Object

Representation ID: 1152

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Mr Paul Tilbrook

SKPR-277. Objection to new builds sites in Thurlby. Increased pressure on existing problematic drainage, sewage and flooding. Increased traffic entering A15. Unsuitable access to Elm Farm site. Insufficient infrastructure such as doctors, dentist and schools. Destruction of rural landscape. This village cannot cope all the above already let alone another 136 dwelling to compound existing issues.

Object

Representation ID: 1335

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Mr Graeme Copeland

*Further housing will add to the village's already problematic drainage, sewerage and flooding issues.
*Increased traffic issues for an already remarkably busy A15 junction
*Not enough infrastructure to support further housing
*Applications are not in line with the 2019 agreed Village referendum on the Thurlby parish Neighbourhood plan?
*Destruction of rural landscape
*Detrimental effect on wildlife
*Prime agricultural land is being repurposed in a time of increased geopolitical turmoil we should be aiming for more self sufficiency, not less!

Object

Representation ID: 1515

Received: 17/04/2024

Respondent: Yvonne Scott

I came to live in this lovely peaceful village 20+ years ago.
In that time there hasn't been too much building of houses.
However, I see proposals of over 100 new houses to be possibly built. I object. This will tip our lovely village into being a much bigger , busier community. I did not come to live here to be in that kind of environment. We already have issues with flooding and other impactful problems. Building a large number of dwellings will only compound these problems.

Object

Representation ID: 1525

Received: 17/04/2024

Respondent: Carol Corliss

Flooding on a regular basis only occurred since Chapel Lane estate was built. The surface water is not draining and can be 6” deep flowing fast. Does not make sense to add more housing, stretching the sewage systems even further. School, Doctors, Dental practices at full capacity. Concerned that more green field development is being considered. Thurlby is transitioning from rural area to urban sprawl. Please do not build any further housing here. It will certainly not be for the benefit of Thurlby residents.

Object

Representation ID: 1533

Received: 18/04/2024

Respondent: Alan Garner

Number of people: 2

Further housing within the village of Thurlby will increase traffic flow particularly exiting onto the A15 and make it very dangerous. There is insufficient infrastructure, doctors, dentists, schools etc to support further housing in Thurlby. In 2019 residents voted to keep building within the existing village housing lines. This means that SKDC should use this Neighbourhood Plan to help decide planning applications in the Thurlby area. The above proposals are outside the existing village housing lines. The sites are farm land and this change in policy will add to the destruction of our rural landscape with consequent detrimental impact on local wildlife. We would urge the planning applications to be rejected.

Object

Representation ID: 1537

Received: 19/04/2024

Respondent: Anthony Burke

136 new houses represents something like 180 to 200 additional cars using the narrow roads in the villages. The roads are narrow and not designed for heavy traffic usage. The new houses would place unrealistic loads on the present sewage, flooding and drainage situations. The additional traffic would make access to the A15 even mor difficult than it is at present – particularly during the “rush hours”. Inadequate and unsuitable access. Insufficient infrastructure to support such an increase in the population. i.e. Doctors Dentists, Schools and Shops. The site proposals breach the Neighbourhood Plan and therefore must be rejected. These sites are old farm land and this change of policy will be detrimental to our Rural Landscape. In addition to this, the scheme will be detrimental to wildlife in the immediate vicinity and within the ancient woodland of Dole Wood.

Object

Representation ID: 1546

Received: 21/04/2024

Respondent: Mrs Jackie Stevenson

I object to the above planning applications as a resident of Thurlby. My reasons are
1. both these applications are outside the existing village housing as set out in the Neighbourhood plan voted on in the 3019 village referendum.
2. there us no suitable access to both these sites.
3. access onto the A15 will be more hazardous.
4. the houses will add to the already overstretched drainage and sewage systems.
5. it involves taking agricultural land out of use at a time when we all realise we have to be more self-sufficient and grow what we need rather than importing food.
6. where will the extra doctors, schools ,dentists and care homes needed for a population increase come from when all these ate already in short supply? I object most strongly to this development.

