Previous DEFRA survey found site to be high grade agricultural land, the site is also valuable for wildlife and as a carbon sink - should be protected on this basis. Site previously given special landscape character status. Listed building on site would be compromised if proposed development goes ahead. No confirmation that the site has changed since 2004 environmental survey discovered endangered species on site. Questions why WBC previously defended Green Belt status of area but are now proposing development. Concern for loss of health benefits and for loss of leisure amenity of site.
Previous DEFRA survey found site to be high grade agricultural land, the site is also valuable for wildlife and as a carbon sink - should be protected on this basis. Site previously given special landscape character status. Listed building on site would be compromised if proposed development goes ahead. No confirmation that the site has changed since 2004 environmental survey discovered endangered species on site. Questions why WBC previously defended Green Belt status of area but are now proposing development. Concern for loss of health benefits and for loss of leisure amenity of site.