Object
Initial Consultation document
Representation ID: 92177
Received: 15/08/2018
Respondent: Ms Sharon Ludford
I wish to lodge my objection to the proposed site SIL 02 as a preferred area for silica sand extraction.
My objection is due to a range of issues:
Health and Safety
- Noise, light and dust pollution from extraction which we as local residents will experience. I believe this will affect our health, well being and quality of life.
- We are all being encouraged to walk, run and exercise for our health and wellbeing, with particular reference to the "obesity crisis" and concerns about heart disease, so our local footpaths and countryside should be protected for the local community.
Environment
- The proposed site is part of a rural setting much loved and valued by my family, members of the local community and visitors to the area
- Shouldham Warren is a much used facility and the surrounding countryside is part of the rural setting
- It is a habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna and deserves protection not destruction
Community
- As a rural village, Marham already has its challenges with the added traffic, noise, and population linked to the RAF base. As residents and a community we do not need a development of this magnitude on our doorstep.
Other concerns:
Having knowledge of the health and safety, and anti-social behaviour issues at the ex Silica site Bawsey/Leziate, I am very concerned about the long term result of the extraction if planning permission is granted.
In conclusion, I feel that the health and well being of the local residents should take precedence in this matter.
I wish to lodge my objection to the proposed site SIL 02 as a preferred area for silica sand extraction.
My objection is due to a range of issues:
Health and Safety
- Noise, light and dust pollution from extraction which we as local residents will experience. I believe this will affect our health, well being and quality of life.
- We are all being encouraged to walk, run and exercise for our health and wellbeing, with particular reference to the "obesity crisis" and concerns about heart disease, so our local footpaths and countryside should be protected for the local community.
Environment
- The proposed site is part of a rural setting much loved and valued by my family, members of the local community and visitors to the area
- Shouldham Warren is a much used facility and the surrounding countryside is part of the rural setting
- It is a habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna and deserves protection not destruction
Community
- As a rural village, Marham already has its challenges with the added traffic, noise, and population linked to the RAF base. As residents and a community we do not need a development of this magnitude on our doorstep.
Other concerns:
Having knowledge of the health and safety, and anti-social behaviour issues at the ex Silica site Bawsey/Leziate, I am very concerned about the long term result of the extraction if planning permission is granted.
In conclusion, I feel that the health and well being of the local residents should take precedence in this matter.