Site Proposals document

Settlement Summary

Acle is identified as a Key Service Centre in the JCS. It has a range of services and facilities, including a secondary school, a primary school, a small range of shops, a library and bus/rail links to Norwich and Great Yarmouth. There is also some local employment and connections to strategic employment options.

There are four current allocations, two for residential (AC1 and ACLl4), one for employment (ACL3) and one for mixed uses (ACL2) providing for a total of approximately 170 dwellings. There is also a Neighbourhood Plan, though no allocations are included.

Nine sites have put forward for consideration for future development through the GNLP, eight for residential uses and one for mixed use development.

The majority of land to the west of the town is high quality grade 1 or 2 agricultural land. Sites GNLP 0384, 1049, 0378, 0427, 0417, 0421, 0456 and 1022 are on high quality agricultural land, while site 0007 is on lower quality grade 4 agricultural land. The Broads Authority area lies to the east of the town with consequent landscape, environmental and ecological considerations for proposed sites close to the Broads. Damgate Marshes & Decoy Carr SSSIs are immediately south-east of the town, the wider Broads SAC/SPA is close by. As a consequence, there are significant areas of flood risk around the eastern half of the town particularly affecting sites 0007 and 0378. Site 0427 is particularly constrained due to access and noise issues from the A47 and the Acle slip road, which is also likely to affect market attractiveness.

The A47 dual carriageway and the railway separate sites 1022, 0417, 0421, 0450, 0007 from the main services located to their north in the centre of the village. Therefore, development south of the A47 and the railway would be likely to generate additional car journeys, as opposed to sites to the north which have access to services within walking distance. In addition, the sites to the south would have a more negative impact on townscape and the form and character of the settlement. Another consideration is noise. Sites south of and close to the A47 and the railway might require noise mitigation measures. Other highway constraints, such as lack of footpaths, apply to sites to the south of the village.

To the north, site 0384 is some distance beyond the existing built up area of the village, therefore it is less sympathetic to the character and form of the settlement in comparison to other sites such as 1049. Site 1049 is however significantly constrained by access issues.

In terms of utilities capacity, sewerage infrastructure upgrades may be required to serve proposed growth. In addition, the water recycling centre has major capacity constraints mainly affecting sites 0378, 0384, 0417 and 0421.

If Acle is identified for further growth, careful consideration should be given to landscape sensitivities, the presence of high quality agricultural land, flood risk, and impacts on the Broads. In combination, these issues may constrain future development capacity at Acle. If further sites for development are required, the most suitable locations would be to the north of the village, though there are constraints associated with submitted sites.

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Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(3) GNLP0007

Mr

Michael

Newman

Borderland Farm, Damgate Lane

1.07

Residential development of up to 12 dwellings

(1) GNLP0378

Mr

Jonathon

Green

NPS

Land west of Acle/North of Norwich Road

5.40

Residential development of approx. 100-125 dwellings, associated open space and possible community facilities.

(2) GNLP0384

Mr

William

Lusty

Savills

Land at Acle, South Walsham Road

4.88

Residential development of approx. 145 dwellings

(2) GNLP0417

Mrs

Amber

Slater

Brown & Co.

Land at Beighton Road/Norwich Road

9.40

Residential development of approx. 204 dwellings, associated access and open space

(3) GNLP0421

Mrs

Amber

Slater

Brown & Co.

Land at Jolly's Lane

21.39

Residential development of approx. 570 units with associated access and open space.

(2) GNLP0427

Mrs

Amber

Slater

Brown & Co.

Land at Norwich Road

2.78

Proposed mixed use development of undetermined type

(2) GNLP0450

Mrs

Amber

Slater

Brown & Co.

Land at The Hill

0.37

Residential development of approx. 9 houses with associated access.

(2) GNLP1022

Miss

Aimee

Fowler

Bidwells

Land north of Hillcrest

2.9

Residential development for up to 60 dwellings.

(3) GNLP1049

Mr

Will

Wright

Savills

Land North of Charles Close

5.4

Residential development of an unspecified number

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land North of Norwich Road

20141108

ACL1

140

Land to North of Springfield

20140787

ACL4

12

Land to North of Springfield

20152044

ACL4

24

Hillside Farm, Reedham Road

20141392

30

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

South of Station Road

B A1

Vacant

Allocation

Former Station Yard

B A2

Sui Generis

Allocation

Site 1

B E10

Sui Generis

Existing

Settlement Summary

Attlebridge is classified as a Smaller Rural Community in the JCS. Its only facility is a village hall. One site has been proposed in the parish: GNLP0460 (6ha) which is between Taverham and Attlebridge and does not relate well to either built-up area. It contains a small area at risk of surface water flooding which could be avoided. It is adjacent to a County Wildlife Site and is close to the River Wensum SSSI. Most importantly, remoteness from services limits its suitability for development.

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Promoter Details

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Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(4) GNLP0460

Mr

Edward

Plumb

Brown & Co.

Land off Fakenham Road

6.08

Residential development of approx. 40 dwellings with open space available for amenity purposes outlined and hatched green

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Aylsham, identified as a main town in the JCS, is the largest market town in Broadland, providing a focus for jobs, services and housing for the surrounding area.

Aylsham is a compact town centred on its market place. A large part of Aylsham has conservation area status. Its development boundary has been drawn tightly around the built area to maintain the open countryside which forms the town's setting. There are currently four sites allocated for development in the town, with two sites for housing and community facilities having planning permission. AYL2 will provide approximately 300 dwellings plus the opportunity for secondary school expansion. AYL1 will provide approximately 250 dwellings, a football club and associated facilities. AYL3 and AYL4 are allocated for employment uses. When the allocations are completed they will be treated as being within the settlement limit.

Five additional sites have been put forward for consideration for future development through the GNLP.

• GNLP0336 (Land next to River Bure) is a 21.34 ha greenfield site to the north-east of the town proposed for housing and open space. It is adjacent to an existing commitment, and is therefore considered to be sympathetic to the character of the area. Parts of the site are at risk of fluvial and surface water flooding. There are TPOs in the north-west of the site and it is of importance for biodiversity. Part of the site is higher quality grade 2 agricultural land, however, the majority of the site is lower quality grade 3 agricultural land. The sewage works is approximately 330 metres to the south-east.

• GNLP0595, on the south side of Burgh Road, is a greenfield site slightly beyond the development boundary proposed for housing which has previously been considered in combination with site 0311 (see below). Considered in isolation, the site would not be sympathetic to the character of the area. It is within 400 metre buffer of grade II listed buildings and is approximately 350 metres from the sewage works. The site is on high quality grade 2 agricultural land.

• GNLP0311 (Land to the south of Burgh Road) is an 8.6 ha. greenfield site proposed for housing and open space uses adjacent to the built up area, which has been previously considered in combination with site 0595. Together, the two sites are considered to be sympathetic to the character of the area. The site fronts onto Burgh Road which would be likely to require some improvements if development were to take place, including footway improvements from Angel House to the A140. Significant improvements may be required to the A140 junction and good walking and cycling links to town centre would be required to encourage sustainable travel. The site is within the 400m buffer of a grade II listed building and investigation would be required of the historic record relevant to the site. Part of the north of the site is at high risk of surface water flooding. The site is on high quality grade 2 agricultural land.

• GNLP0287 (Land north of Marriotts Way) is a 12.85 ha site proposed for housing and open space on greenfield land adjacent to the built up area to the west of the town. Access would probably need to be gained through the neighbouring allocation. Small parts of the site area could be affected by surface water flooding. The site is on high quality grade 2 agricultural land.

• GNLP0596 (Land at Norwich Road) is an 11.95 ha. greenfield site to the south and east of the built up area of the town proposed for housing use. The main access would most likely be off Norwich Road with possibly a secondary access to the Buxton Road. It is classified as grade 2 agricultural land. The site could have an effect on the setting of a Grade II farmhouse to the east.

Depending on the amount of growth identified for Aylsham through the GNLP, there is a choice of sites with development potential. However, waste water disposal issues have previously been identified as having the potential to constrain further large scale growth at Aylsham as it is located close to internationally designated wildlife habitats in the Broads. Recent work with the Environment Agency and Anglian Water in connection with planning permissions and allocations in Aylsham has shown that bespoke solutions for water management are suitable for the current amount of commitment, but the capacity for growth could be limited. The presence of substantial amounts of high quality grade 2 agricultural land is a potential constraint for the submitted sites. The sites all have access to services, with 0311 benefitting from being closest to the town centre.

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Promoter Details

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Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(8) GNLP0287

Mr

Mark

Nolan

Chaplin Farrant LLP

Land north of Marriotts Way

12.85

Residential development of approx. 250 houses and 2.35ha of public open space for recreation and leisure

(4) GNLP0311

Miss

Holly

Howe

Kier Living Ltd

Land to the south of Burgh Road, Aylsham,

8.6

Residential development of approx. 250 homes with associated infrastructure, open space and landscaping.

(4) GNLP0336

Mr

Geoff

Armstrong

Armstrong Rigg Planning

Land next to River Bure

21.34

Residential development of approx. 300 dwellings, a Neighbourhood Centre to include community and retail uses, a Primary School, public open spaces, play areas, a Riverside Country Park and new footpath links

(6) GNLP0595

Mr

David

Hindry

The South side of Burgh Road

3.28

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings.

(4) GNLP0596

Mr

Alan

Presslee

Cornerstone Planning Ltd

Land at Norwich Road

11.95

Residential development for approx. 250 dwellings.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land Adj. Woodgate Farm

20130680

AYL1

110

Land North of Sir William's Lane

20140298

AYL2

181

Aegel House, Burgh Road

20130715

22

The Old Mill, Dunkirk

20151963

6

Hungate Lodge, Hungate Street

20142017

9

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

Aylsham Industrial Estate

B A3

B2/B8/Sui Generis

Allocation

Aylsham Industrial Estate

B A4

B2/B8/Sui Generis

Allocation

Aylsham Industrial Estate

B E11

B2/B8/Sui Generis

Existing

Settlement Summary

Beighton is classified as a Smaller Rural Community in the JCS. One site has been proposed in the village: GNLP0449 (2.1ha) is adjacent to existing dwellings on Carn Close. The site is on grade 2 agricultural land; otherwise it has few constraints. However, remoteness from services limits its suitability for development.

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Promoter Details

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Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(12) GNLP0449

Mrs

Amber

Slater

Brown & Co.

Land at Southwood Road/Hantons Loke

2.17

Residential development of approx. 36 dwellings with access road and open space

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Blofield is identified as a key service centre in the JCS. The parish includes the villages of Blofield and Blofield Heath, bisected by the A47 dual carriageway. Blofield is a large village with a reasonable range of facilities; but, for example, secondary school children typically attend Thorpe St Andrew which is on the edge of Norwich.

Existing allocations are BLO1 north of the Yarmouth Road for mixed use with 175 homes, BLO2 south of Yarmouth Road for 22 homes, BLO3 at Wyngates for 64 homes, and BLO4 north of Lingwood Road for 75 homes.

