Dear Sir or Madam,
Regarding plot GNLP2072 and its integral connection to GNLP 0264; this is an important green corridor through the village to the river Bure. It supports abundant wildlife including Bats, Buzzards and owls.
I represent an informal group of village conservationist, our posts about this development reached 2,757 people https://www.facebook.com/coltishallconservation/ The aerial views on this site really brings home what a huge change these developments will make to centuries of unique wild life establishment and a serious loss of visual amenity.
A view is developing that Jordan's Vehicle Yard was mistakenly described as 'brownfield' and then wrongly given outline planning for housing, this needs to be reversed (or prohibitively restricted) however difficult and properly seen as an important historical area of marl and clay excavations where virtually undisturbed for centuries, unique flora and fauna has evolved. If successful this area too should be included in the following village proposal.
Much is made in the GNLA of improving natural environment and green spaces. So I would like to propose a real opportunity for that. Efforts should be made to acquire these newly added sites as Public Amenity Land, rather than the proposed house building, their proximity and boundaries with the Village Community Centre field and school are ideal. Included; could be walks, a nature reserve a Broads Visitor Centre and car parking (4/5 minutes from the school and doctors thus avoiding the often congested Rectory Road at peak times)
It needs to be understood that as on private land with no road or footpath access, both these sites have rarely been visited even by villagers and are thus more in need of national planning protection. Site 2072 to the west is at the top of a glacial cliff with wonderful views over the High Street and the Bure Valley. Any planner making comment on these sites needs to visit in person with geological and wildlife surveys made prior to any decision making. A desktop report only, would be a travesty and let down the County.
Please consider this bold plan that enhances the strength of Coltishall, designed to attract more tourists and nature conservationists while bringing much needed cash flow to the County. Rather than this current proposal that destroys parts of our history, breaks conservation covenants and exposes our weakness of becoming a sleepy but dead dormitory village.
James R Matthews MSc Arch