H1.d Land at Manor Farm,Essendine

Object

Representation ID: 4569

Received: 01/12/2023

Respondent: Mrs Jen Furby

The area indicated is the hunting and breeding territory for Little Owls. We watch them every evening as they bring in kills for their young in the barn roof spaces, and sit in the drain pipes. I believe it is a protected species and in decline - a breeding pair should be left alone. Essendine has no facilities and Manor Farm Road isn’t up to sustaining that level of traffic - nor is Dunlin Road.

Object

Representation ID: 4649

Received: 06/12/2023

Respondent: Mr Anthony Orvis

Lane too narrow for vehicles to pass.
Large volume of extra traffic - 80 cars on the development.
View to right when exiting Lane to A6121 impaired by bend on a hill.
View when turning right from A6121 into Manor Farm Lane is restricted.
Blind bends on Lane prior to proposed entrance to site.
Lane used by walkers, especially dog walkers.
Outside Planned Development Limit.
Mature tress in field ref: SHLAA ESS05 site ID 46 - Local Ecology Designations (page107)
Field is permanent pasture. ALC category 3
Loss of bio -diversity.
Bats fly over field. Roost in barns?

Object

Representation ID: 4676

Received: 08/12/2023

Respondent: Mrs Sarah Barnett

Environmental concerns:
Habitat for owls & bats using field will be lost – These should be protected?
Impact on mature sycamore trees in field

Safety concerns:
Increase in traffic on lane –
• Blind bends – had several near misses already with very limited traffic use
• Traffic passing on narrow lane causing damage to grass verges
• Existing lane onto A6121 already tricky as exit on bend. Likely queuing at peak times adding increased risk when passing/damage to verges
• Many walkers use lane putting pedestrians at significant risk
• Lane cannot sustain increased traffic during construction and afterwards

Object

Representation ID: 4677

Received: 08/12/2023

Respondent: Mrs Jeanette Dupree

Lane not wide enough to accommodate the extra traffic that will be associated with 39 dwellings.
Two cars cannot pass on the lane without using the grass verge with one car stationary. There are two blind bends on the Lane.
The exit from the Lane to the A6121 is already difficult. Additional traffic would make it more difficult.
Many walkers use the lane. They would be put at risk by the extra traffic.
Little Owls hunt in the field and bats fly above it at dusk. Habitats for both should be protected.

Object

Representation ID: 4724

Received: 12/12/2023

Respondent: Brian Couzens

This proposal is completely unworkable. Manor Farm Lane is a single country lane which is incapable of coping with increasesd traffic. Currently, there are no roadside curbs or drainage and vehicles can not pass each other without destroying the grass verges. It is important to maintain the character of the few amenities in Essendine where many residents take the opportunity to walk along a peaceful and quiet country lane.

For drivers, exiting Manor Farm Lane onto the A6121 is currently difficult at peak times and there have been many accidents over the years. Queues and more accidents is not acceptable.

Object

Representation ID: 4759

Received: 13/12/2023

Respondent: Miss Lily McMillan

Manor Farm Lane cannot handle the extra traffic that would be created by the development. It is narrow with blind corners. Two vehicles cannot pass. I walk my dog down the lane as do many other people. I would not feel safe doing so with all of the extra traffic. There are some large mature trees in the grass field that should be preserved from any development.

Object

Representation ID: 4764

Received: 13/12/2023

Respondent: Ms Elizabeth Rowland

Manor Farm Lane is not suitable to accommodate this development. As a resident who walks along this lane daily, it would be hazardous to pedestrians and is a single track road. The junction is not equipped to deal with the extra traffic and would cause massive congestion. I also have concerns about the destruction of habitat for wildlife in the pasture. This is not a viable proposal!

Object

Representation ID: 4769

Received: 14/12/2023

Respondent: Mr Richard Hodgett

I disagree with this proposal, not only the impact of the views and the environment, but the village will have a detrimental impact on peoples well being, there are other areas to consider. This will effectively will lower my house price, as our house looks over these fields. We often look over and see the owls deer, sheep and at night the lovely bats, what about using the site on the main road that looks an eyesore has done for years.