Three additional sites (GNLP0082, 0252, and 0508) have been put forward for consideration for future development in Blofield. The village is surrounded by high quality agricultural land, with sites GNLP0082 and 0252 having Grade 2 status, whereas GNLP0508 is a small brownfield site adjacent to the A47. GNLP0252 and 0508 benefit from being on the western side of Blofield, and so have better access to the main A47 junction. A consideration for GNLP0252 is that it extends southwards towards the Witton Run, presenting ecological and landscape constraints, as well as eroding the strategic gap in the built edge of Blofield from Brundall. There are also landscape and townscape considerations associated with GNLP0082 in extending the built edge of the village eastwards along the Lingwood Road.

Should further development be concluded as necessary in Blofield, subject to the constraints identified above, there are likely to be suitable options. GNLP0508 is perhaps best considered as a small addition to existing allocation BLO1 on the north side of the Yarmouth Road. GNLP0082 at 4.85 ha and GNLP0252 at 4.53 ha are more substantial sites, which, subject to addressing constraints, would likely be suitable at least in part. However, a constraint on further large-scale development is that the Yarmouth Road / Cucumber Lane / A47 roundabout is at or near to capacity.

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Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(8) GNLP0082

Mr

Ian

Malton

CAM Architects (Norwich) Ltd.

Land to the South of Lingwood Road,

4.85

Residential development of between 125 and 149 new dwellings.

(2) GNLP0099

Ms

Melissa

Burgan

Blofield Nurseries, Hall Road

2.85

Residential development of up to 25 houses.

(4) GNLP0252

Mr

Stuart

Bizley

SMB Property

Land at Yarmouth Road

4.53

Residential development for an undetermined number of homes.

(1) GNLP0508

Mr

William

Nichols

Strutt and Parker

Land to the north of Yarmouth Road

0.35

Residential development of approx. 9 dwellings

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land at Yarmouth Road

20160488

BLO1

175

Land off Wyngates

20130296

BLO3

49

Land South of Yarmouth Road and North of Lingwood Road

20150700

BLO4

73

Land Adj. 20 Yarmouth Road

20141710

30

Land South of Yarmouth Road and North of Lingwood Road, Phase II

20150794

30

Former Piggeries, Manor Farm, Yarmouth Road

20150262

13

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

South of A47, north of Yarmouth Road

B A5

Vacant

Allocation

Settlement Summary

Blofield Heath is classified as a service village in the JCS. There is one housing allocation, BLO5 north of Blofield Corner Road, which has outline permission for up to 36 dwellings (reference 20140968).

Four sites have been submitted through the Call for Sites process, these are GNLP0099 at 2.85 ha, GNLP0288 at 1.43 ha, GNLP0300 at 0.78 ha, and GNLP1048 at 4.18 ha. GNLP0288, GNLP0300, and GNLP1048 are greenfield sites in an area of mainly Grade 2 agricultural land, and GNLP0099 is currently a landscape nursery that includes greenhouse buildings. GNLP0288 already benefits from outline permission for 24 homes (reference 20131655). Of the remaining three, GNLP1048 has the best relationship to the existing built edge at the centre of the village and has a potential access off Woodbastwick Road. GNLP0300 to the west of the village is less well-related to the existing built form and GNLP0099 clearly separated to the south of Blofield Heath.

if it is concluded that Blofield Heath is identified as a location for additional housing, sites closest to the existing edge of the village and with the best vehicular access considered likley to be preferable.

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Promoter Details

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Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(3) GNLP0288

Mr

David

Futter

DFAL

Land to the west of Woodbastwick Road

1.43

Residential development of 24 dwellings

(2) GNLP0300

Mr

Will

Wright

Savills

Land east of Park Lane

0.78

Residential development for an undetermined number of homes.

(8) GNLP1048

Mr

Will

Wright

Savills

Land to the East of Woodbastwick Road

4.18

Residential development of an unspecified number

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land off Blofield Corner Road

20162199

BLO5

36

Land Off Woodbastwick Road

20131655

24

Land East of Plantation Road

20141044

14

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Brundall is identified as a Key Service Centre in the JCS. The current allocation for 150 homes (BRU1, application 20121638) is being built out, as is the Mallards development for approximately 50 homes off the Strumpshaw Road.

Six sites have been promoted through the GNLP.

Sites GNLP0254 and 0325 at 6.62 ha and 8.86 ha respectively have been promoted to the north of Berryfields. These two sites are well-situated in relation to the junction with the A47, but constraints to consider are proximity to the Witton Run steam and maintaining a meaningful strategic gap to the built edge of Blofield. A third site GNLP0436, which is existing allocation BRU2 for recreational open space, has similar implications for impact on the Witton Run. To the west of the village two sites have been promoted. GNLP0295 is a 12.23 ha site that would be most likely be a continuation of the recent 150-home allocation and GNLP0375 is a 8.91 ha site that is potentially accessed from Postwick Lane Road and possibly Holmesdale Road. Both GNLP0295 and GNLP0375 have similar constraints, to do with vehicular access into the site and parts of the sites are at the periphery of a walkable distance to most services and facilities in the village. To the south-east of the village, GNLP0352 is a 14.67 ha site where there are flood risk issues to consider, as well as access, townscape and landscape matters.

Should further development be concluded to be necessary in Brundall, there are a range of site options, subject to dealing with issues of site access, proximity to services in the village, as well as landscape and townscape impacts. Generally, sites with good access to Cucumber Lane, and consequently to the junction with the A47, are preferable. The A47 / Cucumber Lane roundabout is though at or near capacity, thereby representing a constraint on further large scale development. Other constraints are the ecological and landscape consequences of encroaching into the Witton Run for sites GNLP0254, GNLP0352, or GNLP0436.

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Promoter Details

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Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(6) GNLP0254

Mr

Stuart

Bizley

SMB Property

Land at Yarmouth Rd

6.62

Residential development for an undetermined number of homes.

(10) GNLP0295

Mr

Will

Wright

Savills

Land west of Maurecourt Drive

12.23

Residential development of approx. 387 dwellings

(4) GNLP0325

Mr

Simon

Wheatman

Wheatman Planning Limited

Yarmouth Road and Berryfields

8.86

Residential of up to 192 dwellings and 2.01 ha public open space to the south of Yarmouth Road. Retail supermarket of 2339m2 and 150 car parking spaces north of Yarmouth Road.

(11) GNLP0352

Mr

Graham

Bloomfield

Pigeon Investment Management Ltd

Land North of Brecklands Road

14.67

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings but to including self-build plots and affordable housing with parkland and enhanced public access to Run Dike and the wider public right of way network.

(6) GNLP0375

Mr

Jonathon

Green

NPS

Land north of Postwick Lane/West of Holmesdale Road

8.91

Residential development for approx. 200-250 dwellings, associated open space and possible community facilities.

(18) GNLP0436

Mr

Alex

Adams

Quantum Land

Land north of links avenue

17.17

Residential development of up to 250 homes, plus open space and recreation and leisure uses.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Vauxhall Mallards & Land Rear of Hillside, Strumpshaw Road

20141816

21

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Buxton with Lamas is classified as Service Village in the JCS, with services including a, village hall, school and shop. The main area of development within the parish lies between Brook Street in the west and the Bure Valley railway line to the north east. In addition, there are consolidated groups of development centred on the Mill and river crossing a Lamas and at Buxton Heath. Former RAF Coltishall is partly in the east of the parish, though it is mainly in Badersfield in Scottow parish.

There is an existing allocation BUX1 adjacent to the settlement to its north-west for approximately 20 dwellings in the Site Allocations DPD.

Four sites have been submitted for the consideration of future development through the GNLP.

A large proportion of the land around the village is high quality agricultural land, grade 1 and 2 affecting sites 0297 and 0294 which if developed would reduce the best and most versatile agricultural land. In terms of utilities capacity sewerage infrastructure upgrades may be required to serve all of the proposed sites.

Sites 0297 and 0387 are adjacent to the settlement limit and relate reasonably well to the form and character of the village, and have access to its services. Site 0294 is located to the east of Lamas on the other side of the River Bure. It has access to some services in Badersfield and the scale of development proposed (720 dwellings) could support additional services. Site 0601 is south of Buxton and has some access to services, though footpath improvements would be required.

In conclusion, if Buxton with Lamas is identified for further growth, a choice of sites is available for small scale growth, provided that on site constraints can be addressed. If the strategy identifies the need for strategic scales of growth in the area, possibly in conjunction with growth in neighbouring Scottow parish, site GNLP0294 offers a potential site. However, a number of on-site constraints would need to be addressed.

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Promoter Details

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Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(52) GNLP0294

Mr

Will

Wright

Savills

Land off Scottow Road

23.68

Residential development of 720 dwellings

(11) GNLP0297

Mr

Mark

Little

Savills

Land to east of Aylsham Road

1.68

Residential development of approx. 48 dwellings.

(14) GNLP0387

Mr

William

Lusty

Savills

Land at Back Lane

3.62

Residential development of approx. 110 dwellings.

(12) GNLP0601

Mr

Andy

Scales

NPS Group

Land West of Coltishall Road

0.57

Extension to the settlement limit with the potential for housing.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land East off Lion Road/Land North off Mead Close

20150082

BUX1

20

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

The JCS classifies Cantley as an Other Village. It contains a primary school, village hall, pub and some local employment at the sugar factory. The village abuts the Broads Authority executive area on three sides, therefore landscape issues are important and some areas are at risk of fluvial or surface water flooding. Development may need to mitigate any impact on the SAC/SPA/Ramsar/SSSI.

One site has been promoted: GNLP0281 (0.8ha) to the east of the village and north of the sugar factory. The site contains a small area at risk of surface water flooding which could be avoided. It is shown with access down Grange Road, but the submission states an alternative access could be made from Peregrine Close. The site's proximity to the sugar factory limits its suitability for residential development.

To conclude, if Cantley is identified as a suitable location for development, consideration may need to be given to seeking further sites if highways constraints on the proposed site cannot be addressed.

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Promoter Details

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Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(30) GNLP0281

Mr

Ray

Harrison

The bungalows / garages and stable block, Grange Road.

0.82

Demolition of existing dwellings and residential redevelopment for approx. 20 homes with new entry road from Peregrine close

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

The JCS classifies Cawston as a Service Village. It contains a primary school, village hall, shop, pub, some local employment and a GP. A recent housing allocation has not yet been subject to a planning application.

Three sites have been promoted in Cawston – ranging from 0.4ha to 16ha. The village is surrounded by class 2 agricultural land and is sandwiched between two SSSIs and adjacent to Marriotts Way CWS. In the event of any site being developed, mitigation measures are likely to be required to limit the impact of development on nearby SSSIs. The village also contains a large conservation area containing several listed buildings and a large group TPO.

GNLP0126-A (0.4ha) and GNLP0126-B (1.1ha) are proposed for mixed use residential and commercial development, and the sites are well related to existing development for these proposed uses. Neither site is particularly constrained other than being adjacent to the group TPO and the potential loss of the best and most versatile agricultural land.

GNLP0293 (16ha) contains the recent housing allocation (CAW2) and is proposed for further housing and a scout hut. If developed in its entirety, this site would be large in comparison with the village but might not be large enough to contribute significant new service provision. A reduced site could provide further housing to wrap around the recent allocation. The entire site contains some areas at risk of surface water flooding but these could be avoided. The northern boundary of the site abuts the Marriotts Way CWS, which may require some mitigation, but also could contribute some related enhancement to the footpath.

