Support
Village Housing Options and Settlement Boundaries
Representation ID: 61367
Received: 20/01/2014
Respondent: The Rosconn Group
Agent: Miss Donna Savage
We welcome the strategy adopted of allowing development within the villages and welcome the inclusion of site 1 in the plan.
We consider that site 1 has many positives. The site is previously developed land with an existing access, which is suitable for new development. The site is located close to the train station, providing a choice of transport for any new residents. Indeed new development would help keep the station viable.
The site allows for a greater mix of housing as opposed to site 2 and would appear as an extension to the existing cul-de-sac. The site would not involve the development of a Greenfield site unlike the other two sites at Hatton Station.
In terms of ecology, we are satisfied there would be no ecological issues in developing the site. An ecology report has already been submitted and concludes
"Taking all the evidence into account, the proposed development of land off Antrobus Close is unlikely to impact on wildlife and will not lead to a significant loss of habitat in the area."
"If a population of Slow-worms, or other reptiles, is found on the site (although none were found during the scoping survey) then there is flexibility built into the site plan to accommodate the species." Some residents have raised the issue of slow worms being present on the site however the ecology report states there is unlikely to be slow worms on site with more attractive habitats being available near by along the railway embankment. Grass snakes and the common lizard are also protected species but were found to be absent from the site.
An assessment of foul drainage has been done to ensure a suitable solution can be found without increasing the pressure on existing systems. This report has already been submitted and concludes there is a workable drainage solution. This site affords the Local Authority the opportunity to have defensible boundaries around the site with the railway line on one side and the brook at the rear.
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