Object

Representation ID: 14979

Received: 11/12/2020

Respondent: Mrs Jean Walters

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Part of Site BL1 (parcel south of Tythe Barn Lane) objected to on number of grounds:
Contrary to original Dickens Heath masterplan:
- 4 key elements of original Masterplan:
o Should have clear identity which gives residents a sense of place and belonging
o Echo traditional features of village development
o Provide range of housing
o Create a safe and pleasing environment for pedestrians
- Dickens Heath new village was originally conceived for 850 dwellings, is now 1,757 units and this development will increase to ca. 2100 dwellings.
- Emphasis of original village design was that majority of residents would be only 800m/ 5 mins walking distance from the centre.
- See Para. 62 of Vision – accurate description of village, but proposed Site BL1 would not be in accordance with Challenges in Para. 79.
- Proposals conflict with Para. 87 of DSP – would undermine principle of village.
- John Simpson’s original concept will be eroded.
- Strong boundaries of canal to east and north, and line of woodland to north-west will be undermined by proposal.