South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)

Preferred for a Settlement Limit Extension on a site of 0.18 hectares

Reasoned justification: Whilst the site is on the rural approach to the east end of Barnham Broom, and close to a non-designated heritage asset, it is also well located for access to local services and facilities with no on-site constraints; as such, a small Settlement Limit extension would be appropriate.

Preferred for a Settlement Limit Extension on a site of 0.4 hectares.

Reasoned justification: The site is a smaller road frontage element of a more substantial field. The site is central to the village and relatively unconstrained. However, frontage development would impact on the character of the area by closing the gap between the eastern and western parts of Barnham Broom and potentially lead to the loss of roadside trees; the gap also contributes to the setting of a non-designated heritage asset. The site would only be suitable for a small-scale scheme that addresses these concerns.

Preferred for 45 dwellings on a site of 1.44 hectares.

Reasoned justification: The site is centrally located within the village, with good access to the local services and facilities. The allocation of the site does however balance a number of issues. Specifically, the development of the site offers the ability to realign Bell Road to create a better junction arrangement with Mill Road/Norwich Road and also to create a focal point for the settlement close to the post office stores and pub. However, these are offset against the loss of trees and hedgerows around the site, the erosion of the gap that separates the eastern and western parts of the village and the setting of a non-designated heritage asset.

SN0055

Land east of Spur Road and south of Norwich Road, Barnham Broom

Shortlisted for a development of up to 25 dwellings on a site of 1 hectare.

The site is well located in terms of access to services and facilities in Barnham Broom, although improvements to footways may be necessary. The site is rural in character, with frontage hedges, providing the setting to non-designated heritage assets; consequently, estate scale development is unlikely to be appropriate. However, the site could be considered suitable for a small-scale allocation of up to 25 units, potentially with some units fronting both Norwich Road and Spur Road.

SN0174

Land off Bell Road, Barnham Broom

Shortlisted for a development of up to 25 dwellings on a site of 1 hectare.

The site is located with reasonable access to services and facilities and is in itself relatively unconstrained, subject to access from the recently completed Bankside Way development. However, the western part of the site would be more intrusive in the Yare Valley, be more problematic in terms of built form/townscape and encroach more on the nearby listed property. The most significant constraint is the need to improve the junction of Bell Road with Mill Road and Norwich Road, which requires third party land.

SN0196

Land to the west of Mill View, Barnham Broom

Shortlisted for a development of up to 25 dwellings on a site of 1 hectare.

The site is located with reasonable access to services and facilities and is in itself relatively unconstrained, subject to access through the adjoining submitted site (SN0174) and via the recently completed Bankside Way development. However, the western part of the site would be more intrusive in the Yare Valley, be more problematic in terms of built form/townscape and encroach more on the nearby listed property. Development of this site would also require breaching the hedge between this site and SN0174. The most significant constraint is the need to improve the junction of Bell Road with Mill Road and Norwich Road, which requires third party land. If this site were allocated it is likely that SN0196 would also need to be developed. It would therefore need to be considered whether a larger development across SN0196 would be more appropriate in isolation than small developments across two adjacent sites.

SN4087SL

South of Batchawana, Bell Road, Barnham Broom

The site is promoted for a Settlement Limit extension on the east side of Bell Road, where there is currently only an individual dwelling outside the Limit. Development would appear incongruous and would have a negative impact on the character of the area and the street scene. The site subdivides two larger fields, with no obvious boundaries to the east or south.

SN0476REV

Land east of Hingham Road and north of Barnham Broom Golf Club (The site lies within the clusters of both Barnham Broom and Barford)

The site has a poor relationship to the existing settlements (Barnham Broom/Marlingford/Colton/Barford) and is a considerable distance from the existing services/facilities. Even at a reduced scale, development in this location would have an adverse impact on the landscape, including the River Valley, and highways constraints result in further issues that would hinder the development. Proposals for accommodation specifically tied to the existing commercial use at Barnham Broom Golf Club/Spa (e.g. holiday and/or staff accommodation), plus the expansion of the recreational facilities themselves could be made and assessed under current planning policies.

SN0324

Land south west of Dades Farm, Norwich Road, Barnham Broom

Whilst the site itself has few constraints and is within a reasonable distance of local services and facilities, improved access would require footways to link to those further west, along Norwich Road. Development would currently be detached from the main area of the village, and even if the intervening sites (which have been promoted for the Village Cluster Plan) were supported, development of this site would still be harmful to the open character of the area and the rural setting of Barnham Broom.