Object
Initial Consultation document
Representation ID: 92278
Received: 13/08/2018
Respondent: Ms Margaret Johnson
I am writing to you to register my extremely strong objections to the above site being allocated as a possible venue for sand and gravel extraction. There are many reasons for this as follows.
1. This forest or Fritton Woods as it is often known as ,is beautiful ,well loved and well used. It is the only green space for walking close to the conurbations of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, and is particularly so for dog walkers now deprived of using the beach.
2.There are two areas within the new application,( which was refused last time), one is completely within the Broads Authority area ,the other also impinges on it.
If the quarry goes ahead it will have a disastrous impact on wildlife with biodiversity loss throughout the forest.
3.I believe that the quarry workings would have an adverse affect on navigation with rundown to the river Waveney and so polluting it even further. The river between St. Olaves and Burgh Castle runs between Haddiscoe Island and Fritton and Belton marshes and is a quiet and peaceful stretch with a delightful view of the forest. These assets would be totally lost by the noise and light pollution of a quarry.
4. There are two Heritage Assets within the proposed site. These are listed with the B.A. and are recognised as contributing to the special character of the area. There are also several WW2 underground hides within Gt. Yarmouth Borough part of the site which are considered to be of special importance.
5.Very many rescued (hundreds) ,with more to come, of old horses are housed next to the proposed boundary. As with the people living near by these would be very severely affected by both air pollution and also the run down of water into the dykes' that they drink from.
6. The proposed new road means that all of up to 50 lorries per day will have to turn right. This will not only destroy a beautiful canopy of yet more trees, but also negates the main reason for considering the site, namely its proximity to Gt Yarmouth and Gorleston building sites. Where will these lorries go to.?
7. Somerleyton Estate has applied for and been granted planning permission to clear some dykes so that eels and elvers can migrate from the river to Fritton Lake ,this very positive action would be severely compromised by run down, disturbance and pollution.
8.Both the Broads Authority and the Broads Society are strongly opposed to this site being allocated.
I am sure that I have missed out some reasons, but feel that those listed above should be given very serious consideration, and that this site should NOT be allocated.
I am writing to you to register my extremely strong objections to the above site being allocated as a possible venue for sand and gravel extraction. There are many reasons for this as follows.
1. This forest or Fritton Woods as it is often known as ,is beautiful ,well loved and well used. It is the only green space for walking close to the conurbations of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, and is particularly so for dog walkers now deprived of using the beach.
2.There are two areas within the new application,( which was refused last time), one is completely within the Broads Authority area ,the other also impinges on it.
If the quarry goes ahead it will have a disastrous impact on wildlife with biodiversity loss throughout the forest.
3.I believe that the quarry workings would have an adverse affect on navigation with rundown to the river Waveney and so polluting it even further. The river between St. Olaves and Burgh Castle runs between Haddiscoe Island and Fritton and Belton marshes and is a quiet and peaceful stretch with a delightful view of the forest. These assets would be totally lost by the noise and light pollution of a quarry.
4. There are two Heritage Assets within the proposed site. These are listed with the B.A. and are recognised as contributing to the special character of the area. There are also several WW2 underground hides within Gt. Yarmouth Borough part of the site which are considered to be of special importance.
5.Very many rescued (hundreds) ,with more to come, of old horses are housed next to the proposed boundary. As with the people living near by these would be very severely affected by both air pollution and also the run down of water into the dykes' that they drink from.
6. The proposed new road means that all of up to 50 lorries per day will have to turn right. This will not only destroy a beautiful canopy of yet more trees, but also negates the main reason for considering the site, namely its proximity to Gt Yarmouth and Gorleston building sites. Where will these lorries go to.?
7. Somerleyton Estate has applied for and been granted planning permission to clear some dykes so that eels and elvers can migrate from the river to Fritton Lake ,this very positive action would be severely compromised by run down, disturbance and pollution.
8.Both the Broads Authority and the Broads Society are strongly opposed to this site being allocated.
I am sure that I have missed out some reasons, but feel that those listed above should be given very serious consideration, and that this site should NOT be allocated.