South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 18 Draft)

Comment

Representation ID: 2049

Received: 23/08/2021

Respondent: Ditchingham Parish Council

Ditchingham Parish Council only wishes to comment on the preferred site, SN0345 - (Approximately 40 dwellings) Land to the north of Loddon Road, Ditchingham

SNC have commented that “Access via Loddon Road would involve the loss of some hedgerows fronting the road.” This is inadequate assessment of the mature Oak trees and hedging alongside Loddon Road and Tunneys Lane and these must be protected.

Ditchingham Parish Council is in agreement that development of this part of the village would be suitable for development, but it must not be at the cost of the mature Oak trees and hedging.

The Parish Council would also not support this proposed site unless a pavement is provided, the 30MPH speed restricted zone starts before Tunneys Lane on Loddon Road (or there is no break in the speed restriction from Broome) and a crossing point is provided so residents can safely reach Broome Heath.