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My late husband and I came to live in Ash Close approx. 5 half years ago. Our choice of location was confined to Orchard Lane and its 3 adjoining closes because of the adjacent Green Belt land. The idea of this being sacrificed in order for 19 new homes to be built is deplorable. Many of the residents here (including myself) are retired and would not wish to live with not only the chaos caused by the construction of these homes, but also the extra traffic which would be created thereby making already busy roads much worse. In addition to this there are other issues which seem not to have been considered, e.g. the strain on the sewerage system, water supply, parking for yet more vehicles and access for Emergency Services, this being of great concern to residents of all ages. This project would most certainly have a devastating effect on the wildlife which at present so many of us here are fortunate enough to enjoy.
I am opposed to the idea of the 48 homes being built on the Sow and Grow Nursery site for many of the reason mentioned previously. In addition to this I feel this helpful, friendly family business is good for the community and would be greatly missed by many people. I certainly would be one of these.
I am aware that there is a need to extra housing in the Borough, but feel there are more suitable alternatives to the sites which have been proposed.