QUESTION 156: Do you support

Support

Representation ID: 11

Received: 07/06/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Savage

development within this area would be similiar to that already within the plan to the north on Hackford Road and would be within an enclosed existing boundary so future development would not be possible

Object

Representation ID: 208

Received: 27/06/2021

Respondent: Professor Stephen Brown

Site: SN0577REVA and REVB, Land to the south of Wicklewood Primary School. This site adds to the sprawl of the village instead of consolidating its core and encroaches on undeveloped countryside.

Object

Representation ID: 314

Received: 06/07/2021

Respondent: Mrs Victoria Anthoni

There is currently no planning to calm the traffic on a dangerous bend by the school. An increase in population needs better pavements and crossing points. There is no actual plan to improve the the school which is already very full. This is not "in fill" but "spread" with little thought to rural character or preserving wildlife and green space. The designs of new housing in our area recently has not real been "sympathetic" or in character with the rural settlement and little provision seams to be made for things like "green" energy sources.

Object

Representation ID: 322

Received: 06/07/2021

Respondent: Mrs Leanne Ingham

Traffic is already dangerous and frustrating at key times. Adding houses will further overload the road.
Wicklewood has no focal point and no gateway into its centre. It is already a sprawl of houses. Adding more spread will do nothing to improve the aesthetics of the village.
The school is at capacity and struggles to accommodate the current numbers it has. Increasing the surrounding population will put a lot of pressure on the school and diminish it’s “small friendly village” style.
There are no shops so lots of driving for supplies. More houses will bring about more local pollution

Object

Representation ID: 394

Received: 14/07/2021

Respondent: Wicklewood Parish Council

Objection from Wicklewood Parish Council -SN0577REVA and REVB
The parish council believes that an estate development like this in a small village will alter the whole character of the village which has previously developed by small developments which are more easily integrated into the community. The parish council would support smaller, infill, road front developments which would be better integrated. This site in particular would appear to have the potential for future development into a very large estate

Object

Representation ID: 436

Received: 16/07/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sallyann Weston

A large scale development at this proposed site would completely destroy the character of the village and spoil the lovely open views that we enjoy

Object

Representation ID: 455

Received: 19/07/2021

Respondent: Mrs Patricia O'Connor

This is already a dangerous area for the children crossing the road for the school. The centre of the village is attractive because this is an open area, the whole ambiance would be ruined. I am totally mystfied how anyone could possibly think this is a suitable site. Traffic is fast round the bends in Hackford Road making this even more dangerous for local resident and the children is rediculous. This area must be left open. Wicklewood has no shop so cars would be used by all the new residents for shopping adding to the danger. Please think again!

Object

Representation ID: 485

Received: 20/07/2021

Respondent: Mr John Seville

The site is open arable land and provides extensive open views across the plateau farmland. Development here would be poorly related to the existing pattern of development in Wicklewood, unacceptable intrusions into predominately open countryside and would be wholly unacceptable in visual terms.

Piecemeal erosion of this large open land would not enhance the form and character of the village.

The small narrow road ‘The Green’ is already subjected to flooding and development could also impact on the school grounds, which have also been subject to flooding in the past.

Object

Representation ID: 497

Received: 20/07/2021

Respondent: Mr Vaughan Harrington

It establishes a new housing development in green fields on the south side, whereas nearly all residences are on the north side. An urban sprawl to me, which is only its beginning.

The location is situated on a dangerous bend, with restricted viewing near a school, which surely can not be safe.

Long term, it would limit future expansion of the school, and create an additional road hazard in a rural location, and it is noted the school is already at capacity. There are also no shops in Wicklewood either, so all retail purchases are "imported" by road.

Object

Representation ID: 532

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: Miss Lisa Moore

and we all know what type of people that would bring into the village.

Object

Representation ID: 747

Received: 28/07/2021

Respondent: -

The local area does not have the necessary infrastructure to support development. The increase in traffic will decrease road safety in a village with a full primary school where every place is taken. As a former school governor at Wicklewood primary I am well aware of the existing pressure on the school.
The risk of flooding will be increased by any ew builds.
The high street has only recently been developed with 20 new homes built in 2020.

Object

Representation ID: 753

Received: 28/07/2021

Respondent: Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery

We are concerned that the proposed sites will affect the rural feel. Building to the south will destroy the nature of Wicklewood.

The housing will look directly onto the playground and field which gives us serious safeguarding concerns.

Our school is full with some village children having to be attend elsewhere; there is no room for new entrants unless additional room is added. An extension would require the land around the school. Once this is built on the school’s expansion would be limited. The school field has restrictions which means we are unable to put any permanent structures on it.

