Comment

Representation ID: 9888

Received: 28/07/2022

Respondent: Mr Michael Penfold

I strongly object to this part of the plan

Wilstead should not be classified as a key service centre as it has no GP/Doctor provision within the village itself, the bus service is appalling.

Wilstead is a rural community and current residents have chosen to live in a rural rather than urban community and any large-scale housing development would adversely impact the rural nature of the village.

There must continue to be a distinct gap between the village and other communities such as Wixams, Elstow & Cotton End so that the historical identities of all of these areas can be preserved.

Any substantial development would have a major impact on the look of Wilstead and would be out of character with the current properties in the village

The transport infrastructure supporting Wilstead is very poor with no bus service at all along Cotton End Road. Building further houses in the village would result in more through traffic and car ownership as there is no feasible alternative available. The village could not cope with any further increase in traffic without there being risk of serious accident or injury, particularly outside the school/post office and the garage at the crossroads. The average speed cameras and speed censors in the village appear to have had no impact of the high speeds seen regularly through the village.

Any large-scale housing development would adversely impact the rural green infrastructure of Wilstead and would seriously affect the ready access to the open countryside that is currently available in many parts of the village.