I object to the proposed development of this site, however if we are to meet the housing targets which are forced upon our village cluster, a partial development of this site may be a reasonable compromise that I could support.

I understand that GNLP0379 is proposed for allocation over a larger area than previously submitted, with development along the whole road frontage to permit the widening of Post Office Road. A linear parkland to the north is also proposed to mitigate the impact on the church.

I believe this enlarged proposal is incorrect for the following reasons:

1: Widening Post Office Road would not encourage a reduction in vehicle speeds, on the contrary, it would increase them. The present width and layout of the road naturally slows vehicles, especially in the section alongside the village green where cars have to stop to permit oncoming traffic to pass.

2: Development along the whole road frontage would obliterate the views from Post Office Road and toward the church across open farmland. This open view has been enjoyed by the residents of Lingwood for generations. The proposed parkland to the north of the site is insufficient as it would only preserve views of the church from behind the proposed development.

3: Development along the whole road frontage and widening Post Office Road would mean the felling of several mature trees. This is unacceptable, the trees must not be felled. Felling would be a great loss of biodiversity and the character of mature trees in the landscape.

Therefore, I suggest that a development to the eastern end of the site, larger than the previous submission, yet smaller than the current one, could be acceptable as an alternative development to meet the housing allocation for the cluster subject to the following conditions:

1: Post Office Road is not widened.
2: The mature trees along Post Office Road are retained.
3: The western end of the site is left open in its entirety to preserve the view to the church from Post Office Road.

Please see the modified site plan which is attached with this submission.