This site has consistently been opposed and/or rejected by the Parish and District Councils, Norfolk Highways, English Heritage, local residents and, in a final and decisive analysis, by the Planning Inspectorate.

The decision of the Planning Inspector, in her published report is key to any appraisal of the site and remains totally relevant. She found against it in all the main aspects considered, i.e.:-

* Insufficient justification for allowing development in the countryside.
* Effect on the character of the area and the settings of nearby listed buildings.
* On highways grounds, conflict and congestion arising from proximity to the Primary School.

There is no requirement for this manifestly unsuitable site to be included in the Greater Norwich Local Plan. The documentation states that "far more land has been submitted for consideration than will be needed."

The site is not required for any housing quota or need identified within Carleton Rode. Recently developed and future earmarked sites adequately provide for the parish's housing requirements.