1,200-home plans spark traffic and services concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 05:01 · Archive

140 people have objected to Bloor Homes' proposal for 1,200 new homes off Foxhall Road in East Suffolk within a month of submission.

Bloor Homes submitted an outline planning application to East Suffolk Council for up to 1,200 homes off Foxhall Road, alongside a primary school, commercial premises, community facilities, sports provision and open space. Within one month, 140 people have lodged objections to the scheme.

Residents express concerns about increased traffic on roads they say are already congested. One Martlesham Heath objector warned that the development could add thousands of vehicles, particularly affecting the A12/Foxhall Road roundabout and junctions with Dobbs Lane and Bell Lane. The same objector feared proposed road changes could cut their access to Foxhall Road, forcing longer alternative routes. Another objection highlighted that Dobbs Lane is already too narrow for existing traffic, with incidents between motorists and cyclists, and called for the road to be widened with a dedicated cycle lane added. The Foxhall Road/Dobbs Lane junction was described as dangerous, while the A12 junction was said to suffer bottlenecks during commuting hours.

Objectors also raised concerns about pressure on local GP surgeries and schools, and the loss of countryside.

How it is being reported

• Objections raised within a month of 1,200-home plans being submittedResidents raise traffic, school, GP and countryside concerns over Bloor Homes’ 1,200-home Foxhall Road plans, being considered by East Suffolk Council.East Anglian Daily Times · 15 Nov, 04:30
• Objections raised within a month of 1,200-home plans being submittedResidents raise traffic, school, GP and countryside concerns over Bloor Homes’ 1,200-home Foxhall Road plans, being considered by East Suffolk Council.Ipswich Star · 15 Nov, 04:30

In this story: Bloor Homes · East Suffolk Council · Foxhall Road · Martlesham Heath · Dobbs Lane · Bell Lane · A12

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