The parish of Claxton would be adversely affected by any development at this location. There is a major risk of further severe flooding given the likely run-off from 200 houses on an elevated site. The increase in traffic would heighten the risk to residents who already have to cope with excessive speeding between New Inn Hill and The Street in Claxton, and would likely increase the congestion on very narrow roads which already get more than their share of large agricultural and commercial vehicles.

The proposed site is outside the Rockland development boundary. The only possible site access would be at the top of New Inn Hill, but bends, the hill and poor sight lines means this would present an unacceptable level of risk of traffic-related incidents. Services (surgery and school) could not cope with such an increase in population. The minor C road is also National Cycle Route 1 and an estimated 300+ vehicles from 200 homes would severely affect passing cyclists, walkers and tourists alike. Much of The Street in Rockland is already taken up with on-street semi-permanent parking without the increased congestion any such development would produce. The site borders The Broads National Park, with SSSI and County Wildlife Sites nearby. The impact of 200 homes would be hugely detrimental to this environmentally important landscape.