Local plan scoping consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 6613

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Ian Shepherd

Residents of Harefield Farm strongly object to the potential development of Land South of Holly Road South. We only became aware of the site submission shortly before the consultation deadline. Of particular concern is the proposed access. The submitted site plan appears to include a narrow track through Harefield Farm, which is privately owned. The site promoter has limited historic rights of access over this track for specific purposes, subject to width and other restrictions. We understand that these rights would not provide suitable legal or practical access for a residential development. The track is narrow and constrained, as is the gated access through Harefield Farm itself. We therefore consider that there are significant questions regarding whether safe, suitable and legally enforceable access to the proposed development can be achieved. Residents of Harefield Farm strongly oppose any development that would rely upon access through the property and ask that these access and deliverability constraints are fully investigated before the site is considered further.