45.5
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2396
Received: 22/02/2023
Respondent: Mr John Lowe
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The site is not at the entrance to the village. That would be opposite the Cherry Tree pub or at the bottom of the High Street near the river bridge.
As such this site is incongruous in its position relative to the village proper
Do not build 30 houses on this proposed site.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2628
Received: 03/03/2023
Respondent: Mr Chris Baines
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
This is not a natural entrance to the village as stated. It would seriously impact public views of the countryside.
No to this allocation
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2966
Received: 08/03/2023
Respondent: Mr Alan Highet
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Hackford Rd already threatened by increasingly dangerous/busy traffic (heavier and driving faster) including heavy lorries, supermarket/other deliveries. Otherwise only single-track for miles around. Double bends near the site are unsighted. Site comprises arable fields we need now more than ever. Village facilities/infrastructure inadequate; nearest shop/post-office/doctor/dentist c4 miles, hardly a "short" distance. School lacks capacity and any “temporary” accommodation will be unsightly. Plans exceed existing structure plan boundaries. PC suggests proposals appear to ignore issues noted in previous planning discussions. Numbers now appear modest but more already intimated – thin edge of the wedge. Wicklewood Parish Council’s views are relevant.
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.