Object

Representation ID: 4539

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Gavin Moody

This site is unsuitable for development. It is greenbelt and should not be repurposed, there are abundant brownfield sites. The land slopes noticeably towards the river and there have been numerous flooding events which could only be intensified by removing absorbent fields creating further pressure on drains, the beck and surface run-off. Development would contravene the council’s commitment to climate change. The A650 is already clogged throughout the day, further traffic and lights would make this worse intensifying air pollution. This does not meet the requirement to leave biodiversity in a better state. Deer, Bats, Foxes and other wildlife use the fields daily and would be negatively affected.
Access via Branksome Drive and Grove would be dangerous, the drive is too narrow and is already dangerous due to parked cars. Developments should encourage public transport use and walking, this will do neither stations are too far away and paths unsuitable.