To conclude, if Cawston is identified for further development, GNLP0126-A and –B could provide options for small-scale housing and employment; alternatively, GNLP0293 could provide housing at a larger scale if this is considered appropriate.

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Site

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Reference

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First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(11) GNLP0126 A and

GNLP0126 B

Mrs

Sharon

Smith

Land off Fred Tuddenham Drive & Paul Englehard Way

0.42 + 1.18

Residential development of 14 dwellings off Fred Tuddenham Drive and mixed use development of 36 dwellings and 4 B1 units with total floor area of 200m² off Paul Englehard Way.

(6) GNLP0293

Mrs

Katherine

Friend

East of Gayford Road fronting on to Aylsham Road

16.08

Residential development of approx. 200 homes including affordable housing as well as community uses including a scout hut.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land East of Gayford Road

CAW2

20

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Coltishall & Horstead is classified as Service Village in the JCS. Part of the parishes are a conservation area based on the Bure river and valley, which has environmentally sensitive habitats and landscapes. Therefore water quality in the River Bure and visual impacts of development on the landscape need to be considered. Parts of the villages are in the Broads Authority area, covered by a separate local plan prepared by the Broads Authority.

There are two current housing allocations (COL1 and COL2) providing for a total of approximately 50 dwellings in total.

Three greenfield sites have been put forward for consideration for future residential development through the GNLP.

Both GNLP0388 and 0265 are medium scale sites on the edge of the built up area of Coltishall, with good access to services and limited constraints, though the location of the latter next to the former scrapyard (allocation COL2) and the possibility of filled ground on site may require further investigation and mitigation measures.

GNLP1056, a 0.46 ha site on Buxton Road to the west of Horstead, is severely constrained by its remoteness from services in Horstead and Coltishall, site access considerations and landscape issues.

In conclusion, if Coltishall and Horstead is identified for further growth, sites GNLP0388 and 0265 provide potential development options.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(28) GNLP0265

Mr

Graham

Tuddenham

Land south of Jordans Scrapyard

2.51

Residential development of 25 - 30 dwellings with associated affordable housing, public open space and green infrastructure.

(31) GNLP0388

Mr

William

Lusty

Savills

Land at St. John's Close

2.98

Residential development of approximately 35 dwellings.

(12) GNLP1056

Mr

Ian

Reilly

Lanpro

Land at Buxton Road

0.46

Residential development up to 20 homes.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land off Rectory Road

COL1

30

Land at Jordon's Scrapyard

COL2

30

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

The JCS categorises Crostwick as a Smaller Rural Community; it has no services. One site has been submitted in Crostwick parish which relates to the built up area of Spixworth. See Spixworth settlement summary for details.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(2) GNLP0467

Mr

Edward

Plumb

Brown & Co.

Land off North Walsham Road

6.20

Residential development of 100 dwellings.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land adj St Marys Care Home, North Walsham Road

20150991

18

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Drayton is classified in the JCS as part of the Norwich urban area. In addition to access to the wider Norwich area, it has a good range of local services mainly concentrated in the village centre located around the junctions of Drayton High Road with School Road and Costessey Lane. It is situated on the A1067 radial road leading out from Norwich with the NDR to the north. Minor valleys converge on the River Wensum which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation and a Site of Special Scientific Interest and an area of Landscape Value. Part of Thorpe Marriott is in Drayton. Two county wildlife sites, Canham's Hill and Drayton Woods, provide a landscape gap between Drayton and Hellesdon to the east and between Drayton and Horsford to the north. Further development may require upgrades to the sewerage network which is operating close to capacity.

Eight sites have been put forward for consideration through the GNLP:

• GNLP0222 (Reepham Road/ north of the NDR). The site is mostly in Felthorpe and proposed for a mix of uses. It is remote from services and housing. In addition, there is an abattoir and a biomass power station within 200-300m of the western site boundary. The site partially overlaps site 0465 and both straddle the parish boundary.

• GNLP0270 (Taverham Road and Costessey Lane) is a site of 3.15ha. It is well related to services but is constrained by the capacity of local roads and lack of footpath provision, flood risk on part of the site and being adjacent to Marriott's Way County Wildlife Site, and the Wensum Special Area of Conservation and SSSI.

• GNLP0271 (off Drayton High Road) is a site of 3.04ha, well related to services. Potential constraints include encroachment into the Wensum valley, tree belts, proximity to listed buildings and a scheduled ancient monument.

• GNLP0289 (Behel Care Services, Drayton High Road) is a 2ha site proposed for redevelopment from care services to residential. Constraints are limited but potential impact on the adjacent Drayton Woods County Wildlife would need to be mitigated.

• GNLP0290 (Drayton High Road) is a 1.01ha site adjacent to the built-up area of Hellesdon. Constraints include its location entirely within Drayton Woods, a County Wildlife Site and difficulties creating suitable access.

• GNLP0301 (Hall Lane and Drayton Lane) is a 9.19ha site. The site does not relate well to any settlement and is, therefore, unsympathetic to the form and character of the village. Poor access is a constraint. The site is adjacent to a large block of sites in Horsford parish.

• GNLP 0302 is an isolated site almost entirely in Horsford parish and is discussed under that parish.

• GNLP0329 (Bradshaw Road/Reepham Road) is a 4.95ha site. The site appears to be landlocked, accessed only by a small track off Reepham Road. Constraints include this lack of access, remoteness from services, an adjacent County Wildlife Site, and surface water flooding

• GNLP0465 (Reepham Road/NDR) is a 5.04ha site proposed for petrol station and services is off Reepham Road and adjacent to a roundabout on the NDR. Constraints include an adjacent registered common land and two county wildlife sites. The site partially overlaps site 0222 and both straddle the parish boundary.

In conclusion, most of the sites proposed in Drayton have significant constraints and/or are poorly related to the built form. If Drayton is considered suitable for further residential development choices are limited. Site GNLP0271 may be better located in terms of the form and character of the area and access to services in comparison to the other sites, subject to overcoming servicing constraints.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(6) GNLP0222

Mr

Fergus

Bootman

La Ronde Wright

Land to east of Brand's Lane

11.05

Mixed use development of light industrial and office uses market and affordable housing, include Starter Homes, live/work units and public open space.

(19) GNLP0270

Miss

Rachael

Hipperson

Land between Taverham Rd and Costessey Lane

3.15

Residential development for between 20 and 30 dwellings with village green and public open space.

(6) GNLP0271

Mr

Simon

Wheatman

Land south of Drayton Low Road

3.04

Residential development of approx. 74 dwellings and public open space/green infrastructure.

(21) GNLP0289

Mr

David

Futter

DFAL

Behell Care Services, 189A Drayton High Road

2

Change of use of main house to 4 apartments, existing and detached units to 8 apartments and erection of 4 apartments.

(28) GNLP0290

Mr

David

Futter

DFAL

Land Adj. Drayton Wood Care Home, 189A Drayton High Road

1.01

Residential development of 4-6 dwellings

(26) GNLP0301

Mr

Will

Wright

Savills

Land east of Drayton Lane and north of Hall Lane.

9.19

Residential led development of approx. 273 dwellings.

(34) GNLP0329

Mr

Michael

Carpenter

CODE Development Planners Ltd

To rear of Bradshaw Road and accessed via Reepham Road

4.95

Residential development of between 96-144 dwellings.

(7) GNLP0465

Mr

Edward

Plumb

Brown & Co.

Land off North Norwich Distributor Road

5.04

General Industrial use related to NDR roundabout for uses such as Petrol Filling Station, Service station, fast food eatery etc.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land Adj. Hall Lane

20130885

DRA1

250

Land East of School Road

DRA 2

20

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

R G Carter

B E22

B2/B8

Existing

Drayton Industrial Estate

B E23

B2/Sui Generis

Existing

Frost Industrial Estate

B E24

B2/B8

Existing

Settlement Summary

Felthorpe is classified in the JCS as a Smaller Rural Community.

Two sites have been promoted away from the village, on the boundary with Drayton parish: GNLP0222 and GNLP0465. These are considered under Drayton above.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

Felthorpe

B E21

B2/Sui Generis

Existing

Settlement Summary

The JCS classifies Foulsham as a Service Village; services include a primary school, village hall, pub, shop and some local employment. In the current local plan, recent allocations were made for an employment area (FOU2) and a small housing allocation (FOU1) which has planning permission.

Four sites have been promoted in Foulsham ranging from 0.5ha to 2ha. Some relate better to the existing village than others. The village has areas at risk of fluvial and surface water flooding. The historic core of Foulsham has many listed buildings, consolidated into a conservation area. Other constraints include CWS to the east and the west of the village and SSSIs further away.

GNLP0607 (0.8ha) is proposed for housing. It is separated from the residential heart of the village, but is adjacent to existing employment opportunities and the new employment allocation. There are questions over whether a suitable access can be achieved, and the site is adjacent to a sewage treatment works, both of which could limit the suits suitability for residential development.

GNLP0275 (0.5ha) is proposed for redevelopment of a former builder's yard and the adjacent undeveloped space for housing. There are some areas at risk of surface water flooding, which reduces the developable site area, and the undeveloped part of the site adjoins allotments in Foulsham's conservation area. If the undeveloped part of the site was brought forward as open space, this could enhance the allotments, provide surface water attenuation and maintain a positive relationship with the conservation area. Development of the builder's yard for housing would then improve the site's contribution to the street scene on Claypit Road.

GNLP0605 (0.7ha) is adjacent to the recent housing allocation which has been built out. Access could be achieved via the new development. The site is adjacent to the conservation area, but otherwise unconstrained.

GNLP0286 (2ha) is adjacent to the school playing field and has small areas at risk of surface water flooding, but is otherwise unconstrained. It links the recent housing allocation/development (via GNLP0605) with Twyford Lane, which becomes very narrow at this point but the site affords an opportunity to widen it. Assuming the school (which would become land-locked) does not need to expand, this site could, in combination with GNLP0605, provide a larger housing allocation, at an appropriate scale for the village.

Depending on the amount of growth considered suitable for Foulsham, there are a range of site options available with GNLP0605, part of GNLP0275 and GNLP0286 appearing to present the opportunities for residential development.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(2) GNLP0275

Mr

Simon

Wheatman

Wheatman Planning

Site of T H Blyth & Sons Builders' Yard & Land to west of Claypit Road

0.55

Residential development of approx. 11 units

(14) GNLP0286

Mr

Mark

Nolan

Chaplin Farrant LLP

Land to west side and rear of 17 Twyford Lane

2.08

Residential development of up to 20 family houses, including an affordable housing contribution and upgrading of a section of Twyford Lane.

(8) GNLP0605

Mr

Edward

Hendry

Land West of Foundry Close

0.67

Residential development for approx. 15-18 dwellings.

GNLP0607

Mr

James

Carter-Adams

Land North Side of Bintree Road

0.83

Residential development for approx. 20-25 dwellings

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

Bintree Road

B A6

B8

Allocation

Settlement Summary

Frettenham is classified in the JCS as an Other Village; it has a primary school, village hall and a pub. There is grade 2 agricultural land to the north and east of the village; there is a large TPO group, 2 CWSs and areas of surface water flood risk to the south of the village. One site, GNLP0492, has been promoted in the south which, at 6.3ha, is large compared to the size of the village but would not be large enough to provide or support additional services. The site largely overlaps a CWS and contains many TPO trees. It also contains several areas at risk of surface water flooding. The proposal includes a large area of green infrastructure (GI) and the net developable area would be reduced to approximately 1.3ha if the CWS, TPO trees and flood areas were avoided. The large scale of the GI proposed could have implications in terms of viability and maintenance.

