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There are a number of areas for potentially valid objections that can be raised and have found to be successful in previous planning applications submitted. For public objections, whilst not an exhaustive list, the following matters are relevant issues, and the Inspector will have due regard to them.
• Flood risk
• Highway matters
• Biodiversity and nature considerations
• Loss or otherwise of agricultural land
• Impact on Wrea Green
• Sustainability & impact on the local community
• Detrimental to the character of the area
• Design
• Impact on nature
• Employment considerations
• Education and impact on the amenities
• Residential numbers
• Pollution control including noise
• Health
Considerations that won't be considered include: loss of view; loss of value; land ownership; 'NIMBY' i.e. Not in my backyard.
Some concerns are listed below.
KEY ISSUE: PLANNING AND HOUSING
If the site is good agricultural land it shouldn't be used for housing and all previously developed land ('brownfield sites') should be developed first. If the land is not designated for housing in the local plan then is should not be approved for development. If the land is classed as 'countryside' and is green fields, then objections can ve raised that countryside should not be developed.
More houses means more pressure on local facilities and services.
KEY ISSUE: FLOODING
Will the plans, if approved increase the risk of flooding threat to existing residents - for those in neighbouring streets but also will run off will increase the risk of existing flooding problems elsewhere and downstream of the proposed development.
If your house floods now, or you have sewage or drainage problems in heavy rain, make sure you explain your problems.
If there is a probability of higher flooding risk over time, then this can only make matters worse.
KEY ISSUE: BIODIVERSITY / ENVIRONMENT
If the plan threatens habitat for wildlife species, removing the territorial and feeding habitat available to current wildlife then an objection can be made in this respect. A wide variety of native wildlife can be found in the fields around Wrea Green including: Hare; Owl; grey partridge; Perrigrine Falcons; Bats, etc..
KEY ISSUE: ROAD & TRANSPORT
Objections can be made based on the ability of existing infrastructure to support additional traffic and increased risks that any increased traffic may cause.
Does the plan depend on a single exit and entrance. Are the existing roads suitable for the increased volume of traffic. Will the extra traffic cause increased risk for motorists and pedestrians when joining or exiting from any other roads?
Is there a lack of a sufficient clear line of sight i.e. Ingress?
What is the speed and weight of traffic?
These are all matters that may enable suitable objections to be raised.
KEY ISSUE: NOISE
FBC Planning policy EP27 prohibits noise pollution to residents.
Please note that you can, and should, also contact your councillor, and members of the Development Control Committee to tell them your concerns and to ask them to speak at the inquiry and oppose the scheme.
If you have any relevant pictures for example, with respect to any environmental aspects such as flood risk or wildlife, these can be used to help illustrate points of objection in relation to the applicant's planning submission. Further, if you would be happy for any such picture to be displayed on this website. Please email to SWAG@savewreagreenactiongroup.co.uk |
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