Object
Alternative Sites Consultation
Representation ID: 43722
Received: 18/03/2010
Respondent: Cubbington Parish Council
The proposed development will require significant infrastructure improvements thereby changing the character of the local area. Traffic congestion is already a problem, local services will be stretched to accommodate the increased population. The loss of farmland and natural drainage will increase the severity / frequency of flooding in the village (an ongoing problem), this cannot be inflicted on the existing community. Developers will not pay for off-site infrastructure as it will reduce the profitability of the overall scheme with local ratepayers footing the bill ultimately. Existing residents have a right to expect that their quality of life will be protected.
The proposed development will require significant infrastructure improvements thereby changing the character of the local area. Traffic congestion is already a problem, local services will be stretched to accommodate the increased population. The loss of farmland and natural drainage will increase the severity / frequency of flooding in the village (an ongoing problem), this cannot be inflicted on the existing community. Developers will not pay for off-site infrastructure as it will reduce the profitability of the overall scheme with local ratepayers footing the bill ultimately. Existing residents have a right to expect that their quality of life will be protected.