Comment

Representation ID: 1793

Received: 02/08/2021

Respondent: Hopkins Homes

Part of the site has subsequently been identified in the Emerging Plan as a preferred allocation, for 35 dwellings (Ref: SN2038).
Whilst we support the proposed allocation and welcome the fact the Council has recognised that this site is suitable for development, we nevertheless object to the limited level of growth in Mulbarton, given that this is a sustainable location where additional development should be located. 7. The extent of the site area proposed for up to 200 dwellings.

Mulbarton is wholly sustainable as a location for new development. It has a population in excess of 3,500 residents and approaching 1,500 dwellings. The village is well served by local education, sports and community facilities with good transport links to the nearby city of Norwich, approximately 7 miles to the north-east.
There are no drainage or physical infrastructure issues which cannot be overcome by standard engineering solutions, thus the site is demonstrably deliverable in a sustainable and technically appropriate manner.
In conclusion, Hopkins Homes Ltd therefore requests that the level of growth in Mulbarton is increased to at least 200 and in turn, the residential allocation boundary is amended to accord with the site plan below, with the settlement limit for the village extended to likewise encompass the totality of this site.