I want this to be considered as a response to the GNLP consultation; Re GNLP0165 & GNLP0531
One is not surprised that there is demand and reasonable expectation for additional housing provision in this area, but there are concerns about the placement, and what might be developed. The style of housing determine if these new development meet the real demand and aspiration of new property owners in the area.
At present as an outline there is presumably no guide view on the types, quality and affordability of the housing proposals.
Does the village infrastructure cope with a 50% increase; drains, telecommunications and road width for safe pedestrian movement? Bus services hardly operate to satisfy communting needs.
Regarding the suitability of the sites put forward for this consulatation;
A) GNLP0165. This is a small area of uneven topography, and the existing road system may become more dangerous depending on the placement of any estate access.
The roadway is heavily curved, already liable to flooding and depending on the point of access decided upon may require more footpath access to provide safe pedestrian travel to village amenities.
Buses already run wide round this corner, and an access road may have limited view of traffic proceeding along the road. It is outside the current 30mph limit.
Given the limited area, what can be economically developed? Consider this an objection with present knowledge.
B) GNLP0531 At the Eastern end of the village, I have less knowledge but does this area lie in a "floodplain"? It certainly seems at a lower level, and close to the staithe.
It is quite some distance from the Surgery and Post Office/store, so is the footpath provision adequate for increased traffic and the fact the roadway is narrow for buses and agricultural tractors.
One is always concerned about the style of development and housing provision. Thinking of the other recent development proposal in RSM, the estate road seemed inadequate and partly "unadopted".
Finally, If there is to be substantial development, the road system from our outlying villages should be considered for an upgrade.
At present the roadway is narrow enough to be problematic with school buses and commercial vehicles at some pinch points (approach to Bramerton, is just one place).
As more people find the main Loddon road busier, there is already increased road traffic along our alternative road.
Consider this a comment, but with considerable scepticism as to Norfolk's planning capability, to use this area effectively and without detriment to existing people.
Overall /Whole GNLP Plans. Surely housing alone is insufficient; the better way to ensure viability of this region is also to plan for new business parks, and employment areas. Most of Norfolk's road structure is grid-locked daily, and unsafe junctions abound on many radial roads. The infrastructure requirements need to be determined too.