QUESTION 2b: If the site is allocated, do you think there are any specific requirements that should be set out in the allocation policy?
Object
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3283
Received: 22/12/2023
Respondent: Mr ALAN RICH
We strongly object to this suggestion for the following reasons. It would mean additional vehicle activity having to pass through the village centre which includes past the village primary school. Any road alterations would severely effect the village character. Local road network is definitely not suitable for any increase in traffic. Wheel Road, Reeders Lane and Burgate Lane are only single track with very tight bends. Access to the A146 should be considered carefully as this would be the route to Norwich. The preferred developement site would be off Church Meadow and would alleviate the problems highlighted above. Alan Rich
We strongly object to this suggestion for the following reasons. It would mean additional vehicle activity having to pass through the village centre which includes past the village primary school. Any road alterations would severely effect the village character. Local road network is definitely not suitable for any increase in traffic. Wheel Road, Reeders Lane and Burgate Lane are only single track with very tight bends. Access to the A146 should be considered carefully as this would be the route to Norwich. The preferred developement site would be off Church Meadow and would alleviate the problems highlighted above. Alan Rich
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3285
Received: 23/12/2023
Respondent: Mr Gary Howard
Widen the road (wheel Road) and improve the routes in and out of the village to accommodate the construction traffic initially and then the extra load once the houses are built. Public footpath to the school for safe pedestrian access.
Widen the road (wheel Road) and improve the routes in and out of the village to accommodate the construction traffic initially and then the extra load once the houses are built. Public footpath to the school for safe pedestrian access.
Object
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3289
Received: 01/01/2024
Respondent: Mr jonathan taylor
Retention of hedge rows and landscaping. Road improvements to the Slad the main access to Norwich. Restriction on number of vehicles per household as other councils do.
Retention of hedge rows and landscaping. Road improvements to the Slad the main access to Norwich. Restriction on number of vehicles per household as other councils do.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3296
Received: 04/01/2024
Respondent: Mr Peter Mills
The ancient hedgerow should be retained in entirety.
Any footpath should be located on the south side of the existing hedge within the proposed development area.
The ancient hedgerow should be retained in entirety.
Any footpath should be located on the south side of the existing hedge within the proposed development area.
Object
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3300
Received: 07/01/2024
Respondent: Mrs Jacqueline Beaumont
I completely object to the build of these homes in this village. It will ruin the property values.
I completely object to the build of these homes in this village. It will ruin the property values.
Object
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3303
Received: 08/01/2024
Respondent: Mr Ian Brown
Provide new doctor's surgery. Widening of all roads into Alpington particularly the one from the A146.
Provide new doctor's surgery. Widening of all roads into Alpington particularly the one from the A146.
Object
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3308
Received: 13/01/2024
Respondent: Mr Larry Baker
The proposed project threatens to disrupt this harmony by introducing increased traffic, noise pollution, and potential environmental hazards. Moreover, our existing facilities, such as roads, sewage systems, and public services, are already operating at capacity. Introducing a new development without first addressing these infrastructure limitations is not only imprudent but also poses a risk to the safety and well-being of all village residents.
The proposed project threatens to disrupt this harmony by introducing increased traffic, noise pollution, and potential environmental hazards. Moreover, our existing facilities, such as roads, sewage systems, and public services, are already operating at capacity. Introducing a new development without first addressing these infrastructure limitations is not only imprudent but also poses a risk to the safety and well-being of all village residents.
Object
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3313
Received: 14/01/2024
Respondent: Ms Lauren Baker
I can’t believe this is being considered for 12 houses. With it being so removed from main roads and with already troubling road traffic problems through the village especially the primary school parking and drop off situation. Surrounding roads are already dangerous heading to poringland. Mainly single track, many bends and blind spots and hardly any places to pull over without reverting a far way back.
I can’t believe this is being considered for 12 houses. With it being so removed from main roads and with already troubling road traffic problems through the village especially the primary school parking and drop off situation. Surrounding roads are already dangerous heading to poringland. Mainly single track, many bends and blind spots and hardly any places to pull over without reverting a far way back.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3363
Received: 19/01/2024
Respondent: Water Management Alliance
Outside the IDD boundary, within the Waveney, Lower Yare and Lothingland IDB watershed catchment.
