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Further Proposed Modifications to the North Hertfordshire Local Plan 2011- 2031
FM 164
Representation ID: 8842
Received: 23/06/2021
Respondent: Mr K R Anderson
As a resident of Chequers Lane, Preston, I understand the need for new development within the village, however, the large scale of development proposed for the land adjacent to Castlefield appears inappropriate in the extreme and will have an adverse impact on the character of the village and the lives of its resident There are numerous points to be made, however, I will touch upon just a few issues; Firstly, the size of the development and the number of dwellings proposed, along with squeezing in car parking, gardens, green spaces, storage for upwards of forty-six refuse bins, with the option of a further twenty-three brown bins, all taking into consideration, ‘adequate separation between existing and proposed properties.’ As a resident of Chequers Lane, with a property backing on to the proposed site, there are already on-going issues with water supply/pressure to homes along Chequers Lane, which have yet to be resolved, alongside problems regarding sewage and drainage. We do not see how an additional twenty-three dwellings will improve the situation. Another worrying area of concern addresses the huge increase of traffic, not only in Chequers Lane, but also to and from the village itself which is accessed by country lanes which, on the whole, are narrow, poorly maintained with few or no passing places. In theory, if the new development is passed, as it stands, this would mean an increase of up to one hundred additional car journeys each day in to and out of the village, all accessed through Chequers Lane. This does not take in to account additional delivery vans and other service vehicles coming in to the village. This will have a huge negative effect on the village and greatly endanger pedestrians and other road users. Other issues to raise include; the lack of provision within the village for young famillies, teenagers and the elderly; poor public transport; lack of amenities; increase in noise and light pollution; impact on local environment, flora and fauna. Preston village is a ‘tranquil, rural community’. It is highly questionable as to how a new, modern development of twenty-three homes, crammed in to a pocket of green space alongside Castlefield, will enhance the character and environment of the parish.
As a resident of Chequers Lane, Preston, I understand the need for new development within the village, however, the large scale of development proposed for the land adjacent to Castlefield appears inappropriate in the extreme and will have an adverse impact on the character of the village and the lives of its resident There are numerous points to be made, however, I will touch upon just a few issues; Firstly, the size of the development and the number of dwellings proposed, along with squeezing in car parking, gardens, green spaces, storage for upwards of forty-six refuse bins, with the option of a further twenty-three brown bins, all taking into consideration, ‘adequate separation between existing and proposed properties.’ As a resident of Chequers Lane, with a property backing on to the proposed site, there are already on-going issues with water supply/pressure to homes along Chequers Lane, which have yet to be resolved, alongside problems regarding sewage and drainage. We do not see how an additional twenty-three dwellings will improve the situation. Another worrying area of concern addresses the huge increase of traffic, not only in Chequers Lane, but also to and from the village itself which is accessed by country lanes which, on the whole, are narrow, poorly maintained with few or no passing places. In theory, if the new development is passed, as it stands, this would mean an increase of up to one hundred additional car journeys each day in to and out of the village, all accessed through Chequers Lane. This does not take in to account additional delivery vans and other service vehicles coming in to the village. This will have a huge negative effect on the village and greatly endanger pedestrians and other road users. Other issues to raise include; the lack of provision within the village for young famillies, teenagers and the elderly; poor public transport; lack of amenities; increase in noise and light pollution; impact on local environment, flora and fauna. Preston village is a ‘tranquil, rural community’. It is highly questionable as to how a new, modern development of twenty-three homes, crammed in to a pocket of green space alongside Castlefield, will enhance the character and environment of the parish.
