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Representation ID: 578

Received: 28/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Carolyn Carr

Building on proposed sites B14/H and B18/H will have a negative impact on the appearance of local landscapes, decreasing green space and adding to the feeling of being crowded by housing. There will also be a detrimental impact on the habitat and feeding opportunities for the wildlife of Prince of Wales Park and potentially the nearby South Pennine Moors. The access road of Heights Lane and the adjoining roundabout could not cope with the increased traffic flow caused during construction and afterwards during habitation. The road is not wide enough to accommodate footpaths and yet is a popular walking route for locals accessing the countryside and increasing vehicular flow would add to the danger. The local primary school has already had to expand to accommodate increased demand for places, reducing the outdoor play areas for pupils and forcing further change for a school still settling from expansion and COVID lockdowns.