The Parish Council notes this site has been increased by 0.41ha to 2.85 ha, although the purpose and justification for this is not clear. M&CPC remains opposed to the proposed development of this site:
- Local road network capacity. The road network in and around Colton is wholly inadequate for such a development, particularly High House Farm Lane. With very limited public transport, the additional traffic generated by around 50 homes would cause enormous problems. In addition, Colton suffers from severe congestion whenever the nearby section of the A47 is blocked due to breakdowns or road traffic collisions. On several occasions there has been total gridlock when large vehicles have met similar coming from the opposite direction, with no possibility of passing on local narrow rural roads.
- Poor access to services. Colton has a pub and a village hall. For anything else, residents are obliged to travel elsewhere.
- Possible Alteration of settlement boundaries. There have been several attempts to alter or ignore Colton's long-established settlement boundaries. The most recent attempt was dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate in March 2016.
- Colton's Parish Plan. Colton's Parish Plan established practically unanimous opposition to any further development of the village for all of the reasons generally related to housing already identified in the Report. Limited infill within the current boundaries and some additional affordable housing (where some has already been provided) is seen as acceptable.
- Isolation by use. The possible use for "holiday / staff accommodation for Barnham Broom Golf and Country Club" would isolate this development from the rest of the village and contribute nothing to community cohesion. Its distance and remoteness from Barnham Broom Golf & Country Club would necessitate many car journeys, adding to the congestion on narrow rural roads.