Comment

Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan - Options and Preferred Options

Representation ID: 22309

Received: 15/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Burnett

Representation Summary:

Sites at BX 30, BX 64, BX 81, BX 116 seem to be the least suitable sites for expansion as per the existing suggestions. Reasons for caution: too high density; too much new traffic created; too much wildlife disturbed or destroyed; too little parking provision; 44% new housing stock deemed too small as per GIA (Gross Internal Area) requirements; inadequate green spaces; insufficient play areas; insufficient elderly and mobility-impaired homes; too much noise and light pollution; too much risk of flooding and not adequately addressed!

Full text:

Sites at BX 30, BX 64, BX 81, BX 116 seem to be the least suitable sites for expansion as per the existing suggestions. Reasons for caution: too high density; too much new traffic created; too much wildlife disturbed or destroyed; too little parking provision; 44% new housing stock deemed too small as per GIA (Gross Internal Area) requirements; inadequate green spaces; insufficient play areas; insufficient elderly and mobility-impaired homes; too much noise and light pollution; too much risk of flooding and not adequately addressed!