45.2
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2311
Received: 12/02/2023
Respondent: Wicklewood Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
In the Reg 18 document you noted that the primary school is operating near or at capacity. This statement has been removed from the Reg 19 document although the situation at the school is believed to be the same.
It needs to be clear what the capacity of the school is
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2626
Received: 03/03/2023
Respondent: Mr Chris Baines
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The School is already above capacity with local children not being able to secure places. This development will only make this situation worse.
Local employment is mentioned, where is this employment? There is mention of a mushroom farm; this has not existed for 10 years.
Remove allocation
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2662
Received: 03/03/2023
Respondent: Ms Sue Knights
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
I disagree with this statement. There is a lack of facilities, no post office, shops or surgery. A school only services part of the community and not the childless or elderly. There has been extensive building of new homes in our nearby town of Wymondham. This town offers the missing facilities required by our village residents. The density of the proposed plan within our village would feed into Wymondham's intra-structure which is already being challenged and also further increase to its traffic volume. Many residents will need to commute on a daily basis for essential activities.
A reduced scale of development would not put as much stress on the roads for commuting and travelling to access facilities not provided in the village.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2967
Received: 08/03/2023
Respondent: Mr Alan Highet
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
These facilities exist but I understand the primary school is near capacity already and the traffic associated with it is dangerous with irresponsible parking outside the school car park. We witness it every day!! Can the pub survive? It's rarely busy. I'm not aware of buses in the evenings. It's primarily a commuter service and routes are so long are unlikely to deter car use. The church is closed (unsafe), nearest shop/post-office/doctor/dentist c4 miles. Heritage and amenity value of rural views to all villagers and visitors including those passing through, needs protecting, not damaging.
There's scope for more infill housing. Stick to that as Wicklewood's contribution to the overall plan, as it's within the existing planning boundary (that I understand the proposals aren't). Proposals suggest modest numbers but there's already a published desire for significant extension to whatever is allowed - and that will destroy the ambience and character of Wicklewood as a traditional Norfolk village. My comments at 45.1 are all relevant, and having attended a recent Parish Council meeting I agree with their views.