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Respondent: Phillipa Frankland
Representation Summary:
This response strongly objects to the potential allocation of land around Ashley for housing, arguing that the scale of development proposed would be excessive and unsustainable. It highlights the village’s lack of infrastructure, including limited transport links, narrow rural roads, and the absence of shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. Concerns are raised about the loss of Green Belt and productive agricultural land, emphasising the importance of food security. The submission also warns of significant ecological harm to Cotterill Clough Nature Reserve, ancient woodland, and wildlife corridors. It concludes that brownfield and empty homes should be prioritised before considering large-scale development in rural areas.
Full text:
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 preposterous!
Ashley 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.
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 provisions.
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 them could be a start to alleviating the housing problem.
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Phillipa Frankland
Representation Summary:
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.
Full text:
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 preposterous!
Ashley 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.
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 provisions.
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 them could be a start to alleviating the housing problem.
Local plan scoping consultation
Transport and infrastructure
Respondent: Phillipa Frankland
Representation Summary:
Ashley 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.
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 provisions.
Full text:
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 preposterous!
Ashley 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.
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 provisions.
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 them could be a start to alleviating the housing problem.
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