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9th January 2026
- Unacknowledged Visual Impact
- A very tall (~8 ft) fence at the church end of the site, and a derelict trailer behind it, are not mentioned in the planning request.
- Both have a considerable negative visual impact on the local area on protected visual amenity land.
- Damage to Pavement and Road
- Work carried out so far, including the use of a wood-chipper by the landowner, has damaged adjacent pavements and roads.
- The resident anticipates that further work will cause additional damage.
- Ecological Harm
- The woodland’s ecology has been severely damaged, including tree and vegetation destruction.
- Consequences include increased water run-off, flooding pavements and roads, and hazards when water freezes.
- Road Safety Concerns
- A newly installed gate on Howard Road (a small residential close) makes a narrow road with a sharp bend more vulnerable to accidents or blockages.
- Potential Wildlife and Biodiversity Violations
- Objections to the planning request’s negative responses regarding ‘Protected and priority species’ and ‘Designated sites or habitats’.
- The site contains protected wildlife and trees under a woodland protection order, which appear unacknowledged in the request.
- Resident questions whether the request is legally valid without mention of these protected features.
- Unclear Property Reference
- The request refers to “Brook House 1 Padden Brook,” but no such address exists.
- If it refers to Delta House, the correct postcode is SK6 3AW, not the one listed.
This summary highlights the visual, ecological, infrastructural, and procedural concerns raised by the resident and makes it clear why the objections warrant proper consideration.
