How to write objection letters
- Your objection can be long or short – it doesn’t have to be complicated or technical, it just needs to contain the items you feel strongly about.
- You can object to matters such as how you feel any development will negatively impact on the lakes, nature, the village, the surrounding area, roads, traffic congestion and of course how it will make a difference to you as an individual. Try to make a specific point rather than just saying you don’t like it – say why.
- You can cover impacts during the build phase as well as the once built stage
- Remember, the aim is to submit as many objection letters as possible so if there are two or three of you in a household then please send one each (with different wording if you can)
- For those interested, full guidance on writing an objection letter is attached – CPRE link
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Click HereScorton Lakes – a great success story
Scorton Lakes is just a few miles from the busy A1(M) and Scotch Corner – but with six miles of footpaths and bridleways, woodlands and wildflower meadows and seven lakes, it is a haven of tranquility.
An RAF base during WW2, the site was later quarried for gravel by Tarmac. Quarrying started to wind down in 2008, and restoration began. Tarmacs team of ecologists and environmentalists have created a wildlife sanctuary, now home to a variety of species of birds, mammals, insects, butterflies and plants. The site has been designed for biodiversity, with a mosaic of habitats that attracts a wide range of wildlife, and thoughtfully planned to encourage re-wilding.
A carefully planned network of fenced and largely accessible footpaths allows visitors to enjoy the sights and sounds of the wildlife areas without having direct access to important habitats – around the lake shores for example – ensuring minimum disturbance of nature.
The restoration and nature areas are enjoyed not only by bird watchers and naturalists but by others who come from a wide area for its leisure and wellbeing benefits. Walking, dog walking, running, horse riding, meeting up with friends, connecting with nature, families of all ages and those simply looking to be in a peaceful setting, visit in their hundreds each week.