Comment

Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy

Representation ID: 20084

Received: 24/02/2020

Respondent: Mr Norman Castleton

Representation Summary:

No mention of space for nature. This was specifically mentioned in a BBC TV documentary where of all kinds of life needs space within the built up environment. Trees are needed to soak up pollution. They will be cut down in Thorpe Woods. The parks did this in the past and still continue to have a role although many are careworn through lack of care, misuse and overuse. The remaining open spaces are now being clogged up with intensive housing. All life needs space otherwise societies start to crumble through the presses of the rat race.

Full text:

No mention of space for nature. This was specifically mentioned in a BBC TV documentary where of all kinds of life needs space within the built up environment. Trees are needed to soak up pollution. They will be cut down in Thorpe Woods. The parks did this in the past and still continue to have a role although many are careworn through lack of care, misuse and overuse. The remaining open spaces are now being clogged up with intensive housing. All life needs space otherwise societies start to crumble through the presses of the rat race.