Object

Representation ID: 1702

Received: 01/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs Julie Church

Summary

At every level the proposed site is unsuitable for allocation of a new housing development of any size. It has many potential adverse impacts, risks and uncertainties as follows;

1. Against planning policy – sited outside the village development boundary, contrary to the South Norfolk Local Plan Development Management Policies and national planning policy.
2. Situated in a rural area and isolated from the existing village.
3. The site height of 15 metres is the highest on the eastern side of the village having a detrimental impact on the skyline, rural landscape and views of SSSI/AONB.
4. No need for a development of this scale, out of context with the form and character and with existing planning permissions in the village.
5. Risks of pollution to local water courses and adjacent flooding risks from diversion of surface water.
6. Severely limited existing highway infrastructure, access, footpath and National Cycle Network issues.
7. Inadequate services and existing utilities location, capacity and cost of upgrade.
8. There are alternative brownfield and infill sites in the local area.
9. It is not sustainable development - no economic, social or environmental benefits.
10. The impact on views of listed buildings, archaeology, ecology and biodiversity of the area.
11. Loss of local amenity and public footpaths
12. Lacking local support.
13. Site would have the unintended consequence of leading to additional adjacent development
14. This site goes against the precedent of previous planning decisions.