1. Although technically a brownfield site, this meadow is an exceptionally important wildlife habitat having lain largely undisturbed for many decades. It is home to bats, slow worms, grass snakes and a wide variety of bird and butterfly species. Some of these creatures have already been displaced from a neighbouring orchard which was built on approximately five years ago, also contrary to residents' wishes.
2. Highway issues - Station Road is unlit, ungritted in the winter, extremely narrow in places and, due to its steeply banked sides, completely unsuitable for pedestrians. Visibility is poor on the approach to the station and also at the junction with the B4439. Any increase in traffic would undoubtedly lead to a greater number of accidents.
3. Serious issues with the sewers - we have lived here for sixteen years. During that time, residents have been seriously affected by sewage blockages. Residents pointed out these difficulties when objecting to the earlier development of social housing in Oakdene Crescent. Our concerns were completely ignored.
4. Loss of privacy - we came to live here precisely to enjoy an uninterrupted rural outlook. Any development would mean our properties were overlooked and we would be subjected to increased noise.
5. We have seen no evidence of housing need.
6. The meadow is currently within the Green Belt.