Support

Draft Local Plan-Part 2 Site Allocations

Representation ID: 20315

Received: 04/03/2020

Respondent: Dr Ann Lahiff

Representation Summary:

I am supporting the planning officers' decision to deem this site unreasonable on the following grounds: a) the site itelf is very large. Development in any form, would change the form and character of the village of Strumpshaw; b) it is contrary to the Strumpshaw Neighbourhood plan which aims to protect the rural character and openness of the area; c) it would distroy habitat and hedgerows; d) it would increase traffic on a very busy road e) it would promote the use and reliance on cars - public transport is negligible in this area: one bus per hour!

Full text:

I am supporting the planning officers' decision to deem this site unreasonable on the following grounds: a) the site itelf is very large. Development in any form, would change the form and character of the village of Strumpshaw; b) it is contrary to the Strumpshaw Neighbourhood plan which aims to protect the rural character and openness of the area; c) it would distroy habitat and hedgerows; d) it would increase traffic on a very busy road e) it would promote the use and reliance on cars - public transport is negligible in this area: one bus per hour!