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Local plan scoping consultation
Identifying and assessing sites
Respondent: Mr Clive Bromley
Representation Summary:
This response raises significant concerns about the suitability of land at Lawton Heath Road and Cherry Lane for future development. It highlights infrastructure constraints, including narrow country lanes, a restricted canal bridge, and existing traffic pressures that could worsen with additional housing. Concerns are also expressed about the lack of nearby schools, GP surgeries, and other community facilities capable of supporting population growth. The submission questions whether water, gas, and other utility networks have sufficient capacity for further development. It argues that, without substantial investment in transport, education, healthcare, and utilities, new housing would place unacceptable pressure on local services and existing residents.
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Ref 5.8 Identifying and assessing sites.
Lawton Heath Road and Cherry Lane
I have significant concerns regarding the suitability of these locations for future
development and believe several fundamental infrastructure constraints should be fully
assessed before any allocation is considered.
The areas identified are predominantly semi-rural in nature and are largely made up of
low-density bungalow developments. The existing road network consists mainly of
narrow country lanes that are already under pressure from current traffic levels. Access
is constrained by a canal bridge that is effectively only wide enough to accommodate a
single vehicle at a time. Any substantial increase in housing would inevitably generate
additional traffic movements and could lead to congestion, highway safety concerns,
and difficulties for emergency service access.
There is also a notable lack of supporting community infrastructure within the
immediate area. There are no readily accessible schools or GP surgeries capable of
accommodating significant population growth, and there is little evidence that the
necessary infrastructure improvements have been identified or funded.
Utilities infrastructure is another major concern. The existing water network is already
perceived to be under pressure, and any proposal for additional housing should be
supported by a robust assessment from the relevant utility providers confirming that
sufficient capacity exists. Furthermore, some properties in the area are not connected
to the mains gas network, which raises questions regarding the adequacy of existing
utility services and their ability to support further development.
In summary, the proposed locations appear to lack the necessary transport links, public
services, and utility infrastructure required to support significant new development.
Without substantial investment in roads, healthcare provision, education facilities, and
utility networks, such proposals risk placing unacceptable pressure on existing
residents and services.
I would therefore urge the Council to carefully consider these constraints and provide
clear evidence demonstrating how the necessary infrastructure improvements would
be delivered before progressing any site allocation within this area
Local plan scoping consultation
Transport and infrastructure
Respondent: Mr Clive Bromley
Representation Summary:
There is also a notable lack of supporting community infrastructure within the
immediate area. There are no readily accessible schools or GP surgeries capable of
accommodating significant population growth, and there is little evidence that the
necessary infrastructure improvements have been identified or funded.
Utilities infrastructure is another major concern. The existing water network is already
perceived to be under pressure, and any proposal for additional housing should be
supported by a robust assessment from the relevant utility providers confirming that
sufficient capacity exists. Furthermore, some properties in the area are not connected
to the mains gas network, which raises questions regarding the adequacy of existing
utility services and their ability to support further development.
Full text:
Ref 5.8 Identifying and assessing sites.
Lawton Heath Road and Cherry Lane
I have significant concerns regarding the suitability of these locations for future
development and believe several fundamental infrastructure constraints should be fully
assessed before any allocation is considered.
The areas identified are predominantly semi-rural in nature and are largely made up of
low-density bungalow developments. The existing road network consists mainly of
narrow country lanes that are already under pressure from current traffic levels. Access
is constrained by a canal bridge that is effectively only wide enough to accommodate a
single vehicle at a time. Any substantial increase in housing would inevitably generate
additional traffic movements and could lead to congestion, highway safety concerns,
and difficulties for emergency service access.
There is also a notable lack of supporting community infrastructure within the
immediate area. There are no readily accessible schools or GP surgeries capable of
accommodating significant population growth, and there is little evidence that the
necessary infrastructure improvements have been identified or funded.
Utilities infrastructure is another major concern. The existing water network is already
perceived to be under pressure, and any proposal for additional housing should be
supported by a robust assessment from the relevant utility providers confirming that
sufficient capacity exists. Furthermore, some properties in the area are not connected
to the mains gas network, which raises questions regarding the adequacy of existing
utility services and their ability to support further development.
In summary, the proposed locations appear to lack the necessary transport links, public
services, and utility infrastructure required to support significant new development.
Without substantial investment in roads, healthcare provision, education facilities, and
utility networks, such proposals risk placing unacceptable pressure on existing
residents and services.
I would therefore urge the Council to carefully consider these constraints and provide
clear evidence demonstrating how the necessary infrastructure improvements would
be delivered before progressing any site allocation within this area
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