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Draft Local Plan-Part 2 Site Allocations

Representation ID: 21003

Received: 14/03/2020

Respondent: R Sapey

Representation Summary:

Another plan by greedy landowners with not a thought for the effects on local people or the environment.
Development far to big.
Catastrophic environmental impact.

Full text:

If the development of the 'Food Hub' by a greedy landowner wasnt bad enough now this wholesale development of the surrounding area has been proposed. How many more greenfield sites are going to be concreted over in Norfolk in persuit of profit? In the current period of Climate Emergency the authorities should be seeking ways of enhancing the natural environment not bulldozing it. Of course with an ever expanding population more AFFORDABLE housing (shouldn't all housing be affordable?) needs to be built. But brownfield sites should be exhausted before greenfield sites are considered for development. The area's size alone makes this proposal shocking, Colton will be in effect consumed by the development. Not only would the development be a massive blot on the landscape, with the attendant envrionmental impact, it would also put a massive strain on the local roads, services, medical and educational providers. Additionally it would destroy or irrecoverably damage areas of woodland, wetland and Grange Lane an ancient sunken roadway.