If Frettenham is identified for additional housing in the GNLP, a small area of the proposed site may provide a development opportunity. Though much of the site is proposed for green infrastructure uses, there remain a number of constraints affecting it.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(8) GNLP0492

Mr

Philip

Atkinson

Lanpro Services Ltd

Land south of Harbord Road,

6.37

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings enabling a large area of green infrastructure.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Great and Little Plumstead is classified as a Service Village in the JCS. There is currently an allocation (GLP1) at the former Little Plumstead Hospital with planning permission for approximatley 75 dwellings and a new school. There is also a Neighbourhood Plan made though no allocations are included. The parish contains three settlements Great Plumstead, Little Plumstead and Thorpe End Garden Village. There is a bus service, a village hall, primary school, church and post office.

Great Plumstead is approximately 1 km to the south of Little Plumstead with more recent estate development on the former Little Plumstead Hospital and new school to the west. The built-up area is in two parts. Little Plumstead is consists mainly of suburban-type housing. Thorpe End Garden Village consists of estates of large dwellings situated on either side of the Plumstead road with some later estate development. Part of the village is included in within an area for major growth covered by the Growth Triangle AAP.

Seven sites have been put forward for the consideration of future development for residential uses through the GNLP.

In landscape terms all of the land around the village is high quality agricultural land, grades 1 and 2 including all of the sites put forward GNLP0134, 0483, 0330, 0328, 0357, 0420 and 0441 which if developed would reduce the best and most versatile agricultural land. Furthermore, in terms of townscape and how the sites relate to the form and character of the area as well as access to services sites GNLP0441, 0420 are located to the north of Great Plumstead adjacent to the settlement and south of the Witton Run. The school, and the post office are located a short distance away to the north east of these sites. However, the Neighbourhood Plan makes reference to the path along Water Lane requiring improvements in order to provide safe access. Site 0357 is a brownfield site, within Great Plumstead's Settlement Limit where development is generally acceptable provided that is does not result in any significant adverse impact.

While sites 0483, 0134, 0330, 0328 are located adjacent to the built up area of Little Plumstead, there are no services here.

A number of sites have been submitted if Great and Little Plumstead are identified for further growth. However, constraints include high quality agricultural land on all the proposed sites, surface water network capacity and the need for water treatment upgrades.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(3) GNLP0134

Mr

Andrew

Wooltorton

Carter Adams Estate Agency

Land south of Belt Road and east of Salhouse Road

2

Residential development comprising approx. 48 dwellings, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

(3) GNLP0328

Mr

Michael

Carpenter

CODE Development Planners Ltd

Land east of Salhouse Road

5.18

Residential development of approx. 110 to 165 dwellings.

(3) GNLP0330

Mr

Michael

Carpenter

CODE Development Planners Ltd

Land west of Salhouse Road

4.9

Residential development of approx. 108 to 162 dwellings.

(1) GNLP0357

Mr

Jerry

Dunham

Plymouth Brethren Christian Church

Witton Lane Gospel Hall

0.26

Residential development comprising 5 detached dwellings, or 3 detached dwellings if retaining the existing Gospel Hall.

(4) GNLP0420

Mrs

Amber

Slater

Brown & Co.

Land at Hare Road

10.93

Residential development of approx. 30 dwellings, with associated access and open space.

(7) GNLP0441

Mrs

Amber

Slater

Brown & Co.

Land at Middle Road

4.23

Residential development of approx. 30 dwellings, with associated access and open space.

(4) GNLP0483

Mr

Philip

Atkinson

Lanpro Services Ltd

Land east of Salhouse Road

11.12

Residential development of 86 open market and affordable units with 5.83 ha of green infrastructure and new play equipment.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land to the North East Side of Church Road

20161151

11

Land at Former Little Plumstead Hospital

20160808

GLP1

109

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

Broadland Business Park (north of Cranley Road)

B A11

Vacant

Allocation

Octagon Business Park

B E25

B1/B2

Existing

Settlement Summary

The JCS identifies Lenwade as a Service Village; it contains a GP, primary school, food shop, pub and a newly built village hall. The village straddles the A1067 Fakenham Road, as do its services. There is one allocation GWI1 for 27 dwellings and a new Village Hall. There are significant areas surrounding the village at risk of fluvial flooding, and some areas within the village at risk of surface water flooding. Other constraints include some listed buildings, group TPO trees, and the River Wensum SSSI and several CWSs which surround the village on three sides.

Three sites have been promoted for development in Lenwade, grouped closely together near the new village hall, and all of which are adjacent to the current built form to some extent. The site which is least well-related to the existing village is GNLP0586 (2.9 ha). This site is adjacent to, indeed slightly overlaps a CWS and has been proposed as publicly accessible open space. To the south of this site is GNLP0548 (1.8 ha), which is adjacent to housing on two sides and contains some areas at risk of surface water flooding but is otherwise unconstrained. The southern half of the third site, GNLP0608 (1.7ha), has been proposed for housing, with publicly accessible open space in the northern half, which is adjacent to a CWS. The site has some areas at risk of surface water flooding and is close to a listed building, but is otherwise unconstrained.

In conclusion, if small-scale growth is sought in Lenwade, the combination of these three sites could enhance the existing CWS while providing open space, through provision of housing on GNLP0548 and the southern portion of GNLP0608.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(2) GNLP0548

Mr

Ivan

Moy

Council Field

1.81

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings.

(3) GNLP0586

Mrs

Caroline

Comer Moy

Land North of Council field, Heath Lane (west of Hall Walk)

2.94

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings.

(2) GNLP0608

Mrs

Caroline

Comer Moy

Bridge Farm Field, St Faiths Close

1.75

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

Bernard Matthews, Hall Road

B E18

B1/B8

Existing

Bernard Matthews, Hall Road

B E19

B1/B8

Existing

Settlement Summary

The JCS classifies Hainford as an Other Village; it has a primary school, village hall and pub. The parish contains the settlements of Hainford and Waterloo; there are many areas at risk of surface water flooding, listed buildings and some group TPOs, and there is also a CWS to the west of Waterloo.

Eight sites have been promoted (under 7 references) for development within the parish of Hainford ranging from 1ha to 10.7ha. Two sites relate to Waterloo, two to Hainford and one is at Hainford Hall. Three sites (GNLP0512 - two sites spread over 3.6ha) and GNLP0065, (1ha) do not relate to any settlement.

GNLP0069 (10.7ha) and GNLP0393 (1.5ha) lie to the north and south of Waterloo. The former site would produce development disproportionate to the existing settlement pattern but is not large enough to provide or support additional services. The smaller site has significant areas at risk of surface water flooding, appears to partially overlap the school car park and would affect the setting of the church.

GNLP0190 (8.4ha) sits to the east of Hainford Hall. This is a relatively unconstrained site, but is not well related to the existing village, and could impact on the setting of Hainford Hall.

GNLP0582 (3ha) contains significant areas at risk of surface water flooding and is adjacent to a TPO group. Even if the site was sub-divided, the part of this site without flood risk would not be contiguous with the main part of the village.

GNLP0181 (1.1ha) is the site best related to the existing built form of Hainford village. It has few constraints although it could affect the setting of Hainford Hall.

To conclude, if Hainford is identified for further growth, GNLP0181 or part of it appears to be the least constrained site for residential development.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(12) GNLP0065

Mr

Phillip

Green

Land at the junction of Frettenham Road and Buxton Road

1.04

Residential development of 10 to 12 houses.

(21) GNLP0069

Mr

Andrew

Morton

Whitwell Hall Farms Ltd

Land off Stratton Road

10.7

Residential development of approx. 404 dwellings with associated open space.

(12) GNLP0181

Mr

Anthony J

Hird

Arnolds Keys

Land at Hall Road

1.16

Residential development of approx. 20 dwellings

(14) GNLP0190

Mr

Anthony J

Hird

Arnolds Keys

Arable Land, Hall Lane

8.44

Residential development, with a potential area of recreation and leisure, community use and public open space.

(17) GNLP0393

Mr

William

Lusty

Savills

Land at Hainford

1.51

Residential development of approx.45 homes.

(19) GNLP0512

Mr

Arthur

Morgan

Savills

Lady Lane / Hall Road

3.60

Residential development of approx.12 homes.

(10) GNLP0582

Miss

Aimee

Fowler

Bidwells

Land East of Newton Road

3.447

The site to the east of Newton Road will provide approximately 60-80 dwellings, including both market and affordable housing. Consideration will be given to the provision of a community use on the site.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Hellesdon is classified as a Fringe Parish in the JCS. Much of the parish away from the Wensum Valley is built up, consisting of both residential and employment areas.

Overall, the main of constraints are the Wensum valley to the west (which is internationally designated as a Special Area of Conservation and nationally as a SSSI) and Norwich International Airport on the east.

There are currently five allocations in the Site Allocations DPD (2016), two for housing (HEL2 and HEL5), one for mixed use development (HEL1) and two for community facilities (HEL2 and HEL3). Overall, the permissions provide for around 1,300 dwellings. There is also a Neighbourhood Plan in progress at the time of writing.

Four sites have been put forward for consideration through the GNLP, with site GNLP0332, proposed for residential development and open space, considered under Horsford in this document.

Sites GNLP 1019 and 1020, 1021 have been put forward by the parish council for community facilities, 1019 for recreational open space, and 1020 for extension to burial ground and 1021 for recreational open space. Two of these sites (1019 and 1020) are currently allocated for these uses in the Site Allocations plan, and site 1021 currently is currently in use as recreational open space.

Given current commitments within the parish and the limited number of additional sites submitted for residential and employment development in Hellesdon, there appears to be limited potential for additional expansion. The exception is site GNLP0332 in the north of the parish which is considered under Horsford. This proposal will need to be considered in the light of the principle of open space use on the smaller site GNLP1019 within GNLP 0332 already being established. The principle of the burial ground extension is also established through the Site Allocations plan. Further consideration will need to be given to the best means of addressing site GNLP1021, proposed for designation for recreational use.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

See site GNLP0332 under Horsford

(51) GNLP1019

Mr

Mark

Knight

Hellesdon Parish Council

Land East of Reepham Road / North of Arden Grove School

11.08

Recreational usage as open space for community (as per current allocation)

(9) GNLP1020

Cllr

Shelagh

Gurney

Hellesdon Parish Council

Land adjacent to St Marys' Church, Low Road

1.26

Extension to existing burial ground. (as per current allocation)

(16) GNLP1021

Cllr

Shelagh

Gurney

Hellesdon Parish Council

Rear of Heath Crescent, Prince Andrew Road

2.07

Continuance of sports and recreational facility for community use.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land at Hospital Grounds, southwest of Drayton Road

HEL1

300

Royal Norwich Golf Course

20151770

HEL2

1,000

C T D Tile House, Eversley Road

20152077

HEL5

65

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

Former Volvo premises

B E1

B2/Sui Generis

Existing

Park Road Industrial Estate

B E2

B2/B8/Sui Generis

Existing

Vulcan Road

B E14

B2/B8

Existing

Settlement Summary

The JCS identifies Hevingham as an Other Village; it has a primary school, village hall and a pub. There are areas at risk of surface water flooding, and listed buildings within the village, a SSSI/SAC, some CWSs and ancient woodland in close proximity. The main part of the village lies to the west of the A140, while there is a small hamlet north-west of this known as The Heath.

