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Representation Summary:
The respondent objects to any potential development of Green Belt land near Blakelow Road and Leadbeaters Reservoir, arguing that it serves as an important buffer to the Peak District and helps protect the area's rural character. Concerns are raised about the loss of wildlife habitat, environmental damage and the cumulative loss of valuable countryside. The respondent believes brownfield and previously developed sites should be prioritised instead. They also highlight the site's prominent hillside location, warning that development would cause significant visual harm, affect views from both the town and countryside, increase traffic and road safety issues on the A537, and erode the distinctive open character of the area.
Full text:
I am writing to make my objection to any proposal to include the land near Blakelow Road and Leadbeaters Reservoir for development in the new local plan.
Although I understand the need for more housing, this Green Belt site serves as a vital buffer to the Peak District and protects the unique character of the area. The destruction of such sites really does negatively impact the wildlife and land, that we are losing at a frightening rate.
Surely there must be alternative options that would limit any impact to such a vital resource so close to the the Peak District.
Key Concerns
• Green Belt Status: The site sits right on the edge of the Peak District and edges the Peak District National Park Fringe. There must be other brownfield and greyfield locations in Cheshire that could take priority.
• Visual Damage: The steep slope means any construction will scar the landscape and ruin views from the town and countryside.
• Road Safety: Local traffic uses the already busy A537 Buxton Road. Adding yet more cars here creates severe safety concerns at local junctions.
• Loss of Character: Part of Blakelow Road features homes on only one side, many hikers and local people will stop and take a moment to take in the beautiful view when travelling along this part of the road. This plan potentially destroys that open, rural feel.
• The Peak District National Park is an asset of national, regional, and local importance. Building right up to its fringe compromises the statutory designation and purposes of the National Park.
Please reconsider any such decision.
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