QUESTION 172: Do you support
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 450
Received: 18/07/2021
Respondent: Mr Peter Levis
The site SN2183 is unsuitable for development because the road infrastructure is not suitable for any more additional traffic. The proposed 25 houses would generate another 50 vehicles going in and out of the village. The roads are narrow, have blind bends and junctions and cannot take any more traffic safely. The edges of the roads are in poor repair with the result that pedestrians and cyclists are now very vulnerable. Many of driveways on Wymondham Road have poor visibility for access. There are no pavements. Additionally any further development significantly increases the risk of flooding in the village.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 451
Received: 18/07/2021
Respondent: Mrs Jean Levis
Wymondham Rd site SN2183 has poor drainage, no footpaths and drives with limited vision. It is used by powered vehicles along with pedestrians, cyclist and horses. The school is full and all roads leaving village are narrow.. Some people drive too fast. In the past 6 months I have had a couple of near misses. 25 houses means 50 cars and any children going to Hapton school would be going in opposite direction to those coming to the village school. The access for building lorries would also be dangerous. Site has same issues as those in village rejected.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 584
Received: 23/07/2021
Respondent: Mr John Hobbs
A development of 25 houses on this site is out of all proportion to both the road and the village.
Access onto Wymondham Road would be difficult. All four roads from the school crossroads are effectively single track in places, and have become increasingly dangerous in the last few years, especially Wymondham Road and its continuation past High Common. A roughly 50% increase in the houses on Wymondham Road would make this far worse.
In addition the drainage issues continue to be a problem, which I believe was one of the reasons the last proposal for this site was refused.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 758
Received: 28/07/2021
Respondent: Mr Christopher Ellis
The development, SN2183, as it stands is out of character for the village. It's difficult to see how any building fits within the local plan for the village the designated housing number has been exceeded. The roads in the village are not designed for the level of traffic, it's a single width road. Passing places are few and far between, many of the corners are difficult to navigate, with some having blind spots. In addition the majority of the village is built in a linear way, and this development is not. I don't believe that the development should go ahead.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 804
Received: 29/07/2021
Respondent: Mr Jon Carpenter
25 houses = approx 50 cars!
Out of keeping with village
Roads narrow/no footpaths/street lighting and can't widen
School is full
Traffic will pass school junction making this more dangerous in the morning – cannot be widened. Highways highlighted this.
Drainage problems caused prior development to be withdrawn – that was 6 houses not 25! Stream inadequate and potential to flood in centre of village.
No village amenities – pub is 1 mile, no shop, bus stop 1 mile away few buses.
Reasons other sites were rejected apply here if not more so due to traffic passing school in mornings!
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 922
Received: 30/07/2021
Respondent: Mr Philip Whitworth
The roads in and around the village are very narrow with blind corners and bends. There are no footways and pedestrians, especially children and the elderly would be at greater risk with more traffic. The school is at or beyond it’s capacity.
Drainage both foul and surface water are an issue and flooding is a real possibility with the extra housing as has already been identified and objected to by the environmental officer at County Hall. There are no facilities in the village or a regular bus service thus increasing the car and delivery van use from the additional residents.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 983
Received: 30/07/2021
Respondent: Mr Keith Morris
I object to the proposed development on a site which is subject to surface water flooding, has been recommended for refusal in the very recent past and is totally out of keeping with the character and setting of the village.
SN2183 is on a greenfield site outside the development boundary and is completely out of character and scale for a village of our size. It is several times larger than any previous development.
Highways constraints and existing issues with drainage, sewage and surface water flooding on Wymondham Road would all be made much worse by such a large concentrated development.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 985
Received: 30/07/2021
Respondent: Mrs Lisbeth Whalley
I object to the proposed development on Wymondham Road.
Wreningham is a linear village with two small cul-de sacs of four houses. This development would therefore be out of character with the rural nature of the village.
Recent flooding in Wymondham Road and Ashwelthorpe Road has shown that the drainage system can not cope with the existing housing. Climate change analysis tells us that flooding will increase and this must be a consideration in planning decisions.