Object

Representation ID: 4783

Received: 18/12/2023

Respondent: Mrs Laura Jones

The lane is not very wide, it destroys the natural verge adjacent to the field, and ultimately will cause further destruction to the dry stone wall that runs the length . More traffic coming out on that busy junction is another accident waiting to happen! Also several of the properties along Manor farm Lane, don’t have off-road parking and this already plays havoc with the traffic along there. As someone who walks down the lane on a daily basis with my dogs, it’s already a busy road, adding more traffic would be a nightmare!!

Object

Representation ID: 4789

Received: 18/12/2023

Respondent: Ms kate cole

Essendine is already a very busy village with a large amount of traffic travelling through. Manor Lane and surrounding fields are a little oasis of calm which is massively appreciated by both the villagers and the wildlife. To consider building on this site is both unacceptable both from a practical logistic point but also from a mental wellbeing point. The village has very few amenities and taking away our lovely dog walking area and uninterrupted views of open countryside would have a hugely negative affect. Surely there must be far more suitable sites in the local area?

Object

Representation ID: 4830

Received: 20/12/2023

Respondent: Mr Adrian Forsell

I object to the plans for 39 dwellings as Manor Farm Lane is totally unsuitable to handle the volume of potential traffic- the reasons which I have listed in my detailed response- ie lane width/blind bends/inadequate surface drainage/accessing onto the A6121/pedestrian safety/wildlife impact.
While I object to 39 houses a development of no more than 10 dwellings maybe a possibility.

Object

Representation ID: 4876

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Ms Kirstie Berridge

The development would have a serious impact on residents and the environment.
The lane leading to the development is single track with two blind bends, unsuitable to service a construction site. It could not handle the additional traffic of residents from 39 additional dwellings. Exiting the lane onto the A6121 is already difficult.
The lane and surrounding area is popular with walkers who would be in danger from the increased traffic during construction and after.
The development site is on the edge of farm land and would have a detrimental impact on wildlife including mature sycamore trees, bats, Little Owls.

Object

Representation ID: 4877

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Mrs Karen Pearce

This village cannot sustain more houses. Manor Farm Lane is not suitable for any added traffic. It is detrimental to the village & the wildlife that inhabits the area

Object

Representation ID: 4878

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Mrs Sarah Young

I object to the propsed site . Essendine has already been identified for Mallard Pass therfore further development would only remove another green space from the village. The current lane is not capable of handling the volume of traffic,this is a quiet lane that is used by dog walkers and walkers from around the area .The proposed development would further increase the volume of traffic in the village . The identified space has three mature sycamore trees that are over 100yrs old The space is a habitat to so much wildlife including owls and bats and should be protected.

Object

Representation ID: 4879

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Mr adam young

I strongly object to the development .
Lane too narrow for vehicles to pass.Large volume of extra traffic - 80 cars on the development.
Lane used by walkers, especially dog walkers.
Outside Planned Development Limit.
Mature sycamore tress in field over 100yrs old must be preserved ref: SHLAA ESS05 site ID 46 - Local Ecology Designations (page107)
Field is permanent pasture. ALC category 3
Loss of bio -diversity-The deer,bats,owls and other habitat will be impacted
This will significantly imapct on my aspect -increase in noise and light polution.Negative impact on wellbeing with the loss of green space

Object

Representation ID: 4881

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Mrs Allison Duggins

The area proposed has mature sycamore trees and these would be adversely impacted by the potential development. The proposed road is not capable of handling the likely volume of traffic. There are no facilities in walking distance no shops, doctors etc for any potential families Will constantly be in cars.
Exiting manor farm lane is often difficult at peak times adding 39 dwellings will only add to the already very busy roads.

The development would have adverse effect on wildlife, bats small owls in the area.

Object

Representation ID: 4893

Received: 25/12/2023

Respondent: Mrs Debra McMillan

I am a frequent visitor to Manor Farm Lane. I cannot see how the additional traffic resulting from the development could safely use the Lane. It is narrow. Two vehicles cannot pass each other without one having to stop and use the verge. The lane has two blind bends and access onto the main road is already difficult particularly at peak times. There some large mature trees that are in the grass field and these would be at risk from the development.

