Comment

Draft Local Plan-Part 2 Site Allocations

Representation ID: 20757

Received: 12/03/2020

Respondent: Mr Patrick Utting

Representation Summary:

Environmental impact assessment on surface water run-off needs to be thorough, there will be increased risk of flooding to lower-lying commercial and domestic properties. 180 dwellings equals 180-360 vehicles and 180-720 people; risk assessment on increased traffic turning right onto A146; traffic management plan for journeys through the town and on surrounding roads; cycle path; narrowness and lack of pavements will all need consideration. Have you risk assessed journeys from the site? Effect of increase in demand locally and upon surrounding areas on schools, medical provision and emergency services needs assessment. Can the town accommodate a potential 25% population increase?

Full text:

Environmental impact assessment on surface water run-off needs to be thorough, there will be increased risk of flooding to lower-lying commercial and domestic properties. 180 dwellings equals 180-360 vehicles and 180-720 people; risk assessment on increased traffic turning right onto A146; traffic management plan for journeys through the town and on surrounding roads; cycle path; narrowness and lack of pavements will all need consideration. Have you risk assessed journeys from the site? Effect of increase in demand locally and upon surrounding areas on schools, medical provision and emergency services needs assessment. Can the town accommodate a potential 25% population increase?