Object

New, Revised and Small Sites

Representation ID: 19295

Received: 14/12/2018

Respondent: Mr Chris Walker

Representation Summary:

Outside the development boundary
Encroachment into an area of farmland
Destruction of wildlife habitats
Increase in road traffic on already congested roads and/or narrow lanes
Safety and accessibility issues for pedestrians, especially young families and the disabled
Surface water drainage issues and the potential for flooding of new and existing properties

Full text:

This site has already been the subject to a South Norfolk planning application 2017/2652 which was unanimously refused in April 2018.
It is outside the development land boundary and is an encroachment into an area of settled plateau farmland situated between 3 villages. This is further urbanisation of a rural area previously described by SN planners as one of outstanding natural beauty.
Any development would only be accessible from a narrow winding lane which would cause considerable practical problems over a prolonged building period as well as adding long term safety issues to pedestrians, cyclists and other road users. Peak time traffic on the A146 and B1332 will worsen. Drivers will be tempted to exit the area down the equally narrow and hazardous Gull Lane which is frequently running with water.
We have lived close to the site for 33 years and assure you that wildlife abounds. Particular delights include ground nesting skylarks, an RSPB endangered species, hares, woodpeckers, owls, bats and flocks of partridges and Canada geese. Such wildlife will be threatened by any development. Light pollution and noise disturbance will be inevitable.
Infiltration tests have indicated that ground water is found at very shallow depths so surface water drainage would be a major consideration with the prospect of local flooding.
This site is detached from village services and future residents would be dependent on car use, leading to the necessity of more than one car per household.