QUESTION 142: Do you think

Comment

Representation ID: 245

Received: 30/06/2021

Respondent: Mr Raymond Birchall

Not suitable for development as already outlined, site sits on land that is higher in elevation. Buildings will tower over existing housing in Mill Common. Access to site is on a single carriageway mid way through a bend in the road with zero visability and no pavement.

Support

Representation ID: 351

Received: 07/07/2021

Respondent: Mr Kenneth Nockolds

Ref: SN 0029
We wish to amend our site application, in consideration with your comments.
We never envisaged having access onto the A146, it was always planned to access the site from Vale Road. Access had already been left for future development into the site, when planning was granted in 1990 for the three bungalows on Vale Road, between the bungalow Sunflower and the existing bungalow Meadow Vista.
We request the development of ten (10) properties on the site, not forty five (45) properties.
The reduced number of properties, would substantially reduce the number of vehicles, from possibly 90 to 20. In addition there would be less demand on the service utilities.
These properties having their own garage and garden.
Very aware that Vale Road is a rural road, but does have a reasonable amount of local traffic. This was not an issue when previous development opposite St Ethelberts Close was granted a few years ago.
Attached please find a site plan for your convenience.

Comment

Representation ID: 354

Received: 09/07/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Wright

SN4039 & SN4040
Dangers caused by any increase in traffic from Ashby Road onto A146 and lack of passing places on Mill Road, east of Mill Common junction.
Surface water drainage is already an issue for existing properties on Mill Road - development would exacerbate this.
Access: Mill Road is only 3.5m wide at suggested access to site and this is on a potentially dangerous corner.
Flood risk: No SUDS evaluation has yet been made for the proposed development, nor of the flood risk from additional surface water from the proposed road access onto Mill Road.
Springs in the wood and pond on the corner also discharge beneath the road, into the ditch running through the properties of South Lodge and Dickensbury, where there are already regular occurances of flooding in heavy rain.
Any development where building roofs and drives collect and discharge water which would previously have been absorbed by the agricultural field plus additional road surface drainage all flowing into the ditch would have immediate effect to properties to the north of Mill Road substantially increasing the frequency of flooding.

Comment

Representation ID: 452

Received: 18/07/2021

Respondent: Ms Christine Popplewell

Agree with reasons for rejection
Sites in Thurton, particularly SN2048/SN4008 are close to the flood plain. Development will increase existing flooding issues on The Street and potentially A146.
Junction alignment onto A146 makes development on The Street side of the A146 problematic. Development , apart from infill, has historically therefore been confined to the Ashby side of the A146. This also helps to minimise the amount of pedestrians crossing of the A146.
Traffic volumes already cause great difficulty accessing the A146 from all side roads in Thurton and traffic on the A146 waiting to turn is an increasing hazard.

Support

Representation ID: 482

Received: 20/07/2021

Respondent: Walnut Farm Developments Ltd

We strongly support this site in Ashby St Mary (SN0585) being included in the allocation for housing. We have responded to the rejection of this site in the attached challenge document, commenting on each constraint or impact identified in the assessment and stating how these would be mitigated or why we think the assessment is incorrect. We, therefore, request that this site is reassessed, thank you.

Comment

Representation ID: 562

Received: 20/07/2021

Respondent: T M and JJ Pruce

Mill road is a narrow country road with no footpaths in the bottom of a valley. Our land remains lush and green all year round due to its position with the rising land going to the north and south and the high water table and drainage ditch to the rear of our property. The land to the rear of the property has flooded on a number of occasions over the years due to periods of high rainfall and excessive surface water run off from the developments to the east of our property.
We raised serious concerns only two years ago when two bungalows were given planning permission next to us and in front of woodland stoves with the environment agency applying conditions to the development. We fail to see how development of this size with the potential surface water draining down into the valley can be mitigated without harm to those properties around and including us.
Concerns over extra traffic within the village and the access onto the Al46 from Ashby Road. What considerations have been given to supporting infrastructure, with the local school, doctors and dentists being at capacity.

