Policy VC ASH1: Land west of New Road
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2284
Received: 30/01/2023
Respondent: Mr James Milk
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
This is a major flood risk area. Building more homes will simply exacerbate a serious problem.
You should not build there.
Support
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2325
Received: 14/02/2023
Respondent: Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall Parish Council
As long as the stipulations are adhered to I support the project
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2375
Received: 20/02/2023
Respondent: Mr David Willis
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Local school is at capacity. The alternative has limited capacity and too far.
New Road has speeding/traffic problems. Police regularly speed-check this area. The road is not a 2-lane road. Residents often park road-side which creates single lane traffic.
Site is on blind corner and will create accident hazard.
Not safely accessible for pedestrians to the rest of the village.
Area has suffered from flooding, this site will exacerbate this problem.
A 15 house estate on a road with only single dwelling sites is not in character.
Intrusion into open country side.
Previous sites have been rejected for these reasons.
Significant reduction in number of houses (less than 5); corrective action on flooding hazard; limit site to the enclosed field and keep trees on all sides of site. Though will potentially still be problematic depending on the plan.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2382
Received: 21/02/2023
Respondent: Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The development is proposed to be built on the lowest point causing flooding issues.
The road is not safe to walk along and never gritted.
We do not feel 15 homes is the correct number its too many
There are worries on the new housing development not keeping the natural environment
The local wildlife will be disturbed and not be able to use the habitat by the new development.
we would like to see less dwellings on the site
we would like the local habitat to be kept to wildlife not more housing
The present oak trees to be kept on the site.
We would need the road made safer
The flooding issue needs addressing before any building takes place
We would need more infrastructure such as doctors, dentists. shops and bus service
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2390
Received: 21/02/2023
Respondent: Ms Allyson Rae
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
In adequate Consultation process.
Very high flood risk exacerbated by additional development
Inadequate drainage infrastructure.
Road safety risks from sharp bend, narrow road, residential driveways, speeding, agricultural vehicals.
Unacceptable impact on environment, habitats, wildlife and ammenity landscape.
Out of keeping with spirit of place and the existing pattern of development.
Wood Farm Development, Phases 1 and 2, provided very extenisve additional residential accommodation in Ashwellthorpe. No further development should be considered.
Give more weight to the habitat importance, climate change mitigation potential and amenity potential of the proposed site in a village which has already lost significant habitat to development.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2441
Received: 24/02/2023
Respondent: Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Ashwellthorpe and Fundenhall Parish Council object to the to the allocation on the grounds of flooding, the area not suitable and the inadequacy of the sewage system and need for a supplementary sewage pipe main drain in Ashwellthorpe to take the extra sewage and the need to upgrade the road due to how busy it is.
The Flooding issue must be sorted out before any building starts along with the sewage issues and the pumping station fully upgraded to take on the extra sewage the new development will cause and the ongoing flood issues get worse
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2446
Received: 24/02/2023
Respondent: Miss Lorraine Gray
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
There has been flooding in new road and any more houses will
Make
The matters worse. The road is also
A very busy road and does not need more traffic it can be dangerous as cars speed along the road
New houses will
Cause flooding issues
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2456
Received: 25/02/2023
Respondent: Mr Mark Racher
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Due to constant flooding we do not need further homes in large numbers built along New Road.
We do not need a footpath or crossing or the council would have previously looked at installing one.
Rather than installing a footpath and crossing the developers should have to install a new larger diameter sewage pipe from the site to the pumping station then from the pumping station to the effluent treatment site to future proof any more flooding issues within New Road.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2457
Received: 25/02/2023
Respondent: Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Based on the past history of flooding by Raw Sewage in New Road due to ANGLIAN WATER’s intransigence in not upgrading the Sewage piping, storage and pumping despite requests and promises to do this any further development in New Road will only make a difficult and unpleasant situation much worse. The sewage system at that end of the village together with the main sewer in Ashwellthorpe running along the Street down to the treatment farm needs a secondary sewer to be laid to cope with the increased demand due to an additional 50 houses built in the last 12 years.
