Support

Representation ID: 1750

Received: 02/08/2021

Respondent: Mr Steven and Janice Beckett

I wish to support the preferred allocation of site 4079 in principle, but wish to make the following comments over the details suggested and ask that they be included in the allocation policy and guide for the site.
• I am concerned that the acceptance of a high density will result in a development uncharacteristic of the area. The development on Church Lane must follow the pattern of single storey dwellings on this stretch of the road. Any attempt to repeat the form of dwellings on the Henry Preston estate would be totally out of keeping.
• Dwellings along Church Road could be served by a single access at the east end enabling a continuous grass verge and hedge to be planted on the road side.
• I think it would be a mistake to upgrade the loke to a road and connect it to Henry Preston Road. The junction with Church Road is not good enough to cope with additional traffic as this road will lead to a rat run of traffic heading to and from the school. I imagine the owners of the bungalow on the corner and the converted barn would also object to such an increase in use and impact. A footpath connection alone would be an improvement.
• The development should take account of the setting of the listed barn.
• Two storey dwellings could be built on the extension of Henry Preston Road but it would be an opportunity to create a village green type space to compliment the school fields, help with the turning and parking of cars used by the parents of the school children, and provide amenity space that is lacking on the present estate.