Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2968
Received: 08/03/2023
Respondent: Mr Alan Highet
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Landscaping, while welcome, isn't the issue. Infrastructure, sustainability, ambience and heritage are more important than some new trees and hedges. Hackford Rd already threatened by increasingly dangerous/busy traffic including heavy lorries, supermarket/other deliveries. Otherwise only single-track for miles around. Double bends near the site are unsighted. Site comprises arable fields we need now more than ever.
Facilities/infrastructure inadequate; nearest shop/post-office/doctor/dentist c4 miles. School lacks capacity and “temporary” accommodation would be unsightly. Plans exceed existing structure plan boundaries. Numbers now appear modest but more already intimated – thin edge of the wedge. Long-term damage to traditional village ambience.
There's scope for more infill housing. Stick to that as Wicklewood's contribution to the overall plan, as it's within the existing planning boundary (that I understand the proposals aren't). Proposals suggest modest numbers but there's already a published desire for significant extension to whatever is allowed - and that will destroy the ambience and character of Wicklewood as a traditional Norfolk village. My comments at 45.1 are all relevant, and having attended a recent Parish Council meeting I agree with their views.