Testun llawn:
Following our last discussions and my response form, I have been in discussions with Tyler Parkes Planning consultants. I have instructed them to deal with the proposal to relocate the draft proposed village boundary to include my property, which should be received today before the deadline.
I also held discussions with Tyler Parkes about them producing information to support my proposals to include my field (Option 13) as a preferred option housing site, however unfortunately due to time and financial constraints this has not been possible. However they did state that due to the research they have already undertaken for another landowner (with regard to housing numbers) and after viewing and researching my field, that an excellent case could be produced to promote this option. Therefore I have below outlined some additional information that was not covered in my last submission. Hopefully the fact that I have not instructed a planning consultant to deal with this matter does not impact our chances of success.
Housing Numbers
Although I have been unable to undertake my own research on this matter, it is my understanding (from discussions with Tyler Parkes Planning Consultants) that the housing numbers allocated to Lapworth have been underestimated as it offers a more sustainable location then other villages therefore more houses should be allocated.
Landscape Value
It is our view that too much emphasis may have been place on the landscape value of the land, we appreciate that it is adjacent to the Canal, however as previously mentioned this is the same as several of the other preferred option sites. The land is very well screen on all sides with mature trees and high hedges meaning that development of the land will not impact on the surrounding landscape. In addition to this it is our intention to seek for development a low density very high quality housing scheme, which would have a very limited impact on the surrounding landscape. It is worth noting again that their is already housing either side of the field (unlike some of the other preferred option sites) which lends to a natural extension to the village.
Connections to local wildlife sites
As I live in foreman's Cottage adjacent to the field I believe that there is no wildlife present over and above that expected on any of the preferred option sites. I understand that a full habitat survey has not been carried out and I would be happy to undertake these works as part of the planning process.
I trust that this email and my previous response form may help you to reconsider my field as a preferred option housing site, should you require any further information I would be happy to provide this.