Object

New, Revised and Small Sites

Representation ID: 19092

Received: 13/12/2018

Respondent: Dr Richard Nielsen

Representation Summary:

This proposed development is entirely unsuitable for the location. The proposed site is the size of the village and wholly inappropriate. Additional traffic from commuters to the site, transporting machinery and the proposed roundabout will lead to delays and accidents. Light and noise pollution from the site will be inevitable and, with 24/7 operation, unacceptable. This will be detrimental to local residents and also wildlife. There are plenty of suitable industrial sites for this development without destroying viable arable land. When it is gone, it's gone. We will always need agricultural land. We don't need an industrial estate in Swainsthorpe.

Full text:

This proposed development is entirely unsuitable for the location. There are plenty of established industrial areas in Norfolk with access to large roads and infrastructures which would be perfect for this development. There is no need for it to be in Swainsthorpe. The proposed site is the size of the village and wholly inappropriate. The A140 is highly congested and often at a standstill as it is, without the additional vehicles commuting to the site and farm machinery being transported. This will lead to delays and accidents. Leaving Swainsthorpe on to the A140 is difficult and dangerous enough presently. The proposed roundabout will further disrupt traffic. Light and noise pollution from the site will be inevitable and, with 24/7 operation, unacceptable. This will be detrimental to local residents and also wildlife. We regularly see bats, kestrels and other birds of prey in our garden and neighboring fields. The development will no doubt have a negative impact on these environmental factors. There are plenty of suitable industrial sites for this development without destroying viable arable land. When it is gone, it's gone. We will always need agricultural land. We don't need an industrial estate in Swainsthorpe.