Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7611

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Raj Loi

Representation Summary:

Object to loss of local green belt land. Local residents have moved to the area due to its beauty and want to keep it that way. No thought given to residents of Pinfold Road, with affordable housing, construction works, access road close to rear gardens, access from Road, increasing issues with sewer blockages. If it goes ahead, we will see reduced nature and increased disruption (footfall, traffic, crime, flood risk, facilities). We also have a vested interest as a storm flood pipe runs under our property and will be affected. Will SMBC purchase affected properties/provide compensation?

Full text:

I am a resident on Pinfold Road for nearly 10 years, my property backs onto the Farm (not backing on to Hampton Lane gardens). I moved into the street due to the greenery surrounding the property and it being the ideal place to bring up a new and growing family. To build on this green farm land and the Orchard (at the end of the road) shows great disrespect, not just to the land/wildlife/village but to the surrounding residents who have invested their lives/money to live in those particular surroundings. It seems as though no thought has been given to the residents of Pinfold Road who will suddenly be surrounded by new 'affordable' housing, tarmac and not to mention the years of disruption we will be faced with (contractors, dust, hammering...). The new access road planned to go down the back of my garden would result in traffic noise, something we don't have right now. The access allowed to the new development will also see an increased footfall through the street, which will result in increased crime for sure. The street has had many issues with sewer blockages in the past, this will also increase for sure, with potential flooding as a risk. The increased housing will mean, further schools/medical centres/dentists and other support facilities being required - how is this manageable? The amount of traffic that runs down the main roads is already at bursting at rush hour, the increased residents will surely see the place come to a standstill

Also, there is a storm flood pipe that runs under my property, surely this will be affected and because of this, I have vested interest in what is going to happen.

Is there an option for SMBC to 'buy-out' our property or are we going to get some form of compensation?