Comment

Representation ID: 588

Received: 23/07/2021

Respondent: Mrs linda alden

I support the decision to reject the proposals for development of the four sites in Ashby St Mary, especially site SN0585 and SN4040. Development of these sites would have an adverse effect on the amount of traffic on small country lanes particularly on Mill Common where access would be extremely difficult and completely change the character of this part of the village. Site SN0585 is at a high elevation in relation to the existing dwellings on the lane and would dominate negatively over the dwellings below and barns opposite.

Object

Representation ID: 645

Received: 26/07/2021

Respondent: Mr Gavin Butler

The suggested development would have an adverse affect on our enjoyment of the property on Mill Common. Any new structures would potentially overlook our garden, and be visible from the rear of our property. We strongly object to the proposal.

Object

Representation ID: 663

Received: 21/07/2021

Respondent: Residents of Park Close, Thurton

Number of people: 7

As residents of Thurton, we strongly oppose any further development in Thurton and the adjoining village of
Ashby St Mary.
We live in a small close of 20 bungalows opposite Thurton School. We already experience a great amount of traffic from parents taking their children to and from school, often resulting in residents having difficulty in gaining access to their own properties.
This situation obviously will only get worse with more properties being built.
For residents of Park Close to actually access Ashby Road and then onto the A146 will become extremely difficult.
Our villages have very little to offer in the way of amenities, the nearest shops, doctors etc being in Loddon, 3 miles away.
The roads in Thurton and Ashby have trouble coping with the traffic we already experience, and we feel concerned regarding the safety and welfare of our children and elderly residents.
There is also great concern from people, mostly the elderly who have to cross the A146 to catch buses into Norwich.

Comment

Representation ID: 664

Received: 27/07/2021

Respondent: Residents of Park Close, Thurton

Number of people: 12

We live in a small close of 20 bungalows opposite Thurton School. We already experience a great amount of traffic from parents taking their children to and from school, often resulting in residents having difficulty in gaining access to their own properties.
This situation obviously will only get worse with more properties being built.
For residents of Park Close to actually access Ashby Road and then onto the A146 will become extremely difficult.
Our villages have very little to offer in the way of amenities, the nearest shops, doctors etc being in Loddon, 3 miles away.
The roads in Thurton and Ashby have trouble coping with the traffic we already experience, and we feel concerned regarding the safety and welfare of our children and elderly residents.
There is also great concern from people, mostly the elderly who have to cross the A146 to catch buses into Norwich.

Comment

Representation ID: 825

Received: 29/07/2021

Respondent: Mrs linda alden

I agree with the rejection of all the proposed sites in Ashby St Mary, particularly sites SN0585 and SN4040. Mill Common is a single track lane separated from the main villages of Ashby st Mary and Thurton, and in a rural location. SN0585, located at a high point at the top of the hill and close to a sharp bend would create increased traffic at a dangerous part of the lane directly opposite the two existing barns , and being at such a high elevation would dominate the landscape extremely negatively, and overshadow the existing dwellings on the lane below.

Comment

Representation ID: 841

Received: 29/07/2021

Respondent: Ms birgitta campbell-johnston

I absolutely support S Norfolk s decision to reject the proposals for development of the four sites in Ashby St Mary, especially sites SN0585 and SN4040.The two sites on Mill Common are outside the building curtilage and border small single track country lanes that already experience high levels of traffic particularly when there are accidents on the A146. The proposed development of site SN0585 is on a high elevation and would have a negative impact on the surrounding area and the cottages below. I strongly object to the development of these sites.

Object

Representation ID: 1129

Received: 01/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs Barbara Broadhead

SN4038 and SN4039 I strongly object to the development of these sites for the following reasons:
. Too many vehicles trying to access the already too busy A146.
. Poor access to the site from Mill Road
. Flooding risk on Mill Road.
. Lack of amenities in the village.
. The building of Industrial units would also impact on the number of vehicles trying to access the A146. This may require additional traffic management systems such as traffic lights or a roundabout on an already extremely busy road.

