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flag Dust from new UK housing project harms residents' health, developer responds with added controls.

flag A resident from Halstead, Essex, Kelly Sinnott, says dust from the new Bournewood Park housing development is severely impacting her family’s daily life and health. flag Since construction began in August, thick orange dust has settled on her home and garden, forcing her family to keep windows closed and preventing outdoor use. flag Sinnott, a breast cancer survivor, and her husband, who has asthma, are concerned about health risks, noting increased respiratory issues. flag Other nearby residents report similar problems. flag Developer Hopkins Homes says it takes the concerns seriously, has boosted dust control measures, implemented monitoring, and is reviewing further steps, with no violations found. flag The company expects improvement as weather changes and reaffirms its commitment to minimizing disruption.

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