Object
Preferred Options consultation document
Representation ID: 98475
Received: 14/10/2019
Respondent: Mr & Mrs Alan & Linda Dean
Number of people: 2
Gravel Extraction and Tree Removal. Shortthorn Road, Stratton Strawless.
We are asking all those in authority to reject this proposal. There are many reasons, but mainly because we live here. It's not in the middle of nowhere, nor is it on an industrial site. It is our home.
These are the reasons why we implore you to reject this.
* The whole nature of Stratton Strawless will be changed.
* Cutting down so many trees, which incidentally are protected in our gardens, can cause soil to erode, worsen flooding and destroy natural habitats for wildlife. It's become a serious problem throughout the globe. Climate change is serious, we must act now for the people of the future. 20.3 hectares of devastation is immense, with long lasting consequences.
* The increased volume of traffic on and around Shortthorn Road is detrimental to all our physical and mental health. Already the speed of cars and lorries on Shortthorn Road well exceeds the 40mph. Speeds of over 50mph are regularly witnessed by the Speedwatch team and speeds over 65mph are not unusual.
* The noise pollution of lorries, empty and full is already horrendous, we can't cope with increased traffic. The decibels of the traffic exceed safety levels. The road surface is terrible, it's bumpy and of poor quality. There is no noise prevention surface. The road floods, especially on the uneven parts and great sprays of water are send over gardens, cyclists and pedestrians. The noise of gravel extraction is another major consideration. During the colder months, this will be even worse as the screening area loses leaf coverage.
* There are no pavements on Shortthorn Road, and hardly any of the sides are edged. Lorries already drive in the grass verges and an increase in traffic will exacerbate this problem. Walkers and cyclists are very brave to even walk on the road. A possible 75 movements per day of lorries travelling to and from the site is a major increase in traffic.
* The junction at the A140 and also on the Holt Road are accident black spots. Accidents have happened and an increase in traffic will cause more. Accidents have been fatal. It's not unusual to see ambulances, police and fire engines in attendance. Please don't make this worse. 28 child pedestrians were killed and 1,276 seriously injured last year in urban areas.
It's time to remember that Stratton Strawless is a place for people, not just vehicles.
* We are in a residential area. Most older businesses respect this. However, we've seen a recent surge in businesses flouting the law. We do not need more industry, especially on this scale.
* House prices may fall as a result of this. People won't be able to sell within several miles. The housing market relies on buying and selling and young people will not be able to find housing.
From a personal point. We are not Nimbies, we support our business partners. We own and run a small self catering cottage. Guests come for peace and tranquility. This brings income into the locality, especially the local pubs and restaurants. This runs the whole year round. A gravel pit is not on a list of things that people come to Norfolk to see. Norfolk is a tourist destination for thousands of people each year and that includes Stratton Strawless. I'm not sure our business will survive a gravel pit in our road. Valuable revenue will be lost by all. How can we sit in our gardens with gravel pit and lorries increasing the Environmental pollution?
We urge our parish council and Broadland Council to reject this proposal. Stopping this will not be driven not from the top, but it is the actions of individual members of the public, councils and professionals who see that when public and residential spaces are less dominated by vehicles and industry then they become better for all.
Gravel Extraction and Tree Removal. Shortthorn Road, Stratton Strawless.
We are asking all those in authority to reject this proposal. There are many reasons, but mainly because we live here. It's not in the middle of nowhere, nor is it on an industrial site. It is our home.
These are the reasons why we implore you to reject this.
* The whole nature of Stratton Strawless will be changed.
* Cutting down so many trees, which incidentally are protected in our gardens, can cause soil to erode, worsen flooding and destroy natural habitats for wildlife. It's become a serious problem throughout the globe. Climate change is serious, we must act now for the people of the future. 20.3 hectares of devastation is immense, with long lasting consequences.
* The increased volume of traffic on and around Shortthorn Road is detrimental to all our physical and mental health. Already the speed of cars and lorries on Shortthorn Road well exceeds the 40mph. Speeds of over 50mph are regularly witnessed by the Speedwatch team and speeds over 65mph are not unusual.
* The noise pollution of lorries, empty and full is already horrendous, we can't cope with increased traffic. The decibels of the traffic exceed safety levels. The road surface is terrible, it's bumpy and of poor quality. There is no noise prevention surface. The road floods, especially on the uneven parts and great sprays of water are send over gardens, cyclists and pedestrians. The noise of gravel extraction is another major consideration. During the colder months, this will be even worse as the screening area loses leaf coverage.
* There are no pavements on Shortthorn Road, and hardly any of the sides are edged. Lorries already drive in the grass verges and an increase in traffic will exacerbate this problem. Walkers and cyclists are very brave to even walk on the road. A possible 75 movements per day of lorries travelling to and from the site is a major increase in traffic.
* The junction at the A140 and also on the Holt Road are accident black spots. Accidents have happened and an increase in traffic will cause more. Accidents have been fatal. It's not unusual to see ambulances, police and fire engines in attendance. Please don't make this worse. 28 child pedestrians were killed and 1,276 seriously injured last year in urban areas.
It's time to remember that Stratton Strawless is a place for people, not just vehicles.
* We are in a residential area. Most older businesses respect this. However, we've seen a recent surge in businesses flouting the law. We do not need more industry, especially on this scale.
* House prices may fall as a result of this. People won't be able to sell within several miles. The housing market relies on buying and selling and young people will not be able to find housing.
From a personal point. We are not Nimbies, we support our business partners. We own and run a small self catering cottage. Guests come for peace and tranquility. This brings income into the locality, especially the local pubs and restaurants. This runs the whole year round. A gravel pit is not on a list of things that people come to Norfolk to see. Norfolk is a tourist destination for thousands of people each year and that includes Stratton Strawless. I'm not sure our business will survive a gravel pit in our road. Valuable revenue will be lost by all. How can we sit in our gardens with gravel pit and lorries increasing the Environmental pollution?
We urge our parish council and Broadland Council to reject this proposal. Stopping this will not be driven not from the top, but it is the actions of individual members of the public, councils and professionals who see that when public and residential spaces are less dominated by vehicles and industry then they become better for all.