Object

Representation ID: 1168

Received: 01/08/2021

Respondent: Yelverton Parish Council

We should not build on greenfield sites. Vehicular journeys and carbon emissions will increase in rural areas where public transport is limited. Alpington/Yelverton are reached by single/narrow roads already suffering from subsidence/verge erosion caused by increased traffic.

Scientists stress the importance of grassland in combating climate change. The focus should be on repurposing vacant retail/office buildings, ensuring empty houses are brought back into use and banning ownership of second homes where there is a housing shortage for local people.

The village school is at capacity and is expected to remain full without the burden of additional housing.