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Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 15481

Received: 21/03/2018

Respondent: Dr Christopher Harrison

Representation Summary:

Development of this site will cause significant harm to the village, its rural character, historic and important views. It will remove valuable agricultural land destroy habitats for wildlife. It will place disproportionate strain on existing infrastructure and was specifically opposed by residents during the develpment of the Neighbourhood Plan.

Full text:

Development of this site will destroy the last remaining natural landscape in and around Brundall and remove important views from the village of Braydeston Hills and Braydeston Church. It will intrude into the historic landscape of Braydeston Hills and detract from, not add to amenity in the form of the walks from Brundall to Braydeston that exist already but are unencumbered by housing.

The existing farm land is fully utilised and has not been without crops for 20 years at least. To suggest that it would be better used for housing is ludicrous.

Access to the site is also poor. Neither the Coigncroft or Brecklands Road are appropriate for accessing a development of this size. Access from the Blofield Road end is impossible (despite suggestions in other comments) as it would require a vehicle crossing across Run Dike and access through private and Parish land.

The site is in contradiction to the desires of local people expressed in the Neighbourhood Plan who specifically wanted this part of Brundall to remain undeveloped and retain the important views.

Part of the site is close to Run Dike and not suitable for housing or a "Countryside Park". This wetland area is frequented by prey birds including the Marsh Harriers that are found on Strumpshaw Fen - they fly over this farm and wetland and feed here. The hedgerows and wetland around this site and the farmland is home to many animal species.

The site is not sustainable as it will necessitate car use to access local services. It is unrealistic to expect people to walk to local shops, the school or the GP surgery.

Furthermore, the village cannot sustain another development on this scale. There are no school places, extreme pressure on the GP surgery and we have seen no infrastructure created or roads improved despite significant other development in Blofield and Brundall.