Our objections:
1. Lack of Infrastructure:
Our local infrastructure is already under significant strain. The
A6136 is heavily congested, particularly at peak times, and
additional housing will only worsen traffic problems, increase
pollution, and make our roads less safe for drivers, cyclists, and
pedestrians.
2. Insufficient Local Services:
Local schools, GP surgeries, and dental practices are already at or
beyond capacity. Introducing hundreds of new residents without
significant investment in services will further stretch
already-limited resources and reduce the quality of care and
education for existing residents.
3. Loss of Agricultural Land and Landscape:
The site at Colburn Grange is productive agricultural land that
forms part of the area’s rural character and landscape
heritage. Once lost, this land cannot be replaced.
4. Wildlife and Environmental Concerns:
The area supports a variety of wildlife and natural habitats that
would be destroyed or severely disrupted by large-scale
development. Building here would erode the natural green buffer
that separates communities and harms biodiversity.
5. Unsustainable Growth:
North Yorkshire should prioritise sustainable, well-planned
development that enhances existing communities — not
unchecked expansion that ignores infrastructure limits,
environmental value, and local opinion.
We therefore call on North Yorkshire Council to:
• Reject any outline or full planning application for housing
development at Colburn Grange.
• Protect agricultural land and green spaces from
inappropriate development.
• Ensure that any future housing proposals are sustainable,
community-led, and supported by proper infrastructure and local
services.
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We urge the Council to listen to residents and protect the rural character, environment, and wellbeing of our community.
Started by: Lois Davies
This ePetition runs from 02/11/2025 to 03/05/2026.
77 people have signed this ePetition.