Object
Initial Consultation document
Representation ID: 91949
Received: 07/08/2018
Respondent: Ms E Learner
As a resident of St Olaves, I wish to register my objection to the proposed quarry in Waveney Forest. The grounds for my objection are:
* Loss of amenity for walking and enjoying nature, peace and tranquillity this being the only wooded area in the locality.
* Obvious increase of traffic flow through St Olaves by HGVs, staff and visitors. There is currently a daily back up of vehicles due to the current volume of traffic travelling through the village over the bridge.
* There is little to no regard to the speed limit by heavy commercial vehicles now, particularly early morning/late evening.
* Possible effect on local wells. For some this is the only supply of fresh water. This proposed quarry combined with other areas of current development in the locality and the granted planning of 64 homes on New Road, Belton could further disrupt the supply and water quality of wells/reservoirs.
* Noise pollution from quarry.
* Dust pollution and health issues this could cause.
* Light pollution - the villages actively discourage lighting; as evidenced by no street lighting.
* Obvious destruction of wildlife habitat.
* Loss of World War II heritage
We must do our upmost to protect these open and wooded areas from unnecessary destruction for future generations and would hope our local County Council would protect our local amenities from companies outside of East Anglia for a scheme that offers little to zero benefit for the local economy and population.
As a resident of St Olaves, I wish to register my objection to the proposed quarry in Waveney Forest. The grounds for my objection are:
* Loss of amenity for walking and enjoying nature, peace and tranquillity this being the only wooded area in the locality.
* Obvious increase of traffic flow through St Olaves by HGVs, staff and visitors. There is currently a daily back up of vehicles due to the current volume of traffic travelling through the village over the bridge.
* There is little to no regard to the speed limit by heavy commercial vehicles now, particularly early morning/late evening.
* Possible effect on local wells. For some this is the only supply of fresh water. This proposed quarry combined with other areas of current development in the locality and the granted planning of 64 homes on New Road, Belton could further disrupt the supply and water quality of wells/reservoirs.
* Noise pollution from quarry.
* Dust pollution and health issues this could cause.
* Light pollution - the villages actively discourage lighting; as evidenced by no street lighting.
* Obvious destruction of wildlife habitat.
* Loss of World War II heritage
We must do our upmost to protect these open and wooded areas from unnecessary destruction for future generations and would hope our local County Council would protect our local amenities from companies outside of East Anglia for a scheme that offers little to zero benefit for the local economy and population.