Object
Initial Consultation document
Representation ID: 92078
Received: 10/08/2018
Respondent: Mr & Ms R & J Hunter & Raven
We do not agree with the proposed mineral extraction development at this site.
Our house is less than 100 metres from the site and the main entrance to all 6 barns is directly facing the location.
There would be a great loss of amenity to all the barns as a result of dust, noise and the planned 20 to 30 HGV lorries a day.
At present the main view from the barns is a lovely expanse of hedges and arable fields which would be replaced with an industrial development.
The footpath to the north of the site is a public right of way which is well-used by locals and visitors for country walks and exercising dogs. Users of the path would lose this amenity if it was a gravel extraction site as their peaceful enjoyment of the walk would no longer exist.
We are also concerned about the pond at the entrance to Lodge Farm Barns which is a habitat to many frogs, toads and hedgehogs as well as insects such as dragonflies.
The dust would impact this habitat and water levels could also be affected.
Birds and bats nest in the buildings and would be impacted by noise and dust.
We are also concerned at the likely adverse impact on all local wildlife in the Holt Lowes SSSI, the Glaven Valley Conservation Area and the Norfolk Valley Fens SAC.
There would be a negative effect on the heritage character of Holt itself, as visitors
approaching from the Norwich direction would regard the town as an industrial rather than a conservation area. It could well reduce visitor numbers to Holt and
as a result income to local cafes and shops. Local small businesses are already
struggling and depend on the unique Georgian appearance and atmosphere of the
town to attract tourists.
The high number of HGV lorries would increase the hazards on this road. The sharp bend where the Norwich Road meets Hunworth Road is already a difficult junction with traffic approaching at speed , despite the 30 mph sign. It is currently risky for residents of Lodge Farm Barns to emerge by car towards Holt as there is a blind corner and this would be made more dangerous with many large lorries moving in and out of the proposed site.
Ref. Consultation MIN71 Land west of Norwich Road , Holt.
We do not agree with the proposed mineral extraction development at this site.
Our house is less than 100 metres from the site and the main entrance to all 6
barns is directly facing the location.
There would be a great loss of amenity to all the barns as a result of dust, noise
and the planned 20 to 30 HGV lorries a day.
At present the main view from the barns is a lovely expanse of hedges and arable fields which would be replaced with an industrial development.
The footpath to the north of the site is a public right of way which is well-used by locals and visitors for country walks and exercising dogs. Users of the path would lose this amenity if it was a gravel extraction site as their peaceful enjoyment of the walk would no longer exist.
We are also concerned about the pond at the entrance to Lodge Farm Barns which is a habitat to many frogs, toads and hedgehogs as well as insects such as dragonflies.
The dust would impact this habitat and water levels could also be affected.
Birds and bats nest in the buildings and would be impacted by noise and dust.
We are also concerned at the likely adverse impact on all local wildlife in the Holt Lowes SSSI , the Glaven Valley Conservation Area and the Norfolk Valley Fens SAC.
There would be a negative effect on the heritage character of Holt itself, as visitors
approaching from the Norwich direction would regard the town as an industrial rather than a conservation area. It could well reduce visitor numbers to Holt and
as a result income to local cafes and shops. Local small businesses are already
struggling and depend on the unique Georgian appearance and atmosphere of the
town to attract tourists.
The high number of HGV lorries would increase the hazards on this road. The sharp bend where the Norwich Road meets Hunworth Road is already a difficult junction with traffic approaching at speed , despite the 30 mph sign. It is currently risky for residents of Lodge Farm Barns to emerge by car towards Holt as there is a blind corner and this would be made more dangerous with many large lorries moving in and out of the proposed site.