Object
Initial Consultation document
Representation ID: 92194
Received: 15/08/2018
Respondent: Mrs Diane Wederell
I didn't attend the Parish Council Meeting in Shouldham Village Hall on the 6th August concerning the removal of sand for silica from The Warren but it has since been brought to my notice and I wish to express my deep concerns. We live in a very community minded village and hold a variety of events during the year to give us a very good quality of life and as you are probably aware the village purchased the pub a few years ago which has helped to make Shouldham a very popular place to live. We have a great enthusiasm with regard to our environment and pride ourselves on this.
I have grave concerns that the quarrying in the proposed area has lots of adverse implications.
1. Wild life. The Warren is a lovely peaceful place to walk with the opportunity to .enjoy the flora and the birds and animals. Would this mean deforestation in the area?
2. It is quite an historic area with the remains of Shouldham Priory and interesting Saxon finds. Would this have an impact on this?
3. The threat to recreational activities, not only is The Warren used by many of the villagers on a daily basis, people come from all over to walk, bird watch, horse ride and cycle. There are also many clubs/organisations that use it to enhance their lives. Would this be hindered in any way?
4. Disturbance. The disruption caused by the proposed setting up of the pipelines to enable the removal of the sand etc. The noise of the plant going to and from the site and the access to do this. I live on the road out of Shouldham to the Warren, a country lane and I am very worried that heavy lorries will be using this for access.
5. Health and Safety. Dust and the effort on people's health. We have our fair share of elderly people in the area and this could cause many issues for them. Possible water pollution. Safety of our children if an increase in plant is likely and the over use of small country lanes for long hours of the day. Concerns of 24 hour dredging.
6. Concerns of what will happen to the site when the sand has been removed.
I am sure that you have had many emails concerning this proposal, it does seem to have suddenly been brought to our notice and I am very concerned about the way it has been handled, as if it has been done "under cover".
I didn't attend the Parish Council Meeting in Shouldham Village Hall on the 6th August concerning the removal of sand for silica from The Warren but it has since been brought to my notice and I wish to express my deep concerns. We live in a very community minded village and hold a variety of events during the year to give us a very good quality of life and as you are probably aware the village purchased the pub a few years ago which has helped to make Shouldham a very popular place to live. We have a great enthusiasm with regard to our environment and pride ourselves on this.
I have grave concerns that the quarrying in the proposed area has lots of adverse implications.
1. Wild life. The Warren is a lovely peaceful place to walk with the opportunity to .enjoy the flora and the birds and animals. Would this mean deforestation in the area?
2. It is quite an historic area with the remains of Shouldham Priory and interesting Saxon finds. Would this have an impact on this?
3. The threat to recreational activities, not only is The Warren used by many of the villagers on a daily basis, people come from all over to walk, bird watch, horse ride and cycle. There are also many clubs/organisations that use it to enhance their lives. Would this be hindered in any way?
4. Disturbance. The disruption caused by the proposed setting up of the pipelines to enable the removal of the sand etc. The noise of the plant going to and from the site and the access to do this. I live on the road out of Shouldham to the Warren, a country lane and I am very worried that heavy lorries will be using this for access.
5. Health and Safety. Dust and the effort on people's health. We have our fair share of elderly people in the area and this could cause many issues for them. Possible water pollution. Safety of our children if an increase in plant is likely and the over use of small country lanes for long hours of the day. Concerns of 24 hour dredging.
6. Concerns of what will happen to the site when the sand has been removed.
I am sure that you have had many emails concerning this proposal, it does seem to have suddenly been brought to our notice and I am very concerned about the way it has been handled, as if it has been done "under cover".