Object
Publication Plan November 2022
Representation ID: 5270
Received: 23/12/2022
Respondent: Mr Neil Wheeldon
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The details concerning housing development are hidden within the Local Plan. Most residents are unaware about this development and the representations received are unrepresentative of the feeling when plans become more apparent.
Essington has had enough new housing developments over the years to accommodate population growth.
There is outstanding disused brownfield land between Hobnock Road and Burnsips Road within Essington to use. This has been in its current state for many years despite being earmarked for development. Land behind New Mercia Forest Crematorium.
Questions whether there is an assurance that no further large housing estates will be built if site SA3, Linthouse Lane is approved?
A separation should be maintained between Blackhalve Lane/High Hill and the development to protect the old mining village.
There is already an unreasonable quantum of construction traffic (mostly from Wood Farm Golf Landfill and surrounding quarries), and any increase will increase the risk of a serious accident. There has been no success in raising these issues with either SSDC or SCC, and request that a regular residents meeting is held to discuss ongoing development issues.
Access to highways is shown as a positive for this SA3. It is clear that all traffic going to the M6 will cut through Essington. There are a number of congestion points including near St. Johns school which require remedies to prevent a serious accident.
Would welcome the creation of a footpath in Blackhalve Lane. Deaths have already occurred so increased traffic will compound this situation.
Existing trees should be protected and not removed for development as farmers have managed to retain them.
Questions whether the existing St. Johns Primary School has capacity to accommodate the development or whether the development is self-sufficient in this regard. Additional traffic towards the school will increase the likelihood of a serious accident.