Object

Representation ID: 1548

Received: 21/04/2024

Respondent: Pat Flynn

Number of people: 2

We are objecting to the following Regulations Draft 18 Local Plan with respect to the following 1, SKPR -277 (LV-H12) Thurlby,Part of Elm Farm Yard 2, SKPR - 56 Thurlby,land at Obthorpe Lane

Object

Representation ID: 1558

Received: 22/04/2024

Respondent: Mick Cockerill

Number of people: 2

Any further development in Thurlby and Northorpe will
i)exacerbate the existing problems with drainage , sewerage and flooding
ii) exacerbate traffic issues joining the A15
ii) add to pressure on currently inadequate infrastructure eg doctor,dentist,schools.

In particular road access to the sites is unsuitable. Obthorpe Lane is unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles eg delivery trucks etc . Furthermore the mains water pressure along Obthorpe Lane is already inadequate.

Object

Representation ID: 1561

Received: 21/04/2024

Respondent: Philip Joyce

Strongly object to 136 new houses to be built in thurlby,re SKPR-277/SKPR-56
Our main objection is drainage/sewage problems
Also traffic on A15,overstretching the infastructure ,the expansion is beyond the village boundary.
This is not old farm land but green agriculture land an should not be used for housing

Object

Representation ID: 1568

Received: 22/04/2024

Respondent: David Richardson

Number of people: 2

Site is outside existing village housing lines, as agreed in Thurlby Parish Neighbourhood Plan and the adopted South Kesteven District Council Local Plan. There is nowhere near sufficient local infrastructure to support this further housing in Thurlby, with flooding, drainage, power problems long existing. Unsuitable rood access. The site being principally farm land will have great impact on our rural landscape, and have proximity to ancient woodland.

Object

Representation ID: 1577

Received: 23/04/2024

Respondent: Mrs Hazel Moore

We already have problems with drainage, sewage and flooding in the village, there has been sewage running down the street in Northorpe recently and people in the center of the village cannot flush their toilets when there is heavy rain due to the system backing up. 136 new houses in the village would cause serious problems. Recently we had the fire service pumping water from the village due to flooding. There is already a problem with accessing a doctor when needed due to the increased population in the area, dentists too are difficult to find. Both these sites are outside the existing village housing lines.

Object

Representation ID: 1972

Received: 22/04/2024

Respondent: Alec Osborn

Increasing the housing population in the proposal by 136 houses will increase further a serious current problem relating to sewerage ,surface water drainage and flooding on the A15 and adjacent properties The main village road from the A15 heading west is single point of entry and exit for both developments .This road is currently used as a”rat run “ for HGVs and vans through to Manthorpe and beyond . In addition the 30 mph speed limit is continually broken in early morning and mid afternoon. This road format is one of continuous bends .roadside parking and a close proximity footpath Current access from the village on to A15 is restricted by continual congestion due to heavy traffic backed up by pedestrian crossing lights at Baston and Langtoft Road access to and from the sites is restricted and a dangerous risk to all traffic movements The proposal is in conflict with the Thurlby Parish Neighbourhood plan .In addition both sites are outside the village housing lines.

Object

Representation ID: 2001

Received: 28/05/2024

Respondent: Mr Simon Toulson

Will inevitably exasperate the already severely compromised sewage and surface water infrastructure to a position where repeat internal flooding will take place to houses that have previously flooded in Thurlby and most likely will cause further flooding to the new houses being built

Green field sites (Grade 2 Agricultural Land) and have never been previously developed, the development/s would create a severe impact to the traffic movements on the High Street

Residents at the lower end of the High Street have no alternative to park their cars on the road which effectively reduces the road to a single lane at all times and is also next to a bend with reduced visibility / congestion.

There is no footpath on the south side of the High Street which would mean pedestrians wanting to get to and from Elm Farm Yard development would have to cross the road in-between parked cars

It is extremely difficult to exit Thurlby onto the A15 throughout weekdays but especially in the morning and evenings due to a massive increase of traffic travelling south/north to and from Bourne

Traffic lights or a roundabout of some kind positioned at the Thurlby A15 crossroads may alleviate this issue but adding further traffic to this already severely overcrowded road simply does not work

Object

Representation ID: 2062

Received: 23/04/2024

Respondent: Mrs Grace Luck

SKPR-277(LV-H12)
The increase in traffic will make getting onto A15 near impossible.