Major development - If surface water discharges within the watershed catchment of the Board's IDD, we request that this discharge is facilitated in line with the Non-statutory technical standards for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
See attachment for full response.
Support
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3372
Received: 23/01/2024
Respondent: FW Properties
Please see FW Properties' detailed comment on this land. The new dwellings will be served by two new private accessways on to Wheel Road only and will be set back from the road to minimise effects on existing houses opposite. The stretch of Wheel Road in front of the two new accesses will be widened to 5 metres. A two metre wide pavement will be provided along the southern side of Wheel Road to connect into the existing pavement to the school. The development will include an overflow car park for the pub to be transferred to them after completion.
In order to address some of the concerns raised by local residents on the potential development of this land, FW Properties confirm the following;
• The new dwellings will be served by two new private accessways on to Wheel Road only.
• The new properties will be set back from Wheel Road to minimise the effects of the new development on the existing houses opposite. The scheme will be based upon a similar design approach to the FW Properties' development off Cooke's Road in Bergh Apton for 11 houses which was completed in 2018.
• The scheme layout will reflect the advice of our highways engineers in relation to widening the stretch of Wheel Road in front of the two new accesses to 5 metres (together with a 2 metre wide pavement) and to achieve the required visibility for the two accessways on to this road. This will result in the removal of some of the existing hedge along Wheel Road - a new mixed species hedge will then be planted along this section of the frontage. It is our intention to retain as much of the existing front hedge as possible.
• A drop kerb is proposed to the northern pavement to the east of Fortune Green to provide a crossing point for pedestrians to the new pavement proposed along the southern side of Wheel Road - this will connect into the existing pavement in front of the pub that runs alongside Wheel Road to the village primary school.
• FW Properties are proposing an overflow car park for the Wheel of Fortune Pub as part of the development of this land. This will help to prevent patrons from parking their cars along the verge of Wheel Road during peak times. The freehold of this car park will be transferred to the pub once it has been completed. This will be based upon a very similar design to the gravel car park developed for the village primary school as part of our previous Alpington development in Wheel Road.
• The development will include some additional soft landscaping on the strip of land immediately to the south of the existing front hedge to further reduce the scheme’s impact and will also have a mixed species hedge and post and wire fence along the whole of the boundary with the land to the south which will remain as arable/grazing land.
• The existing ditch and the mature hedge which runs alongside the eastern boundary of the land (which is shared with the pub) will be retained. There will be a landscaping buffer between this hedge and the new overflow car park to reduce the impact on the pub.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3405
Received: 24/01/2024
Respondent: Norfolk County Council
The revision to the proposed layout is noted, however the improvements identified in the earlier Highway Authority response are still required e.g. carriageway widening to 5.5m, along with 2.0m wide footway. The proposal to access development via private drives might reduce impact, but an acceptable highway layout would still require extensive removal of the existing frontage hedge.
Subject to the above, the Highway Authority does not object to the proposal.
Please see attachment for full representation.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3419
Received: 24/01/2024
Respondent: Norfolk County Council - Natural Environment Team
There is a County Wildlife Site to the north of the site, whilst it is not understood if this currently benefits from public access (formal or informal), any increased pressure of nearby development should be considered.
FP11 is immediately north of the site and consideration should be given as to whether a crossing point would be required to facilitate access to the wider countryside from the development. It is expected that the development could increase footfall and recreational pressures on both FP11 and FP9.
The Site is immediately adjacent to the settlement boundary but will infill a current open space between existing isolated dwellings, the scheme should be designed in such a way as to be sensitive to this.
Entire loss of the hedgerow and trees to the frontage of the site along Wheel Road would be unacceptable and consideration will need to be given as to what would constitute an acceptable loss for highways access and visibility splays. Any losses would need to be suitably mitigated, likely with mixed native hedgerows.
