Site Proposals document

We are Councillors for Eaton and so know the Yare Valley very well as it falls within the Eaton Ward.
We are fundamentally opposed to further erosion of the Yare Valley. Currently development is taking place to provide more than 150 homes for the elderly and this has meant a loss of green space and trees, a loss of views across the valley and an adverse visual impact as well a loss of wildlife habitat.
Existing Local Plans identify the Yare Valley as a 'Strategic Green Infrastructure Corridor' protected by River Valley Policies.
It is vitally important for wildlife that these green corridors exist to allow movement along them. The Yare Valley is also adjacent to Eaton Park with its 80 acres and therefore adds to the green corridor.
If all 5 of these sites were to be developed it would more or less take up all the space on the city side of the valley.
With this level of development there would be an erosion of the unique character of the landscape which makes the UEA so popular with students and the area so attractive to live in for residents.
These areas are needed as 'green lungs' for urban dwellers for relaxation and exercise.
We ask Planners to stand by the Local Plans and not to approve any sites for Development that intrude onto the protected land of the Corridor.