Object

Representation ID: 18864

Received: 03/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Raymond Faulkner

My objections re: DUH211 (The Triangle) are based on the following:
1. Loss of green belt: better to target brownfield sites. Although this is obviously 'too expensive',
'cheaper to build on our green spaces' and 'profit margins reduced - limiting investment capability'.
Local people love and appreciate this green belt area and want it for future generations. The loss of
green spaces will impact on the well-being of the local community (which was so important during
the C-19 pandemic).
2. Legislation: the 'National Planning Policy Framework (HM Gov. planning policies) says "where
significant development of agricultural land is demonstrated to be necessary, areas of poorer quality
should be preferred to those of higher quality" which reinforces point #1.
3. Effect on surrounding roads: A449/Swindon Road/Lodge Lane are very busy roads (speeding
regularly observed) - significant investment needed to ensure safety, i.e. zebra crossings/traffic
lights/street lighting/suitable footpaths on 'The Triangle' side.
4. Depletion of air quality and noise levels: extra vehicles will cause higher CO2 emissions and
poorer air quality. Increased traffic will also have a significant impact on noise levels.
5. Increased localised flooding: drainage will require significant upgrading in the area due to
increased run off onto lower land areas (i.e. A449 roundabout/Swindon Road etc.) - disruption to
road network. Why has a water main been installed along the A449 (The Triangle land) during 2020
- this run leads to nowhere?
6. Effect on local schools: current demand for places is very high - either over capacity or close to.
Increasing the population will only make this more problematic leaving children to travel further.
7. Effect on local services (incl. NHS): not enough local doctors and dentists in the area - patients
are having to move to further away. Russell's Hall waiting times classed as 'requiring improvement',
longer ambulance wait times (longer turnaround times). No suitable/regular bus routes or cycle
networks.
8. Strain on local amenities: there is already a lack of parks with good quality equipment for children
to play. Youth centre closed in K'ford and no facility in Wall Heath - no local sports centre either.
9. Destruction of local environment: loss of ancient trees, natural habitats and biodiversity. Loss of
'SLINC' hedgerows to create access. Loss of wildlife, impact on the fields/meadows. Loss of wildlife
corridors linking green spaces. Contributing to rapid loss of species - moths/butterflies/bees have
declined significantly. Replanting schemes do not replace ancient habitats/features.