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The number of houses included for Hampton Magna far exceeds that identified in the Parish Council's Housing Needs Survey. The village appears to have been allocated a number of houses to fit in with the plan rather than because that many are required or can be sustained. Existing infrastructure would be put under further strain from such a large number of new homes. Whilst the village is relatively well served with a GP surgery and a primary school, I understand that both these are at capacity so this should not be used as a justification for building more homes.
All suggested housing sites for Hampton Magna are on Green Belt land whilst the Plan states that Green Belt should not be used for development if brown field land is available. Redefining the Green Belt boundaries in order to build is unacceptable and will affect the quality of life of many residents.
Hampton Magna residents objected strongly to the original plan and the proposals for development around the village but their concerns have been ignored and the number of houses ear-marked for the village has increased.