Policy VC THU1: Land north of Blacksmiths Gardens
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2611
Received: 02/03/2023
Respondent: Mrs Patricia Thurgood
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Thurlton’s infrastructure has not been developed in the 23 years I have lived here, despite further dwellings being built.
The corner at Hall Farm often floods and despite my and other villagers representations at the potential dangers of approaching the village on an acute blind bend, nothing changes.
The potential increase in traffic exponentially increases the potential dangers to residents.
The footpath from Beccles Road to the Rectory will be compromised by the proposed development.
Reduce the proposed number of new dwellings.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2729
Received: 05/03/2023
Respondent: Mrs Carole Teasdale
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Objections to development on land to north of Blacksmiths Gardens:
Variation in land levels to the houses in Links Close adjoining the boundary.
Increase in traffic using the main road in and out of the village particularly Barn Corner.
Storm water disposal resultant from land given over to concrete.
The loss of natural sunlight and the impact on privacy for houses in Links Close / Meadow Close
The increase in crime (already a serious issue in Thurlton)
Lack of amenities, particularly a regular bus service for commuters resulting in more people using cars to get to and from work.
The plans for the developments in Thurlton should be dismissed and natural infil allowed.
The proposed development of the property on the west side of Beccles Road is within the parish plan. I was under the impression that development within this area is restricted to infil only and not a development of 15 houses.
The development adjacent to Blacksmiths Gardens could be moved and continue to be adjacent to that development without impacting on any other houses and without affecting the route of the existing public footpath.
Consideration should be given to the variation in land levels and the impact this will have on adjoining boundaries.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2757
Received: 05/03/2023
Respondent: Thurlton Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
• the village does not require further housing
• Existing Highways issues with Beccles Road C516 at Hall Farm
• Thurlton FP3 remain be a safe / open footpath
• Development on this site MUST be sympathetic to the properties surrounding the site
• Vehicular access must be via Blacksmiths Gardens.
• Existing access to the properties on Beccles Road MUST be retained
• Consideration must be given to the access for construction traffic
• Consideration must be given to the access for agricultural traffic
• Should 12 house not be feasible within the allocated site the site is dropped
The Parish Council wish to the following in relation to this site
• at present, the village does not require further housing
• the proposed site allocations will use the primary route into the village (Beccles Road C516) which around the notorious problem corner at Hall Farm to which a long-term solution must be provided .
• Thurlton FP3 must be retained in its existing location and guaranteed to be a safe / open footpath
• The Parish Council stress that should the site be taken forward any development on this site MUST be sympathetic to the existing properties surrounding (on 3 sides) the proposed location.
• The Parish Council agree that, should the site be taken forward, all vehicular access to the new site must be via Blacksmiths Gardens.
• Further, the existing access to the rear of the properties on Beccles Road MUST be retained, but must be segregated from the Blacksmith Gardens access, and must not be able to provide an alternate access to the site
• During any planning phase, detailed consideration must be given to the access for construction traffic to and from the site – especially in light of the impact on FP3
• During any planning phase, detailed consideration must be given to the access for agricultural traffic to and from the adjacent fields.
• The Parish Council also wish to stress that should 12 house not be feasible within the allocated site, that the size/area is not simply increased to allow it to fit.
Support
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2835
Received: 06/03/2023
Respondent: George Durrant & Sons Ltd
Agent: Jasmine Philpott
We support this allocation for at least 12 dwellings, which can be delivered as per the policy wording below. The upper limit has only been imposed due to road width restrictions, as the Council recognises that the site is in a sustainable location and is suitable for further development. Thurlton lies outside of the nutrient neutrality catchment area, so this allocation is deliverable in the short-term, whereas allocations within the catchment could face significant delays.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 3062
Received: 02/03/2023
Respondent: Welbeck Strategic Land III Ltd
Agent: James Bailey Planning Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The two sites in Thurlton would result in an estimated population of approximately 64 new residents. Thurlton Primary School has a PAN of 15. There is unlikely to be sufficient capacity available to cater for the increased population locally. In addition, it is worth noting that nearby Haddiscoe has been selected for an allocation of 35 dwellings. As Haddiscoe does not have its own primary school, the closest school is Thurlton, which will add a further drain on school capacity. The need to travel approximately 3.5 kilometres to the nearest primary school will inevitably put further pressure on local infrastructure, especially the highways network, due to additional vehicle movements.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 3075
Received: 03/03/2023
Respondent: Norfolk County Council - Strategic Planning Team
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The existing shared surface road at the end of Blacksmith Way is appropriate to serve a maximum of 25 dwellings. Presently 14 dwellings are accessed via the shared surface road, providing scope for a further 11 dwellings rather than the 12 described in Policy VC THU1. The proposed allocation area does not extend to the end of the road at Blacksmith's Gardens and requires revision to ensure the site could be accessed as per paragraph 40.9. The development must be laid out in such a way to prevent vehicles from accessing the existing public footpath Thurlton FP3.
The Highway Authority would request: Paragraph 40.9 is revised to allocate 11 dwellings. A policy requirement to prevent vehicles from VC THU1 accessing existing public right of way Thurlton FP3. The Thurlton & Norton Subcourse policy map is updated such that proposed allocation VC THU1 extends to meet the end of the Blacksmith's Gardens carriageway to ensure the site could be accessed as per paragraph 40.9.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 3191
Received: 01/03/2023
Respondent: Historic England
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Whilst there are no designated heritage assets within the site boundary, the grade I listed All Saints Church lies to the north of the site. Therefore, any development of this site has the potential to impact upon the significance of this heritage asset. However, the church is at some considerable distance and there is substantial planting between the church and the site and therefore we do not consider it likely to have an impact on the heritage asset.
Bullet point 3 states that the HER should be consulted to determine the need for any archaeological surveys prior to development. In our view, some assessment is needed to inform any planning application.
We therefore advise that bullet point 3 should be amended to read, ‘Planning applications should be supported by archaeological assessment including the results of field evaluation where appropriate.’
Amend criterion 3 to read ‘Planning applications should be supported by archaeological assessment including the results of field evaluation where appropriate.’