QUESTION 18: Do you think

Support

Representation ID: 159

Received: 22/06/2021

Respondent: Silfield Ltd

Barford needs modest development to create a sustainable village community by justifying the current and additional services needed. The proposed development off the Watton Road has good access and offers green space for public access which the village is in real need of.

Comment

Representation ID: 773

Received: 28/07/2021

Respondent: Marlingford and Colton Parish Council

Marlingford and Colton Parish Council welcome rejection of sites 424SL, 474 and 475. The lack of facilities/transport makes the parish unsuitable for significant development. This would likely apply if further sites were proposed.

Please note that the PC previously supported 425 subject to strict conditions, but to accept the problems associated with access.

Comment

Representation ID: 782

Received: 29/07/2021

Respondent: Barford & Wramplingham Parish Council

NO. We see no need for any other site to be allocated. As a Service Village the Joint Core Strategy (JCS) states that between 10-20 new dwellings are expected during the life of the plan, so far we have an increase of 16 dwellings (including 2 holiday lets) over the plan period to date, with still (in theory) five years of the JCS to run. There is also a pending application, which if granted permission would bring the total of new JCS dwellings in Barford to 23, which is beyond the upper limit of that expected for a Service Village.

Object

Representation ID: 1277

Received: 01/08/2021

Respondent: Professor Keith Waldron

NO. I DO NOT AGREE WITH THE CONCEPT OF A VILLAGE CLIUSTER PLAN and I see no need for any other site to be allocated. I fully support the comments of Barford and Wramplingham Parish Council, and those of CPRE.

Object

Representation ID: 1398

Received: 02/08/2021

Respondent: Cornerstone Planning Ltd

Either Site SN0475REVA or SN0475REVB should be an allocated site in the Plan

Support

Representation ID: 1652

Received: 30/07/2021

Respondent: Silfield Ltd

Agent: Lanpro Services Ltd

SN0552:
Site promoter now wishes to amend the proposal for this site.
Now wish to promote a smaller area of land to accommodate 25 dwellings and c.6 ha of semi-natural public open space. Further benefits would include an enlarged attenuation pond to west of the site to divert any on-street surface water flooding along Watton Road; and a new vehicular/pedestrian route through the site from Back Lane onto Watton Road. Also, an area of new tree planting to manage any landscape impacts.
Promoter is still prepared to increase the land area, if necessary, to deliver a larger scheme, perhaps as a strategic reserve.

Comment

Representation ID: 1653

Received: 30/07/2021

Respondent: Lanpro Services Ltd

Taking the above into consideration site SN0425 is considered to be suitable for residential development, and doesn’t generate any significant harm that could not be dealt with during the normal course of preparing a planning application. Given the village cluster strategy which is now being proposed by GNLP and South Norfolk requiring more sites to fulfil the identified need for 1,200 new homes in these locations. Marlingford has been considered to be a suitable location for development and this is the only site that has been put forward for development in the village and should be considered further.

Comment

Representation ID: 1869

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN0552: Land off Watton Road, Barford
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

The site is adjacent to the Cock Inn which has a potential to have a negative impact on the amenity of the residents of any dwellings constructed on the site due to noise and cooking odours. In addition, placing sensitive receptors close to this business could impact its future viability. It is therefore considered that this will need to be addressed as part of any application for dwellings on this site.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, the an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1870

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN0416: Land south of Barford Church and north of Barnham Broom Road
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, the an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1871

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN0424: Land south of Marlingford Road, Colton
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, the an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1872

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN0425: Land at Mill Road and Barford Road, Marlingford
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, the an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1873

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN1013REV: Land between Church Lane and Back Lane, Barford
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, the an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1874

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN0474: Land west of Colton Road, Marlingford
The Environmental Protection Team is aware that historic ordnance survey maps show this site includes a former sand and gravel pit that has been historically filled with an unknown material. Having regard to this along with the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Detailed Land Contamination Report (Phase One and Phase Two) should be required as part of any planning application.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, the an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1875

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN0475REVA: Land east of Highhouse Farm Lane, Colton
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, the an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1876

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN0475B: Land east of Highhouse Farm Lane, Colton
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, the an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1925

Received: 02/08/2021

Respondent: Water Management Alliance

See attachment for full response.
Part of the Parishes are located within the Norfolk Rivers IDD. The Board’s byelaws apply to any new developments within the IDD.

