I object to the proposed development on the land to the rear of Oakdene crescent for the following reasons.
1 The proposed development of 20 houses constitutes far too great an increase for the current hamlet size. It would represent an increase of between 20-25%.
2 The proposed development area is currently a haven for wildlife including some protected species. The development of the area would result in destruction of habitat. All appropriate ecological surveys should be carried out before any proposed development is allowed to progress. However a significantly smaller development could be permitted as long as it allowed for the site to incorporate measures to preserve the flora and fauna.
3 The drainage and sewerage situation is already a cause for concern in the hamlet with its incapacity to deal with the number of houses at present. Further development would exacerbate these problems unless significant measures are taken to improve the existing system.
4 The development would constitute a significant increase in households with children, the local schools are already struggling to find places for people moving into the area. This is also true of health services.