Comment

Representation ID: 1684

Received: 31/07/2021

Respondent: Mulbarton Parish Council

SN0496REV Land north of Mulbarton
Agree with the reasons given for rejection, and:
• Diocese objected to the previous planning application re the footpath though the church yard and the possible tarmac and lighting being added which are totally out of context for the village and would be detrimental to Mulbarton Common and the conservation area.
• Over 650 residents signed a petition opposing the previous development on this site.
• Doctors Surgery was not backed by the Humbleyard Practice for Oakley Park this will probably be no different as the issue is a shortage of doctors, not facilities, at present.
• Application SN2020/1499 for three dwellings was recently refused. NCC commented: “The proposed development site lies on the edge of Mulbarton Common, close to the medieval parish church of St Mary Magdalen. In the past churchyards were frequently larger than they are today, so there is a possibility that human burials may be present within the development area. In addition, churches were normally located within or adjacent to medieval or earlier settlements and manorial centres, the remains of which may lie within the development area. Likewise, common edges were popular settlement sites from the late Anglo-Saxon period onwards. Consequently there is potential that heritage assets with archaeological interest
(buried archaeological remains) will be present at the site and that their significance will be adversely affected by the proposed development.”
• Unacceptable impact of another road junction onto the B1113 near Catbridge Lane.
• Cumulative impact on medical and educational provision in Mulbarton.
• Added traffic to the already congested B1113 to access Norwich.
• Lack of access to local amenities.