The Village needs a cast iron commitment by ANGLIAN WATER to do the above. Heavy rain and Flooding of several properties with raw sewage has been a problem for over ten years in New Road. At present all the sewage from the 80 properties on The Street West of Greenwood Close, on Wood Farm and New Road go into part of the sewerage system which flows TOWARDS the pumping station on New Road. This is a 70% increase in the last four years and any more building will make it worse. The storage at the Pump station is inadequate, and the pumps are quickly overwhelmed because the pipe taking the sewage back to the main sewer is too small and is pushing against the sewage and surface water leakage already in the main sewer starting a long journey down to the treatment works. A secondary main sewer adjacent to the already overworked current sewer is the only long-term solution.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2507
Received: 28/02/2023
Respondent: Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
I do think homes is too many
It an area that lies low and floods regularly
The worries on the extra traffic
The worries on lack of infrastructure
I rent the field next to the proposed development for sheep and the development would affect them
I wish it was the field opposite as that is better suited and as its higher land and is the lesser of 2 evils
I actually do not want the development as it takes away the view across the area.
I would like to see a better class of road
Better signage on the road
Traffic calming measures needed
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2512
Received: 28/02/2023
Respondent: Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Flooding - since Wood Farm development, New Rd has suffered bad flooding to road and houses. If further development built on New Rd, it would prevent surface water running into fields - result being more water on the road and flooding houses again.
Road - New Rd is already used as through road from Wymondham to Tacolneston, with regular speeding. Road is narrow. Likely that excess cars from any new development would be parked on New Rd, either blocking road or blocking pedestrian access. Potential for accidents.
Number of houses - 15 houses seems excessive in the space suggested.
Infill - Village has already supported additional houses. No amenities and the local school is already full.
Climate change - site has number of old trees and hedges. Development should not impact these features or the village balance of nature.
Need for housing, in general, is understood. However, Ashwellthorpe has already received its share of recent development. Views and concerns of residents need to be listened to - the area proposed is not the right place for this type of development.
as attached letter
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2516
Received: 28/02/2023
Respondent: Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
There is a major issues with the flooding as the field is low land and floods regularly due to the water table is too high
The current pumping station is not suitable for exiting homes and extra development would exceed capacity
Sewage problems and the lack non return valves.
Traffic issues with speeding and road safety and the lack of paths
The lack of notification and short time to consult with a lack of transparency for all parishioners
The number of houses is too much and should be greatly reduced
The infrastructure needs looking at as we have no shop, doctors or the lack of any bus services.
The pumping station needs upgrading to take the extra development and flow from sewage.
The road needs upgrading as its very dangerous due to speeding issues and this really needs looking at.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2521
Received: 28/02/2023
Respondent: Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
- Flooding risk in severe weather. Drains overflow into road, causing a river of water which flows into gardens.
- Small rural road inadequate for increase at certain times of the day. Cars speed along this road and the situation will be made worse by extra 15 houses.
- Road not gritted in icy weather. More traffic creating hazard in winter months.
- A small housing development with pavement is not in keeping with the rural character of New Road. The present character of the road is mainly cottages with grass verges.
- A new development would b damaging to the environment. This area is rich in bird life and small mammals, such as hedgehogs. Tawny owls frequent the proposed site.
The pumping station needs upgrading
The trees and habitat needs keeping
The traffic issues need dealing with along with speeding issues
It does not meet with the local look and character of the road
The dwelling should not be 15 its too many
the environment will be harmed and needs looking at urgently
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2523
Received: 28/02/2023
Respondent: Mr Phil Reeder
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Putting houses up in an area where there is already a flood risk from surface water and inadequate sewage pumping facilities would amount to craziness.
There is already a development in the village with a phase 2 planned, this alone has caused problems with the sewage and flooding already, so why cause more problems?
