Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 18092
Received: 08/12/2018
Respondent: Mr Alan Dempsey
Evidence from the SHMA demonstrates that there is abundant housing land supply to satisfy current and predicted demographics without speculative exploitation and non-compliant development of this area of greenbelt and its associated natural habitats. Its location adjacent to the A47 will, if developed, effectively remove a buffer zone which provides local residents with a reduction in excessive noise and traffic pollution. Any development of this buffer zone will place new residents at unacceptable and otherwise avoidable risk.
1. This proposal further contributes to the excessive 25% contribution (500+ approved planned dwellings) from Blofield to the level of smaller site development of the Norwich Policy Area (2000 dwellings across 16 smaller sites).
2. The SHMA land supply criteria determines an adequate land supply. Further speculative development in Blofield is unnecessary and unwelcome by local residents and has been reiterated by the Parish Council.
2. Is non-compliant with the NPPF, ENV1 of the Broadland Development Management DPD 2015 and Blofield Neighbourhood plan [devalues and destructs an existing wildlife habitat and open space.
3. Is non-compliant with Policy GS4 of Broadland Local Plan and Clause 4.41 of Policy HOU10 [backland development and is detrimental to amenities of adjoining residents].
5. Contravenes both objectives 1 and 2 of the Neighbourhood Local plan [neither meets local needs nor does it complement the character and heritage of this rural/semi-rural village].
6. Is non-compliant with NPPF Section 10 - Meeting the Challenge of climate change. This development proposal delivers a negative contribution.
7. Is non-compliant with Policy 1 of the JCS [failing to contribute to addressing climate change and protecting environmental assets for residents and visitors].
8. Is non-compliant with UK Planning Advice [PPG24:1994 Planning and Noise - New Housing in Existing Areas].
9. Where access is proposed to use a track known locally as the Loke, it will be non-compliant with Policy GC4 (Design)of the Broadland Development Management DPD 2015 [increased vehicular movement down a non-compliant access track without passing places or pedestrian segregation]. The Loke is a footpath with vehicular access to 4 dwellings.
10. Is non-compliant with Policy EN1 of the Broadland Development Management DPD 2015 - Biodiversity and Habitats [the site and its surrounds (farmland), having been fallow for over 20 years have become a habitat and foraging ground for a range of invertebrates, birds (inc Owls), reptiles and small mammals (inc Bats).
11.Is non-compliant with NPPF Section 11 - Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment [development delivers a negative contribution.