We object to the building of 206 new dwellings at the Holgate
site because the access road to the estate will lead on to Park
View, an already heavily-congested road and the introduction of
even more vehicles will cause even more traffic problems and will
have a negative impact on the safety of road users and pedestrians
in the local area.
We object to the building of 206 new dwellings at the Holgate site
because the proposals include new traffic lights to cater for this
new junction which will further exacerbate the flow of traffic on
this already extremely busy road.
We object to the building of 206 new dwellings at the Holgate site
because of the impact it will have on air quality: the added
motorised vehicles on the roads brought about by 206 new dwellings
in this area will have a negative effect on air quality with more
air pollution from vehicle exhaust fumes. Poorer air quality is
detrimental to people's health and can lead to serious health
issues.
We object to the building of 206 new dwellings at the Holgate site
because the new development will be out of keeping with the
existing street scene and will damage the setting of Homer Green,
Lunt and Ince Blundell Hall Conservation Area and ruin the historic
landscape of Thornton which incorporates the Grade II-listed
structure of the Broom's Cross which has stood in its position
since the fourteenth century.
The introduction of new housing at Holgate would significantly
change the historic vista forever.
We object to the building of 206 new dwellings at the Holgate site
because it will mean the loss of much-needed and well-used green
space. Green space is extremely beneficial to people's health and
wellbeing and this area is used by many residents and visitors to
the area alike for recreation and leisure purposes including
walking, exercising, bike riding and horse riding. The building of
206 dwellings will destroy this space forever.
We object to the building of 206 new dwellings at the Holgate site
because the proposals include the removal of some trees and hedges
which will have a negative impact on Thornton's local ecosystem as
trees and hedges provide food, sustenance and homes for a wide
variety of wildlife. If they are removed Thornton will see a loss
of wildlife. Trees and hedgerows also help to tackle carbon
emissions and are important in tackling the climate emergency.
Losing these natural structures will mean more damage to the
climate. Trees also help to improve soil health and act as a
natural barrier to flooding. In Thornton flooding has become an
increasingly important issue. The loss of trees could mean more
flooding.
We object to the building of 206 new dwellings at the Holgate site
because it will mean the permanent loss of an important feeding
ground for pink footed geese, a protected species, as they, along
with a number of other bird species, currently use this land in
their thousands on an annual basis during their migratory cycles.
If these houses are built this feeding ground will be lost.
This ePetition ran from 16/12/2020 to 29/03/2021 and has now finished.
245 people signed this ePetition.