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Representation ID: 13363

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Jac Morton

Yet another greenfield site. A housing estate of this scale will have a huge impact on the open space, which is a key characteristic of Thornton Village, and will forever change the identity of a settlement with a cultural significance that sees many tourists from all over the world visiting. Many people that move to Thornton, do so because of the open spaces and history.

This site, in combination with the others proposed, will create 3 large new housing estates and adversely affect the character of Thornton Village, which is listed in the RUDP, 12.43 & Policy NE3.

They will change the landscape of a rural village, turning it into a large housing estate.

Furthermore no consideration has been given to the impact on current residents. GP surgeries are already at capacity, local schools are at capacity and traffic already an issue during rush hour.