With reference to the above, I would like to take this opportunity to voice my objection to the possible construction of 40 dwellings on Clay Lane, Castor. I wrote a similar letter regarding the original application in January, and my views remain unchanged.

As you know, Castor (and Ailsworth) from a tranquil rural community in the heart of a designated conservation area. It would appear that English Partnerships (The Government), is intent on ruining this environment through urbanisation.

I trust that Peterborough City Council (PCC) will give due consideration to the impact this planning application will have on the residents, and associated infrastructure in this community.

Most recently, a development in Station Road, Ailsworth, has already expanded the two communities by about 45 dwellings. The combined impact of the proposed development can only have a negative impact.

The following summarises my concerns, presented in no particular order:

A recent application (07/01134/FUL) for a pharmacy at the Old Chapel, Church Hill, Castor has already raised issues regarding density of increased traffic, parking facilities and associated road safety within the area.

This particular application was originally rejected by PCC, although has now been accepted after appeal.

Only one party voted positively for the pharmacy application via a 100 per cent village population ballot of opinion, but it was accepted regardless.

Housing density is not in keeping with the rural village environment.

The impact of traffic generated by heavy construction and subsequent "dwelling" traffic will have a significant impact on the immediate area. Clay lane and "the green", cannot support such activity.

The junction with Peterborough road is arguably the worst in the village, so Manor Farm Lane and Church Hill would likely be used as "rat-runs" to bypass it. How construction traffic will access the proposed site without causing disruption is a major concern.

Children use the green as a play area, but this would become unsafe for such use if significant through traffic is the norm.

Parking outside village amenities such as the butcher and paper shop is already difficult, with cars parking half on the pavement to access them. I have seen mothers walk push chairs around parked cars, in the road. Additional housing (and more cars) will only exacerbate the situation.

It is my understanding that the planning application only caters for 1.5 cars per household that in today's environment would not be practical.