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Representation ID: 4615

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Edward Convery

The proposal to change the Green Belt boundary contravenes the National Planning Policy Framework Paragraph 136 states that Green Belt Boundaries should only be altered where exceptional circumstances are fully evidenced and justified. All available brownfield sites must be considered first. Inappropriate development is by definition harmful to the Green Belt. The Council need to allocate housing developments to available brownfield sites across the Local Plan area (such as Valley Road) instead of releasing Green Belt Land.
The site is not sustainable owing to the negative environmental impact. These are strong reasons to oppose this allocation:
Increased flood risks.
Impact on water quality
Increased pollution.
Loss of Green Belt which is used by families for Mental & Physical wellbeing.
Impact on significant wildlife.
Historical importance.
Poor Public transport and amenities locally.
For these reasons I am in opposition to the proposed building plans.