Representation by Sally Black
- Date submitted
- 21 March 2024
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
My Position: I accept the need for, & wider benefits of, an improved future proofed road infrastructure to the west of Cheltenham. My main issues: • the destruction of the local countryside. This will not only deprive much wildlife of their natural habitats but also local residents of the beautiful natural environment they have enjoyed for decades. • The replacement of rural views with that of a hard, grim urban landscape of tarmac, concrete & metal. • the detrimental effect on the mental & physical wellbeing of local residents resulting from increased pollutants such as vehicle emissions, fine dust particles, incessant traffic noise & vibrations, light pollution etc. • the inability to enjoy the serenity of our gardens on a sunny day and a restful night’s sleep with bedroom windows open, spoilt by HGV’s thundering past 24/7 & glaring street lighting • the lengthy disruptive construction phase My suggestions: • maximise the aesthetic visual appeal of the development with pollution resistant trees, flowers & hedgerows for wildlife, not simply a grass verge &/or low lying shrubs. • During construction, cable or full fibre internet to be installed, so at least local residents will see some benefit from the upheaval. • Obviously to minimize all forms of pollution & it’s effects on local houses & residents, with particular focus on the selected noise barrier.