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Representation ID: 18407

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Rachel and Steve Brown

Site SA-0034-WAL [Site Ref: WAH237/WSA3]

Greenbelt — It cannot be justified that land within the Greenbelt be released where other brownfield
alternatives can be delivered. The area in question is valuable open space, which contributes
significantly to the visual amenity of the area and to local wildlife.
Highways — The nature of the surrounding roads do not lend themselves to this scale of
development. Something of this quantum with the associated increase in traffic volume, particularly
at peak times, poses a significant risk to safety and increased congestion. Under the Reasons For
Selection of Site SA-0034-WAL, it is noted Stonnall Road may need to be widened and further
infrastructure works may be required in order to facilitate the extent of the proposed development.
Stonnall Road is a narrow lane with minimal verges but hedgerows. It is clear that works would
absolutely be required in order to accommodate an increase in traffic volume generated by the
development, but in the information provided to date, it is unclear to what extent widening and
further infrastructure are required or indeed that they are in any way deliverable. In addition to this,
the area already has a number of accident plack spots.
Ecology — Leading on from comments regarding the need for highways improvements, particularly
around Stonnall Road, there are a significant number of hedgerows which provide much needed
habitat for numerous species of wildlife. Any highways works, or indeed the development itself, will
therefore have a material and detrimental impact. We do know that there are wild birds and [Redacted-sensitive information] habitating here amongst many others.
Overlooking — We strongly object to any development adjoining our boundary on the grounds of
overlooking and the impact upon our privacy. Currently the plan comes right up to our boundary.
This could impact any future sale or the value of our property.
Local infrastructure — Any development of this nature would place significant strain on limited local
infrastructure, even with the plans for another school and doctors surgery there are many other
amenities that would be required by 363 new households.