The field they plan to build on has a flood/drainage problem, every year in the winter it floods.
There should be a new sewage system put into place, involving new pipes from New Road (including New Road) to the treatment facility, a new pumping station and a drainage facility put in place.
As there is already a second phase development in the village, this development should NOT happen.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2527
Received: 28/02/2023
Respondent: Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The main issues is around the consistent flooding due to the high water table
The issues around speeding is a worry and needs addressing
The lack of amenities and the site is too far from any amenities we have.
The pumping station is not fit for purpose and needs upgrading
Damage to the habitat worries me totally
The number of dwellings needs reduced
the flooding needs urgent response
The speeding issues must be dealt with also
The pumping station needs upgrading
The road is dangerous for walking on also
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2529
Received: 28/02/2023
Respondent: Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Flooding is a major issue
Excess traffic and speeding
Pumping station not suitable and fit for purpose
lack of amenities and the distance to any of these is too far away
New road is not suitable for a development
the number of houses is too many
Flooding needs looking at
Pumping station needs upgrading
The number of dwellings need reducing
The road is dangerous and footpaths need looking at
Gritting needs to take place more often especially in the winter
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2531
Received: 28/02/2023
Respondent: Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The main objection is the problem with sewage and the pumping station not being fit for purpose.
Speeding is a major issue
The development is not in keeping with the linear look of the village
There is a danger to the environment and this is a worry
The number of dwellings is too many
Upgrade of the pumping station is a priority
looking at the speeding issues
The number of dwellings is too large
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2534
Received: 28/02/2023
Respondent: Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall Parish Council
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The development will lead to more on road parking
The worry is of extra noise
The dwellings must meet the linear look of the village
The pumping station is not fit for purpose meaning the flooding issues are significant
The lack of safe pavements make it difficult for walking along new road
The development will add to traffic issues and navigating parked vehicles
It look like the dwellings are being built outside the settlement limit
No dwellings should be built on this site until all the flooding issues are dealt with significantly and upgraded
There must be no blocks of flats and not in keeping with the village
Needs adequate parking allocation for at least 2 cars a house
Any dwellings must meet the strict and all building law must be adhered too
Land use limited to residential only
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2635
Received: 03/03/2023
Respondent: Mr Brian Martin
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Increased traffic - each dwelling will probably have 2 cars (or more, depending on occupancy), owing to lack of public transport and access to amenities such as shops, schools.
Flooding issues. Road often floods and developers ALWAYS underestimate sewage and drainage capacity, e.g. Wood Farm and the estates in Wymondham.
Increased noise in what is essentially a rural area. The Wood Farm estate has already had an impact on noise.
Increased light polution and its effect on wildlife, owls, bats, moths etc - Wood Farm, as above.
An estate is totally out of keeping with the locality.
I do not think that the plan for Ashwellthorpe should go ahead at all.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 2651
Received: 03/03/2023
Respondent: Ms Joe Mills
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The historical flooding issues of raw sewage along New Road and into residents properties makes this proposed development an environmental disaster. The road safety issues, no local amenities and no local capacity at the school, also make this proposal untenable.
Not to build any houses, in a totally unsuitable location, for the reasons given.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 3072
Received: 03/03/2023
Respondent: Norfolk County Council - Strategic Planning Team
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The junction of New Road with Wymondham Road and the Street requires improvement to visibility to enable development traffic to be safely accommodated. This would need to be conditioned as off-site highway works and be delivered by the development. A proportional contribution to the required improvement would not be acceptable to the Highway Authority. The off-site highway works should also include improvement to the nearest bus stops to the site, along with access to them. The stops are located at The Street.
The Highway Authority would request that Policy VC ASH1 is revised to remove reference to proportionate contribution to an upgrade of the existing New Road / The Street junction. The policy should be amended to require off-site highway works as follows: A) Improve visibility from New Road to Wymondham Road and The Street. B) Improve the nearest bus stops to the site, along with access to them. The stops are located at The Street.