Object

Representation ID: 2150

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Phil Abbott

Number of people: 2

Safety concerns regarding traffic and road safety.
The village already has flooding, drainage and sewerage issues and homes recently flooded.
There is currently not enough infrastructure to service current residents.
Development would have a detrimental effect on wildlife and the locality to ancient woodland and sites of special interest.
Development on site would be contrary to the Thurlby Neighbourhood Plan.

Object

Representation ID: 2152

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Angela Blades

The village infrastructure is in need of being upgraded before any more development is done. We have lived in the village for 18 years, observing changes to our environment and road safety. We have experienced a significant increase in flooding, requiring the need for fire services intervention. Local residents have also experienced some re-emergence of sewage waste. We have also seen flooding on the Rear of our garden. I am also concerned about traffic entering the village, we observe speeding along the High Street, also on the A15 despite the 40 speed limits. Although I appreciate new developments are needed, but infrastructure needs improvement and updated, before development.
I am now a senior citizen, with disabilities, and poor mobility, and experience, safety issues. Just crossing the High Street can become difficult. We also need a crossing, with traffic lights. This would help manage the safety of pedestrians and people who have disabilities. In the event of new construction, an additional need of new schools, additional medical facilities, and road improvements, for Emergency Services,Ambulances, Fire Engines, Policing, and provision for larger vehicles to access.

Object

Representation ID: 2184

Received: 19/04/2024

Respondent: Hannah Thompson

Proposed sites our outside the existing village housing lines, as agreed in this Neighbourhood Plan.

Both sites are old farmland and this change in policy will add to the destruction of our rural landscape and would also have a detrimental impact on the local wildlife.

Further housing will add to the village’s already problematic drainage, sewerage, and flooding issues.

Increased traffic on High Street and Obthorpe Lane which are already used as a Thorofare and racing track for some incompetent drivers.

Unsuitable road access to both sites.

There isn’t enough local infrastructure to support further housing Thurlby.

Object

Representation ID: 2188

Received: 17/04/2024

Respondent: Helen Powell

Please can you assure current Thurlby residents and myself, that every public service is in place , Doctors, nurses, schools, dentists, sewage treatment, etc etc.with enough capacity for 'any' new development in or near that village, which are needed by law to accommodate new residents , so there is no detrimental affect on current residents facilities and services?

Object

Representation ID: 2193

Received: 21/04/2024

Respondent: Jan Graham

Flooding and drainage issues have become pretty much unmanageable.

Difficult to get onto the A15 at certain times of the day, we take our lives into our hands as it is trying to get onto the A15 due to the heavy volume of traffic now coming out of Bourne.

Both proposed sites are unsuitable due to the unsuitable road access.

There is currently insufficient infrastructure to support further housing in Thurlby.

Object

Representation ID: 2195

Received: 21/04/2024

Respondent: Mike Ellison

Number of people: 2

1) In 2019 the residents voted by referendum, to keep building within the existing village housing lines, and was adopted and became part of the South Kesteven District Council Plan. Both these sites are outside the existing Village lines.
2) The local infrastructure for sewers, drainage and flooding are under considerable strain
3) Traffic management already a major problem
4) Speeding much reported and very rarely monitored by camera
5) Unsuitable roads to access the proposed 2 sites
6) The local schools, doctors and dentists are already under considerable strain
7) Developments will be in directly affected by water running off the hill
8) Local wildlife and the rural environment we enjoy in the area will be impacted.

Object

Representation ID: 2198

Received: 22/04/2024

Respondent: Kim Lord

Sewerage/rainwater runoff system in Thurlby cannot cope with any additional pressure.
Not enough infrastructure to support additional housing.
Existing traffic congestion.
Fear for Dole wood, anymore footfall there and we will lose the magnificent yearly display of bluebells.
Afraid that increased population always mean’s increased crime, do we have the police to cope with this? there are many more reasons for this plan not to go ahead.
Please refer to the Thurlby Parish Neighbourhood Plan, South Kesteven District Council should use what was voted on in 2019 to help in its decision making.

