MM9 - deletion of proposed allocation of land at Rear of Old London Road (CVO3)

Support

Representation ID: 9628

Received: 25/02/2015

Please save Speckled Wood for our future generations, their health and happiness. Remember past and present have had and still have this oasis, but once gone it cannot return.

Support

Representation ID: 9632

Received: 02/03/2015

The deletion of this proposed allocation will secure a safe future for this valued community asset. A specific status should be granted to this site: e.g. Local Nature Reserve/Local Wildlife Site.

Support

Representation ID: 9657

Received: 24/03/2015

I have written about Speckled Wood before and so has my neighbour but we feel we are wasting time. We do not want houses built in the valley. We want it kept for wildlife. The thought of building opposite my house is appalling. I expect the people in Greville Road feel the same. My neighbour has lived in the avenue all her life and played in the woods when small. I have seen the last of the houses knocked down in Church Street and seen trees only ever since. So keep it that way.

Support

Representation ID: 9669

Received: 24/03/2015

I agree with the Inspector's decision regarding deletion of MM8 and MM9 from housing allocation in the Plan. I feel that the developers of each site will try to make a case with expert advice for the inclusion of these sites. So I have highlighted the many reasons why the site should not be developed. See attached.

Support

Representation ID: 9674

Received: 09/03/2015

We support the proposed modification MM9 and think it is justified as road access would be extremely dangerous due to the volume of traffic and very poor visibility at the junction with Old London Road. This will preserve the integrity of the woodland valley, provide the Trust with the opportunity to acquire the whole of Speckled Wood to make it into a well-managed community woodland. This in turn will enable funding to be sought to create the Ore Village Green, to re-establish the disused allotments, to help to construct the Greenway route and to provide other amenities and disabled access.

Support

Representation ID: 9681

Received: 27/03/2015

We support the deletion of allocation CV03 and its designation as open space for the benefit of people and wildlife.

Object

Representation ID: 9702

Received: 27/03/2015

I am the owner of the land. This land was allocated for development for some thirty years. I have bought 28 separate plots and paid £1.5 million. Due to general economic condition and down turn in the property market, after purchasing I was unable to develop. If I was allowed to develop, I intend to use a part of the land for development and the remaining of the land for public access as open space/ recreational facility. This is a private land. Don't force me or expect me to give the land for free.

Comment

Representation ID: 9712

Received: 20/03/2015

The land behind Old London Road east between Ashburnham Road and Old London Road is this the allotment land that Mr Hollox is referring to? It used to be nurtured by the Railwaymen in past times. As allotment land it is very good and there is a shortage of allotment land and the waiting lists will grow as the Town population grows. I feel that the Inspector has not given proper attention to this area of land with its unique history.

Comment

Representation ID: 9718

Received: 19/02/2015

I am very pleased that Speckled Wood appears likely to be completely protected as a public (and wildlife) amenity. Just want to express my pleasure, and appreciation that the Council is frequently pulled in different directions due to demands for more housing, plus the risk of being sued by landowners, etc. I hope that land off Victoria Avenue can also be kept for the enjoyment of all, and that things can be squared with the landowner (who seems to have been trying to sell the land). One of the glories of Hastings is the amount of greenery amongst the housing.

Comment

Representation ID: 9721

Received: 02/03/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

Please save our wood it's so lovely to walk through. One of the only peasfull places left in ore village. And let's not take away the homes of the wild life. They would not do it to us. They need our help they are so defenseless.

Comment

Representation ID: 9723

Received: 28/02/2015

I wish to state The Proposals cannot make the Unsound Plan Sound.

There should be no development of Speckled Wood. Brown field sites must be the first resort for any development.

Comment

Representation ID: 9725

Received: 27/02/2015

I wish to state The Proposals cannot make the Unsound Plan Sound.

There is no need to develop speckled wood with housing when there are appropriate developement sites available in Ore Valley on the old hospital sites.Speckled Wood , like all woods needs to be managed and appropriately maintained.

Comment

Representation ID: 9727

Received: 27/02/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

Please do not build on/in Speckled Wood!

