Object
Site Proposals document
Representation ID: 19621
Received: 06/12/2018
Respondent: Keith McNaught
COMMENT RECIEVED DURING STAGE B
I object to GNLP0354, in the context that in choosing sites for allocation there are further sites for consideration that are of a scale and location that would cause less damage to the character and assets of land to the west of Wymondham.
The value of the area to the west of Wymondham is well recognised by the National Trust Covenant over Cavick House (and its Grade 1 listing) and the surrounding area, the extension to the Wymondham Conservation Area, the County Wildlife Site at Becketswell, the important heritage of Wymondham Abbey, and the Tiffey river valley.
Further this area is increasing well used for quiet recreation by many walkers, cyclists and runners and those seeking to enjoy the experience of the rural character of this area so close to Wymondham town centre. Such recreation is enjoyed without the need for new public open space or park as proposed by the development which would introduce unnecessary formalisation and urbanisation of facilities.
The development proposed would have a significant impact on the character and assets described above, and considerable and unsustainable impact on the quiet roads and lanes in this area.
I note that HELAA assessment for this site, despite the many red and amber assessments concludes 'suitable' but requires the removal of the County Wildlife Site, describes the eastern part as unacceptable precluding development and the western part requiring extensive mitigation which may make the western part unviable and not viable in its own right. Overcoming the constraints would seem to suggest such a wholesale change to the character of this area that Wymondham would loose its character and an important asset.
I note also that in the summary from the Regulation 18 Proposals Document GNLP0354 is not recorded within the list of sites offering potential for significant growth and I welcome the non inclusion of GNLP0354, and add my objection to those that I note have already been made.
I object to GNLP0354, in the context that in choosing sites for allocation there are further sites for consideration that are of a scale and location that would cause less damage to the character and assets of land to the west of Wymondham.
The value of the area to the west of Wymondham is well recognised by the National Trust Covenant over Cavick House (and its Grade 1 listing) and the surrounding area, the extension to the Wymondham Conservation Area, the County Wildlife Site at Becketswell, the important heritage of Wymondham Abbey, and the Tiffey river valley.
Further this area is increasing well used for quiet recreation by many walkers, cyclists and runners and those seeking to enjoy the experience of the rural character of this area so close to Wymondham town centre. Such recreation is enjoyed without the need for new public open space or park as proposed by the development which would introduce unnecessary formalisation and urbanisation of facilities.
The development proposed would have a significant impact on the character and assets described above, and considerable and unsustainable impact on the quiet roads and lanes in this area.
I note that HELAA assessment for this site, despite the many red and amber assessments concludes 'suitable' but requires the removal of the County Wildlife Site, describes the eastern part as unacceptable precluding development and the western part requiring extensive mitigation which may make the western part unviable and not viable in its own right. Overcoming the constraints would seem to suggest such a wholesale change to the character of this area that Wymondham would loose its character and an important asset.
I note also that in the summary from the Regulation 18 Proposals Document GNLP0354 is not recorded within the list of sites offering potential for significant growth and I welcome the non inclusion of GNLP0354, and add my objection to those that I note have already been made.