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

Object

Representation ID: 1746

Received: 02/08/2021

Respondent: J Alston & Sons Ltd.

Agent: Bidwells

We object to the allocation for the reasons set out below:
The proposal goes against Objective 3 of the VCHAP.
SN0444 would result in loss of part of the open space which provides separation between linear developments in village and contributes to character of area, as acknowledged in SNC Site Allocations Document.
SN0444 would also have detrimental impact on approach to the village from the south; access to site would also require loss of hedgerow.
Nearby designated heritage asset, the Orchards (Grade II Listed) not mentioned. May have adverse impact on the setting.
Location of preferred site therefore not appropriate and should be rejected.

Support

Representation ID: 1747

Received: 02/08/2021

Respondent: J Alston & Sons Ltd.

Agent: Bidwells

SN0404
Site is suitable, available, achievable and viable, and is therefore deliverable. Site should be allocated in preference to SN0444.
Depth of development resulting from site SN0404 and the consented site would mirror depth on opposite side of Chapel Road, where dwellings have very long gardens of 100m+. Site would therefore not have adverse impact on form/character of existing pattern of development.
Landscape buffer could be planted along north-eastern boundary of site to ensure that views of the village from north-east are suitably screened.
No hedgerow loss would be required above that needed to facilitate access.
Site represents more suitable location for development than SN0444, as would not result in loss of important open space.