Object
Preferred Options consultation document
Representation ID: 98923
Received: 31/10/2019
Respondent: Miss Tracy Cole
I am writing, somewhat belatedly, to lodge my strong objection to to the proposed plans for quarrying in and around Tottenhill. As a resident of Tottenhill I believe the impact any further plans for quarrying in the immediate area will be detrimental to the village and surrounding areas for a number of reasons. My objections are as follows:
1. The area has already been extensively quarried, which still has a daily impact on the area. Further quarrying could destroy this small hamlet of Tottenhill completely - which is already split with the A10 running through it.
2. The road network in and around Tottenhill would not support any additional traffic - there has previously been a number of accidents at the two junctions on the A10, which is a major route into Kings Lynn.
3. There are very few unspoilt areas in Norfolk, without street lighting, like Tottenhill and this should be preserved as far as possible.
4. The watercourse could be affected by additional quarrying, as well as the quality of the water and water table. As a local resident, we regularly have issues with water - many times over the course of a year we lose the water pressure and at other times we lose water altogether.
5. Although Tottenhill now has access to the mains sewer some of the local residents still use septic tanks. Further quarrying could have an impact on the sewage system.
6. Any extracted material, in particular the silica sand, would firstly need to be transported to Leziate, treated and then, as it has historically, been transported mostly by road, to various parts of the country. It will not be used in Norfolk alone, if at all.
7. Tottenhil is an area of natural beauty with many interesting birds and other species. Further quarrying can only have a detrimental effect on the wildlife in the area.
Please listen to the local residents and look at other sites in Norfolk. We are only small and already over-quarried!
I am writing, somewhat belatedly, to lodge my strong objection to to the proposed plans for quarrying in and around Tottenhill. As a resident of Tottenhill I believe the impact any further plans for quarrying in the immediate area will be detrimental to the village and surrounding areas for a number of reasons. My objections are as follows:
1. The area has already been extensively quarried, which still has a daily impact on the area. Further quarrying could destroy this small hamlet of Tottenhill completely - which is already split with the A10 running through it.
2. The road network in and around Tottenhill would not support any additional traffic - there has previously been a number of accidents at the two junctions on the A10, which is a major route into Kings Lynn.
3. There are very few unspoilt areas in Norfolk, without street lighting, like Tottenhill and this should be preserved as far as possible.
4. The watercourse could be affected by additional quarrying, as well as the quality of the water and water table. As a local resident, we regularly have issues with water - many times over the course of a year we lose the water pressure and at other times we lose water altogether.
5. Although Tottenhill now has access to the mains sewer some of the local residents still use septic tanks. Further quarrying could have an impact on the sewage system.
6. Any extracted material, in particular the silica sand, would firstly need to be transported to Leziate, treated and then, as it has historically, been transported mostly by road, to various parts of the country. It will not be used in Norfolk alone, if at all.
7. Tottenhil is an area of natural beauty with many interesting birds and other species. Further quarrying can only have a detrimental effect on the wildlife in the area.
Please listen to the local residents and look at other sites in Norfolk. We are only small and already over-quarried!