Object

Draft Local Plan-Part 2 Site Allocations

Representation ID: 21303

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Mr Steve Watts

Representation Summary:

I would like to object to the proposed development of new homes in this location. Proposed development has to be considered carefully as estate development would overwhelm our village.

Full text:

I would like to object to the proposed development of new homes in this location. Proposed development has to be considered carefully as estate development would overwhelm our village.
There are several serious points that need to be considered.
As others have commented an increase in new homes means added vehicles. This new development could increase car numbers by 150. The local roads are already very busy especially in the morning and afternoons with the Langley School traffic. The entrance to the school is close to the proposed entrance to the new development. There are 650 students at the school and with staff members totalling almost 200, any extra vehicles on the Langley Road could cause a highway safety situation.

The increase in both noise and pollution disturbance is also very worrying. Big Back Lane is a small narrow lane which just could not cope with too much extra traffic. There have been situations where due to accidents on the A146 diverted traffic has had to use Big Back Lane, where due to minimal passing places, long queues have formed. The increase in traffic so close to my property would be dangerous as we have no pathway to use for access onto Langley Road. Several of the residents currently walk into Chedgrave/Loddon. This situation could also devalue my property.

The extra demands on our doctors, dentist, schools, and car parking is also a major factor. All are already incredibly busy and an increased population without careful planning in these areas would just make life incredibly difficult.

The views from my property would also cause great concern for me. Currently I enjoy woodland and rural views which played a big part in me choosing this area, these would be partly replaced with rooftops and buildings.

Please take these comments into consideration.