We live at xxxxxxx, xxxxxx, Alderford, opposite xxxxxxx.
We are surprised that there are plans to use part of the Bernard Matthews site for housing. Although we are some distance from the site, there are only a pair of semidetached properties between our house and the proposed development.
Our objections to the proposal are the following:
1. Hall Road is a narrow lane with a 30 mph speed limit, parking bays and a weight-limit on commercial vehicles. The council has erected a number of safety barriers on the road outside our house since it is directly on Hall Road. The result is there is just enough room for two cars to pass but not larger vehicles. There is a tight left bend about 20 yards from our house which has been the site of numerous accidents in the past. It is clear that the road will not be able to take an increase in traffic flows.
2. At the Lenwade junction with the Fakenham road there is a dangerous traffic bottleneck. This is after crossing two bridges with priority driving.
3. It is clear that the existing road system is totally inadequate to sustain the proposed development and this is our major objection.
4. In addition, the absence of a significant infrastructure ( shops, schools etc) would mean that residents will have to travel to Lenwade, Reepham or Drayton for services.