Object
Preferred Site Allocations 2018
Representation ID: 19509
Received: 01/03/2018
Respondent: Mr. Richard J Baker
Development would be out of keeping with the area. The size of the site is suitable for no more than 10 dwellings, which should consist of family homes with a maximum of 2.5 storeys and not 1-2 bedroom units in excess of this height so that they remain in keeping with this residential area. Over development which is currently proposed will lead to worsening of the current traffic congestion and increased danger to road users and pedestrians.
I object specifically to this land being included on this list with a potential estimated dwelling yield of 48 units on the following grounds. Since BBC published their last list of Brownfield land the potential has risen from 22 to 48 units which is a blatant disregard of previous objections. Any redevelopment of this size (either 48 or 22 units) would be out of keeping with the area and in particular the street scene and local community in Western Road. This site is only suitable for dwellings that reflect the style appearance and size of other properties in the street. (Western Road) The size of the site is suitable for no more than 10 dwellings, which should consist of family homes with a maximum of 2.5 storeys and not 1-2 bedroom units in excess of this height so that they remain in keeping with this residential area. Any redevelopment of this site should take on board previous comments and objections made by residents in Western Road to the previous inclusion and the current planning application. Despite ECC highways view on a current planning application for this site, over development which is currently proposed will lead to worsening of the current traffic congestion and increased danger to road users and pedestrians. It is obvious that ECC highways never visit the area to assess the current situation or any potential increase.