Object
Site Proposals document
Representation ID: 13664
Received: 08/03/2018
Respondent: Mr Robert Ewell
Accept that some small scale development in Rockland St Mary can be beneficial. However this proposal is too big, too close to the Broads and Rockland St Mary's staithe, overly elongates the village, minimal opportunities for local builders, puts undue strain on infrastructure. I strongly object to this proposal
I accept that there is a need for more housing throughout Norfolk in order to satisfy growing demand resulting from a projected population growth. How that is achieved is what is important. In my view any developments must satisfy the following criteria:
1. They must be of small scale so that they can be readily absorbed into the existing community and be of a size that will attract local builders who are more likely to build houses in keeping with the area.(and retain wealth in the area rather than it being transferred elsewhere!)
2. They must not impact on the unique Norfolk landscape that is the Broads.
3. They must not overly elongate a community such that any feeling of a centre is lost.
4. They must not put an undue strain on the infrastructure (roads, schools, doctors etc.)
I believe that this specific proposal satisfies none of my criteria and I therefore strongly object to it.