Object
Site Proposals document
Representation ID: 15434
Received: 21/03/2018
Respondent: Mr R Manning
Strongly object to possibility of this area being developed. Vehicular access to this site is restricted and would be hazardous on to Manor Road/Newton Street.Suggest it would be more appropriate for the land to be used for cattle/horses. St Faiths is surrounded by areas which are being heavily developed eg Horsford, Spixworth, Old Catton, Aylsham, Hellesdon and I really don't see the need to destroy the character of this village and increase noise/air/light pollution to the detriment of residents. Any large developments would also but increased pressure on the school and surgery.
I don't believe this area should be considered for housing development. I understand it was sold in 2017 as Amenity Land and I feel it would be appropriate to use this for allotments/cattle/horses. It has poor access onto Manor Road, which is near the very busy junction on to the A140. Newton Street also sees a lot of traffic, ranging from tractors,HGVs, buses etc.Newton Street is usually single lane as many vehicles park on the Street (as several properties do not have driveways).
Newton St Faith does not have any of its own amenities (eg shop, post office, doctors) - it shares with Horsham.
This area should be protected as it supports a lot of wildlife (eg bats) and bird life (including birds of prey). If this land was developed it would increase the amount of night light pollution, noise & air pollution (all detrimental to the residents and wildlife). I firmly believe any major development in this area is inappropriate and unnecessary.