See attachment for full representation.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3483
Received: 29/01/2024
Respondent: Ms Susan Stacey
Appropriate landscaping to screen development, including to the South. Extension of footpath from Wheel of Fortune pub to the site. Improvements to junction with Reeders Lane to improve visibility. Minimal removal of existing hedgerow and trees. I note FW Properties proposal to provide an overflow car park for the Pub - this would alleviate parking issues on Wheel Road . Consider extending 30mph limit to further along Burgate Lane to slow traffic earlier approaching houses.
Appropriate landscaping to screen development, including to the South. Extension of footpath from Wheel of Fortune pub to the site. Improvements to junction with Reeders Lane to improve visibility. Minimal removal of existing hedgerow and trees. I note FW Properties proposal to provide an overflow car park for the Pub - this would alleviate parking issues on Wheel Road . Consider extending 30mph limit to further along Burgate Lane to slow traffic earlier approaching houses.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3488
Received: 29/01/2024
Respondent: Mrs Helen Hyett
Please see answer above. All Alpington site allocations will need reviewing as the 25 house site allocations are incorrect for the land at Church Meadow, due to the house deeds of neighbouring houses stating that the land is for 16 homes maximum. This may affect the number of homes allocated elsewhere in Alpington.
Please see answer above. All Alpington site allocations will need reviewing as the 25 house site allocations are incorrect for the land at Church Meadow, due to the house deeds of neighbouring houses stating that the land is for 16 homes maximum. This may affect the number of homes allocated elsewhere in Alpington.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3492
Received: 30/01/2024
Respondent: Mrs Mary Black
This site would be preferable to the area West of Church Meadow. However, something must done about the cars parking for the school. This is most definitely an accident waiting to happen. These houses would inevitably attract young families who will want to use the school. The school cannot cope with all the children travelling in from surrounding villages (mainly Poringland). Our lanes are narrow with blind bends and totally unsuitable for the rush hours of carrying children to and from school especially when the parents are late. Make sure these new children could attend our village school.
This site would be preferable to the area West of Church Meadow. However, something must done about the cars parking for the school. This is most definitely an accident waiting to happen. These houses would inevitably attract young families who will want to use the school. The school cannot cope with all the children travelling in from surrounding villages (mainly Poringland). Our lanes are narrow with blind bends and totally unsuitable for the rush hours of carrying children to and from school especially when the parents are late. Make sure these new children could attend our village school.
Support
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3500
Received: 30/01/2024
Respondent: Miss Angela Rowe
Garaging, driveway, solar panels, a dedicated approach road, hedging, screening and no restrictions placed on the pubs business activities (expanded on in my response to question 2a).
Garaging, driveway, solar panels, a dedicated approach road, hedging, screening and no restrictions placed on the pubs business activities (expanded on in my response to question 2a).
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3505
Received: 30/01/2024
Respondent: Mrs Lesley McNulty
The piecemeal development of villages through VCHAP does not enable the necessary infrastructure improvements needed - ie doctors surgeries, dentists and schools. Another example of why this is a flawed plan. Meeting the 1200+ target would be better achieved by building a handful of large sites.
The 30 mph limit along Burgate Lane should be increased. Absolute minimal removal of hedgerow and trees. Footpath extended to new development from Wheel of Fortune PH.
The piecemeal development of villages through VCHAP does not enable the necessary infrastructure improvements needed - ie doctors surgeries, dentists and schools. Another example of why this is a flawed plan. Meeting the 1200+ target would be better achieved by building a handful of large sites.
The 30 mph limit along Burgate Lane should be increased. Absolute minimal removal of hedgerow and trees. Footpath extended to new development from Wheel of Fortune PH.
Object
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3508
Received: 31/01/2024
Respondent: Mr Robert Rudd
All plans seem to be creating an excessive amount of houses in one small village area. As its already stated on a number of objections for the Alpington, Yelverton and Bergh Apton plans, the surrounding area is already unsuitable for this many additional properties due to several reasons. In relation to the plans regarding the land behind Church Meadow. The plans state 25 houses, while in-fact the neighbouring properties to this land have it documented in their deeds that only allow a maximum of 16 houses to be built on this site. Proof of this is been sent to SNC.
