QUESTION 95: Do you think

Comment

Representation ID: 510

Received: 15/07/2021

Respondent: Mr Adrian Ruler1

SN2006SL
The land is presently unused, and has been for many years, although in the past it has been the site of a thatched cottage. The site falls geographical within the village, but at present, is outside the village boundaries. The site would be ideal for a small development of three to four houses /bungalows.

The site sits high above the road, and is not liable to flooding, and with properties either side, it is classed as infill.

A pavement, which runs the whole length of the village and, in fact, into Harleston, is wide enough for two abreast. There are bus stops either side of the road, with good links into Harleston, Bungay and Diss, and it is also on the school bus route.

The site would surely benefit from being developed, and can only enhance the area, support of wortwell parish Council, and District Councillor Jeremy savage. So rather than a neglected piece of land which no one can see or use, a small development, causing minimum disruption, can only improve the area. All services are available within the street adjoining the site.

Comment

Representation ID: 800

Received: 29/07/2021

Respondent: Graham Nourse Planning Consultants Ltd.

A letter of support for inclusion of this site has also been sent to the Council.

The western boundary forms a natural extension to the village. The site will increase the choice and location of sites within the village. It is considered that acceptable visibility splays can be achieved. A crossing point could be provided serving this site and other property on High Road. No sewer crosses the site as previously suggested by AWA. The majority of the site is not affected by flood risk. The Parish Council support inclusion of this site which can provide an exemplar development scheme.

Comment

Representation ID: 820

Received: 29/07/2021

Respondent: JCPC Ltd

It is considered that an additional site (SN4036A) should be allocated for residential development as it would deliver six dwellings in a logical and compatible form to existing development, would be fully compliant with technical requirements, would not result in any material planning harm, and would potentially secure other community benefits

Support

Representation ID: 1136

Received: 01/08/2021

Respondent: Ms J Taylor

SN2001SL
Rejection is appropriate; Cross Road joins Starston’s designated HGV route at Railway Hill
Due to high traffic volumes and narrow single track roads, (largely without pavements) walking and cycling around the village, amongst large vehicles, can be difficult and dangerous.
It is most keenly felt by people pushing buggies and anyone not nimble enough to negotiate overgrown, uneven, narrow paths / rough steps along Public Rights of Way / Permissive Paths.
Lack of agility is more common as we age.
30% of Starston residents are over 65. Just under 10% are aged 0 to 9 (ONS population estimates 2019)

Comment

Representation ID: 1632

Received: 29/07/2021

Respondent: Ms Eileen Fife

Important to them will be the Strategic Gap between them and Harleston and each other.
Harleston is equally keen to be separate.
Harleston and Starston complement each other. We have a Conservation Area and open space for healthy exercise.They have shops, doctors, school, etc., and pavements. Our footpaths cross and alongside fields are only suitable for rambling and mainly accessed from narrow, winding, undulating roads with speeding traffic. Cycling here can be hazardous. Most households have at least one cat. I support rejection of SN2001SL.

With regards to dwellings - according to the Village Clusters Plan, S. Norfolk will consider
a) conversion of redundant buildings
b) exception sites
c) infill
d) 3 windfall sites in or outside settlement boundaries
It concerns me that the Starston Draft Neighbourhood Plan would replace d) with 10 houses.
I support the South Norfolk Village Clusters Plan for Starston as the less bad option.

Comment

Representation ID: 1660

Received: 30/07/2021

Respondent: Wortwell Parish Council

SN4063- The provision of six homes on this site would meet the needs of a style of housing for young growing families, close to the village playing fields and the community centre and with access to the Woods and picnic areas the other side of the main road. This could provide the opportunity for those ‘stuck’ in tiny cottages to spread their wings and at the same time release smaller starter cottage houses to young people joining the housing ladder. We support this as a preferred site.

Comment

Representation ID: 1661

Received: 30/07/2021

Respondent: Wortwell Parish Council

SITE 2121 REVA - We prefer this site for development as it is intended to provide bungalow, single story dwellings in a peaceful part of the village with amazing views of both the Church and the rural landscape beyond. With only four dwellings being added it would not, as suggested, be forming an estate but rather a small cul de sac of dwellings which would be very attractive to the older residents of the village looking to downsize or to move to single level living. With plenty of room to build accessible pathways, road access and internal accessibility, these will fit the needs of our village perfectly. We also would not want to see any further development on this site but feel that three or four bungalows would be highly desirable as part of our overall village plan.

We would like the landowners offer of four bungalows sited on this piece of land to be accepted as part of the overall solution to the village housing needs, projected to 2034

Comment

Representation ID: 1662

Received: 30/07/2021

Respondent: Wortwell Parish Council

SN2006SL
The Parish Council and our Local District Councillor have been supporting this ‘infill’ build for some time. It is true that the land sits within a River Valley setting. The entire village of Wortwell sits within a River Valley setting. Development of this site would not lose or detract in any sense from the meadows opposite and would be an ideal place for two or three starter homes to be built in a similar style to the existing cottages.

Standing, as the land does, opposite the main bus stop and school pick up point, close to the main A143 and elevated high enough to never be a risk to flooding; this land is currently rough ground, with very little to favour it as it is used as an overflow for skips and rubbish and is in no way seen as a ‘beauty spot’. However to own and live in a property with the amazing views across the meadows and river the other side of the road would be a stunning place to live. Suitable for people wanting to move into a rural location but still wanting easy access to main road links to Norwich, Ipswich and beyond it is an ideal location for infill.
We would like you to reconsider the rejection of this site as it forms the final piece of a jigsaw for the planning needs of this village.