Construction is continuing on approximately 810 new homes to the south of Marske
Councillor Dr Tristan Learoyd at the ‘noisy’ SUDs pond he has labelled a ‘swamp'(Image: UGC)
Residents have complained about noise from a water pumping system associated with a SUDs pond on a new housing development being constructed on the outskirts of Marske. Local councillor Dr Tristan Learoyd said the noise was akin to a “fax machine”.
Cllr Learoyd also said the pond, or basin, created for drainage purposes at the Miller Homes/Taylor Wimpey site, just south of Marske, off Longbeck Road, was unsightly and likened it to a “swamp”. Referring to the noise being emitted, Ian Collings, who lives on nearby Delamere Drive, said: “[It is] unbearable. It’s on and off all night, sometimes lasting for minutes, and is keeping us awake and causing a lack of sleep.”
In a response a representative on behalf of Miller Homes/Taylor Wimpey said the SUDs was “operating as we would expect” and such features often appeared “unsightly” before landscaping was established. Cllr Learoyd has been a long-standing critic of the new development, which will contain more than 800 new homes and is bordered by the A174/A1085 roads, while protests were also previously held in the local community over alleged environmental destruction amid fears it will also overwhelm the existing conurbation.
In an e-mail exchange raising the complaint, shared by the councillor, he wrote: “There is a defective pumping system which is making a loud fax machine-like noise whenever there is water in the swamp. Please can this be addressed as soon as possible.
“The swamp looks terrible, it is depreciating your development south of Marske and creates an unsightly vista upon entering Marske-by-the-Sea at the railway line.”
A response from the PA to Miller Homes’ regional director, issued on behalf of both housebuilders involved in the scheme, said: “We understand the importance of addressing issues that affect both existing and new residents.
“We note your points regarding the SUDs basin at the entrance of the site. This is operating as we would expect during the construction phase of the development, however…these features often appear unsightly before landscaping is established.
“The landscaping in the periphery is being monitored and will be implemented in accordance with the landscape design for the site, as and when the weather permits. We remain committed to delivering a development that benefits both new and existing communities.”
Earlier this year Longbeck Road was closed for three months after agreement with the local council so a new junction could be built, allowing access to the development.
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