Object

Representation ID: 4895

Received: 26/12/2023

Respondent: Mr Mark Kettle

If there was an increase of approx 80 more vehicles plus deliveries etc there would be exceptional strain on the network in and out of the village, putting peoples lives at risk and also children who enjoy playing out in the summer months.

Object

Representation ID: 4956

Received: 31/12/2023

Respondent: Ms charlotte wolfe

I object to a development on Manor Farm Lane because it will have a serious impact on the wildlife that has existed in the field for 30 years. I have lived here for 25 years and the bats fly in my garden and the owls are also in the field. We also have deer visit the field.The habitat for these animals should be protected and disturbed. The sycamore trees also need protecting as they have been here a long time, they are beautiful; and need a preservation order. Trees like this should not be cut down, they support our environment.

Object

Representation ID: 4976

Received: 02/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Trevor Burfield

Essendine has no shop, no pub, no school, no zebra crossing or pedestrian refuge to assist crossing the A6121. The nearest town is a 9 mile return journey, cars are essential to residents of Essendine. 39 dwellings will bring increased and dangerous levels of traffic to Manor Farm Lane.

The proposed site at the top of Manor Farm Lane is outside of the Planned Limit of Development.

The land is green field with ancient trees, wildlife and historic buildings on it. This area offers great wellbeing benefits to residents.

This potential development is ill-conceived and not supported by myself.

Object

Representation ID: 4989

Received: 02/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Tamrin Wardle

I would object to this draft plan for the following reasons:
• The lane is not capable of handling an increase in traffic and as someone who walks my dogs down this lane it’s already unsafe at times with the blind bends. An increase in traffic would be an accident waiting to happen.
• The number of dwellings seems far too many and the current trees on the field should be protected at all costs.
• The village has zero amenities.
• The owls, bats and other wild life that inhabit the field would be impacted.
Not a viable plan.

Object

Representation ID: 5047

Received: 02/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Adele Stainsby

Should be refused for the following:
Access is very restricted, due to being a narrow lane. Verges will be destroyed, dry stone walls will collapse.
Too much additional traffic having to try to join main A6121
Trees in the proposed field are mature and need to be retained.
Facilities in Essendine are too poor to support additional dwellings.
Wildlife needs protecting.
Too much land around the village being potentially already earmarked for a solar farm.
Our enjoyment of local walks and landscape will be spoilt, with yet more development.

Object

Representation ID: 5048

Received: 02/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Joseph Stainsby

Manor Farm Lane is too narrow and has blind bends
The lane is currently used by heavy farm machinery and HGV’s
The lane access to A6121 difficult at busy times now, the additional traffic will make things worse
The lane is used by walkers accessing the public footpath to Carlby
Construction vehicles will destroy the lane infrastructure.
The sycamore trees in the bounds of the development will be adversely affected
The wellbeing of the wildlife in the trees will be adversely affected
The rain water run-off from the buildings will add to the increased flood potential of the river

Object

Representation ID: 5132

Received: 02/01/2024

Respondent: Essendine Parish Council

The Parish Council and residents of Essendine do not consider Essendine to be a large village. For residents the village has only three amenities. There is no mains gas supply to Essendine.

Essendine is on the A6121 which experiences in excess of seven thousand vehicle movements per day.

39 houses will bring approximately 100 new residents to Essendine along with approximately 80 plus cars and vehicles. This potentially brings 160 additional vehicle movements per day.

Poor Access and Infrastructure, the utilities along Manor Farm Lane and within Essendine will need a significant upgrade too. .

1. If the potential development were to go ahead it would lead to a significant increase in traffic on Manor Farm Lane.

2. The Lane is narrow, the additional traffic could not use the Lane with safety.

3. When exiting Manor Farm Lane onto A6121 the view to the right is impaired by a bend which is on a hill.

4&5. There are two “blind bends” in the Lane.

