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I have already voiced my objection to this site, GT08, with my reasons however I would now like to add further objections and comment on inaccuracies in Section 4 and 9 in the Assessment Criteria on your website.
There are no suitable surface water bodies for discharge of effluent close to the site and the site is not large enough for the operation of a septic tank system and with unknown landfill material the potential for leaching out of the side of this elevated site could be a major problem.

This site, where it abuts directly on to Leicester Lane is screened by old hedge and trees however approaching from the north and south the site is very visible due to the fact that on the western and southern boundaries the natural ground level is a maximum of about 8-10 metres BELOW the site level. This will make it impossible to screen in the short and medium term as trees and hedges will require 10-20 years to obtain sufficient height.
Attempts to lower the height of the site so as to adequately screen it will require extensive excavation with the potential of disturbing any potential contaminants (asbestos) used as fill.

The steep slopes along the west and south of the site will also create a hazard for children.

The route of HS2 will be about 1 km from the site but its elevated position will make it more accessible to noise from the line.

G.R.Beard 1st April 2014