All plans seem to be creating an excessive amount of houses in one small village area. As its already stated on a number of objections for the Alpington, Yelverton and Bergh Apton plans, the surrounding area is already unsuitable for this many additional properties due to several reasons. In relation to the plans regarding the land behind Church Meadow. The plans state 25 houses, while in-fact the neighbouring properties to this land have it documented in their deeds that only allow a maximum of 16 houses to be built on this site. Proof of this is been sent to SNC.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3527
Received: 31/01/2024
Respondent: Historic England
The HIA has identified the need for landscape buffer along the southern boundary of the site as well as retention of hedgerow along eastern border, limiting density to retain rural character and open space long eastern boundary to separate development from Wheel of Fortune PH. These requirements should be included as a criterion in the policy for the site.
See attachment for full representation.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3563
Received: 01/02/2024
Respondent: Yelverton Parish Council
Traffic speed reduced to 20 mph throughout the villages of Yelverton and Alpington.
Affordable housing for local people, should be 30% on all sites.
Bungalows should be included rather than all large 4-5 bed houses.
Sympathetic landscaping with minimal impact on existing hedgerows.
Traffic speed reduced to 20 mph throughout the villages of Yelverton and Alpington.
Affordable housing for local people, should be 30% on all sites.
Bungalows should be included rather than all large 4-5 bed houses.
Sympathetic landscaping with minimal impact on existing hedgerows.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3582
Received: 01/02/2024
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
No objection to this site. Adjacent to water supply and foul drainage networks. Sewer within the site boundary. The applicant is advised to engage with Anglian Water to ensure suitable measures are undertaken so that our asset can be repaired and maintained. “Early engagement with Anglian Water to identify infrastructure crossing the site.”
See attachment for full representation.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3614
Received: 02/02/2024
Respondent: Mrs Gwyneth Boswell
No comment.
No comment.
Object
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3675
Received: 03/02/2024
Respondent: Mrs Emma Boyt
Whilst strongly objecting to the SN0433 development, the following requirements should be included in the allocation policy:
Number of houses and the size of each dwelling
Alternative access to ensure ancient hedgerows are not tampered with
Enforced 20mph speed restrictions on Wheel Road and 30mph on Reeders Lane with recognition given to it being a 'quiet lane'
Road widening on Wheel Road and other surrounding roads
Consultation with current residences to whom this development will directly impact
Whilst strongly objecting to the SN0433 development, the following requirements should be included in the allocation policy:
Number of houses and the size of each dwelling
Alternative access to ensure ancient hedgerows are not tampered with
Enforced 20mph speed restrictions on Wheel Road and 30mph on Reeders Lane with recognition given to it being a 'quiet lane'
Road widening on Wheel Road and other surrounding roads
Consultation with current residences to whom this development will directly impact
Object
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3677
Received: 03/02/2024
Respondent: Mr Harry Boyt
If the site is allocated, it is crucial that the allocation policy acknowledges the current lack of detailed information. Before proceeding to the allocation policy, a thorough assessment of the site's impact on hedgerows, biodiversity, and road safety, especially along Wheel Road, must be conducted. This consultation process requires more comprehensive data to inform a well-informed decision before progressing to the next stage.
If the site is allocated, it is crucial that the allocation policy acknowledges the current lack of detailed information. Before proceeding to the allocation policy, a thorough assessment of the site's impact on hedgerows, biodiversity, and road safety, especially along Wheel Road, must be conducted. This consultation process requires more comprehensive data to inform a well-informed decision before progressing to the next stage.
Object
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3689
Received: 04/02/2024
Respondent: Mr Will Crome
There must be consideration to the terms set out in the deeds of adjacent dwellings.
Consideration to road access.
Consideration to water connection as there has been repeated instances of burst pipes in that location.
There must be consideration to the terms set out in the deeds of adjacent dwellings.
Consideration to road access.
Consideration to water connection as there has been repeated instances of burst pipes in that location.
Object
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3696
Received: 04/02/2024
Respondent: Mrs Sheila Wilson
By further building and highway intervention you will be turning this area into an urban environment.
