Policy VC TAC1: Land to the west of Norwich Road
Support
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2286
Received: 01/02/2023
Respondent: Mr john Hooper
As a community Tacolneston is badly lacking volunteers to serve the community. I believe that some new development could see an injection of new people into the community which would be beneficial to creating a more cohesive community. It is likely that on current demographics the school will in the years ahead see a reduction in numbers. New developments frequently produce more children of primary school age and this would help to future-proof sustainability of the school. A new crossing would also aid traffic calming much needed in this location.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 3074
Received: 03/03/2023
Respondent: Norfolk County Council - Strategic Planning Team
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The site appears to be remote from the highway, the proposed allocation does not seem to include land required for suitable and safe access along with highway improvements (as per paragraph 37.11). It has not been clearly demonstrated that an acceptable means of access can be provided, which will require land beyond the proposed extents of allocation and highway. The earlier Highway Authority comments supported allocation of site reference SN1057 that had significant frontage at B1113 Norwich Road and was considered able to deliver the required highway improvements and this is reflected in the current policy wording.
The Highway Authority would wish for the allocation area to be revised to include suitable direct access to the highway and frontage at the B1113 Norwich Road to provide the required visibility splays and footway. This would make the allocation area consistent with the policy wording.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 3225
Received: 01/03/2023
Respondent: Tacolneston Parish Council
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Tacolneston Parish Council agree in principle to modest, well planned, development in the village. However, we have concerns on the soundness and appropriateness of these proposals. The proposals are unsound as the plans are inaccurate with anomalies in boundaries, size of plots and a general lack of clarity meaning that meaningful analysis and consultation is not possible.
Our first concern is over the proportion of social housing to be included in the development. We ask that any development includes social and market housing, and that housing be targeted at the needs of local people and families.
Secondly, we ask that the development should include a mix of building types, in keeping with existing housing in the area. This would conserve the contour and aspect of the village.
Thirdly, we ask that we be provided with accurate and informative plans and maps. These should give accurate indications of the size of the proposed areas for development and clearly show the proposed and existing settlement boundaries.
Fourthly, we require information on how issues resulting from problems of drainage and increased traffic flow will be managed. Finally, we request an extension of the consultation period to allow for consideration by the council and parishioners of the updated proposals and materials.
Support
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 3240
Received: 08/03/2023
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
As raised in paragraph 3.4 above, Anglian Water suggests that due to the relatively small-scale nature of the sites, that the policy requirement regarding the capacity of the WRC and phasing of development is unnecessary. The draft DWMP has identified growth for the WRC catchment area to 2050 and has included medium-term strategy to increase capacity and a long-term strategy for a new permit. The policy requirement should be amended to reflect that strategies are in place to increase capacity within the network.
Modify policy text to read:
Early engagement with Anglian Water to ensure that there is adequate capacity, or capacity can be made available, in the local water recycling network.