Object

Representation ID: 2200

Received: 22/04/2024

Respondent: Elizabeth White

Further housing may add to the village’s problems with drainage, sewage and flooding.
Thurlby roads are narrow and bendy and are already busy especially at school times, extra housing is going to acerbate this problem. Also the increased traffic will make it more dangerous pulling onto the A15.
The sites are both on old farmland and its change of use will impact on the village, local wildlife and the nearby ancient woodland famed for its bluebells.
Both sites are outside the existing village housing lines as agreed in this neighbourhood plan.
The sites are not within a substantially built up frontage and the proposals are at the edge of the village and they are not supported by the local community. Is there any evidence that they seek to address a specific targeted need for local housing, therefore they may fail to comp,y with Local Plan Policies SP3, SP4 and Neighbourhood Plan Policy TNP 10.
The proposals would be harmful to the character of the surrounding areas due to the fact that they are out of keeping with the surrounding areas. Do they comply with the Local Plan Policies DE1, SP3, SP4, TNP09 and TNP11.

Object

Representation ID: 2232

Received: 19/04/2024

Respondent: Keith Evans

My objections are
1) Problems with drainage, sewerage + flooding issues
2) Increased traffic flow in a narrow Obthorpe Lane + unsuitable road access to site from this road
3) On 2019 residents voted to keep building within ensure village housing lines in the village housing lines in the village referendum on the Thurlby Parish Neighbourhood Plan. This site is outside the ensuring village housing lines as agreed.
4) Sites near by to ancient woodland and detrimental to local wildlife
5) Lack of appropriate infrastructure to support housing development
6) Added problems at A15 junction and lack of appropriate pedestrian crossing for safety.

Object

Representation ID: 2257

Received: 11/04/2024

Respondent: Marguerite Cullen

Major infrastructure would be required.
Are these two sites ‘planned for’ by the Council, or is development desired by the landowners? “Identifying the right amount and location for new homes that are required”. By whom?
An additional 50 at Obthorpe Lane, and 50 at Elm Farm would make a significant imbalance to the rest of the village. Obthorpe Lane is a popular for recreation and importance access to SSSI Dole Wood.
Thurlby is ‘getting by’ with what it can offer. Any major developments would overwhelm this ancient village.

Object

Representation ID: 2259

Received: 20/04/2024

Respondent: Roger Osborn

I wish to object to the policy in the Regulation Draft 18 Local Plan regarding SKPR-277 (LV-H12) Thurlby, Part of Elm Farm Yard. Our entrance/exist is on a blind bend opposite the planned estate site entrance/ exit. Any development of this site would add to the danger of exiting our property by cars or tractors.

Object

Representation ID: 2260

Received: 23/04/2024

Respondent: Mr R Rose

I trust these variations are in line with the Thurlby Neighbourhood Plan 2019 in particular TNP09, Page 35, where it particularly refers to unsuitable access, which I consider to be the case for the Elm Farm proposed access onto High Street. Is there sufficient space for a 2 lane road plus pedestrian footway on either side? Also the intention to the route traffic east along High Street to the A15 is complete madness. The junction onto A15 in a southerly direction, where most turn to join the road to Peterborough, which is where many people will be going to access the Railway Station, main Hospital and work opportunities. If the development is necessary why isn’t the access from the A15.

Object

Representation ID: 2313

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Miss Joyce Stevenson

This site is in effect land-locked – no suitable access exists. Development of 50 dwellings would create unacceptable excessive surface water run-off into the drain, thus increasing incidents of flooding. The boundary dyke and High Street hedgerows are part of the existing green infrastructure of the settlement – both are wildlife corridors. This policy would not only further isolate this land-locked site from the village and community; it disregards NPPG, SK Planning Policy and Thurlby Neighbourhood Plan policies. The development would not be an asset to the community, it will drain resources and utilities to breaking point and will compromise the nature and character of the village – it should not be supported. Grade 2 – agricultural land should be retained. Elm Farm meets all the criteria for not developing this site, including major traffic impacts on village roads and the A15 and jeopardizing pedestrian safety. This site should be withdrawn from the site allocations.

Support

Representation ID: 2386

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Defence Infrastructure Organisation Safeguarding Team

Development of, or exceeding, 91.4m in height above ground level will trigger statutory consultation requirement.