The following are my objections to the proposed development of 160 dwellings at
Spindlewood Drive (Site Reference 116 - Question 35)

1. The access roads, namely Meads Road and Maple Walk are unsuitable, especially Maple Walk in view of the width of the road in certain parts.

2. Maple Walk used by pedestrians for walking to the village, beach, station, children to school as well as invalid carriages. It is also used for recreational walking. In view of the width of the road it's necessary, on occasions to have to stand on the side of the road to let the vehicle pass. With an increase in traffic that will be inevitable if the proposed development goes ahead, walking along Maple Walk would become extremely hazardous.

3. I fear that Meads Road, Maple Walk and Maple Avenue will become "rat runs" in order to avoid the congestion on entering or exiting Meads Road. This again raises the safety issues for pedestrians.

4. The increase in traffic that will be generated by the proposed development together with developments in Barnhorn Green and Barnhorn Road will be completely unacceptable for a small village like Little Common. It is madness.

5. There is insufficient infrastructure to accommodate more people; the schools are full as is the doctor's surgery and parking in extremely difficult at any time of the day.

6. The site in question is very wet and boggy. What will happen when concrete starts to be poured for the purpose of the roads and the footings? Inevitable flooding.

7. Drainage is another issue that needs addressing. The site is low lying. Will the sewage need to be pumped up to the main drainage?

8. I feel there are far more suitable sites namely BX 124 and BX 101.

9. Maple Walk and Maple Avenue are unadopted roads and, as such, are maintained by the frontagers. The increase in traffic will obviously mean that the road will need resurfacing more frequently at the cost of the frontagers.