Comment

Representation ID: 1999

Received: 24/07/2021

Respondent: National Grid

Please see attachments for further background.
The following site been identified as being crossed or in close proximity to National Grid assets.

Electricity Transmission:
Site SN0552 - Land off Watton Road, Barford
Asset description - 4VV ROUTE TWR (001 - 223): 400Kv Overhead Transmission Line route: NORWICH MAIN - WALPOLE 1

A plan showing details of the location and details of National Grid’s asset is attached.

It is our policy to retain existing overhead lines in-situ, though there may be exceptional circumstances that would justify the request (e.g. if the proposal is of regional or national importance).
We would welcome a brief phone call to clarify National Grid’s rights in relation to their existing assets and the implications of allocating sites without making these clear.
Please ensure the identified issue is acknowledged in future iterations of the VCHAP (e.g. reference to National Grid assets in site constraints/parameters and requirement that these remain in-situ). These have not been acknowledged in the latest draft of the Local Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 2162

Received: 14/07/2021

Respondent: Norfolk County Council

Barford
SN0552 - Identified as a reasonable alternative. The site is shown in the map booklet, split in two with sections north and south of the B1108. It is not clear that a safe and acceptable pedestrian route could be provided between the sites and local facilities. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it is possible the Highway Authority would object to applications at these sites.

Comment

Representation ID: 2178

Received: 14/07/2021

Respondent: Norfolk County Council - LLFA

Please see attachments for full response.
Few or no constraints. Standard information required at a planning stage
1.] At risk of surface water flooding?: Yes * 3.33% AEP Event [Extent]: No flooding present * 3.33% AEP Event [Depth]: No flooding present. * 1.0% AEP Event [Extent]: Minor flooding * 1.0% AEP Event [Depth]: 0.00 - 0.30cm. * 0.1% AEP Event [Extent]: Minor flooding * 0.1% AEP Event [Depth]: 0.00 - 0.60cm.
2.] Internal & external flooding?: * On-site: No * Within proximity to site (~500.00m): Yes - Internal Flooding|Yes - External Flooding 3.] Watercourses [Online ordinary watercourses or mains rivers]?: * On-site: No * Within proximity to site (~100.00m): No 4.] Surface water sewer systems?: * On-site: No * Within proximity to site (~100.00m): No 5.] Source Protection Zone?: Source Protection Zone 3 6.] Internal Drainage Board?: No IDB referenced 7.] The site predominantly has superficial deposits of DIAMICTON. Comments on infiltration potential are dependent on a complete geotechnical investigation, including BRE365 Soakaway Testing. Where possible, surface water infiltration should be utilised.
Assessment: Green

The referenced site has been submitted as two separate polygons. We have reviewed and commented on the site as both polygons combined.The on-site flood risk forms a minor flow path in the 0.1% AEP event, contributing to a major flow path off-site in the 0.1% AEP event. Flood risk is concentrated to the southern boundary of the northern polygon and eastern boundary of the southern polygon. Flow lines indicate flood water flows east off of the site. We advise this must be considered in the site assessment.The road between the two polygons is affected by flood risk in the 0.1% AEP event. We advise this must be considered when assessing access to the site.There is opportunity to mitigate the flood risk leading off of the site.The majority of the site is unaffected by flood risk and has potential to be developed.

Comment

Representation ID: 2193

Received: 28/09/2021

Respondent: Norfolk County Council - Senior Ecologist

SN0552 - Land off Watton Road, Barford
Rating: Green no major ecological constraints identified from desk-top search. Surveys, and biodiversity enhancement in accordance with policy required.
The application site lies across two fields, one south of Watton Road (grazing? /rough grassland), and one on the corner of Back Land and Watton Road (arable). The application site at Barford is located within a SSSI IRZ but 'residential' is not listed as a trigger requiring consultation with Natural England. It is located within a Strategic GI corridor, which should inform the EcIA and layout/enhancement of the site. The site is also located in the Amber Zone for District Level Licensing. A search of MAGIC shows that no Priority Habitats are onsite (the field to the south is shown on the 1905 OS map as an orchard). Applications for planning consent should be accompanied by a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal/Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) which, together with the mitigation hierarchy should inform the design. Consideration should be given to delivering Biodiversity Net Gain.