I have been contacted by a gentleman who lives in Cromwell Lane in Burton Green , regarding the proposals for site 7 in your list of the sites originally considered. He was speaking on behalf of himself and several neighbours whose homes and gardens back onto the site number 7.

I promised to pass on their concerns.

They did not respond to the 8 week Consultation because it seemed clear in the documents that this site was ruled out for 'deliverability ' and 'access' reasons. At least , this was their interpretation and it is understandable they did not fully appreciate that the comments in the document were not final and could be revised. They did not expect the site to pop up again.

Their concerns are twofold:
1 they don't like the scheme - the access road would cause lots of disturbance to homes on either side, the site is sloping so even 2storey houses would loom over them , it would spoil their outlook [ yes I know , not a planning matter] , too many houses proposed, the land is - currently -- Green Belt and would lose its openness and rural character - ie they oppose the change necessitated to the Green Belt boundary.

2 they are very angry at the lack of consultation for such a significant development , due to the supporters of the scheme coming back with better worked-up proposals at this late stage. They only found out by chance, the supporters had not canvassed them at all. These neighbours will undoubtedly be adversely affected and have not had an opportunity to register their objections. I think they have a valid point here, though I cant see how it could have been helped.

Please can you somehow record their concerns, and be aware that the scheme for site 7 is controversial and has not been fully consulted upon ? Thank you

Regards,
Ann B