One site has been promoted in the parish: GNLP0292 is to the east of the A140, adjacent to a CWS. The school is within walking distance, but pedestrian access which would require crossing the A140, creating a significant constraint.

To conclude, if additional housing was considered in Hevingham, consideration should be given to identifying additional sites.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(3) GNLP0292

Mr

Edward

Fitzalan Howard

Savills (UK) Ltd

Land at Hevingham

1.75

Residential development of approx. 35 homes, with a potential play area, open space and local infrastructure.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Honingham is identified as a Smaller Rural Community in the JCS and has no settlement boundary. It has a village hall and a pub. The village is adjacent to the A47, has some areas of fluvial and surface water flood risk and has some CWS at a distance to the west and north-east. There is a scattering of listed buildings within the parish.

Six sites have been promoted within the parish, ranging from 0.7ha to 114ha in size. Most sites are contiguous to each other, although not to the village of Honingham, and are promoted as a 'new settlement'.

The exception to these sites is GNLP0411 (0.7ha) which is well related to the village of Honingham and is proposed for housing. While the site has limited access to services, it has few other constraints and offers the opportunity to connect Mill Lane and Fellowes Road, improving permeability, subject to appropriate highways improvements.

Sites GNLP0415-A to G are proposed for a new settlement. Parts of the overall site overlap into the parishes to the south. The sites have a range of constraints that could be overcome by new settlement scale development. It has areas at risk of surface water flooding, and contains and is adjacent to CWSs, but given the size of the site, development could avoid these parts. The site's limited access to existing services would need to be addressed by improved access to the Norwich urban area. In the long term, the site is large enough to provide local services such as primary education, a village hall and local shops. It also includes employment opportunities and extensive amounts of green space including a country park. A very significant amount of work would need to be done to further investigate the constraints and opportunities of a site of this size. A New Settlements Topic Paper provides additional information on this issue and question 12 in the Growth Options consultation document covers new settlements.

In conclusion, if Honingham is considered suitable for small scale development site GNLP0411 has few constraints. Sites GNLP0415-A to G would be very remote if considered separately and would need to be considered as a potential new settlement. Site GNLP0415-C (54.3ha) could also be considered separately for employment uses associated with the Food Enterprise Zone (the site contains the current area that has a Local Development Order in place).

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(67) GNLP0415 A to G

Mr

Paul

Clarke

Brown & Co.

Honingham Thorpe, Norwich Road

360.96

Strategic mixed use development consisting of: GNLP0415-A – residential development 113.12ha;

GNLP0415-B – employment 14.37ha;

GNLP0415-C – employment 53.87ha;

GNLP0415-D – residential 85.69ha;

GNLP0415-E – country park 81.56ha;

GNLP0415-F – nature reserve 3.5 ha; and

GNLP0415-G -- Possible further residential development opportunity 13.48 ha.

(31) GNLP0411

Mrs

Amber

Slater

Brown & Co.

Land at Fellows Road

0.72

Residential development of approx. 13 dwellings.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Horsford is a large village and parish with a population of approximately 4,100. The village is classified as a Service Village in the JCS and has a range of services. The historic core is in the south of the village near to Horsford Hall and the Grade II* Church of All Saints. The surrounding landscape, especially to the north, is characterised by plantation woodlands, several of which are County Wildlife Sites.

Most development in recent decades has been in the north of the village and this pattern will be reinforced by current commitments. Former allocations (HOR1 and HOR2) have recently been built out at Pinelands for 53 homes and employment and north of Mill Lane for 125 homes. There is also a planning permission for 259 homes further north of Mill Lane (site GNLP0519 and application 20161770).

The twenty two sites put forward for consideration for allocation through the GNLP can be divided into three categories: firstly, sites north and west of the village; secondly, sites to its south and south-east; and thirdly sites in the parish away from the built up area of the village and south of the Northern Distributor Road (NDR).

1) Six sites (GNLP 1043, 0059, 0251, 0469, 0519 and 0423) are located north and west of the village, ranging in size from approximately 1 to 11 ha. The main constraints are vehicular access to the sites, encroachment into the countryside and the vulnerability of parts of some sites to surface water flood risk. As sites 0251, 0469, 0519 and 0423 are adjacent to the existing built up area, consequently their development would be broadly sympathetic to the form and character of the village and well-related to the existing facilities, including the school. Sites 1043 and 0059 are some distance away from the existing built up area, so their development would therefore not be sympathetic to the form and character of the village and the sites have very poor access.

2) Eleven sites (GNLP 0151, 0153, 0192, 0264, 0283, 0359, 0368, 0422, 0479, 0578 and 1008) are located south and south-east of the village, ranging in size from approximately 1.5 to 16 ha. In traffic terms, the sites would have good access to the NDR which would reduce traffic impacts on the centre of the village, though providing suitable vehicular access to the Holt Road could be a constraint in some cases. Other constraints include surface water flood risk, impact on heritage assets and townscape considerations.

3) Five sites (GNLP 0302, 0332, 0333, 0334 and 0419) have been promoted south of the NDR, ranging in size from approximately 7 to 36 ha. Whilst within the parish of Horsford, development on these sites would be remote and physically disconnected from the village by the NDR, although there would be potential for sites close to the existing built up area to the south to access services in Hellesdon or for sites of sufficient scale to be developed to provide services. Site GNLP 0302 is remote from existing services as it is located on the Reepham Road away from the edge of Hellesdon. A key constraint within this area is the Norwich International Airport Public Safety Zone. Other local factors are noise, vehicular access issues, mitigation of surface water flood risk and townscape and landscape impact.

In conclusion, should further development be required in Horsford, there are likely to be a number of suitable sites that could be considered for further assessment. General constraints are protecting landscape character, possible upgrades to utilities infrastructure, impacts on the local road network, and townscape implications if extending the built edge of the village. Sites to the north of Horsford benefit from proximity to the school and those to the south have good access to the NDR and services in the village. Sites on the southern side of the NDR could benefit from proximity to services in the urban area, however sites 0419 and 0333 would need to be developed in combination with site 0332 to form part of an urban extension.

No

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

GNLP0059

Ms

Clare

Metcalf

Bramley Lakes, Dog Lane

3.33

Range of potential uses including residential, commercial, recreation and leisure and tourism.

GNLP0151

Mr

Michael

Marshall

DJ Designs Ltd

Pronto Joinery, Dog Lane

2.34

Mixed use residential, of which details are not specified.

GNLP0153

Mr

Michael

Marshall

DJ Designs Ltd

Pronto Joinery, Dog Lane

0.85

Mixed-use residential, of which details are not specified.

GNLP0192

Mr

Anthony J

Hird

Arnolds Keys

Arable Land, Dog Lane

2.66

Residential development of an undetermined number of dwellings, but of a type to march adjacent properties to the north and east.

(1) GNLP0251

Mr

Graham

Tuddenham

Land at 33 St Helena Way

1.44

Residential development of 15 to 20 dwellings and associated public open space.

GNLP0264

Mr

Stuart

Bizley

SMB Property

Dog Lane

1.76

Residential development of 35 to 46 homes with access onto Horsbeck Way and Dog Lane.

(2) GNLP0283

Mr

Malcolm

Dixon

MDPC Ltd

Land Off Holt Road

3.43

Residential development of approx. 105 dwellings.

(20) GNLP0302

Mr

Will

Wright

Savills

Land off Reepham Road

7.34

Residential led development of between 150 and 200 dwellings

(47) GNLP0332

Mr

Michael

Carpenter

CODE Development Planners Ltd

Reepham Road/Cromer Road

49

Residential development and public open space.

(36) GNLP0333

Mr

Michael

Carpenter

CODE Development Planners Ltd

Reepham Road/Holt Road

36.6

Residential development, improved cricket field, employment, roadside services and retail.

(38) GNLP0334

Mr

Michael

Carpenter

CODE Development Planners Ltd

West of Reepham Road

6.4

Residential development of between 128 and 192 dwellings.

(1) GNLP0359

Mr

Michael

Carpenter

CODE Development Planners Ltd

Land adjacent Drayton Lane

6.71

Residential Development for between 136 and 200 dwellings.

(1) GNLP0368

Mr

Michael

Carpenter

CODE Development Planners Ltd

Land adj. Drayton Lane

16.26

Residential Development for between 326 and 489 dwellings.

(23) GNLP0419

Mr

Paul

Clarke

Brown & Co.

Land at Holly Lane / Reepham Road

40.65

Residential development of approx. 750 dwellings, with associated access and open space.

(1) GNLP0422

Mrs

Amber

Slater

Brown & Co.

Land at Lodge Farm

1.65

Residential development of approx. 40 dwellings with an improved access off the Holt Road.

GNLP0423

Mrs

Amber

Slater

Brown & Co.

Land at Mill Lane

0.95

Residential development of approx. 10 dwellings with an improved access off Mill Lane.

(1) GNLP0469

Mr

Edward

Plumb

Brown & Co.

Land off St Helena Way,

2.64

Residential development of approx. 10-15 dwellings with remaining land available as open space for additional homes.

(1) GNLP0479

Mr

Philip

Atkinson

Lanpro Services Ltd

Land east of Holt Road,

4.38

Residential development of approx. 80 dwellings, with open space, play equipment and green infrastructure.

(1) GNLP0519

Mr

Jonathan

Dixon

Savills (UK) Ltd

Land to the east of Holt Road

15.59

Residential development of approx. 266 dwellings.

GNLP0578

Mr

Russell

Brooks

Hilltop Farm, Church Street

6.67

Development of an unspecified type.

(2) GNLP1008

Mrs

Marie

Loveday

Home Farm, Holt Road

20.25

Land for the planning of houses and leisure grounds.

(1) GNLP1043

Mr

Mark

Williamson

Dog Lane

7.21

Residential development of an unspecified number.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land at Sharps Hall Farm

20130547

HOR2

7

Land to the East of Holt Road

20161770

259

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

Holt Road

B E16

B2/Sui Generis

Existing

Settlement Summary

Horsham and Newton St Faith is classified as a Service Village in the JCS.

The parish includes Horsham St Faith to the south and Newton St Faith to the north. Its services include a primary school, a bus service, a doctor's surgery and a garage.

The JCS identifies the potential for strategic employment sites in the south of the parish predominantly related to the airport.

There are three allocations in the Site Allocations plan, HNF1 for approximately 60 homes in Newton St Faith, and two for employment (HNF2 and HNF3) in Horsham St Faith.

Seven sites have been submitted through the GNLP for consideration of future development, six for residential and one for employment use.

Three proposed housing sites in Newton St Faith (GNLP0085, 0246 and 1054) are all adjacent to the existing settlement, and therefore could be seen as sympathetic to the form and character of the village, though 0246 would extend the village further south into the countryside. Constraints predominantly relate to effects on the historic environment, though sensitive development should be possible if the sites are considered further.

