Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2726
Received: 05/03/2023
Respondent: Ms Karen Dunn Hughes
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Strongly Object and very concerned that the new policy wording for SPO3 has omitted two essential safeguarding conditions that are currently an important part of the policy wording in the existing Local Plan. These important safety policy requirements are to provide a pedestrian refuge (footpath) and a sustainable drainage scheme. If these cannot be included due to problems with delivery then it is questionable if the site was sound and fit for purpose in the first place. Public safety is paramount particularly for children walking to school on the highway. The road often floods after a downpour.
Restore the omitted safeguarding SPO2 policy wording on what was considered sound and legal for School Lane under the existing Local Plan. SPO3 will not be sound without this wording carried over. The existing legal policy wording for both the footpath and sustainable drainage system provides the vital safety protections to residents and the public especially as these safety issues remain current and cannot be omitted because they are now inconvenient. SNC has a duty of care.