I am writing with reference to the site proposals for GNLP0388 (and GNLP 0265) although I see I have to fill in two separate sections on this site.

This GREENFIELD site is in addition to a greenfield site already granted outline planning permission for 30 dwellings at the North Walsham end of Rectory Road (COL1). Why are further greenfield sites in the Broads National Park area being targeted for development?

I have great concerns about (all) the proposal(s) 0388 on several counts. As a resident of the village for 12 years I have seen traffic flow increase considerably. I have also seen numbers at the Primary School swell. As a parent who walks a child to school every day the combination of the two points above has I believe resulted in a real threat to road-user and pedestrian safety. Exacerbating the problem, many cars park on the road in Rectory Road, either those belonging to its residents or those belonging to parents who are 'dropping off'. The result is a chicane effect, with many blind spots created and many drivers taking unnecessary and dangerous risks in order to get through. Crossing the road on foot is difficult and dangerous. Due to extremely narrow footpaths at the Church end of the street many people have to cross the road twice in order to get to the school.
Furthermore as I am sure you are aware, Rectory Road is also a main bus route - for school and public buses - and at times traffic jams and tailbacks are caused as buses can not negotiate the traffic and obstacles. From a pavement user's perspective it can be scary.
Additionally as I am sure you are aware the doctors' surgery, village hall and pre-school and community church rooms are all located in the same area of Rectory Road/St John's Close. To introduce a further access road into this area - as shown on 0388 would be foolish and dangerous. Rectory Road is already over-used.

I also object to the proposal on the grounds that Coltishall is a Broadland village and a tourist attraction as an area of natural beauty with conservation zones. It has a rich and diverse history as a village. The existing businesses and infrastructure support the village community. I believe the planned housing will put unsustainable pressure on the infrastructure - stretching an already overstretched surgery and school beyond their physical limits. The character of the village will I feel be irretrievably harmed. Our green field sites should be protected as areas of conservation and for the community and visitors to the area to use.

I see the vision for Greater Norwich is "to grow vibrant, healthy communities supported by a strong economy and the delivery of homes, jobs, infrastructure and an enhanced environment." With reference GNLP0388 I feel only the word 'grow'can truthfully apply. Whilst I acknowledge that new homes would be delivered, the process would negatively impact upon the community of Coltishall in numerous ways so as to be overly detrimental.