Four sites have been proposed in Horsham St Faith, three for residential development and one for employment. There are two large residential proposals on the south-west (GNLP0125) and south- east (0482) of the village. In general, it appears that constraints on these sites could be overcome, though noise mitigation measures may be required. Site 0471 is a small site located to the south of the village with some limited constraints. The employment proposal site 0466 is located mainly within an existing employment allocation HNF2. It should be noted that there are proposed highway improvements to upgrade junctions to deal with traffic generated by existing allocations which could be impacted by additional sites put forward.

Overall, should Horsham and Newton St Faith be identified for further growth there are a number of potential site options. The choice of sites could be largely dependent on the scale of growth identified for the parish. Site GNLP0466 for employment (9 ha) forms part of an existing employment allocation HNF2 (approx. 35 ha) benefitting from an airport location. Sites 0085, 1054 and 0471 present opportunities for smaller scale and 0125 and 0482 for large scale residential development on the edge of the existing settlements.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(2) GNLP0085

Mr & Mrs

Andrew & Valerie

Howard

Poor Piece 80, Newton Street

0.75

Residential development of approx. 4 dwellings

(7) GNLP0125

Mr

Michael

Haslam

Michael Haslam Associates Ltd

Land East of A140, Horsham St Faith

14.84

Residential development of approx.400 including highways improvements, public open space and community facilities.

(3) GNLP0246

Mr

Andrew

Howard

Manor Road

0.78

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings.

(3) GNLP0466

Mr

Edward

Plumb

Brown & Co.

Land off the NNDR

9.09

Employment use

(2) GNLP0471

Mr

Edward

Plumb

Brown & Co.

Land off West Lane,

1.21

Residential development of approx. 15 dwellings.

(5) GNLP0482

Mr

Philip

Atkinson

Lanpro Services Ltd

Land east of Old Norwich Road

17.38

Residential development of approx. 70 dwellings as well as 8.95ha of green infrastructure.

(5) GNLP1054

Miss

Hannah

Smith

Lanpro

Land off Manor Road

5.5

Residential development extending the neighbouring allocation HNF1.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land East of Manor Road

HNF1

60

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

North of Norwich Airport

B A13

Vacant

Allocation

Abbey Farm Commercial Park

B A14

Vacant

Allocation

Aeropark, Norwich International Airport

B A17

Vacant

Allocation

Abbey Farm Commercial Park

B E12

Vacant

Existing

Training Centre

B E13

Sui Generis

Existing

Settlement Summary

For settlement summary see Coltishall & Horstead

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

See Coltishall & Horstead

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Lingwood is classified in the JCS as a Service Village; it has a newly built primary school, new village hall, a shop and pub.

There are a number of existing housing commitments within and on the edge of the built up area of the village.

Lingwood is surrounded by high quality grade 1 and 2 agricultural land, which affects all the submitted sites. There are some areas at risk of surface water flooding, there are a few listed buildings in the north of the village and the Broads SAC/SPA/Ramsar/SSSI is 2km away to the south-west.

Five sites have been promoted for development from just under a hectare to just over 3 hectares in size; though all the sites are adjacent to the development boundary, some sites are better related to the built form of the village than others.

GNLP0499 (2.9ha) and GNLP0067 (1.9ha) are opposite each other, to the north-east of the village adjacent to the main built-up area of the village. The road becomes narrow here. GNLP0499 is proposed for residential development. It is bounded by agricultural land and does not relate well to the existing settlement pattern. GNLP0067 is an existing commitment which is now proposed mixed use development including offices and live work units. It is adjacent to Oak Tree Close, so of the two, this site is better related to the village form but has more area at risk of surface water flooding, which affects the centre of the site and would require mitigation.

GNLP0379 (1ha) is also to the north of the village, on a road frontage and is at risk of surface water flooding. The site is opposite Lingwood village green; it affords a visual connection between the green and the open countryside. Development of the site may affect the setting of some listed buildings, but it is likely any impact could be mitigated.

GNLP0380 (0.9) to the west of the village also has areas at risk of surface water flooding which affect the entire road frontage of the site.

GNLP0296 (3.6ha) is the largest site promoted in Lingwood. It lies to the south-west, adjacent to existing development and with some surface water flood risk. Development of the site would visually erode some of the gap between Lingwood and Strumpshaw.

To conclude, if Lingwood is identified for development, GNLP0380 and GNLP0296 could produce sustainable housing development with appropriate mitigation. If more growth is needed in Lingwood, GNLP0379 and the western part of GNLP0067 may also be acceptable for housing. If employment land is required in Lingwood, GNLP0067 provides a site with some constraints which would require mitigation.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(1) GNLP0067

Mr

Keith

Vincent

Brineflow Properties & Handling Ltd.

Land at Lodge Road

1.97

Mixed-use development comprising an office building providing between 1,500 and 2,000m2 of office floorspace and up to 60m2 for café, circulation and meeting rooms and up to 15 live/work units.

(14) GNLP0296

Mr

Arthur

Morgan

Savills

Land East of Buckenham Lane and West of Buckenham Road

3.6

Residential development of approx. 110 dwellings.

(1) GNLP0379

Mr

Andy

Scales

NPS

Land north of Post Office Road

1.10

Residential development of approx. 27 dwellings and associated landscaping accessed from Post Office Road.

(3) GNLP0380

Mr

Andy

Scales

NPS

Land west of Blofield Road

0.91

Residential development comprising approx. 30 dwellings and associated landscaping accessed from Blofield Road.

(1) GNLP0499

Mr

Iain

Hill

Ingleton Wood LLP

Land to north of Lodge Lane, Lingwood

2.91

Residential development of approx. 30 dwellings.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

The JCS classifies Marsham as an Other Village; it has a primary school, village hall and pub. The built up area of the village is predominantly to the west of the A140. North of the village, there is a band of land at risk of fluvial and surface water flooding, and some localised areas within the existing village at risk of surface water flooding. The village contains a few listed buildings, the roads are narrow and there are CWSs to the north-west and to the east of the village.

Four sites have been promoted for development through the GNLP. One site is very large and overlaps other sites. It offers the opportunity to significantly expand Marsham. The smaller sites offer a range of opportunities to develop the village at different scales if this is considered appropriate.

GNLP0572 (0.7ha) is proposed for residential use. As the former use is a piggery, some remedial work may need to be done; there is potential for some detrimental impact on undesignated heritage assets in Fengate Hamlet; and the local road network is poor. The site is not well related to the built up area of the village.

GNLP0219 (1.7ha) contains site GNLP0572. The same constraints apply: As the former use is a piggery, some remedial work may need to be done; there is potential for some detrimental impact on undesignated heritage assets in Fengate Hamlet; and the local road network is poor. In addition, there is a small area at risk of surface water flooding, but this could be avoided or mitigated. The site is not well related to the built area of the village.

GNLP0171 (1.71ha) is better related to the built form of the village. Development here may impact on the setting of many undesignated heritage assets, although mitigation should be possible; and the local road network is poor. The site would be backland development, however a slightly larger site (taking part of GNLP0229) would allow a link road connecting High Street with Cranes Lane/Fengate, which may result in a more cohesive scheme.

GNLP0229 (63.4ha) incorporates all the other sites and their constraints, but extends significantly further, almost completely encircling the village, including land to the east of the A140. It is promoted for housing, community, retail and commercial development, and the site is theoretically large enough to provide and support additional services. Beyond the constraints already mentioned above, this site lies adjacent to some listed buildings in the south of Marsham. The part of the site to the east of the A140 contains several areas at risk of fluvial and surface water flooding, and contains a listed building. Developing on both sides of the A140 would require residents to cross the road to access services so it is felt that this part of the site is a less sustainable location. However, the area of the site to the west of the A140 is less constrained and could be suitable, on the entire or a reduced site area.

To conclude, if Marsham is considered suitable for small scale housing development, parts of GNLP0229 which are adjacent to the existing village, either north or south of High Street have the fewest constraints. For a more significant allocation, which would potentially be out of scale with the existing village but could provide additional services, the majority of GNLP0229 (except the part to the east of the A140 but including the other sites) may be suitable subject to appropriate mitigation.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

GNLP0171

Mr

Michael

Swann

Land to rear of 40-46 High Street

1.71

Residential development of an undetermined number of dwellings, including public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

GNLP0219

Mr

John

Long

Bidwells

Former Piggeries, Fengate Farm

1.78

Residential development of approx. 25 dwellings

GNLP0229

Mr

John

Long

Bidwells

Land North, East, West and South of Marsham

63.42

Strategic growth of Marsham to include approx. 1,000 new homes, public open space, community facilities, retail, commercial development and land for school extension if required.

GNLP0572

Mr

Henry

Cockerton

Cockertons

Fengate Farm

0.7

Demolition of agricultural buildings and residential redevelopment of between 10 and 12 dwellings.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land to Rear of 42-46 High Street

20161232

8

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Panxworth is classified as a Smaller Rural Community in the JCS. It has no services other than a bus route. The village comprises three hamlets. One site has been submitted adjacent to one of the hamlets. GNLP0110 (2.9ha) is on grade 2 agricultural land. It contains a small area at risk of surface water flooding (which could be avoided) and is between three listed buildings. The remoteness of the site limits its suitability for development.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

See Woodbastwick

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Postwick with Witton is classified as Smaller Rural Community in the JCS. It is a small village with a rural character lying predominantly to the south of Norwich - Brundall railway line and some way to the north of the marshes adjoining the River Yare. The southern part of the parish lies within the Broads Authority Executive Area. No settlement limit has been defined for Postwick and the village has few facilities in its own right. The southern quarter of the Broadland Business Park and the Park & Ride are within the Postwick parish, but both are relatively inaccessible due to the 'barrier' created by the A47 / Postwick Hub interchange

Four sites have been put forward for consideration for future development through the GNLP.

Site GNLP0369 is a greenfield site of 1.47 ha adjacent to the build-up area off Oaks Lane to the west of the village which is proposed for housing development. The site has limited accessibility to services and its proximity to environmental assets might require mitigation.

Site 0370 is a 6.28 ha greenfield site proposed for housing development and a primary school. It is beyond the build-up area of Postwick to its west and borders to the Broads Authority to the south of the site. Therefore, this could be some effect on distant views into the Broads. Access to the site is most likely from Oakes Lane. The lane is narrow, without a footpath, and there is a particular 'pinch-point' where the Wherry Line bridges over. Traffic from approximately 100 homes is likely to present highways difficulties. These matters are assumed resolvable though significant investment is thought necessary. The national grid gas pipeline runs north-south through the site and is likely to reduce the net developable area.

Site 0371 is a 3.09 ha greenfield site proposed for commercial development. It is adjacent to the A1042 next to the water works to the north of the village. It is physically disconnected from the village of Postwick and encroaches into the countryside. Occupiers are likely to be highly dependent upon the use of the private car.