Let’s protect what countryside we have and focus on building on brownfield sites.
I do not wish to see this part of the village ruined and cannot support this development in any form.
By further building and highway intervention you will be turning this area into an urban environment.
Let’s protect what countryside we have and focus on building on brownfield sites.
I do not wish to see this part of the village ruined and cannot support this development in any form.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3747
Received: 05/02/2024
Respondent: Norfolk Wildlife Trust
We note that if allocated, this site will result in loss of the frontage hedgerow. Local Authorities have a duty under the NERC Act 2006 and the Environment Act 2021 to have regard to the conservation and enhancement of Priority Habitats in their decision making. Hedgerows are listed as a Priority Habitat under the requirements of section 41 of the NERC Act. We recommend that clear and robust policy wording with respect to hedgerows/trees is included in this policy and have suggested some wording.
We note that if allocated, this site will result in loss of the frontage hedgerow. Local Authorities have a duty under the NERC Act 2006 and the Environment Act 2021 to have regard to the conservation and enhancement of Priority Habitats in their decision making. Hedgerows are listed as a Priority Habitat under the requirements of section 41 of the NERC Act.
Also of relevance is: National Planning Policy Framework, (NPPF), 179: ‘-To protect and enhance biodiversity and geodiversity, plans should…62 b) promote the conservation, restoration and enhancement of priority habitats, ecological networks and the protection and recovery of priority species; and identify and pursue opportunities for securing measurable net gains for biodiversity.’
We recommend that clear and robust policy wording with respect to hedgerows/trees is included in this policy, such as the following: ‘The developer of the site will be required to ensure: ‘Protection of the trees and hedges on the site boundaries…’ . In exceptional circumstances only, where the developer has demonstrated that removal of any part of a hedgerow or a tree/s is absolutely unavoidable, then the policy wording should clearly set out high expectations for compensatory planting sited so that the existing ecological connectivity is not reduced. We recommend that policy wording should also require robust compensatory planting (delivering at least 10% Biodiversity Net Gain, regardless of whether the site is exempt from the mandatory national BNG requirements and also maintaining any ecological connectivity that the original habitat provided), include reference to mitigation measures and ideally reflect the updated biodiversity duty required in the 2021 Environment Act to have regard to the enhancement of biodiversity.
Object
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3779
Received: 05/02/2024
Respondent: Mr Jason See
A limit of 12 houses should be imposed. The ancient hedgerow should be retained entirely. Any footpath should be located on the south side of the existing hedge within the proposed development area. Extensive indigenous planting should be required. No street lighting should be permitted to protect the nocturnal environment. No construction traffic should use single track Reeders Lane. Construction duration to be no longer than a period of 9 months. Financial contribution required to make good public roads after construction traffic. No public funds at all to go towards highways, pavement , drainage, power or other facilitating works.
A limit of 12 houses should be imposed. The ancient hedgerow should be retained entirely. Any footpath should be located on the south side of the existing hedge within the proposed development area. Extensive indigenous planting should be required. No street lighting should be permitted to protect the nocturnal environment. No construction traffic should use single track Reeders Lane. Construction duration to be no longer than a period of 9 months. Financial contribution required to make good public roads after construction traffic. No public funds at all to go towards highways, pavement , drainage, power or other facilitating works.
Comment
Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)
Representation ID: 3802
Received: 05/02/2024
Respondent: Dr M Fewster
This allocation should be part of the total number originally allocated to Alpington with Yelverton, and NOT in addition to it. Development needs to be carefully designed so that the integrity of Stacey Cottage is not compromised, and therefore be of a traditional nature. Should this site be approved, and not come within the total allocation, I would vehemently oppose all other developments which might take the total over the allocation. The village should not be a dumping ground because other sites have been withdrawn.
This allocation should be part of the total number originally allocated to Alpington with Yelverton, and NOT in addition to it. Development needs to be carefully designed so that the integrity of Stacey Cottage is not compromised, and therefore be of a traditional nature. Should this site be approved, and not come within the total allocation, I would vehemently oppose all other developments which might take the total over the allocation. The village should not be a dumping ground because other sites have been withdrawn.