The school is full.The 5 mile round trip twice a day will only add to the traffic on our narrow roads.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1144
Received: 01/08/2021
Respondent: Mr David Osborn
• SN2183 is out of character with the existing linear ribbon development of Wreningham, in both scale and density.
• Recent flooding demonstrates that the existing drainage and sewage system would appear to be at capacity.
• A much smaller planning application for six houses on the same site was recommended for refusal due to “unacceptable flood risk”.
• The rural nature of Wymondham Road would be destroyed by such an intensive, deep development stretching away from the roadside.
• Highways constraints have largely ruled out other proposed development sites in Wreningham and they apply equally to SN2183.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1163
Received: 01/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Dave Loader
The density of housing doesn't meet the criteria of being capatible with existing housing. i would say roughly 3 times the density of exitsing housing. One only have to look at Mulbarton to see development totally out of keeping with the original village. So i think a maximum of 10 houses in this area would be appropriate. If 25 is desirable double or triple the area.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1185
Received: 01/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Neil Cooper
Roads in the village unsuitable for large developments like this, housing estate type build is not inkeeping with other developments in the village
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1189
Received: 01/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Pamela Lambourne
Main points of objection:
1. Size of proposed development, out of character with village
2. Increase in traffic movements through centre of village - narrow, winding roads, poor visibility at village centre road junction.
3. School is at capacity with no possibility of extension.
4. Flooding issues on Wymondham Road.
5. Lack of any facilities other than school, necessitates car journey for work, shopping, doctor appointments etc.
6. Danger to other road users from increased car /delivery traffic.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1249
Received: 01/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Mary Smith
With reference to SN2183:
This proposed site and development would have a detrimental effect on village roads, sewerage and the local school. The site and development size are entirely out of keeping with any existing village development. Other, more modest and brownfield, sites currently under scrutiny for development should take precedence over this proposal as they are in keeping with the character of the village.
Should the owner of The Poplars, who has proposed this development, reconsider his proposal, a more suitable site would be directly behind The Poplars, an existing brownfield site with safe access to Ashwellthorpe Road.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1280
Received: 01/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Nicola Morris
Capacity of road, school and GP provision already stretched - increased risk of collisions and danger to pedestrians especially near the school from an increase in road traffic.
More suitable brownfield sites with applications in process.
Proposed area for development the only site identified as a high risk flood area in Wreningham, standing water on site this winter, water diverted from this natural flood plan would worsen flooding over winter already experienced on Wymondham and Ashwellthorpe Roads.
Sewage system in danger of being overwhelmed.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1325
Received: 01/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Jennie Schamp
The settlement SN2183 is out of proportion to the size of the village and the linear/ribbon style.
There are no pavements or streetlights on the roads and they are already dangerous enough for pedestrians. My daughter snd I have had a number of near misses from vehicles while walking to school and 25 houses means a lot more cars.
The school is beyond capacity with inadequate portakabin style classrooms.
Surface water flooding is likely - last winter some houses in the centre of the village flooded; this development would add to that problem.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1376
Received: 02/08/2021
Respondent: Mr David Kirk
Objection: Please see my full response about how Shirley Bishop, in 2019, challenged the same site - but for only 6 houses, having a significant flood risk, for which she provided considerable detail (which I quoted). Flooding will effect current villagers, too.
Also the roads of Wreningham, narrow and with blind bends and (mostly) no pavements are dangerous. You must also consider other children walking to the same school on the OTHER village roads - made worse by the greater traffic from this site.
Most importantly, Wreningham School is full - so extra pupils will need to be educated elsewhere.
Support
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1433
Received: 02/08/2021
Respondent: D and E Grady
Agent: Brown and Co
Please see attached documents for full response.
We make the following comments in support of the site’s allocation:
Scheme would include range of dwelling sizes/types including affordable housing, vehicular and pedestrian access, open space and wetland area - will alleviate the surface water issues in the village. Would also present opportunity to increase biodiversity.
Houses would be in keeping with properties on opposite side of Wymondham Road.
