No
Draft Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 349
Received: 19/01/2017
Respondent: Mr Steven Rushton
Development of green belt land south of Dog Kennel Lane will detract from the valued space and distinction between existing settlements of Shirley, Dickens Heath and Cheswick Green. It will also add to existing traffic problems in this area, along with current developments at Dickens Heath and Cheswick Green, unless there are major improvements in the road infrastructure. The site also has some flooding, supports protected species (bats, badgers) and being green belt contributes to the feeling of space and proximity of countryside for the borough; I therefore do not believe this site is suitable for 850 new houses.
Development of green belt land south of Dog Kennel Lane will detract from the valued space and distinction between existing settlements of Shirley, Dickens Heath and Cheswick Green. It will also add to existing traffic problems in this area, along with current developments at Dickens Heath and Cheswick Green, unless there are major improvements in the road infrastructure. The site also has some flooding, supports protected species (bats, badgers) and being green belt contributes to the feeling of space and proximity of countryside for the borough; I therefore do not believe this site is suitable for 850 new houses.