QUESTION 50: Do you think

Comment

Representation ID: 85

Received: 15/06/2021

Respondent: Mr P. J. Moore

Ref. SN0345
1) Local bus services are infrequent and are not timed sufficiently for commuters to nearby towns or for afternoon appointments at Beccles Hospital. Therefore most journeys from this proposed site would be by car.
2) Concern at traffic speeds and poor visibility along this stretch of Loddon Rd, due to overhanging trees.
3) Traffic congestion on Loddon Rd is often an issue due to parking for the village shop. Surrounding residential roads are not suitable for increased through traffic to Norwich.
4) A pavement will be needed along Loddon Rd, east from Waveney Rd. Bus stops should be provided on both sides of Loddon Rd between Waveney Rd and the proposed site.

Object

Representation ID: 1378

Received: 02/08/2021

Respondent: Norfolk Wildlife Trust

We disagree with the inclusion of SN0345 as a shortlisted site due to the impact on the adjacent Broome Heath County Wildlife Site and Local Nature Reserve. Housing here would significantly reduce the remaining links between the heath and the surrounding countryside, in addition to increasing indirect disturbance impacts, such as noise and lighting, on the site and we therefore recommend it is removed from the shortlist.

Comment

Representation ID: 2049

Received: 23/08/2021

Respondent: Ditchingham Parish Council

Ditchingham Parish Council only wishes to comment on the preferred site, SN0345 - (Approximately 40 dwellings) Land to the north of Loddon Road, Ditchingham

SNC have commented that “Access via Loddon Road would involve the loss of some hedgerows fronting the road.” This is inadequate assessment of the mature Oak trees and hedging alongside Loddon Road and Tunneys Lane and these must be protected.

Ditchingham Parish Council is in agreement that development of this part of the village would be suitable for development, but it must not be at the cost of the mature Oak trees and hedging.

The Parish Council would also not support this proposed site unless a pavement is provided, the 30MPH speed restricted zone starts before Tunneys Lane on Loddon Road (or there is no break in the speed restriction from Broome) and a crossing point is provided so residents can safely reach Broome Heath.