Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 106
Received: 21/10/2016
Respondent: Dr John Horton
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Object to WY1: size of development, flood risk
Most of the issues are well handled and sensible requirements are included. My main concern, other than the large size of the development in what is a small village is the risk of flooding downstream of the development. While I agree that SUDs and other measures should limit the risk, the issue remains that the current stream is already inadequate, constrained by high banks and often blocked by debris and rubbish. Therefore one necessary task which should be included in the plan is to ensure that the watercourse is restructured and properly maintained. This should be included as one of the obligations of the development.