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Object

Representation ID: 1217

Received: 01/08/2021

Respondent: Mr Andrew Ball

SN4038,SN4039 - development on both sites would have a negative impact of the overall amenities within Ashby, there would be increased traffic congestion leading to problems accessing both Mill Road and the A146 . There is already congestion around the school at certain times of the day .The village does not have the facilities in place to cope with an increase in housing or industrial use, which I believe has also been proposed , and would further compound the current problems in driving through the village to the A146.

Comment

Representation ID: 1893

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN0029 - Land south of Vale Road, Thurton
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

The site is adjacent to the A146 which has a significant potential to have a negative impact on the amenity of the residents of any dwellings constructed on the site due to noise and air pollution. It is therefore considered that this will need to be addressed as part of any application for dwellings on this site if the form of an air quality and noise assessment which demonstrates that an acceptable level of residential amenity can be provided for residents and that it is practicable and affordable to do so.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, then an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1894

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN0470: Land north of Vale Road, Thurton
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, then an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1895

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN0472: Land south of Vale Road, Thurton
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, then an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1896

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN0585: Land opposite Hill Farm Barn and Hill Top Barn, Mill Common, Ashby St Mary
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, then an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1897

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN2048: Land East of The Street, Thurton
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

The site is adjacent to the A146 which has a significant potential to have a negative impact on the amenity of the residents of any dwellings constructed on the site due to noise and air pollution. It is therefore considered that this will need to be addressed as part of any application for dwellings on this site if the form of an air quality and noise assessment which demonstrates that an acceptable level of residential amenity can be provided for residents and that it is practicable and affordable to do so.

The site is adjacent to George and Dragon PH which has a potential to have a negative impact on the amenity of the residents of any dwellings constructed on the site due to noise and cooking odours. In addition, placing sensitive receptors close to this business could impact its future viability. It is therefore considered that this will need to be addressed as part of any application for dwellings on this site.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, then an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1898

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN4008: Land to the SW of The Street, Thurton
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

The site is on the opposite side of The Street from Thurton Foundries Limited which has a significant potential to have a negative impact on the amenity of the residents of any dwellings constructed on the site due to noise, dust and odour. In addition, placing sensitive receptors close to this business could impact its future viability. It is therefore considered that this will need to be addressed as part of any application for dwellings on this site.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, then an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1899

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN4039: Land south of Mill Road, Ashby St Mary (reduced site)
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, then an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1900

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN4038: Land South of Mill Road, Ashby St. Mary
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

The site is close to the A146 which has a significant potential to have a negative impact on the amenity of the residents of any dwellings constructed on the site due to noise. It is therefore considered that this will need to be addressed as part of any application for dwellings on this site if the form of a noise assessment which demonstrates that an acceptable level of residential amenity can be provided for residents and that it is practicable and affordable to do so.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, then an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1901

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: South Norfolk Council

SN4040: Land south of Mill Common, Ashby St Mary
The Environmental Protection Team are not aware of any significant land quality issue with this site or adjacent land. However, having regard to the size of the site and sensitivity of the proposed development it is considered that a Phase One Land Contamination Report (Desk Study) should be required as part of any planning application.

Due to the size of this development and its proximity to existing dwellings, an application to develop this site is likely to attract the recommendation that standard planning condition AM05 Construction Management Plan be attached to any approval. It may be worth highlighting to applicants that to avoid any delay in discharging this condition, they may wish to include a Construction Management Plan with their application. If the submitted Construction Management Plan is adequate, then an alternative condition could be attached to any approval requiring its implementation.

Comment

Representation ID: 1983

Received: 02/08/2021

Respondent: Water Management Alliance

See attachment for full response.
Part of the Parishes are located within the Waveney, Lower Yare and Lothingland IDD.
The Board’s byelaws apply to any new developments within the IDD.