Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Main Modifications document

Support

Representation ID: 4530

Received: 24/10/2026

Respondent: Barford & Wramplingham Parish Council

BWPC supports the Planning Inspector's decision to remove site VC BAR1 from allocations, agreeing that preserving current employment use outweighs potential environmental or housing benefits. BWPC endorses concerns that development would harm Back Lane's rural character. Development would also worsen dangerous traffic congestion at Cock Street/B1108, and further overload Barford's sewage system. BWPC notes the decision aligns with NPPF policies supporting rural economic growth. Finally, BWPC supports Cllr Richard Elliott’s submission but contests South Norfolk & Broadland District Councils' claim that the village lacks recent development, arguing this ignores numerous smaller developments and past regulatory rejections.

Support

Representation ID: 4531

Received: 24/10/2026

Respondent: Barford & Wramplingham Parish Council

BWPC supports the Planning Inspector's decision to remove site VC BAR2 from allocations, citing a legally binding lease and overwhelming community opposition proven by resident petitions and Neighbourhood Plan surveys. These factors, alongside strong local support to designate the playing field as green space, make the site undeliverable.

Furthermore, BWPC considers that a proposed £0.5m replacement would yield an inferior facility. Removing the allocation also prevents an increase in dangerous traffic congestion at Cock Street/B1108 and averts further overloading of Barford's failing sewage system.

Support

Representation ID: 4532

Received: 24/10/2026

Respondent: Barford & Wramplingham Parish Council

Removal of existing settlement limit on land South of Church lane: this is welcome. It is not possible to provide footpath access to the centre of the village from that land.

The inclusion of a cluster of dwellings at Pastures Grove to the east of the village is logical.

BWPC fully agrees with the posted responses by Cllr Richard Elliot of South Norfolk District Council.