Object
Preferred Options consultation document
Representation ID: 98929
Received: 31/10/2019
Respondent: Mr Stewart Logan
I am writing to object 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 area for a number of reasons. My objection is:
* 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.
* Tottenhill is an area of natural beauty with many interesting birds and other species of wildlife. Further quarrying can only have a detrimental effect on the wildlife in the area.
* 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.
* The noise and dust from proposed quarrying would impact on the wellbeing of the local residents.
* There are very few unspoilt areas in Norfolk, without street lighting, like Tottenhill and this should be preserved as far as possible.
* The watercourse, quality of water and water table may be affected by further quarrying. 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.
* 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.
* Any extracted mineral, especially the silica sand, would firstly need to be transported to Leziate, where it would be treated and then transported, predominantly by road, to various parts of the country. It will not be used in Norfolk alone, if at all,
Please listen to the local residents and consider other sites in Norfolk where the impact of such quarrying would not have such an effect on the immediate community - we've had enough.
I am writing to object 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 area for a number of reasons. My objection is:
* 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.
* Tottenhill is an area of natural beauty with many interesting birds and other species of wildlife. Further quarrying can only have a detrimental effect on the wildlife in the area.
* 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.
* The noise and dust from proposed quarrying would impact on the wellbeing of the local residents.
* There are very few unspoilt areas in Norfolk, without street lighting, like Tottenhill and this should be preserved as far as possible.
* The watercourse, quality of water and water table may be affected by further quarrying. 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.
* 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.
* Any extracted mineral, especially the silica sand, would firstly need to be transported to Leziate, where it would be treated and then transported, predominantly by road, to various parts of the country. It will not be used in Norfolk alone, if at all,
Please listen to the local residents and consider other sites in Norfolk where the impact of such quarrying would not have such an effect on the immediate community - we've had enough.