A.14. The sites within the
Support
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2807
Received: 06/03/2023
Respondent: Bunwell Parish Council
We understand the windfall allowance overall is 800 dwellings with a ‘maximum’ of 3/5 dwellings per village. This excludes affordable housing and some self-builds. We question however the 3/5 ‘maximum’ hard and fast figures and consider individual village allowances should allow some flexibility and discretion where an increase is fully justified, even if outside settlement limits.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2810
Received: 06/03/2023
Respondent: Mr Ross Cook
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The current level of vehicular traffic, additional traffic in peak summer periods, the existing sewage infrastructure, existing flood planes and the lack of services in Bawburgh means that it cannot realistically accommodate another 35 family homes. (Bawburgh has one pub, one primary school and a village hall) These homes will also certainly detract from the natural character of the village and affect existing landscapes, views and wildlife.
A small number of family homes that complement the surrounding area and landscape and maintain the existing character of the village, with minimal disruption to wildlife and existing vistas.
Work to improve the existing sewage infrastructure
To include a village shop, which is sympathetic to the existing buildings and landscape of the village, to support the local community in purchasing groceries and other daily items, without having to drive to the nearest supermarkets. This will potentially reduce vehicular traffic and provide a positive hub for the community, which could help to offset the addition of more housing in the village.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 3145
Received: 01/03/2023
Respondent: Historic England
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
We note that the smaller sites have not been included as allocations but instead the settlement limit has been extended to include that land. However, there are some extensions which would have an impact on the historic
environment and yet, in the absence of a site-specific policy, we are concerned about how the recommendations of the HIAs and any necessary mitigation/enhancement will be secured through an appropriate policy framework. The NPPF (para 16d) makes it clear that Plans should contain policies that are
clearly written and unambiguous, so it is evident how a decision maker should react development proposals. Further advice on the content of policies is given in the PPG at Paragraph: 002 Reference ID: 61-002-20190315 Revision date: 15 03 2019. It states that, ‘Where sites are proposed for allocation, sufficient detail should be given
to provide clarity to developers, local communities and other interested parties about the nature and scale of development’.