Object

Representation ID: 755

Received: 28/07/2021

Respondent: Mrs Wendy Greaves

Traffic- I live opposite the school / proposed site. There are no traffic calming measures in place. Vehicles regularly exceed the 30mph speed limit on Hackford Road. With the school so close extra housing is an increased accident risk.

View - I currently have field views, this development would destroy that. This is a rural village with a nice country feel. We do not want urbanisation.

Pedestrians- The local amenities will be on the other side the village from the proposed development. Meaning pedestrians will need to cross the busy Hackford Road to access the bus stop / public house.

Object

Representation ID: 757

Received: 28/07/2021

Respondent: Mr PETER FIELD

The proposed expansion would not be beneficial to the village, especially due to the size of the roads, access to & from the proposed site also there is currently congestion at school times. Some of the surrounding roads are single track roads. The proposal contradicts the councils indication of no more the 12-25 homes at any site.
Disruption to the school during the building phase.
I certain parts of the village there is considerable flooding now & excess surface water will only add to the problem.
Broadband issues exit in the village already additional properties will only decrease the efficiency.

Object

Representation ID: 769

Received: 28/07/2021

Respondent: Mr joel pailes

This site does not relate to the existing form/character.
South Norfolk must demonstrate need for dwellings/demonstrate development in sustainable locations.
30 dwellings here is incongruous/open countryside, will set a precedent for further/development in this field.
Site recognized as being very prominent/with no defined landscape boundaries
Site is NOT the gateway to the village/it is the historic centre with views of landmark school buildings.
Children will be compelled to look through their windows at brick boxes/rather than the ebb and flow of rural farming rhythms.
No matter how this site is developed it will be a physical/visual intrusion into our landscape

Object

Representation ID: 793

Received: 29/07/2021

Respondent: Mr John Lowe

Site: SN0577REVA. Any development on this allocated site would permanently damage the form and character of the village.
Furthermore, were it to be granted, 30 houses seems very excessive.
Additionally, utilising good agricultural land for development should be avoided if at all possible. The land of interest at the nursery within the current settlement limit is a much better choice.

Object

Representation ID: 794

Received: 29/07/2021

Respondent: Ms Amanda Driscoll

INCREASED Traffic Light pollution and Noise. REDUCED Road Safety:
Greater volume of all traffic onto Hackford Road, and The Green (a single track road).

Increased traffic to and from Wymondham College/Wymondham High/medical centres/sports facilities railway station. Often through only single track roads

Increased traffic into Wymondham via Wymondham Road/Crownthorpe - already a dangerous junction!.

The proposed citing of up to 30 homes contradicts the Councils indication of no more than 12- 25 homes at any site/s.
Disruption to the school both children's learning, access and egress would be disrupted over at least two school years while building takes place.





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Object

Representation ID: 805

Received: 29/07/2021

Respondent: Mr James Braybrook

Green field site, many traffic & road issues (increased volume, small surrounding single track roads, agricultural vehicles using, access), development too large (contradicts Council indication of no more than 12-25 at any one site), privacy issues, flooding issues, general services issues (water, internet, street lighting, school & power to name a few) contributes to sprawl of village. Village already has had significant additional development (High St for example)

Object

Representation ID: 854

Received: 29/07/2021

Respondent: Ms Kirsten Mower

I can only echo what other residents have stated. This is a wholly inappropriate site for development, particularly such a large one. An estate of this kind would destroy the rural nature of the village, and as previously stated, Wicklewood has no shops or suitable facilities for a large development. The school is already oversubscribed, with many local children having to travel further afield, and if the surrounding area is built on, it will have no scope for future growth. Agricultural land should not be used to build houses; the site of the old nurseries would be far more appropriate.

Object

Representation ID: 910

Received: 30/07/2021

Respondent: Mr Philip Rothwell

All previous objections, with the notable exception of one, have expressed my thoughts entirely. The traffic and light pollution along with inherent traffic risks and the intrusion into the countryside are enough but the schools comments on safeguarding present a considerable concern.

Object

Representation ID: 917

Received: 30/07/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sally Gouveia

Increased Traffic on already busy single track roads. Noise pollution from increased traffic. Light pollution. Wicklewood is not equipped to deal with extra housing/people. School is already over subscribed, no shop.
The proposed 30 homes contradicts the councils “no more than 12-25 homes at any site” Loss of wildlife habitat. This would all be harmful to the open rural character of the village.

Object

Representation ID: 927

Received: 30/07/2021

Respondent: Mr Chris Baines

The development contradicts the council's own indication of no more than 12-25 houses at any site.

