Object

Representation ID: 5705

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Christine Ironfield-Smith

• Destruction of a greenfield/Green Belt site - habitat for flora and fauna and a much needed green space.
• Destruction of trees - we need more not fewer to mitigate the effects of greenhouse gases and help us meet the Government's aim to be carbon neutral by 2050 (and reduce emissions by 68% on 1990 levels, by the end of the decade).
• Adverse impact on the nearby South Pennine Moor SPA/SAC.
• Increased risk of flooding through the removal of trees/vegetation.
• Increased road traffic volumes - more congestion, accidents and air pollution.
• Increase in demand for school places and registrations at GP surgeries/dental practices - adding to the pressure on already stretched resources and less favourable outcomes for patients and practitioners.
• Only minor positive effects predicted for most socio-economic themed SA Objectives that don't outweigh the disadvantages this allocation would lead to.