Comment

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

Representation ID: 22791

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: Mr & Mrs J D Turner

Representation Summary:

Flood risk is a serious problem in Peasmarsh now.

Several areas have serious problems with water drainage/sewerage.

To the east of this proposed development is Griffin Lane where the local properties have many problems with continual running water and drainage.

The telephone and internet is very poor in Peasmarsh.

Access to the main road for this development is going to be dangerous.

Referring to 'Given the shortfall against open space standards, provision of an area of open space and children's play area is required'.

There is already a play area, recreation field, bowling green and skateboard area adjoining the Maltings.

Full text:

I wish to make the following points:

Flood risk is already a serious problem in many areas of Peasmarsh now.

Several areas of Peasmarsh do have a serious problem with water drainage and sewerage which is continually on-going. There is continual running water on to the main roads from many of the previous new builds recently, which has caused several road accidents in all months of the year and especially the Winter.

To the east of this proposed development is Griffin Lane where the local
properties have many problems with continual running water and drainage
problems now.

I cannot see that enough measures could ever be put in place to deal with the
increased surface water, sewerage and drainage , as despite the continual Parish Council representations nothing has ever been done by Rother to rectify this serious matter.

The telephone and internet is very poor in Peasmarsh and so many of us are still having problems with these, which both our Parish Council and local MP have tried to help us with. Despite B T and Open-Reach continually being in the village, nothing is any better-the internet is still continually dropping out.

Access to the main road for this huge development is going to be very dangerous as it is at the top of a steep hill, on which people drive much too fast. This will lead to many serious accidents as I am a Speed Watch Volunteer and know how many people speed in this area which also includes the Village Hall entrance area. This would be very worrying.

Referring to the comment "Given the shortfall against open space standards,
provision of an area of open space and children's play area is required'.

There is already a play area, recreation field and pavilion, bowling green and skateboard area adjoining the Maltings which is very large. I am sure that space cannot be found for these in this development, with so many houses being built.