Response from Ms Jackie Chapman (Individual)
1. Ms Jackie Chapman (Individual) : 5 Sep 2013 12:17:00
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to voice my concern at the reclassification of land off Union Lane Fields from agricultural to land included within the development plan boundary. As a current resident of Old Hall Road (and formerly of Hoad Terrace and Star Street) I strongly object to the reclassification of this site for several reasons.
1. I am led to believe that additional traffic (from upto 44 homes) may be via mowings lane and inevitably Old Hall Road or onto Town Bank Road. Both these junctions are already exceptionally dangerous. I am aware of 3 major accidents at the junction of Mowings lane and Old Hall Road in the past 2 years including a tractor crashing into the rear of No 6 Hoad Terrace, A lady that had to be cut free from her vehicle at the crossroads, and a further accident involving 2 vehicles which caused damage to number 12 Hoad Terrace. A young pedestrian was also clipped by a car at this junction. Plans to increase traffic via this junction is not acceptable and it is only a matter of time before there will be a fatality. The police are aware of current problems and a local petition has been collected and submitted for traffic calming measures. There has also been an accident at the junction of Mowings lane and Town Bank Road due to the junction being sited on a poor visibility bend. I believe residents in this area have also voiced concerns about traffic to the authorities.
2. I am also concerned about the visual effects and noise pollution that any development will have on Gill Banks, which is a beautiful walk used daily by our family and friends.
3. Finally I am extremely concerned that this development will affect local wildlife especially the Tawny Owls. The majority of evenings these owls can be heard calling in the trees behind Star Street and Gill Banks. At at time when may species are struggling for appropriate habitat it concerns me that yet more greenfields are being earmarked for development.
Surely there are more appropriate areas for development including disused and waste ground, with better vehicular access and less impact on greenspace and habitat.
yours sincerely
Mrs jackie chapman
