Proposed development of land ID1a south of Elmstead in Iden Rye
I am writing to you with my concerns with reference to the above. Indeed I am surprised that this site is again being proposed as it has been rejected in the past.
Residents like myself on Main Street already have to exit our property with extreme caution, due to the bends and the speed of the traffic through the village, and Elmstead exit is close to the bends both ways so it is already difficult and unsafe to exit.
I believe there is an alternative site ID6 Wittersham Road to which the exit would have clear views both ways of approaching traffic. I also have walked from this site (there is a hairdressers opposite) and it takes 5 minutes walks to the village shop which can be seen from the said site, so surely this should not be classed as outside the village envelope!!!! And suggest ID6 as alternative site with regards to road safety. I believe the businesses involved in this site would relocate to Rye harbour without the loss of jobs.
Finally I understand the need for affordable housing but surely 16 houses on ID6 is a better option than 12 on IDI1.
In the past we applied for planning to make some changes to our property, which was rejected because it is in a village of outstanding beauty. So let's keep is safe from the extra traffic and the restricted views when attempting to exit Elmstead.
I hope you will give this your kind attention, and look forward to an early reply.