Comment

Representation ID: 97

Received: 15/06/2021

Respondent: Mr Harry Bowers

Site Ref: SN2058
Despite there being a nearby listed building on the offside of Station Road, this site is at least one hundred metres away, with no direct sight line to the building. Besides this, the frontage of any development proposed would remain unchanged.

My site has always been considered as a brown field site by South Norfolk Council. There have been many efforts to maintain a viable business on this plot all of which have suffered the same fate of closure. Most recently, this has involved a holiday letting business. The impact of 2020 was tremendous on all sectors but as everybody knows the holiday business has been hit hard. It is not viable for this to remain as employment land.

My site is approximately 2.2 acres of which I have suggested only five developments at the end of my land, with its own access. NCC Highways are happy with the roads and access to this site, following a visit over a year ago. My site has good clear vision of the road in both directions. You have previously agreed the entrance and the splay vision so I am confused why it is now in question.

Long Stratton has a good selection of shops and amenities and we are only 20 minutes away from Norwich Hospital and City Centre, making it an inviting location.

Neighbours and others in the village have had small developments approved recently, whereas the goalposts keep moving in respect of this scheme.