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

Object

Representation ID: 1378

Received: 02/08/2021

Respondent: Norfolk Wildlife Trust

We disagree with the inclusion of SN0345 as a shortlisted site due to the impact on the adjacent Broome Heath County Wildlife Site and Local Nature Reserve. Housing here would significantly reduce the remaining links between the heath and the surrounding countryside, in addition to increasing indirect disturbance impacts, such as noise and lighting, on the site and we therefore recommend it is removed from the shortlist.

Comment

Representation ID: 1383

Received: 02/08/2021

Respondent: Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Site SN0174 is approximately 150m from Barnham Broom Fen County Wildlife Site. Notwithstanding any other concerns, any development on this site would need to demonstrate that there would not be any indirect impacts on the CWS, should there be any hydrological connectivity.

Comment

Representation ID: 1394

Received: 02/08/2021

Respondent: Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Should this site be allocated, then we support the recommendation that development is focussed towards the eastern end, to allow sufficient distance from the adjacent woodland. Maintaining a stand-off distance between housing and woodland habitat reduces indirect impacts such as noise and lighting on woodland habitat and species. and also avoids damage to the root structures of the woodland edge.

Comment

Representation ID: 1412

Received: 02/08/2021

Respondent: Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Notwithstanding concerns raised by other respondents regarding wildlife present on the site, given the site's proximity to the Broads Special Area for Conservation and Broadland Special Protection Area, the Village Cluster Plan will need to demonstrate that adverse effects on these sites (for example due to increased water demand and demand on waste water disposal capacity at the nearest waste water treatment works) can be avoided in order to ensure compliance with the Habitats Regulations.