6. Many residents and people living outside the village, use the Lane particularly for dog-walking and as wellbeing amenity.

7. The Landscape Sensitivity Study (June 2023) assessed the site in parcel ESS1 commenting that “The sensitivity of this study parcel lies in the strong and positive rural character and sense of place along Manor Farm Lane, particularly around Manor Farm and Broadholme Farm where there is a strong degree of coherence and harmony of building materials.”

8. The site is outside of the Planned Limit to Development

9. It is not clear how the development could take place without impacting on the mature, classically shaped, sycamore trees near to or within the site.

10. Some of the potential site is permanent grassland and, to personal local knowledge, has been such for at least 40 years. The field is cut just once per annum.

11. Little Owls hunt in the grass field and bats can be seen flying above the field and houses on Manor Farm Lane. Other habitat types are provided by barns on the potential site. It is unlikely that the development could show a positive Biodiversity Net Gain.

Object

Representation ID: 5382

Received: 04/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Moira Waterworth

I have lived on Manor Farm Lane for 45 years. The lane is exactly that - a lane, with no through road.
Two vehicles cannot pass easily - not even space for a footpath in front of my house.
Increased housing and its extra traffic - more dangerous and unacceptable for residents’ well-being.

Essendine has 201 households. The Reserve Site maximum of 39 houses is almost a 20% increase in housing!

Essendine already contributes to Rutland employment needs, having the industrial site, and extra traffic that involves. Unacceptable to increase burden on the village by taking greenfield space for housing.

Object

Representation ID: 5390

Received: 04/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Maurice Waterworth

Reserve Site on Manor Farm Lane for max 39 houses :
Access along MFL does not meet highway standards for increased traffic.
Part of MFL has no footpath. More traffic, more danger.
Increase of vehicle movements - approx 80 cars, twice or more a day?
Loss of amenity and well-being effects on existing households.
Greenfield pasture site with great biodiversity: trees, animals, birds, bats.

Object

Representation ID: 5722

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Beverley Wrigley-Pheasant

Lane is too narrow for vehicles to pass.
Large volume of extra traffic - 80 cars on the development.
View to right when exiting Lane to A6121 impaired by bend on a hill.
View when turning right from A6121 into Manor Farm Lane is restricted.
Blind bends on Lane prior to proposed entrance to site.
Lane used by walkers, especially dog walkers.
Outside Planned Development Limit.
Mature tress in field ref: SHLAA ESS05 site ID 46 - Local Ecology Designations (page107)
Field is permanent pasture. ALC category 3
Loss of bio -diversity.
Bats fly over field. Roost in barns?

Object

Representation ID: 5935

Received: 07/01/2024

Respondent: Ms Sara Dawson

In summary I wish to object on the following grounds:
- The lane to the development site is unsuitable for the increased vehicles and traffic associated with 39 new dwellings.
- The land is a habitat for local wildlife including owls and bats
- The land has old and established sycamore trees .
- Any development on this land would directly overlook the houses at the back of Dunlin Road and Plover Road resulting in a loss of privacy.

Object

Representation ID: 6174

Received: 07/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Sue Holloway

The green spaces around Essendine need to be protected for the population that live there, and agricultural land should be retained for its contribution to food production. If Mallard Pass Solar Farm is approved in May 2024, residents would be completely surrounded by an industrial-scape. Adding additional housing would only reduce further the important green spaces left. Essendine also has no pub or shop and is lacking in amenities, it is highly unlikely that 39 houses would generate such added infrastructure, therefore it brings no benefits to that local community.

Object

Representation ID: 6604

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Andrew John Beamish

Essendine Village does not need to be expanded by nearly 10 %. The Village drainage - (Rain water and Sewage) structure such a development would allow would never cope. 2 x Flood level 2's in 4 years! - It is outdated, any increase in housing that has / will happen has meant Flooding and overwhelming of the lower part of the village. An Increase in Housing and Hard standing areas would drastically Increase this.
Conversion only of existing buildings on the farm (If planning to happen) - this supports the reuse policy of the council and are probably better constructed!