GNLP1050

The farm yard that fronts onto Forncett Road presents an unattractive entry to the village, and the junction of Chequers Road with Swan Lane is difficult and dangerous to use. By redeveloping the proposed land for residential use, the appearance could be improved, and, more importantly, the junction could be realigned to improve visibility and, hence, user safety. Ideally, access to the new development would be largely from Forncett Road, but with some houses fronting Chequers Road to soften/activate that frontage. Consideration should be given to reducing the speed limit on Swan Lane/Forncett Road to improve the safety if the junction. 30mph would appear appropriate. It would also improve pedestrian safety and improve links to the rest of the village if a footpath could be installed along Chequers Road, linking the site to the new part of Jermyn Way.

The Infrastructure is very poor and local roads are already being used as rat runs meaning that local residents are against future development till this infrastructure is better and local residents are able to feel safe in their own village. The area also suffers from a problem with speeding due to the lack of infrastructure