Object

Initial Consultation document

Representation ID: 91735

Received: 13/07/2018

Respondent: Mr Paul Douch

Representation Summary:

I agree that it would be difficult to mitigate the whole site re its WW2 significance.

Amenity.
1. The assessment underestimates the damage to amenity, i.e. the likelihood of air and noise pollution affecting residents of Fritton, especially in New Road. Tree screens may not be sufficient to stop significant deposition of dust on properties in New Road, including the children's play area.
2. There would be a significant reduction of amenity (i.e. health benefits, etc) if the larger part of the forested area - which is currently open access and enjoyed by walkers and naturalists from the wider area - were to become off-limits.
Ecology.
County Wildlife Sites. I am concerned that mineral extraction will have negative impacts on the biodiversity of adjoining land, especially the lower-lying Fritton Warren South (CWS 1426) and the ericaceous heath of Waveney Forest (CWS 1427). I think it is true to say that these areas are under-recorded in terms of biodiversity, and that the full variety of species to be found on these sites has yet to be established.

Full text:

I agree that it would be difficult to mitigate the whole site re its WW2 significance.
Comments
Amenity.
1. The assessment underestimates the damage to amenity, i.e. the likelihood of air and noise pollution affecting residents of Fritton, especially in New Road. Tree screens may not be sufficient to stop significant deposition of dust on properties in New Road, including the children's play area.
2. There would be a significant reduction of amenity (i.e. health benefits, etc) if the larger part of the forested area - which is currently open access and enjoyed by walkers and naturalists from the wider area - were to become off-limits.
Ecology.
County Wildlife Sites. I am concerned that mineral extraction will have negative impacts on the biodiversity of adjoining land, especially the lower-lying Fritton Warren South (CWS 1426) and the ericaceous heath of Waveney Forest (CWS 1427). I think it is true to say that these areas are under-recorded in terms of biodiversity, and that the full variety of species to be found on these sites has yet to be established.