Local plan scoping consultation

To whom it may concern.

I'm writing to register a formal objection to the inclusion and consideration of land around Ashley regarding land availability for housing.
The proposed development extending to 291.03 hectares is detrimental to the green countryside, the wildlife and the surrounding areas.
Ashley itself does not have the infrastructure to support such a development. The winding country roads are unsuitable for an increased volume of traffic with several pinch points, narrow bridges and a few un-kept pavements. To widen these roads to take more inevitable traffic , would have an impact on the environment ( noise and air pollution) and the housing adjacent to these roads
There is no public transport on the roads and a rail way station that has only one train each way every hour. There are no shops, schools nor health care provision.
Ashley is a Green Belt area. Agricultural land is farmed and needed at a time when we should be seriously considering our food security and not relying on imported grain.
The ecological impact would be devastating to Cotterill Clough nature reserve/SSSI ancient woodland and protected wildlife corridor.
This isn't just a proposal to increase housing in a small rural village, it would likely develop into a new town and therefore violate sustainable development principles.
Government and council tax data shows there are around 303,185 homes in England, officially classified as empty. Perhaps pursuing the use of these could be a start to alleviating the housing problem.

Regards,
Chrissiie Hepworth