Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)

Yes, the site should be allocated for housing as it is well situated to village and would form a natural extension of the existing housing pattern. The site has clearly defined boundaries and would visually integrate with the built form of Earsham Village. This would be further enhanced by a landscaped scheme with open space and tree planting areas.
The site is being actively promoted and initial pre-development enquiries show a viable scheme for housing could be readily achieved.
The site scores highly in the Sustainability Appraisal and has been received favourably with all consultees. Utilising typical mitigation measures there appear to be no site constraints which would rule this site out for development. Initial Concept and Highways Plans have been prepared by Clayland Architects on behalf of the developer and demonstrate the Highways Mitigations can be achieved. Please see attached. This would include extending the 30mph zone, Traffic Calming/Village Entrance Feature, Roadside Footpath to Village and Crossing Point. These mitigation measures are continuing to be developed and we would welcome further discussion on this.
The 1.4 ha site could be developed in a way to ensure future growth is not ruled out should it be required to secure long term benefits to the village. This would represent good planning practice and align with the population growth trajectory.

Allocation Policy could ;
-Ensure the scheme gives consideration and provision to future growth if required of additional land adjoining the site.
-Secure Highways mitigation measures with the scheme
-Secure landscape features and planting measures