Object
Preferred Options consultation document
Representation ID: 98073
Received: 15/10/2019
Respondent: Mrs W Fricker
In reply to your letter dated 13th September, we absolutely object to your proposal to excavate sand and gravel at Mansom Plantation.
Our property is located just metres away from the western boundary of the site, where we have lived for nearly 60 years.
When we first came here, the trees were very small and had been planted on what had previously been heathland. Whilst we understand the trees were planted as a crop, over the years they have added to the rural woodland landscape of the area and the plantation provides habitats for a variety of wildlife. This is why we chose to live in the countryside and it is very important to our way of life.
How you can describe this particular site as a "Preferred Option" when there are private dwellings located so close to its boundaries is beyond all understanding. We spend the majority of our time at home. If this proposal is granted permission it will result in constant noise and disturbance and will no doubt also require the site to be floodlit. Residents living close to its boundaries will have to endure this over at least an eight year period. The value of our home will be greatly affected.
The traffic along Shortthorn Road has already increased significantly, particularly commercial vehicles using it to get to the NDR. There is an estimated 76 daily highway movements to and from the site when in operation. They may also prefer to come along Shortthorn Road to reach the NDR. The Junction with the A140 is already so busy that at peak times, it is very difficult to get out of Shortthorn Road. The increase in traffic will present a further hazard.
The number of residential properties along Shortthorn Road has increased in the last few years. Mansom Plantation isn't on the edge of the village, away from people's homes. It is in the centre of the village.
It makes no sense at all to propose this when permission has already been granted for a holiday lodge park with a Landscape Management Plan and S106 Agreement. It will take decades for any restoration to take place.
The processing plant which we presume is for separating the aggregates will be horribly noisy and will also create dust, debris and silt which will travel on the air and into ponds and water courses. Hevingham Park is located behind Mansom Plantation. It may be put at risk by the operation.
Should this proposal reach planning and be granted permission it will entirely spoil our enjoyment in our home.
In reply to your letter dated 13th September, we absolutely object to your proposal to excavate sand and gravel at Mansom Plantation.
Our property is located just metres away from the western boundary of the site, where we have lived for nearly 60 years.
When we first came here, the trees were very small and had been planted on what had previously been heathland. Whilst we understand the trees were planted as a crop, over the years they have added to the rural woodland landscape of the area and the plantation provides habitats for a variety of wildlife. This is why we chose to live in the countryside and it is very important to our way of life.
How you can describe this particular site as a "Preferred Option" when there are private dwellings located so close to its boundaries is beyond all understanding. We spend the majority of our time at home. If this proposal is granted permission it will result in constant noise and disturbance and will no doubt also require the site to be floodlit. Residents living close to its boundaries will have to endure this over at least an eight year period. The value of our home will be greatly affected.
The traffic along Shortthorn Road has already increased significantly, particularly commercial vehicles using it to get to the NDR. There is an estimated 76 daily highway movements to and from the site when in operation. They may also prefer to come along Shortthorn Road to reach the NDR. The Junction with the A140 is already so busy that at peak times, it is very difficult to get out of Shortthorn Road. The increase in traffic will present a further hazard.
The number of residential properties along Shortthorn Road has increased in the last few years. Mansom Plantation isn't on the edge of the village, away from people's homes. It is in the centre of the village.
It makes no sense at all to propose this when permission has already been granted for a holiday lodge park with a Landscape Management Plan and S106 Agreement. It will take decades for any restoration to take place.
The processing plant which we presume is for separating the aggregates will be horribly noisy and will also create dust, debris and silt which will travel on the air and into ponds and water courses. Hevingham Park is located behind Mansom Plantation. It may be put at risk by the operation.
Should this proposal reach planning and be granted permission it will entirely spoil our enjoyment in our home.