Say NO to East Devon Business Park >>> petition

The local campaign against the planning application at Sidford is gaining ground:
Futures Forum: ‘Say NO to Sidford Business Park’ >>> Public meeting >>> reports, campaign and petition

A petition is gaining momentum - as reported on the Streetlife social networking site:
Streetlife | Petition

Here it is - with comment below:

To: East Devon District Council

Say NO to East Devon Business Park

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Campaign created by

Maggie Knights

Please reject the application to build a three hectare Industrial Business Park on AONB land in the village of Sidford in East Devon.

Why is this important?

This is prime agricultural land in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, situated on a known flood risk plain, and home to much wild life, including several protected bat species. 

The typically narrow Devon access roads to this area are woefully inadequate to cope with the existing traffic and more expected large vehicles, would add to this problem. 

The lack of pavements in Sidbury village already put school children at risk and there is still no cycle path to link the two villages. 

The sheer size and height of the development would dominate the landscape, devalue adjacent existing properties and cause noise and light pollution (hugely affecting the nearby 100 year old Norman Lockyer Observatory). 

Flooding of roads and properties occurred 4 times in 2012. 

Finally there is far more suitable employment land available on existing Industrial sites, in Sidmouth, Honiton and Cranbrook to better serve those who are seeking employment. 

Please sign this petition to preserve the quality of life for many people and to stop this heartless, uncaring proposal going ahead.

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REASON FOR SIGNING

Jennifer B. 2 days ago

Having until recently lived only 2 miles from the proposed development, I am horrified to think that anyone should think this is a suitable site for it. The narrow roads in the area are already hugely congested at peak times, and mostly unsuitable for the increased number of HGVs which the development would generate. What is the reason for designating an area as AONB if it can so easily be overridden and destroyed? Please do not destroy this very special place!

REASON FOR SIGNING

Ian L. a day ago

I perhaps don't live in a rural AONB however I have watched Rugby swallow up VAST areas of lovely green areas to build warehouses...don't let this happen. Once they're in...THEY'RE IN

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