Object

Representation ID: 14727

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Alex Mullen-Hughes

Number of people: 2

1. Environmental impact of removing this area of the Green Belt

I am very concerned that removing this area of the green belt will be detrimental to wildlife, ecology and the aesthetics of this haven in a built up area. Wildlife will be detrimentally impacted as natural habitats will be lost and wildlife corridors will be destroyed. Residents wellbeing will also be affected as the beauty of the area will be reduced, thereby diminishing the pleasure people will get from the arboretum as a whole.
I understand that new houses are required, however I would urge the council to strive to develop the numerous brownfield sites around the town. This would enable much needed regeneration of the town and surrounding areas, whilst also providing the new homes that are required. In contrast, if the council pursues the option of building on the Green Belt, these areas will be lost forever, whilst the Brownfields sites will remain an unresolved problem for the council.