Object
Preferred Options consultation document
Representation ID: 98043
Received: 21/10/2019
Respondent: Mr & Mrs Philip & Pamela Parsons
Dear Sir/Madam,
Re Development of Mansom Plantation and gravel extraction. Ref MIN 213
We live very close to the site of the proposed development at Mansom Plantation at the corner of Cromer Road and Serpentine Lane and we have lived here for 30 years. We object to the proposed development on several grounds.
-The expected volume of traffic (over 70 movements) a day will cause huge disruption and traffic safety issues. There is only one suitable entrance and exit for the site in Shorthorn Road, which will create extra traffic for the area. It is already difficult to get on to the main Cromer Road from Shorthorn Road and Serpentine Lane which will be more difficult with more trucks.
-There are no footpaths or pavements on the roads around the site which will mean extra risks to pedestrians who have to use these roads to move around locally.
-Vibration and noise along the Cromer Road is already bad for local residents and heavy lorries will exacerbate this and cause further problems for local people.
-Shorthorn Road and Serpentine Lane are both unsuitable for heavy vehicles, especially Serpentine Lane which seems to be used as an increasing used cut-through by large vehicles.
-Environmentally this will impact local wildlife and natural habitats. This is a large undisturbed marshy area that supports birds and mammals.
-There has been no suggestion about what will happen in 8 years times after the 1M tones of gravel have been extracted - are we to be left with just a big hole?
-The development will also change the character of the village. We are a relatively small local community with some small scale industry - largely wood and timber industry but such a commercial use will be a change to this.
-The "screening" appears to be inadequate and will not reduce noise and associated disruption.
-The use of so many diesel vehicles in the area will also raise lead and other pollution levels for local residents.
-The site will create no economic benefits to the local community - no jobs, investment or improved infrastructure only detriment to the local people.
On these grounds we hope that the planning application will be rejected.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Re Development of Mansom Plantation and gravel extraction. Ref MIN 213
We live very close to the site of the proposed development at Mansom Plantation at the corner of Cromer Road and Serpentine Lane and we have lived here for 30 years. We object to the proposed development on several grounds.
-The expected volume of traffic (over 70 movements) a day will cause huge disruption and traffic safety issues. There is only one suitable entrance and exit for the site in Shorthorn Road, which will create extra traffic for the area. It is already difficult to get on to the main Cromer Road from Shorthorn Road and Serpentine Lane which will be more difficult with more trucks.
-There are no footpaths or pavements on the roads around the site which will mean extra risks to pedestrians who have to use these roads to move around locally.
-Vibration and noise along the Cromer Road is already bad for local residents and heavy lorries will exacerbate this and cause further problems for local people.
-Shorthorn Road and Serpentine Lane are both unsuitable for heavy vehicles, especially Serpentine Lane which seems to be used as an increasing used cut-through by large vehicles.
-Environmentally this will impact local wildlife and natural habitats. This is a large undisturbed marshy area that supports birds and mammals.
-There has been no suggestion about what will happen in 8 years times after the 1M tones of gravel have been extracted - are we to be left with just a big hole?
-The development will also change the character of the village. We are a relatively small local community with some small scale industry - largely wood and timber industry but such a commercial use will be a change to this.
-The "screening" appears to be inadequate and will not reduce noise and associated disruption.
-The use of so many diesel vehicles in the area will also raise lead and other pollution levels for local residents.
-The site will create no economic benefits to the local community - no jobs, investment or improved infrastructure only detriment to the local people.
On these grounds we hope that the planning application will be rejected.