Object

Representation ID: 12996

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Narinder Badyal

My husband and I moved to Argyle Road earlier this year and our main reason for buying the property was because of the quiet location and the garden being overlooked by beautiful green farmland (Calderfields Farm). The land beyond our garden is a beautiful piece of greenery which has several types of animals grazing on it including horses, sheep and cows whom we have grown to know and love. In the short me we have lived there we have grown to appreciate the beauty of the land and the animals and feel blessed that we have found somewhere that gives us a feel of rural living and will be the ideal location to raise a family.

In the short me we have been here our lives have physically and mentally improved, having been through the pandemic and the endless lockdowns of not being able to see our family and friends our move to our new home lifted our spirits and we consider ourselves lucky to have found such an idyllic home and surrounding area. Since we have been living here my sense of wellbeing and mental health has gone from strength to strength and I'm sure my surroundings have contributed vastly towards it. We overall have a better quality of life being surrounded by greenery, fresh air and nature at its best.

The proposal to build 592 houses on this land is shocking not only because of the loss of nature conservation and the conservation status but because of the impact to us personally on our privacy and enjoyment of our home and garden. It also has a much wider impact in that the value of our property will reduce dramatically as our view will be ruined and overlooked by the proposed development. A major factor in our buying the property was that we were not overlooked by anyone and we had the freedom to please ourselves but this development will put a stop to that as on looking out from our property we will see a concrete jungle of houses and accommodation, they in turn will most likely see directly into our property hence taking away our privacy.

My husband and I have worked hard to buy our first home and to be closer to nature is something we have aspired to achieve for our mental health and our future family's wellbeing. Now that there are plans to significantly change the landscape by a huge development project on the beautiful green belt it has started to cause us stress and anxiety which is the thing we were trying to alleviate by moving here.

On a wider scale the neighbourhood is not suited to an increase in population. It's a small estate with already busy roads. There would be added pressure on all the local amenities including transport, schools, GP and medical centres. It would be incredibly irresponsible to increase the population of this area not only for its current residents but for its potential ones. This development would drastically change the landscape of this semi-rural location. It would destroy the green and nature friendly haven we call home. If our objections are not a concern to you them please spare a thought for the wildlife who don't have a voice. This area is home to some amazing animals and plants. The light, noise and general pollution will have a devastating effect on the ecosystem. The wildlife needs a buffer from humans and building new houses on their land would drive them away. I plead with you to refuse any building on the green belts of Calderfields Farm. It is an immoral plan that will destroy some much of what this tight community is.