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Representation ID: 98553

Received: 21/10/2019

Respondent: Mr Paul Barham

I would quite hate the position you must be in at present as far as Marham Shouldham and mineral extraction is concerned. The new extraction site outlined is I understand 1/3 of the original but as you know and I know 1/3 becomes 1/2 and so on until the original application is reached. We are about to lose one more and so- so much admired to the point of jealousy a beautiful site shared by so many many people near and far away such as Downham Mkt and Swafham,a site laid out for picnics dog walking horse riding or just walking. I have been involved either with the RAF or MOD for approximately 30 yrs and I know the extreme danger this proposal would put on a front line back up base such as RAF Marham its operational strength would therefore be questionable. One possible strike could spell catastrophe for pilot or civilian wherever. As soon as extraction starts it opens up the free meal syndrome for all wild life great or small a very serious position for the RAF to be in. Estate Agents and the inhabitants in the adjoining areas know that if this application is passed house prices take a very bad downfall as seen in Ashwicken and East Winch. Sibelco an above the law company convened a residence meeting to discuss the old and worked out pits at the Bawsey site outside of Kings Lynn these sites had already caused death, many suggestions were put on the table but the one that was thought could benefit Sibelco reputation was a small tea shop and already there car park completely voluntarily run by residents nearby, later this was not to be and the whole site was sold on to a large solid and liquid refuse company. Finally my email must be seen as an honest and just refusal of this Application.