The proposed development of this site involves far more than the building of just houses. These proposed houses would be homes for a new community of people of all ages who will expect to be served by a reliable, modern infrastructure and easily accessible amenities. Neither of these currently exist in the immediate or close proximity of the proposed site.

Development of this land would have a severely detrimental impact on the wildlife that is currently able to thrive in this area. A large development of modern homes would also impact negatively on the small local community's quality of life.

Here are my reasons for objection:

Unsuitable access and road infrastructure

* Access to Hevingham village, Holt Road and Cromer Road roads is via a remote unlit single lane country road with no officially designated passing places.
* Access to the site would involve significant work and an actual road created. There is currently only a grass field where the proposed entrance is located.
* Increased volumes in traffic would result in weakening the already poor road surfaces.
* The main entrance to this site is within close proximity of houses dating back to the 1800s. Noise, streetlights, traffic and car headlights would also infringe upon existing residents' privacy, peace and quality of life.
* No pavements for safe walking access.

Absence or Lack of General Amenities

* Contrary to the documentation poorly completed by Mr Bunn and Ms Carter, the immediate area to the proposed development has no main road, no local amenities and no modern infrastructure.
* The village of Hevingham is approximately two miles from the proposed site and can only be safely accessed by car.
* The butcher shop and village hall are in the main village, at least two miles away. Access to both is by car via an unlit single lane farm track.
* The doctor surgery is located approximately five miles away in Aylsham and can only be accessed by car.
* The nearest general store is in Aylsham (distance and accessibility mentioned in previous bullet point).
* Gas is not available.
* Immediate area is prone to flooding. Over development would increase the risk of flooding due to poor natural drainage, ie concrete roads and driveways.
* Roads to and from the development site are not gritted or treated during bad weather.
* Unreliable mobile phone signal and internet service.
* The current sewage and water system are already at capacity.

Damaging impact on natural environment

* The Heath road, The Turn and the immediate area is a rural, tranquil, undeveloped area, home to a wide range of wildlife including many protected species.
* A large development of houses would be completely out of keeping with the hamlet's much loved current aesthetic.
* Buxton Heath, approximately 600 metres from the proposed development site is an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) and is home to Sloe Worms, Adders, Nightjars and various birds of prey including Red Kites.
* Increased volumes of traffic, noise pollution and street lighting would have a severely detrimental impact on the fragile wildlife that inhabits the proposed site and its immediate area.