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Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Stephanie Bramwell-Lawes

It is disappointing to hear that green belt land – which should be protected – is being considered for development when there are other, more suitable, locations available. Not only is the green belt a recreational area, but it is home to a wide variety of wildlife. A development would not only cause significant disruption to existing residents; it would also be hugely damaging to the local ecosystem and result in a loss of crucial biodiversity.
Moreover, a development would only exacerbate existing infrastructure issues. An increase in housing will only increase the strain on local schools and medical facilities in such a small village. Not to mention the increase in traffic will impact congestion on roads and increase noise and air pollution in the area.

I am also deeply concerned that a development is proposed on such a steeply sloped area of land where there is surely a risk of post-construction flooding, which would cause damage to properties at the bottom of the hill.
Given the abundance of land in the surrounding county – that is not green belt land – I respectfully ask that the council explore alternative options that pose less risk to the environment and the community.