Persimmon is the biggest house builder in the country and has an obligation to demonstrate best practice in construction ("delight for villagers in row over lorries" 29 May). When
residents and the parish council were first in discussion with Persimmon in 2007 we pressed the idea of them signing up for the nationally recognised considerate constructors scheme. This was
politely ignored and we received assurances that they would deal with any issues that arose.
But as Adam Thompson's balanced report shows that has not been the case and Persimmon's period as guest of our village has not started well. I have received many complaints about the
impacts of construction traffic and frankly many of them are unprintable.
The parish council also sought to have the access to the site changed from Lodge Road, a picturesque country lane,
to directly from the High Street. That would have solved many of the current issues. Again there was no interest from Persimmon.
The debate about new housing is over and homes will be built but that does not mean that existing residents should have their lives ruined for years to come. Persimmon's
representatives need to be working through the local stakeholder group (cancelled last month) and dealing promptly with complaints. That would be a huge step forward.
Laurence Pollock
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