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ID sylw: 107604

Derbyniwyd: 26/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Leya Bushell

While sustainable growth is important, large-scale developments in rural locations often bring significant and lasting challenges that must be carefully considered before approval. These concerns include:
1. Strain on Local Infrastructure – Rural roads, public transport, healthcare services, and schools are not designed to accommodate sudden, large increases in population and traffic. Large-scale developments often lead to excessive congestion, road degradation, and increased pressure on emergency services.
2. Environmental Impact –the Land south of kingswood serves as important green spaces, agricultural land, and wildlife habitats. Large developments can lead to habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, increased flooding risks due to surface runoff, and excessive strain on local water and sewage systems.
3. Loss of Rural Character & Community Displacement – the surrounding villages have a distinct character that large-scale developments will erode. A surge in transient populations from a development of this (C1) can disrupt established communities and diminish the local identity that residents deeply value.
4. Sustainability & Climate Considerations –This development will have to rely on private car use due to inadequate public transport links, leading to increased emissions and sustainability concerns. Instead, smaller, well-integrated developments would align better with the UK’s environmental and carbon-reduction strategy.