Object

Representation ID: 680

Received: 27/07/2021

Respondent: Paul Fletcher

Number of people: 23

I now enclose another 23 signatures similarly objecting to the proposals for 35 houses on the above preferred site.
We the undersigned object to the above proposals for the following reasons:-
1. The proposed new housing development for 35 houses will exacerbate existing traffic problems along the Street, particularly along the section where residents have to park their vehicles.
2. It is understood that Gillingham St. Michael's School is already full and does not have any spare capacity. The existing parking problems at the school are severe and if steps are taken to accommodate more pupils, this will only make matters worse
3. There is no additional capacity in doctors' surgeries, and any new development will make this situation worse.
4. Part of the site is in Flood Zone 3, with a high probability of flooding. Increasing the amounts of covered surface area in the proposed development will lead to greater water run-off, further overloading existing field ditches, resulting in more field flooding. Increased run-off will also lead to more gardens being flooded at times in Kings Dam , where some properties are approximately 12 feet below the adjacent field at the rear of their properties.
5. Local Plan making Government advice indicates that any proposed development should be located where the risk of flooding is lowest, taking account of climate change.
6. In East Anglia, climate change is indicated to increase river flows by up to 25°/4, which is likely to lead to more flooding. No account appears to have been taken of this.