Object

Representation ID: 672

Received: 26/07/2021

Respondent: Julian Bailey

1) When we brought in December 2017 to retire near younger family members we understood the Limes Estate would fit in well enough with Little Melton, and it seemed the green space and Estate layout were well and sensitively planned.
2) There was some concern expressed by those in authority about the ditch running along the rear of 8-10-12 Lime Close and we refer to the new plumping station etc. and disposal of any flood water. Care would have to be taken that random 'infilling' did not adversely affect any flood water situation in the ditch.
3) infilling endlessly until eventually the character of any village is adversely affected. Little Melton must be at that point. If everything on the plan is blue, green etc is built upon a featureless suburb will be built and may be that is desired.
4) There is within about a mile of Little Melton what appears to be a vast housing estate of many hundreds of houses.
5) SN1046 REV is a pleasant area of grass - a horse lived there and an old 'country' hedge of trees etc gives habitat to various birds and wildlife. All that contributed in its way to making a small area of Little Melton pleasant. One point of villages is that they are not towns nor suburbs.
6) I am not sure exactly where the 'Settlement Boundary' goes. Presumably wherever a Government Inspector wishes.
7) In conclusion we are not in favour of 'infilling' SN1046REV to our detriment in enjoyment of our property.