The steep incline of the field, if covered by development, would mean that the already heavy drainage of rainwater in to the ditch in Fieldgate Lane will greatly increase and the ditch/gulley will be unable to cope with the increase with the risk of flooding to the existing homes.
Golf Lane and Morris Drive already have heavy traffic and this traffic is frustrated by the existing parking. In particular the junction of Golf Lane and Whitnash Road has frequent hold ups and accidents. This junction will be unable to cope with increased traffic. This is particuarly relevant at school drop off and pick up times when Golf Lane is already very hazardous.
Access to Fieldgate Lane by emergency vehicles is already a problem through traffic issues.