Environmental and Ecological Impact: This section discusses the impact on existing trees and biodiversity. It highlights concerns about protecting trees, which are crucial for climate change mitigation and maintaining visual amenity. Failure to protect these trees could lead to a deteriorating landscape and loss of biodiversity.
Archaeological Significance: This section addresses the potential for encountering Neolithic remains and recommends archaeological evaluations to protect any undiscovered assets. Preserving archaeological heritage is essential for maintaining the historical integrity of the area.
Flood Risk and Drainage: This section emphasises the need for robust drainage systems to manage increased runoff and prevent flood risk. It highlights the importance of designing drainage systems to handle extreme weather events and comply with climate change resilience standards.
Community and Social Impact: This section critiques the affordable housing provision, noting it falls short of local policy requirements. It also discusses the significant population increase from 2011 to 2024 and the lack of a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to capture the cumulative effects on local infrastructure and services.
Public Services and Infrastructure: This section discusses the impact on local public footpaths, emphasising the need for contributions to improve their surface and maintenance to accommodate increased foot traffic from new residents.
Health and Safety: This section highlights fire safety concerns, emphasising the need for adequate access for firefighting appliances and sufficient water supplies. It also addresses the necessity of radon protection and conditions for land contamination management to ensure safety.
Healthcare Infrastructure: This section includes comments from the NHS about local GP surgeries’ capacity to absorb the population increase. It stresses the need to ensure that healthcare services remain adequate to support the growing population.
