My client has previously put forward site GNLP 0250: Land at Heywood Road, Diss for housing development. This was deemed suitable for development in the HELAA. The Site Proposals document notes at page 180 that this is one of six sites proposed in this area and that these could come forward partially, in full or as part of a large scheme. Further submissions regarding these sites are made below.

Highways and access: My client confirms that it is intended that the site will be accessed by Heywood Road and that appropriate foot and cycle links will be integrated within the development scheme. In recognition of local aspirations, my client is also willing to consider a scheme that allows for the potential to deliver a new link road through to Shelfanger Road should this be recognised by the highway authority as delivering benefits to the transport network.

Drainage: The site is large enough to deliver on-site surface water drainage requirements. Foul drainage upgrades will be a matter for the service provide under new regulations that will come into force in April 2018.

Landscape and ecology: The site is large enough to provide a suitable buffer to address landscape impact considerations and provide biodiversity enhancements. The site currently comprises a largely featureless arable field immediately adjacent to Diss Cemetery and opposite existing residential development within the settlement. A carefully designed layout would work with the locally characteristic styles of vegetation to provide a visual and physical buffer to limit or mitigate publicly accessible views towards the site. Current views across the wider landscape, which are available from the footpath along the site's northern boundary, would be maintained. A robust landscape framework would be designed to respect the site's village edge location and successfully integrate the development into the surrounding landscape.

Comprehensive development: My client is willing to consider working with adjoining landowners as part of a wider development opportunity for the town.

Deliverability: My client has been approached by a housebuilder interested in taking this site forward and will explore this further should the potential for allocation develops. The precise yield from this site will be a matter for further consideration through discussion with the Councils.

It is considered that this site is deliverable and that the impacts identified in the HELAA can be mitigated - as acknowledged by the HELAA ratings - and requests that it be taken forward for consideration as a site allocation.