Site 0571 is a greenfield site of 65.48 ha beyond the built-up area adjacent to the Witton Run river north of the A47 which is proposed for a new settlement. This site has limited access to existing services in Blofield, Brudall and Little Plumstead. It is well below the scale of approximately 200 hectares which the New Settelements Topic Paper concludes is required to support a "freestanding linked new settlement" which could support its own local services and benefit from higher level services nearby. In addition, development at this location could lead to coalescence between Brundall and Great little Plumstead and would involve the loss of the best quality agricultural land (Grades 1 and 2) and could have a significant impact on heritage assets. It is also within the 3,000 m buffer to environemtal assets to the south of the site so mitigation might be required. The substantial scale of the proposal indicates the need for potentially significant highway infrastructure and junction improvements to serve development at this scale.

Dependent on the growth options chosen after the consultation, sites submitted through the GNLP offer the potential for growth of different scales within Postwick, including a small scale new settlement. However, the difficulty of accessing services, as well as other constraints, will be a key consideration in the further assessment of sites.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(2) GNLP0369

Miss

Helen

Adcock

CODE Development Planners Ltd

Land west of Oaks Lane, Postwick (Site A1)

1.47

Residential development of between 32 and 48 dwellings.

(3) GNLP0370

Miss

Helen

Adcock

CODE Development Planners Ltd

Land west of Oaks Lane, Postwick (Site A2)

6.28

Residential development of 75 and 115 dwellings and land for a primary school and associated facilities.

(1) GNLP0371

Miss

Helen

Adcock

CODE Development Planners Ltd

Land south of A1042 Yarmouth Road (Site B)

3.08

Commercial development of shops and offices possibly to include restaurant/café, public house, take away and/or non-residential institutions such as crèche or day nursery and with potential links via Oaks Lane to serve the residents of Postwick.

(6) GNLP0571

Mr

Will

Wright

Savills

Land north of the A47, North and East of Witton Hall and west of Dawlings Wood

65.48

New village with access off A47 and links to Little Plumstead.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land East of Broadland Business Park

GT11

850

Land East of Broadland Business Park

GT21

300

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

Broadland Gate

B A7

Residential

Allocation

Broadland Business Park

B A20

B1/B2/B8

Allocation

St Andrews Business Park

B E9

B1/B2/B8

Existing

Settlement Summary

Rackheath is a predominantly rural parish with a current population of approximately 2,000. The parish is included within the North East Growth Triangle Area Action Plan (AAP) and the major existing residential-led allocations totalling approximately 3,500 new homes.

In form and character, Rackheath is a triangular shaped village consisting of 20^th century housing that has mainly developed either side of the Salhouse Road. To the north-west is Rackheath Industrial Estate and there is mixed development, predominantly linear in form, along Green Lane West. Current facilities in the village include a primary school, a local shop and post office, a pub and a village hall. There are also new facilities planned into the large-scale development commitments already made.

General considerations for the parish are proximity to ecologically designated sites, especially the Broads to the north. Rackheath does not have a historic core, but there are heritage assets associated with the former air base. Also of importance, in landscape terms, is land on the southern side of the Northern Distributor Road. Under the Growth Triangle AAP there is an emphasis on retaining a landscape buffer (Policy GT2) on the inner edge of the NDR, of which Rackheath Hall and its historical park is a part. Seven sites have been put forward for consideration through the GNLP, consisting of three larger and four smaller sites.

All three large sites are to the west of the village. GNLP0172 is a 11.44 ha site, located west of Green Lane West and bisected by the Northern Distributor Road. GNLP0478 is a 39.42 ha site, also located west of Green Lane West and bisected by the Northern Distributor Road. The parts of these sites with the most development potential are generally closest to Green Lane West. Land adjacent to the NDR is less favourable for housing and would likely require noise mitigation. On the inner side of the Northern Distributor Road, in the vicinity of Rackheath Hall, there are site specific matters relating to site access, isolation from facilities, and due to isolation from existing settlements the appropriateness of the built form. The third large site is GNLP1060, measuring 24 ha, that is in two parcels either side of the Wroxham Road (A1151). The larger south-eastern portion of the site is adjacent to the existing Rackheath Industrial Estate and reasonably well-related to the strategic allocations already made in Rackheath. The smaller north-western part of the site is more disconnected, by virtue by being on the opposite side of the Wroxham Road.

The four smaller sites contrast in their characteristics. GNLP0095 is a 5.27 ha site off Salhouse Road to the south-west of the NDR which has some constraints. GNLP0351 is the 0.64 ha Plymouth Brethren Christian Church site, off Green Lane West which is well-located in relation to the existing village. GNLP1029 is a 0.8 ha site and GNLP1030 is a 2.8 ha site. Both are accessed off Back Lane, on the western side of the Wroxham Road, and the highways matters associated to this are likely to be the main constraints.

In summary, should further development allocations be considered necessary in Rackheath, there is potential from the sites put forward for both small scale and large scale growth. For larger strategic sites (GNLP0172, 0478 and 1060) the constraints relate to achieving suitable accesses from Green Lane West, implications from the proximity to the Northern Distributor Road, as well as impacts on landscape and managing surface water flood risk. Of the smaller sites (GNLP0095, 0351, 1029, and 1030) GNLP0351 best relates to the settlement's existing built form and appears to have the fewest constraints.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(5) GNLP0095

Ms

Melissa

Burgan

Small Fish

Land to the East of Salhouse Road

5.27

Residential development of up to 8 dwellings off of a private drive

(4) GNLP0172

Mr

Daniel

Hewett

Taylor Wimpey

Land to the west of Green Lane West, Rackheath

11.44

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings.

(7) GNLP0351

Mr

Jerry

Dunham

Plymouth Brethren Christian Church

Heathwood Gospel Hall, Green Lane West

0.75

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings.

(4) GNLP0478

Mr

Philip

Atkinson

Lanpro Services Ltd

Land east of Green Lane West

44.6

Residential development of 142 open market and affordable dwellings with 31.78ha of green infrastructure in the form of a Country Park and recreation ground.

(2) GNLP1029

Mr

George

Bell

Land east of Back Lane

0.81

Residential development for approximately 20 self-build plots.

(3) GNLP1030

Mr

George

Bell

Land south of Dobb's Lane

2.81

Residential development for 84 dwellings.

(4) GNLP1060

Mr

Paul

Clarke

Brown & Co

Land to the south of Swash Lane and Muck Lane

24.73

Community Facility - Football Club and residential

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

North Rackheath

GT16

3,000

Land South of Green Lane West

GT18

322

Land South of Green Lane East

20160395

Gt19

153

Land off Salhouse Road

20151591

79

Land off Salhouse Road

20150726

15

Land off Green Lane West

20152081

50

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

North Rackheath

B A10

Vacant

Allocation

Rackheath Industrial Estate

B E4

B1/B2/B8

Existing

Mahoney Green

B E5

B1/B2/B8

Existing

Settlement Summary

Reedham is classified as a Service Village in the JCS. The village has a primary school, village hall, food shop, pub and train station.

The main part of the village is next to the River Yare, with the properties fronting the river being within the Broads Authority area. The second major part of the village is located around the railway station, with more sporadic groups of dwellings located on Church Road. In environmental terms, any development here will be within 3,000 metres of the SAC, SPA, and Ramsar designations found in the Broads.

There is one existing allocation RED1 for 20 dwellings off Station Road.

One site has been submitted for consideration. Site GNLP1001 is a 1.01 ha site located adjacent to allocation RED1, and it appears to rely upon the neighbouring allocation for an access to Station Road. Some regard will be needed to the landscape impact over the river valley, but the site appears generally suitable if further development is concluded to be necessary in Reedham.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(1) GNLP1001

Mr

Chris

Mutten

Land to East of Station Road

1.1

Residential development for 18 dwellings.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land at Station Road

20151061

RED1

24

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

The JCS classifies Reepham as a Key Service Centre. The village has a primary and a secondary school, village hall, food shop, pub, library and both a GP and dentist surgery. The historic core of the village runs on a linear axis north-east to south-west, but the village has evolved in a concentrated pattern, mostly to the north of this, but the schools are in the south.

There are a number of existing housing commitments in the village. GNLP1007 is proposed as an extension to the sewage treatment works and is not assessed.

Eight sites have been submitted in various sizes ranging from 0.3ha to 11.6ha, giving a variety of options for housing growth. Most sites are reasonably well-related to the existing built form or services. There are fluvial flood zones to the east and west of the village, and a network of areas at risk of surface water flooding throughout the village. There is an area of agricultural grade 2 land to the north of the village, a large group TPO in the centre and a conservation area incorporating a concentration of listed buildings in the village centre and leading out of the village along The Moor. Booton Common SSSI/SAC lies just outside the village to the east; Marriotts Way CWS runs to the north of the village and Reepham Meadows CWS lies just to the south.

Starting in the north of the village, three sites have been promoted which lie to the north of Marriotts Way. Of these, GNLP0543-A (0.9ha) is proposed for housing but is not as well related to the existing built form as it is not contiguous with current housing. The site has a large area at risk of surface water flooding and the northern half encroaches onto grade 2 agricultural land. Nearby, GNLP0543-B (0.4ha) is also promoted for housing and is relatively unconstrained other than a small part of the road frontage being in agricultural land class 2. However, the site is elongated with a narrow street frontage, which would result in development out of keeping with the existing built form. Over the road, GNLP0096 (0.5ha) lends itself more to residential use, subject to compatible uses on the adjacent employment site. The northern part of the site is in agricultural land class 2 and there is a small area at risk of surface water flooding at the rear of the site, but subject to suitable footpath provision this site could be considered a suitable location for housing.

GNLP0221 (0.6ha) and GNLP1006 (0.3ha) lie adjacent to the conservation area just out of the centre of the village. Development may impact on the townscape of the conservation area and there is an area of filled ground near GNLP0221, and surface water flood risk along the road but not within the site. While site GNLP0221 could be a suitable location for housing, access difficulties constrain GNLP1006.

GNLP0353 (11.7ha) is the largest site, and it lies to the north and the south of Dereham Road. It is proposed for housing with open space and potential expansion of the adjacent GP surgery and car park. The site could be subdivided; the northern site has a better relationship to the existing built form, but the southern site is adjacent to the recent allocation for housing/community facility. This could improve the access arrangements for the allocation by offering an alternative access onto Dereham Road. There are areas at risk of surface water flooding, but with a site of this size, these could be avoided. One corner of the site is adjacent to the conservation area, but otherwise the site is relatively unconstrained.

To the south of the village, two sites are less well related to the main residential part of the village, but are close to the two schools. GNLP0180 (1.5ha) is proposed for housing and potential expansion of the adjacent primary school. There are surface water flood issues along the roads; there is a listed building opposite the site, the setting of which would be affected, and there are concerns about the road/footpath capacity nearby, but these factors could be addressed. GNLP0183 (3.6ha) is a little further south, opposite the high school and extending beyond what is currently the southern end of the village. It could be accessed from either Whitwell Road or Mill road. There are surface water flood issues along these roads and site has overhead telegraph cables but is otherwise relatively unconstrained.

To conclude, if Reepham is identified for small scale housing growth, GNLP0096, GNLP0221 and GNLP0180 may provide growth options, subject to appropriate mitigation. If larger levels of growth are considered appropriate for Reepham, all or part of GNLP0353 and GNLP0183 may be sustainable locations for additional housing.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(5) GNLP0096

Mr

Iain

Hill

Land off the Wood Dalling Road, Reepham (adjacent to Collers Way)

0.7

Residential development of up to 15 dwellings.

