak seasons, a single dental practice that doesn't meet local demand at all, and local schools that are increasingly over-subscribed.
Local employment is sparse, and there is limited local shopping (none in the village) meaning that villagers already have to travel - there would consequently be further increases in congestion and pollution.
Low Road is a narrow, winding country lane, unsuitable for an increase in traffic, and the High Rd already is used as a 'rat run' by vehicles between the A143 and Halesworth and no effective calming measures; increasing traffic on this road would clearly lead to a corresponding increase in the risk to children and wildlife.