Memorandum submitted by Julie Wickham
(FL 14)
I work in Tetbury but live in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
We should look at hard standing and its effect
on flooding and also building on floodplains where new developments
seem to have an effect on older ones in terms of flooding.
I think we should look at why the South West
is being over developed and under a sea of concrete when there
are areas in other parts of the country that need development.
The amount of hard standing in an area is certainly
an issue that needs looking at, as does building on floodplains.
I have witnessed new developments that don't flood having a knock
on effect on older developments.
I also think it would be a good idea to investigate
tax incentives fro renovating existing houses. This would help
to supply more homes without using green belt or building on floodplains.
Thank you for this opportunity.
Julie Wickham
Community Projects Officer, Tetbury Town Council
August 2007
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