(6) GNLP0180

Mr

Rob

McVicar

A Squared Architects

Land north of Whitwell Street

1.7

Residential development of approx. 35 dwellings with open space and estate road.

(7) GNLP0183

Mr

Rob

McVicar

A Squared Architects

Land East of Whitwell Road

3.5

Residential development of between 65 and 70 dwellings with open space and estate road.

(3) GNLP0221

Mr

Iain

Hill

Land off Norwich Road

0.66

Residential development of 5 or more dwellings.

(9) GNLP0353

Mr

Graham

Bloomfield

Pigeon Investment Management Ltd

Land north and south of the B1145 Dereham Road

11.67

Residential development of 100 to 200 dwellings across 2 parcels of land to include affordable housing, self-build plots, open space and potential for expansion of the doctor's surgery and car park.

(4) GNLP0543 A and B

Mr

William

Edwards

Hardingham Farms Ltd

Land Adjacent Wood Dalling Road

1.34

Residential development for between 10 and 35 dwellings.

(8) GNLP1006

Mr

Duncan

Reeve

The Old Rectory Kitchen Garden

0.26

Residential development comprising between 1 and 6 dwellings with gardens and associated infrastructure.

(6) GNLP1007

Mr

Duncan

Reeve

The Old Rectory Meadow

1.69

Infrastructure extension for Reepham Sewage Works.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land off Broomhill Lane

REP1

120

Land at Former Station Yard

REP2

20

New Road

871709

9

The Dial House, Market Place

20140858

4

Abb's Garage, 32 School Road

20161817

8

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

Former Station Yard, Station Road

B A18

A

Allocation

Settlement Summary

Salhouse is a predominantly rural parish with an approximate population of 1,600. The western edge of the parish is within the boundary of the North East Growth Triangle and the proposals under the allocation for North Rackheath (Policy GT16)) cross the boundary into Salhouse.

The village of Salhouse itself is classified as a Service Village under the Joint Core Strategy. There are two parts of Salhouse, one around Station Road, and the main historic core of the village. There is one existing housing allocation SAL1 for twenty dwellings.

In the main part of the village the Conservation area runs predominantly along Lower Street north-eastwards before expanding to include Upper Street and up to the Broad. Off Cheyney Avenue is more modern residential development with the primary school at the centre.

Local facilities include a village shop and post office, a primary school, two pubs and there is public transport into Norwich either by bus or train. The north-eastern edge of the parish is within the Broads Authority area, with Salhouse Broad a focus for recreational uses. General constraints to development in the parish are the rurality of the road network and the proximity to ecologically designated assets.

The eleven sites put forward for consideration through the GNLP can be categorised as two standalone sites, a pair of sites near the Station Road area, and a cluster of six sites around the main village.

Near Salhouse Broad, GNLP0157 is a standalone site promoted for tourism, potentially expanding the current arrangements there for walking, boating, and camping. To the west of the parish, GNLP0226 also stands alone, promoted as a residential-led scheme and an extension to the GT16 North Rackheath allocation.

Two sites have been put forward in the Station Road area adjacent to a built up area of the village. GNLP0487 is to the north of Norwich Road and GNLP0493 is a linear site to the south of Norwich Road. For both sites access arrangements onto Norwich Road are a constraint, and a main gas pipeline crosses the sites. The effect of developing GNLP0487 and GNLP0493 to their full extent would be to close the gap between Rackheath and Salhouse.

In and around the main part of Salhouse village six sites have been proposed. Sites GNLP0163 and GNLP0164 – as well as GNLP0188 to a lesser extent – would expand the village to the west along Norwich Road, potentially joining it with the Station Road part of the village. GNLP0175 would stretch the village north on the eastern side of Bell Lane and likewise GNLP0161 would elongate the village still further on the western side of Bell Lane. GNLP0160, which is also accessed off Bell Lane, is separated from the existing edge of the village and would represent a break in the built form of the settlement. Constraints for these sites include the narrowness of the roads, as well as landscape and townscape impacts, like the setting of the Grade I Church of All Saints. GNLP0189 is to the north-east of the village, towards Salhouse Broad. It is within the Conservation area, has some Grade II listed buildings nearby, and would need highway improvements to achieve an adequate access.

Should further development be considered necessary in Salhouse, subject to the constraints identified above, then there are likely to be suitable options, either to allocate for small-scale development as per the existing Joint Core Strategy or at a larger scale should it be considered suitable. Exceptions are GNLP0160 and GNLP0226 which are less favourable for residential use due to their separation from the existing built edges of the village. In respect to GNLP0157 its suitability for tourism uses is likely to depend on detailed proposals and striking the appropriate balance of recreational impact relative to ecological conservation.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(3) GNLP0157

Mr

John

Norfolk

Building Plans Ltd

Land to the North of Salhouse Road

22.51

Tourism use.

(2) GNLP0160

Mr

John

Norfolk

Building Plans Ltd

Land to the south of Stonehouse Road,

15.59

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings.

(1) GNLP0161

Mr

John

Norfolk

Building Plans Ltd

Land to the west of Bell Lane and to the north of Hall Drive

9.92

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings.

(1) GNLP0163

Mr

John

Norfolk

Building Plans Ltd

Land to the north of Norwich Road

9.99

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings. & care home

(1) GNLP0164

Mr

John

Norfolk

Building Plans Ltd

Land to the north of Norwich Road

5.74

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings.

(1) GNLP0175

Mr

David

Harvey

Harvey & Co.

Site off Bell Lane

3.91

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings with associated open space and some office and light industrial employment uses

(1) GNLP0188

Mr

David

Harvey

Harvey & Co.

Site adjoining Norwich Road

0.52

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings.

(2) GNLP0189

Mr

David

Harvey

Harvey & Co.

Site off Lower Street

4.56

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings with associated open space.

(1) GNLP0226

Miss

Maureen

Darrie

CGMS

Manor Farm, Land to the west of Wroxham Road (A1151)

30.55

Residential development of approx. 1,000 dwellings with associated open space and community and physical infrastructure.

(5) GNLP0487

Mr

Philip

Atkinson

Lanpro Services Ltd

Land north of Norwich Road

11.38

Residential development of 86 open market and affordable dwellings with 6.37ha green infrastructure

(4) GNLP0493

Mr

Philip

Atkinson

Lanpro Services Ltd

Land south of Norwich Road

9.26

Residential development of 86 open market and affordable dwellings with 5.09ha green infrastructure.

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

Wood Green Industrial Estate

B E17

B2/Sui Generis

Existing

Settlement Summary

The JCS classifies South Walsham as a Service Village; it contains a primary school, village hall, shop and pub. The main part of the village is mostly linear, with further linear development along School Lane and an estate at Pilson Green. There is one existing housing allocation SWA1 for 15-20 dwellings.

South Walsham is surrounded by high quality grade 1 agricultural land. Oher constraints in the village include areas at risk of fluvial and surface water flooding, some nearby CWSs, narrow roads and listed buildings.

One site has been proposed for development. At 1.2ha, GNLP0382 is adjacent to the recent allocation. Access to the site is a constraint as the southern boundary is very close to the existing junction with Burlingham Road and the alternative would be a very long cul-de-sac via the recent allocation. Other constraints relate to narrow roads and potential for impact on nearby ecological sites.

If the need for additional housing in South Walsham is identified through the plan, and if highways concerns can be addressed, the site may be suitable for development.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(5) GNLP0382

Mr

Andy

Scales

NPS

Land north of Chamery Lane

1.21

Residential development of approx. 30 dwellings with associated landscaping and open space

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

Land to Rear Burlingham Road and St Mary's Close

SWA1

20

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

The JCS identifies Spixworth as a Service Village; it contains a primary school, village hall, shop, pub and a GP. Some areas of the village suffer from a risk of surface water or fluvial flooding and the village is located between two historic parks to the east and west and a CWS to the north. There is one existing allocation (SPI1) for residential and open space.

One site has been promoted for development adjacent to the built-up area of Spixworth but within the parish of Crostwick. Site GNLP0467 (6.2ha) is adjacent to existing development and a recent housing allocation which is under construction and from which the site would need to take access. The site is relatively unconstrained, but would need mitigation to deal with potential ecological impacts.

If the need for additional housing in Spixworth is identified through the plan this site could be suitable for residential development.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

See Crostwick

Housing Commitment Sites (At 1 April 2017, 5 or more units only)

Address

Planning Permission Ref.

Allocation ref.

Remaining Dwellings at 1 April 2017

N/A

GVA Greater Norwich Employment Land Assessment Sites

Address

GVA Reference

Dominant Use Class

Existing or Allocation?

N/A

Settlement Summary

Sprowston is a suburban edge town council area, part of which is within the North East Growth Triangle Area Action Plan (AAP) boundary as defined in the Joint Core Strategy. The two wards that make up the town council area have a total population of approximately 12,000.

The suburban character of the area mainly comprises 20^th Century semi-detached and detached properties often set in large plots with mature planting. In form and character terms, development first occurred along the radial routes out from Norwich and in recent decades there has been more estate-scale development. Recent examples being the Wilkes Farm Drive area; and, near Tesco, the Home Farm and White House Farm developments that are still under construction. The most significant historic building is the Grade I listed Church of St Mary and St Margaret. Just beyond the urban edge, Sprowston Manor and its grounds, which are used as a hotel and golf course, form a significant landscape feature.

Sprowston has a good range of services and facilities, principally based around the designated district centre at Blue Boar that is anchored by a Tesco supermarket. There is primary school and secondary provision within the area.

A number of sites within the parish are already committed under the Growth Triangle Area Action Plan.

From the 'Call for Sites' exercise, three markedly different sites have been proposed.

• GNLP0042 is a 4.82 ha greenfield site west of the Wroxham Road, to the rear of Hill Farm House. Challenges that the site presents are chiefly to do with its isolation from services and facilities, the townscape implications of breaking from the existing suburban edge, and also issues of providing a junction from the Wroxham Road (A1151).
• GNLP0383 is a 5.79 ha brownfield site that is currently the Sprowston Park and Ride site. It is being promoted for a high school but if not required for that purpose an alternative proposal is for 150 dwellings. There are not thought to be any site-specific constraints that would prevent development but its future is dependent on decisions taken about the Park & Ride facilities.
• GNLP0132 is a 66 ha greenfield site promoted by the consortium building the White House Farm development. The site would benefit from the link road for the 1,200 home White House Farm scheme that is under construction; but, considerations for mitigation are nearby filled ground, the possible need for SUDS, managing impact to the landscape, as well as enhancing green infrastructure and biodiversity corridors.

If further development in Sprowston is considered suitable, the three sites provide growth options, but all are constrained to some degree. GNLP0042 is less preferable due to its separation from the existing built edge of Sprowston. GNLP0132 appears generally suitable. GNLP0383 could be strategically important in providing a secondary school but is also potentially suitable for residential development.

Site

Promoter Details

Site

Site

Development Description

Reference

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Address

Area (ha)

(2) GNLP0042

Mr

Glen

Taylor

Land at Rear of Hill Farm House, Wroxham Road

4.28

Residential development for an undetermined number of dwellings.

(2) GNLP0132