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An objection site is a confusing word used by the planning authorities. It means a proposal has been made to change the original plans. In this case, Objection Site 89 wishes to change the boundary of the East Chesterton sidings, bringing the boundary right up to the river frontage (map here). Objection Site 24 relates to the building of a new housing development on Horningsea
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Chesterton Fen Flood Plains
I object to the change to the boundary because
- This land in the Green Belt has been identified as land to be preserved. (Cambridge Green Belt Report)
- This land is part of Chesterton Fen an important winter site for snipe, mallard, moorhen, redshank.
- The land is part of the Cam Valley Project, one of the highest priority initiatives. (Cambridge Horizons Green Infrastructure Strategy)
- The land is part of an existing green corridor, an essential element in the Green Grid Network and part of the Green Infrastructure Strategy identified by Cambridge Horizons.
- The land is a focal feature for biodiversity.
- This land is along a line identified as one of the key views of Cambridge City so not suitable for such development.
- This land is part of the
landscape essential to the special character and setting of Cambridge. To be preserved. (Cambridge Green Belt Report 2002)
- This proposed development will change the atmosphere of and be detrimental to the rural setting of the river and towpath much used by walkers, runners, rowers, fishermen and other users.
Collection points for completed forms:
Helen Warnock, 45 Green End
Lynne Strover, The Gallery, High Street
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I object to this land being used for residential development because
- It is outside the village framework.
- It is within the Green Belt. There are already plans to remove a large area at the east of the village from the Green belt.
- The Horningsea Road Frontage is a designated
important countryside frontage presenting attractive rural views.
- The Horningsea Road Footpath to the nearby primary school is designated as a
safer route to school and vehicle entrances would be an undesirable hazard.
- Traffic on Horningsea Road is already at capacity.
- Further large scale development would have a negative effect upon the character and setting of this village.
- The site is immediately adjacent to the Conservation Area.
Collection points for completed forms:
Helen Warnock, 45 Green End
Lynne Strover, The Gallery, High Street
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