Support

Representation ID: 3064

Received: 03/03/2023

Respondent: Hopkins Homes Limited

Hopkins Homes Ltd remains supportive of the proposed allocation of Site VC MUL1, welcoming that the Local Planning Authority has recognised that this site is suitable for development, we nevertheless continue to suggest that the wider available site could be utilised to provide a greater level of growth, given the acknowledged sustainability credentials of Mulbarton.
As we have previously outlined, Mulbarton remains a sustainable location to accommodate new development. Village population is in excess of 3,500 residents and approaching 1,500 dwellings. It is well served by local education, sports and community facilities with good transport links to Norwich. The VCHAP would see only approx. 20 further homes added to the housing stock over a 15-year period. A disproportionately low figure.
The overall site area could comfortably accommodate up to 200 dwellings, enabling additional benefits to the village including more affordable dwellings; significant areas of new public open space; a diverse mix of house types and opportunities for biodiversity enhancements, together with proportionate financial obligations.