Consultation
NEIGHBOURS’ WORKSHOP – THURSDAY 15 AUGUST 2019
ConcernsÂ
BUILDINGS |
Density (x16) Height (x21) Proximity to boundary (x7) Type of Units – flats (x6) |
INFRASTRUCTURE |
Impact on schools, doctors, dentists (x8) Construction noise, duration, length (x6) Drainage (x2) General Infrastructure considerations (x5) |
LIGHTING |
Loss of light into houses (x2) Flood lights (x6) |
TRAFFIC & PARKING |
Increase traffic levels (x19) Parking (x6) Only one access point (x12) Train station overcrowding |
AFFORDABLE HOUSING |
Clarification of location of affordable housing (x3) Affordable housing desired (x2) No affordable housing desired (x2) |
OTHER ISSUES |
Crime increase (x2) Increased noise (x8) Wildlife and Green space (x6) Decrease in property value (x3) Loss of existing sporting amenities (x2) Privacy issues No benefit to existing residents Hitchin is busy enough in terms of population |
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS |
Main road proposed next to the housing, why not opposite side? Will sports pitch be used in evening too? Has Countryside Management service been asked for their input? What are the expected S106 obligations to be delivered with the planning permission? |
WISHES
ACCESS & FOOTPATHS |
Additional access via Gibson Close and Chaucher Way to reduce congestion (x8) No access through Gibson Close Residential access away from existing residents No additional footpath access (x4) Access through development to the Water meadow (x5) Must not be a gated development Move parking area / open public space closer to boundary (x4) Maintain footpath (x7) No underground parking Pedestrian access to station (x4) Integrate footpath within the development to make it truly public (x2) |
ENVIRONMENT |
Building on flood planes Protect current wildlife / nature (x5) Encourage cycling & additional cycle access (x5) Electric car charging provision Zero carbon housing (x3) Water harvesting Plant additional trees / do not remove trees (x4) Set an example and build to the highest environmental standards (x3) Create a site that is pleasant to walk round for all local residents Buildings in keeping with the area Will the sound berm be extended? (x2) |
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS |
Include children’s play areas (x2) No overlooking current residents (x2) Section 106 money to create pedestrian access / remain in Walsworth area (x2) Sports facilities should be available to all residents not just students (x3) What green space will be retained for students? Stop students littering the boundary footpath Maintain screened planting along whole site edge |