Representation by Mrs Nicola Crichton-Brown (Mrs Nicola Crichton-Brown)
- Date submitted
- 31 October 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
31 October 2023 Our Ref: DNB785/HC The Planning Inspectorate National Infrastructure Directorate Temple Quay House Temple Quay Bristol BS1 6PN Dear Sirs, [REDACTED] Rampion 2 response to section 56 Notice I write on behalf of my client, Mrs Nicola Crichton-Brown, and Keith James Bruce-Smith and Janet Lucy Gibson, in their capacity as Trustees of The Anthony Crichton-Brown Settlement 2017. I am writing in response to the section 56 Notice, received in relation to the Rampion 2 project. I take this opportunity to first, give notice of the aforementioned parties’ interest, as freehold owners of [REDACTED]; a property that is affected by the scheme. I also outline the key outstanding concerns, regarding the impact that Rampion 2 will have on the property, as follows: 1) The proposed access route is deemed unsatisfactory. The driveway serves as the only access for both farm and residential traffic. The shared use of this with construction traffic, will cause a conflict in use, and presents serious safety and privacy concerns. An alternative route has been proposed, that runs separately from the main driveway, and I would urge that this is given serious consideration, in order to mitigate the risk associated with the route that has been currently proposed. 2) The extensive powers being sought across the whole farm, as identified under the Option Land heading of the Key Terms, seem comparably disproportionate to the actual area of land that is required for the construction process itself. I request that this is reviewed, and the area refined, to reduce imposing any greater impact on the amenity of the property, than is strictly necessary. We hope that we can work with the project, to reach an outcome that satisfies both parties, and reduces both the immediate and long-term impact of the scheme. Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours faithfully Batcheller Monkhouse