There has already been development within the village over the past 5 yrs accounting for new housing allocation. 20 in 2020 alone.

Loss of prime agricultural land.

The school is already at capacity with no viable option for expansion. This development would put further undue pressure on it.

The development would be harmful to the rural spacious character of the immediate location.

The Green is a rural single track road and totally unsuitable to support a development of this size.

Village flooding issues.

Object

Representation ID: 953

Received: 30/07/2021

Respondent: Mrs Alison Foyster

There will be increased pollution, particularly next to the school. Street lights will no doubt be the next demand, which are unnecessary and wasteful. The amount of traffic is already far too much, and no attempt is made to even redirect the big lorries (not farm traffic) from using the village as a short cut. This includes the side roads. We l8ve on what was a quiet junction by the church, and now take our lives in our hands when entering or exiting our property, particularly on cycles. This experience is repeated throughout the village along the Hackford Road.

Support

Representation ID: 1035

Received: 31/07/2021

Respondent: Steve Brimble

I fully support the development of this site as it will breathe new life into the village and provide employment for local builders. Wicklewood needs new houses also affordable housing for younger village residents to be able to remain in the village when they purchase their first property.
This site would be least disruptive to the village, traffic will easily access Wymondham/Norwich without putting undue pressure on the High Street or surrounding lanes. Also near to a bus stop promoting green travel.
I would request the developer provides traffic calming measures and drainage enhancements to improve road safety and drainage.

Object

Representation ID: 1048

Received: 31/07/2021

Respondent: Mr Alan Highet

See attachment (letter dated 310721). Effect on south-facing landscape character for those living in or travelling through Wicklewood. Road safety (existing trend to encountering higher traffic volumes anyway, more traffic on single-track lanes, multi-car households, double bends on Hackford Road, history of accidents and "close-shaves" near school), inadequate infrastructure Anglia Water, local facilities, poor mobile signal, unreliable broadband. Outside Settlement Limit (seeQ155). SNDC policy "no more than 12-25 homes on any site(s)". Flash-flooding risk. Others have identified scope for abuse of plans as lacking definition. Parish Council opposes development beyond the existing SL, that proposals imply. Opportunities exist for infill.

Object

Representation ID: 1094

Received: 31/07/2021

Respondent: Ms Sue Knights

The site fails objectives to protect the village character and setting. It destroys countryside, views, blocks footpaths, effects wildlife, and increases pollution.
The village 'Gateway' is not enhanced but urbanised.
The site is separated from the village by a busy road, is outside the stated boundary of the village, and cannot be classed as in-fill housing.
Further development of the site would lead to a redefined village size and layout.
30 houses adds a disproportionately dense and high number of homes in a small area.
The proposal exceeds the target of 12-25 houses.
Development blocks any expansion of the school.

Object

Representation ID: 1095

Received: 01/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs Donna Capleton

The village does not have the infrastructure to support this many properties. It would not suit the small rural setting that Wicklewood is, we have already seen developments within the village, and an additional 30 properties isn’t suitable.

Object

Representation ID: 1125

Received: 01/08/2021

Respondent: Ms Sue Knights

SN0577REVA/REVB fails objectives to protect the village character and setting. It destroys countryside, views, blocks footpaths, effects wildlife, and increases pollution.
The village 'Gateway' is not enhanced but urbanised.
The site is separated from the village by a busy road, is outside the stated boundary of the village, and cannot be classed as in-fill housing.
Further development of the site would lead to a redefined village size and layout.
30 houses adds a disproportionately dense and high number of homes in a small area.
The proposal exceeds the target of 12-25 houses.
Development blocks any expansion of the school.

Object

Representation ID: 1219

Received: 01/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs Janice Tufts

Greater volume of traffic onto dangerous double bends on Hackford Road which is already heavily used by large vehicles. Considerable disruption at school times which is already chaotic with insufficient parking and creating dangerous conditions for parents and children needing access to the school. Learning will be disrupted particularly during the building period. Speed limits are regularly broken by many drivers. Additional pressure on local services will need to be addressed particularly the primary school which is already fully subscribed. Extra pressure on sewerage water and surface water systems wii need investigating. Broadband speeds will be further stretched.

Object

Representation ID: 1306

Received: 01/08/2021

Respondent: Ms Janet Parker

The proposed citing of up to 30 homes contradicts the Council's indication of of no more than 12-25 homes at any one site which is disappointing particularly in a rural village environment. There has been other development within the village over the past 5 years that partially accounts for any "new" housing allocation with 20 homes being constructed in 2020.
Concerns also relate to environmental issues, increased traffic, road safety, light pollution and noise, together with the impact to the primary school.