Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2459
Received: 25/02/2023
Respondent: Dr Silvi Berger
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The reason I answered “No” to the previous questions, is that there is not enough information given, nor layman’s description of the specific plan. However I would like to make several comments. I think the proposed plans to maintain natural space at the corner of Bell Rd and Norwich Rd are a highlight of the proposal. Nevertheless, this natural space should extend at least down to the edge of The Bell pub, in which case it could be used as a space for those enjoying the pub. This would make the site far more attractive. Still I object.
I believe that 40 houses is far too many to put on a site of this area, particularly if one of the priorities is to maintain a natural feel in agreement with the adjoining areas. 10-15 houses would seem like a maximum number.
Unfortunately, there are no specifics on how the site would be laid out. The entrance to the site should be off of Norwich Road, as there is already traffic congestion due to driveways and businesses on Bell Rd. Specifics on how the local services such as the school and sewerage will cope, are necessary. Obviously these services will need to be expanded. Additionally, the intersection of Bell and Norwich road presents a serious hazard, there is no visibility. This issue must be dealt with in the realignment of Bell Rd. Children need to walk to school safely.
Of course one of the main attractions of Barnham Broom is that there is a natural space that extends into the middle of the village. The proposed build would inevitably ruin this, despite trying to maintain a natural landscape on the corner- I can’t see any way around that.