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I am extremely alarmed at the 20 new homes on the land adjoining Tips Cross Remembrance Hall and Chestnut Field. This will impact on my property. I will have to look out on roof tops instead of the present very pleasesant view of the open land and the cricket/croquet field.
This land was covenanted as permanent green belt when the Council purchased the old Ex-Servicemen's club. You will therefore be breaking your covenant and also the memories for those whom the hall was originally built. Those who had served their country in the armed forces.
Having to suffer a garage fire, we had to get planning permission to re-build. We were told in no uncertain terms that because this was green belt land we would be made to build a false roof. Totally unnecessary - but we had to go along with your rules. Why? Because of it being on green belt land.
I have lived here for 35 years now since my marriage. My late husband selected this property because of it being in a quiet village with a cricket/croquet field and hall nearby meaning his elderly mother was able to access the bus stop easily.
Since moving to Hook End I have become alarmed by the amount of building resulting in greater strain on services such as the doctors who are struggling at full capacity. As a dog owner I have noticed that the roads have now become so dangerous that I have to take my life in my hands along with others such as joggers runners, cyclists etc. No longer is taking exercise enjoyable (as is one of the Governments aims). It is becoming downright dangerous.
These developments will diminish the current happy caring atmosphere of our village where families know each's and enquire if somebody hasn't been seen for a while. We watch out for each other.
I strongly object on the above grounds along with the face that the areas are far too small for such a large development.
CC Alex Burghart MP; Neil McCarthy Chairman Blackmore Parish Council.