Object

Representation ID: 7868

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Barbara Bostock

I would like you to consider my objections to this development.
• Green belt has already been lost by the Swan Avenue development along Warren Lane in Eldwick which has ultimately led to the amalgamation of the villages of Eldwick and Gilstead on Warren Lane and Sheriff Lane. A new development on Heights Lane could be the first of future steps towards the amalgamation of Eldwick and Micklethwaite.
• New housing would increase traffic on the already busy roundabout at the junction of Heights Lane/ Otley Road/ Warren Lane / Park Road and also through the village of Eldwick in all directions, roads that are already very busy during rush hours and school drop off and pick up times.
• Increased traffic along Heights Lane and subsequently along the adjoining routes through Eldwick would increase air and environmental pollution in the area which would impact on individuals health and wellbeing
• With no pavement on Heights Lane, additional traffic on Heights Lane would endanger pedestrians accessing the local footpaths adjoining Heights Lane leading to local countryside.
• Additional housing would put additional pressure on local amenities such as GPs, shops, schools and nurseries and create additional parking problems associated with people accessing these services.
• Additional housing would also place additional overload to water, drainage and sewage etc systems in the area
• Local wildlife in fields on and along Heights Lane would be lost/reduced with the impact of more noise and transport pollution.
• There would also be a significant impact upon the local wildlife in Prince of Wales Park which is adjacent to the proposed new development.