Object

Representation ID: 45461

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Simon Reece

DUH 208 P371 Holbeache:
- Traffic congestion likely with new access/junction required onto A449. Local road network is ancient. Many roads -eg A449 & A491 already cannot cope with existing levels of traffic.
Both developments (Holbeache & Triangle) will produce an additional 770 houses in the Wall Heath area. An average of 2vehicles per household would mean an extra 1,540 vehicles introduced to a local road network that is already unable to cope with existing traffic levels.
Pedestrian safety will be worsened. This would lead to a need for controlled crossing points, further disrupting traffic flow. Likelihood of fatal RTS's will increase.
- Risk of local flooding from additional tarmac/paved run off from new estate. The area outside the field entrance and outside Holbeache House on A449 are already prone to flooding.
- Lack of supporting infrastructure for services -eg doctors, dentists (both already over subscribed) and school places. Additional car journeys to ferry children to school is likely.
- The development will bring an increase in air pollution from additional vehicles, light and noise pollution.
- The development will cause further urbanisation of the area with encroachment onto an historically significant area. Holbeache House will be adjacent to the new development.
- The development will cause further loss of green space and habitat for wildlife. These is a risk of the loss of the iconic daffodil frontage to A449. Further reducing biodiversity.
Note: Many of the objections laid out above also relate to DUH 211 P371 Triangle