Object

Proposed Modifications January 2016

Representation ID: 68633

Received: 15/03/2016

Respondent: Sue Shirley

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Object to allocation: -
- flooding
- increased traffic will exacerbate existing problems
- increased pressure on infrastructure
- adverse impact on environment and countryside

Full text:

I am concerned about the addition housing as shown on the map HM51. I understand the pressure being passed down by government to you to build additional housing and to meet the targets you have been given but I really think this will seriously overload our already creaking infrastructure.

We already have flooding problems.
We already are locked in the village by traffic especially when there are incidents on the A46, Longbridge Island and M40. People can't get into work and get to appointments. This is a serious problem for some residents.
Our water supplies are breaking down and we've recently been having power cuts.
I hate the thought of building on our greenfield sites.
We must protect the very nature of our countryside for health and well being of residents and you have a very great responsibility for this. I can only object but you have the power.
Has the council looked at other sites to build houses sufficiently? Personally I doubt this and feel they have just tagged the additional houses on as an easy option as the land was offered to them.

I am a grandmother and know the need for low cost housing for our youngsters starting out but there surely must be a limit and a fair way of allocation. I had come to terms with the first allocation to be built. These additional houses swamp us and surely this must break planning guidance.
Please be fair to us and rethink this plan as it affects so many people and our lovely countryside.