Object

Draft Local Plan

Representation ID: 13365

Received: 16/03/2016

Respondent: Mr Richard Lunnon

Representation Summary:

Use existing small plots of derelict ground in the green belt that are near to existing residential areas

Full text:

I agree in principle to a green belt policy but by not using small areas of land next to residential property that are in the green belt that have no significant value to the green belt in that they are not of use in farming or of recreational value and are in fact detrimental to the surrounding area in that they not normally maintained as there is no value in doing so. These areas which I have one of should be used for housing as they do not detract from the green belt like new developments you propose at Dunton
My area in Hay Green lane is next to and opposite residential housing and was the site of a old mill with its various buildings which was burnt down in approximately 1896. . Since then it has been a over grown derelict piece of ground which I have tided up but is of no use other than housing.
Two houses could and should be built there so making use of this ground after so many years of disuse .
By using this and other plots similar areas which would fit into existing local areas you would not need to build large housing estates that take up lots of greenbelt and take over existing rural areas