Representation by Ockham Parish Council (Ockham Parish Council)
- Date submitted
- 4 September 2019
- Submitted by
- Parish councils
Ockham Parish Council, who represent the hamlets which make up Ockham register as an Interested Party. As Ockham Parish Council we have been representing the interests of residents for over 120 years. Our areas of concern include, but are not limited to, the following: • Air quality – during construction and beyond • Noise pollution – during construction and beyond • Light pollution – during construction and beyond • The two construction compounds within Ockham – mitigating noise, disruption, dust, light pollution, traffic delays. Ensuring safety to both road users and pedestrians and equestrian • Preservation of Conservation areas at Ockham Mill and Church End which will be disrupted by site traffic and those trying to avoid the construction work and then ongoing protection of these areas into the future • Loss of Ancient Woodland at Elm Lane and around new Cockcrow Bridge – how this can be mitigated as 16.3 Chapter 17 summary states No mitigation to be taken due to irreplaceable nature of ancient trees • Loss of habitats and protected species during the works. • Contamination of both land and water within TBHSPA • Relocation of areas of TBHSPA. • Disturbance to aquatic species in Bolder Mere and Stratford Brook • Detailed design for access from Old Lane to A3 and Old Lane and new Elm Lane • Redesign of Ockham Bites carpark. We request that a consideration of the design is to support the prevention of antisocial behaviour • Water overrun into Bolder Mere and Stratford Brook. • Preservation of archaeological remains discovered during the construction period • Preservation of heritage landmarks during the construction period • Preservation of Ockham Village Green • Seeking solutions that satisfy homeowners within Ockham whose properties will be affected by the works – such as Orchard Cottage and others within Elm Corner • We remain convinced that the road bridge to RHS Wisley is not the best access solution. We request that the Inspector engages with us during the Examination period to discuss our concerns and that we continue to be consulted during the build up to the construction period as well as during the works programme.