Object
Initial Consultation document
Representation ID: 92300
Received: 12/08/2018
Respondent: Mr & Mrs S & M Beardmore
OBJECTION SILICA SAND EXTRACTION SITE (SHOULDHAM & MARHAM -SIL 02)
I am writing to object about the proposal of the potential site for mineral extraction north of Marham and Shouldham.
My concerns are:
1. I chose to buy a house and settle my family in a quiet idyllic village, this proposal will impact on my house value and lifestyle. I use the Warren daily for dog walking and for cycling but this will be affected massively by the loss of footpaths, trees and landscape. Looking into the future, I am worried that the site could then be used for landfill, which of course would be catastrophic.
2. Health impact from the silica dust and noise is not clear but I am concerned for my family with silicosis and respiratory diseases in the long run.
3. Unknown information such as working hours and potential flood risk all add to local residents' anxiety.
4. Increase in traffic -the local trunk roads are bound to be affected and once again this needs more clarity of the volume of traffic increase.
5. Wildlife -as a local primary school teacher, Shouldham Warren is an invaluable resource for 'Forest Schools 'to allow children to explore the woodland and the wide range of wildlife to observe -this will be destroyed with the proposed site.
In summary, whilst I can comment, having researched, on the environment and infrastructural impact your proposal will have on the area as a whole, I can say with certainty it will affect our village as a community. Access and use of the Warren and the peaceful countryside we take for granted by all accounts will be lost. I urge you to consider our objections not against harnessing our natural resources but rather to save the identity of our vibrant Norfolk village.
OBJECTION SILICA SAND EXTRACTION SITE (SHOULDHAM & MARHAM -SIL 02)
I am writing to object about the proposal of the potential site for mineral extraction north of Marham and Shouldham.
My concerns are:
1. I chose to buy a house and settle my family in a quiet idyllic village, this proposal will impact on my house value and lifestyle. I use the Warren daily for dog walking and for cycling but this will be affected massively by the loss of footpaths, trees and landscape. Looking into the future, I am worried that the site could then be used for landfill, which of course would be catastrophic.
2. Health impact from the silica dust and noise is not clear but I am concerned for my family with silicosis and respiratory diseases in the long run.
3. Unknown information such as working hours and potential flood risk all add to local residents' anxiety.
4. Increase in traffic -the local trunk roads are bound to be affected and once again this needs more clarity of the volume of traffic increase.
5. Wildlife -as a local primary school teacher, Shouldham Warren is an invaluable resource for 'Forest Schools 'to allow children to explore the woodland and the wide range of wildlife to observe -this will be destroyed with the proposed site.
In summary, whilst I can comment, having researched, on the environment and infrastructural impact your proposal will have on the area as a whole, I can say with certainty it will affect our village as a community. Access and use of the Warren and the peaceful countryside we take for granted by all accounts will be lost. I urge you to consider our objections not against harnessing our natural resources but rather to save the identity of our vibrant Norfolk village.