Vehicular access would be provided directly off Wymondham Road. Good visibility would be available from proposed access in both directions.
Proposed development would benefit from good access to local services.
The land is currently available for development and there are not considered to be any utilities infrastructure constraints.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1616
Received: 02/08/2021
Respondent: Ms Pauline Young
Land South of Wymondham rd.
Road too narrow.
No footpath to school.
Crossroads to school dangerous as narrow and cars park dangerously.
The site is opposite a junction for a current cul de sac development.
No need for the development as there are enough plans for development with in filling.
The reasons other sites rejected should be covered for this site.
There would be significant increase in road use including those walking to school with no scope for a footpath.
The crossroads is not suitable for an increase in traffic.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1650
Received: 30/07/2021
Respondent: Wreningham Parish Council
Village has already had fair share of development. There are other infill opportunities for more appropriate development. Proposal is completely out of context/scale for the village.
Village character: site is at odds with existing linear development of Wreningham.
Flooding: there is regular flooding of gardens/roads along Wymondham Road and Ashwellthorpe Road.
Rurality/ecology: rurality of village should be maintained with no loss of trees, hedges, habitats and ditches. Proposal would have a detrimental impact.
Highways: all roads into Wreningham have considerable highways constraints.
Footpaths: Plan discusses a footpath from the site to school. If implemented, would reduce road width and increase risk to road users.
School: currently at capacity.
Site might be more suitably located immediately behind The Poplars site on Ashwellthorpe Road.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1720
Received: 02/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Christopher Brighton
The proposed development is totally out of scale and character.
Proposed site is in the worst possible location meaning all traffic would have to travel into the village via other routes and right through its centre, given constraints of Wymondham Rd. The village road network is unsuitable for additional traffic, due to narrowness, blind bends and lack of passing places.
Regarding facilities, there is no village shop and the school is already over subscribed.
A better site would be the former Spratts Coach Depot - a brownfield site and could provide the scale of development suitable for Wreningham.
Object
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1779
Received: 02/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Christopher Brighton
The proposed development is totally out of scale and character, and would mean extending beyond the existing settlement limit.
Ashwellthorpe Road is both narrow and winding. There are blind bends and the carriage width is only 2.7mtrs. as you enter the village with no passing places other than private driveway entrances.
Mill Lane is, as it suggests, a lane leading from the neighbouring hamlet of Toprow. It is narrow, only 3.0mtrs. in width in many places with blind bends.
Church Road being the main route into the village from Norwich is again narrow with blind bends. There are places where this road narrows to 2.8mtrs.
Hethel Road, before joining Church Road, also presents a hazardous route into the village from Wymondham with blind spots and a carriage width of only 3.0mtrs. and no passing places other than private driveway entrances, in many places. The junction at Church Road has extremely poor visibility.
The impact of added vehicular movements have to be taken into account when the road system of the village is inadequate to cope with the increased traffic a development of this scale would create. Using private driveway entrances as passing bays is unacceptable.
A suggestion for a suitable site would be the former Spratts Coach Depot.,
which is a brown field site and could provide the scale of development suitable for the natural village settlement of Wreningham.
Comment
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 1998
Received: 02/08/2021
Respondent: Water Management Alliance
See attachment for full response.
SN2183 – Land south of Wymondham Road, Wrenningham
Outside the IDD boundary, within the Norfolk Rivers IDB watershed catchment.
Major development – A number of riparian watercourses are located to the east and south of the proposed site. 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).
Comment
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 2063
Received: 21/07/2021
Respondent: Historic England
Please see attachments for full response.
Site: SN2183 - Land south of Wymondham Road, Wreningham
This site lies just to the north of the grade II* Poplars and grade II listed associated barn. Therefore, any development of this site that the potential to impact upon the significance of these heritage assets through development within the setting of the assets.
We have particular concerns about this site, leading us to question the very principle of development on the site. The extent of the historic settlement is clearly defined, and there are views of the roof of the Poplars across the field in question. Development would impact the setting of these assets.
