Object

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 1071

Received: 02/02/2019

Respondent: Mrs S A Cross

Representation Summary:

Object to Loxwood allocation on following grounds:
- lack of employment
- sewage capacity
- destruction of village character
- unequal distribution of housing
- lack of public transport
- traffic issues
- pollution
- road safety

Full text:

I strongly object to the proposal to build an additional 125 in and around Loxwood village.
I base my objections as follows:


* What employment prospects are there here in Loxwood for these proposed new residents?
* Bearing in mind the sewage system is at capacity, how can these extra residences be accommodated?
* Loxwood has a unique character and to impose these extra houses will alter that unique character and be detrimental to its character.
* There are many other locations within the local area which could accommodate these extra houses and be closer to amenities.
* The transport system would not be capable of coping with the extra amount demanded.
* Access onto the road network would produce congestion and pollution.
* There is no employment in or near Loxwood therefore car movements in and out of the village will increase dramatically.
* Increase in car movements and the lack of a decent road network may cause accidents
* If the sewage system cannot cope then sewage tankers will have to empty sewage tanks thus causing extra disturbance and pollution
* The local authority should be trying to cut back on potential pollution instead of imposing it on Loxwood village
* New homes should be built closer to main town communities which have facilities and good transport links.
* Loxwood does not have good transport links
* Road safety will become a major issue