I disapprove of the preferred option, Option 1 because:
1. It is completely out of keeping with the character of the village to impose such a large block of houses in one small area.
2. The proposed property density is far too high, particularly considering that a replacement Village Hall & Car Park, School playing field and a lake are also planned for the site.
3. It will isolate newcomers, make integration into the community much more difficult and destroy the cohesiveness of the village.
4. It is very close to the South Portal of the Green Tunnel forming part of the proposed HS2 railway and would receive a blast of high level noise 36 times every hour when it is running at planned capacity. Consequently properties will need good sound insulation.
5. It will greatly increase traffic congestion in that local area. Depending on when the housing is due to be built, HS2 construction traffic using their temporary vehicle access in Red Lane will cause severe traffic problems, as it is almost coincident with the proposed housing development access. These lorry movements will also cause serious noise nuisance to any new houses constructed close to Red Lane or Hob Lane.