Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 18563
Received: 12/12/2018
Respondent: MR John Simpson
Rural River valley sites have special protections, development considerations which are being ignored. It is against existing planning policies and falls outside the natural building line. It sets a very dangerous and unwanted precedent for the future. It would destroy and sacrifice agricultural land for only a small number of homes (not much to be gained). Extra traffic on an already very narrow busy village road has future major safety implications. The proposals have a negative impact on the environment as a whole, with the destruction of wildlife habitat, buildings being at risk of flooding and adverse impact on neighbours.
This proposed site is completely inappropriate for the 'special & sensitive' area of the Tas River Valley.
POLICY DM4.5 Refers to Landscape character and River Valleys - and it states - All development should respect, observe and enhance the landscape character of its immediate and wider environment. This proposed application would cause significant adverse impact on the distinctive open river valley landscape, natural environment and wildlife. What is proposed goes completely against all the planning policy considerations and guidelines which must be given to rural river valleys and must not be permitted. It completely falls outside the current, designated 'building line' and if allowed it will set an unwanted, unnecessary building precedent for this peaceful natural character of the Tas Valley. The sacrifice of this important agricultural land for a small number of homes cannot be justified or worth the sacrifice.
The proposals would have a significant and negative impact on the environment and biodiversity of the area being very close to significant historical and listed buildings. Access to and from the site from the very narrow village road will be very dangerous and the inevitable increased traffic has major safety implications for road users and pedestrians. Any development on this site is at flooding risk due to its proximity of the river and has serious implications for the closer neighbours and village as a whole. Any future development of the village is better suited to 'higher' ground on the East of the existing village boarder.