A heritage impact assessment of the site should be undertaken to assess the impact of the proposed development on the listed buildings and determine if allocation of this site is appropriate, and if it is what mitigation may be required. The findings of the HIA should inform whether the site is allocated and if it is, the policy criterion including any mitigation and enhancement.
Complete an HIA to inform the allocation of the site including any mitigation, enhancement and policy wording.
Comment
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 2143
Received: 14/07/2021
Respondent: Norfolk County Council - LLFA
SN2183
See attachment for full comments
Significant mitigation required for severe constraints. Recommend a review of the site and potential removal from the local plan.
1.] At risk of surface water flooding?: Yes
* 3.33% AEP Event [Extent]: Major flooding
* 3.33% AEP Event [Depth]: 0.00 - 0.60cm.
* 1.0% AEP Event [Extent]: Major flooding
* 1.0% AEP Event [Depth]: 0.00 - 0.60cm.
* 0.1% AEP Event [Extent]: Major flooding
* 0.1% AEP Event [Depth]: 0.00 - 0.90cm.
2.] Internal & external flooding?:
* On-site: No
* Within proximity to site (~500.00m): Yes - Internal Flooding|Yes - External Flooding
3.] Watercourses [Online ordinary watercourses or mains rivers]?:
* On-site: No
* Within proximity to site (~100.00m): Yes|Ordinary Watercourse
4.] Surface water sewer systems?:
* On-site: No
* Within proximity to site (~100.00m): No
5.] Source Protection Zone?: No
6.] Internal Drainage Board?: No IDB referenced
7.] The site predominantly has superficial deposits of DIAMICTON. Comments on infiltration potential are dependent on a complete geotechnical investigation, including BRE365 Soakaway Testing. Where possible, surface water infiltration should be utilised." "The on-site flood risk is a major flow path in the 3.33%, 1.0% and 0.1% AEP events. It forms off-site in and affects the eastern side of the site, extending west across the site as events increase. Flow lines indicate this flood water flows southeast off of the site. We advise this must be considered in the site assessment.
Access to the site appears to be heavily affected by the on-site flood risk.
A small area of the site is unaffected by flood risk (west and southwest). We would advise that inclusion of this site in the plan is reassessed.
Assessment: Red
Comment
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 2168
Received: 14/07/2021
Respondent: Norfolk County Council
Wrenningham
SN2183 - The highway access to the site would be via Wymondham Road which is of a limited width and without footway, it does not appear feasible to improve the road to a standard that would be appropriate to support development of the site. It is not clear that acceptable visibility splays can be provided at the site access. It is also considered that the Wymondham Road junction with Ashwellthorpe Road and Mill Lane is not of a suitable standard to support development traffic. Visibility is constrained from Wymondham Road to the right and there are no facilities for a safe pedestrian route across the junction to the school. It is likely that the Highway Authority would object to an application at this location and as such would request it is not allocated.
In summary – there are significant highway concerns with the site proposed above at Wrenningham (SN2183), which if it remains in the Local Plan at the pre-submission (reg 19) stage would result in the County Council as Highway Authority raising a Soundness Objection as the Plan would not be:
(a) Justified – as the site has not taken into account evidence from the Highway Authority;
(b) Effective – would not be deliverable over the plan period due to the highway issues raised; and
(c) Consistent with national policy in terms of highway safety; and any development proposal could not be consistent with paragraphs 108 ad 109 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Comment
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)
Representation ID: 2249
Received: 28/09/2021
Respondent: Norfolk County Council - Senior Ecologist
Green no major ecological constraints identified from desk-top search. Surveys, and biodiversity enhancement in accordance with policy required.
Rough grassland part bounded by hedge - (priority habitat) - losses should be avoided - minimised, and as a last resort, compensated. No other priority habitats identified onsite see MAGIC). Site in amber habitat zone for great crested newts and strategic GI corridor. Site in SSSI IRZ, but residential development doesn't trigger consultation with Natural England. Applications for planning consent should be accompanied by a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal/Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) which, together with the mitigation hierarchy, should inform the design. Consideration should be given to delivering Biodiversity Net Gain.