Response from Mr Wallace Park (Individual)
1. Mr Wallace Park (Individual) : 7 Jul 2017 15:28:00
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Silverdale - part of S50
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Thank you for allowing my comments on Site 50 (part)
1. Drainage. As the Environment Agency explain, each one of us in the UK puts out 170 litres/day (35 gallons) of grey water, from baths and showers, toilets,dishwashers and washing machines. This is particularly relevant in Silverdale which has no mains drainage, and this site slopes down to the northwest corner. While the septic tanks and their more efficient replacements remove the solids, but allow the grey water containing nitrates, phosphates, detergents and hormones to pass on and pollute the groundwater. In 1994 the EA declared Silverdale to be a particularly sensitive area, and introduced rules to mitigate the problem. Any further housing only adds to the pollution.
2. Is there really a need for further housing here? Are people looking for houses, or are houses looking for people?
3. At present a walk down the field is very pleasant, with views on the right to distant hills, and leaving the field past the old gnarled linden tree. Another lovely Silverdale attraction would be spoiled.
4. On the map of the site there are described 'key views to be retained'. Hardly retained for several of the present householders on St John's Avenue who will have their views at least partly blocked by the development. Please reconsider - our AONB is being eroded imperceptibly by the day. Thank you. W. G. Park