Comment

Representation ID: 9729

Received: 27/02/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

Environmental needs should take priority to the need for more houses. Houses are built & then residents complain about badgers & foxes messing their gardens. Excuse me who was there first !! Leave the area for the wildlife & for people who enjoy walking in the woods please.

Comment

Representation ID: 9731

Received: 27/02/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

Please leave us this little bit of woodland. There is enough Brown site land in Hastings that should be redeveloped and abandoned properties that should be bought back into use before you start cutting down our lovely wood causing further hardship to the local wildlife.

Comment

Representation ID: 9733

Received: 27/02/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

Speckled Wood/ Upper Ore Valley is a well known and loved Local Nature Reserve, Ancient Woodland and Local Wildlife Site. Environmental and community considerations outweigh the need/requirement for housing.

Comment

Representation ID: 9735

Received: 27/02/2015

I wish to state The Proposals cannot make the Unsound Plan Sound.

I believe it should be totally rejected. Please go & find a BROWN FIELD site to build on. You cannot tear down pristine woodland destroying the natural habitats of our native species, it is WRONG ! Thank You

Comment

Representation ID: 9737

Received: 09/03/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound. Please register my opinion and respond via my email address.

There is a need to protect natural environments near urban areas.

Comment

Representation ID: 9739

Received: 09/03/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

DO NOT BUILD! My nan played in those woods as a child so did I and now me and my niece do!

Comment

Representation ID: 9741

Received: 08/03/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

The development of land at Speckled Wood would result in the loss of this woodland and the species they contain. Please re-consider

Comment

Representation ID: 9743

Received: 08/03/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

This is a lovely wood been here many years and most the local children go there. Even the scout croup. Be a shame to loose the wildlife that have made homes in there.

Comment

Representation ID: 9745

Received: 08/03/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

The area is sacred to us all, "developing" this place is contrary to the everyone's choice. any further building would make the area unpleasant for the current inhabitants. I object strongly to this destruction to my environment.

Comment

Representation ID: 9747

Received: 05/03/2015

I wish to state The Proposals cannot make the Unsound Plan Sound.

I lived in Hastings and St Leonards for many years, it's a lovely area and needs protecting from corporate greed.

Comment

Representation ID: 9749

Received: 05/03/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

We need green spaces for people to appreciate, have enough land that has been built on....

Comment

Representation ID: 9751

Received: 05/03/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

Please don't build on this lovely wooded site, I'm sure there are plenty of other brown field sites to consider, why would anyone want to ruin our green spaces inhabited by wildlife, and replace them with concrete boxes inhabited by people, there are other options, use them!

Comment

Representation ID: 9753

Received: 05/03/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

I do not think that this wood should be compromised and that an alternative decision should be reached.

Comment

Representation ID: 9755

Received: 03/03/2015

The proposals are welcome but I wish to make the following amendments below to make the unsound Plan sound.

My children idealise speckled wood hours of fun and learning and not man mad fun and learning a very rare thing to find in Hastings unless you have transport.

Support

Representation ID: 9757

Received: 10/03/2015

I am strongly in support of the proposed modifications as this will ensure that almost all of Speckled Wood will be protected from development. This woodland valley is very important to me and to local residents of Ore and the redesignation of the land will provide an opportunity for community use to be firmly established and allow for woodland management to improve and enhance the whole area.

Support

Representation ID: 9759

Received: 10/03/2015

I am strongly in support of the proposed modifications as this will ensure that almost all of Speckled Wood will be protected from development. This woodland valley is very important to me and to local residents of Ore and the redesignation of the land will provide an opportunity for community use to be firmly established and allow for woodland management to improve and enhance the whole area.

Support

Representation ID: 9761

Received: 10/03/2015

We strongly support the proposed modifications which ensure that almost all of Speckled Wood will be protected from development. This woodland valley is very important to us and the people of Ore village and it provides a "green lung" in a quite densely populated area. The redesignation of the land will provide an opportunity for community use to be firmly established and allow for proper woodland management to improve and enhance the whole area.

This alteration to the Development Management Plan will preserve the integrity of the green space in the valley.