Comment

Representation ID: 2275

Received: 30/06/2021

Respondent: Mr Brian Falk

For all previous plans it has been irrational that the Bressingham Hundred, which consists of three settlements, should have only two identified. In settlement terms the relatively recent ribbon developments along Common Road and High Road are delineated as clusters but the historic central village grouping at the A1066 is not. It should be, even if tightly drawn. It contains vital elements of the parish - church, bar/restaurant, wedding venue, public garden, museum, tourist attraction, garden centre, clothing store and vets. Planning consent has recently been granted for additional retail development. These are the critical land uses, providing a considerable range of employment and cultural elements. Only three social uses, the primary school, a small shop and village hall and one employment use are located in the second and third settlement definitions. The fact that this cluster straddles an A highway is an important factor in the functioning and success of the settlement, not a reason for ignoring Bressingham’s historic core. It should be designated as the primary Bressingham settlement cluster.