Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 19570
Received: 14/12/2018
Respondent: Dr. Roderick Barclay
I would like to make my objection to the plan for development GNLP 2106 , which involves land to the South of Taverham Road in the parish of Taverham .
My first concern would be the impact on the increased traffic exiting the development onto the Taverham Road . This is a relatively small road with a narrow pavement where vehicles other than cars already need to take extreme caution when passing each other . As the 29 bus comes down the road , it's wheels will mount the pavement on passing other traffic , pedestrians shrink back in fear .The fact that a road pinching was created within a few yards of where the proposed exit from the site appears to recognise both this and other traffic issues such as speeding .This proposed exit is also immediately opposite a track which joins the Taverham Road from the North serving five properties , and would effectively create a crossroads with it . The exit from the site also rises at a steep angle where exiting vehicles would always have a tendency to roll backwards , and barely has room between adjacent properties for the usual splay required ,impeding visibility . Added to this the only pavement on the Taverham Road is on this side , much used by walkers , making an additional hazard , especially at night .
My other concern is the effect on the character of the neighbourhood. As you will know the existing houses on either of the Taverham Road create an almost rural atmosphere , or at least a leafy suburb . The view out over the meadows to the South gives all the way to Old Costessey, with that church on the horizon . This almost bucolic feel to immediate area would be permanently sacrificed .
What a sad day for the area it would be if this development should ever be undertaken.
I would like to make my objection to the plan for development GNLP 2106 , which involves land to the South of Taverham Road in the parish of Taverham .
My first concern would be the impact on the increased traffic exiting the development onto the Taverham Road . This is a relatively small road with a narrow pavement where vehicles other than cars already need to take extreme caution when passing each other . As the 29 bus comes down the road , it's wheels will mount the pavement on passing other traffic , pedestrians shrink back in fear .The fact that a road pinching was created within a few yards of where the proposed exit from the site appears to recognise both this and other traffic issues such as speeding .This proposed exit is also immediately opposite a track which joins the Taverham Road from the North serving five properties , and would effectively create a crossroads with it . The exit from the site also rises at a steep angle where exiting vehicles would always have a tendency to roll backwards , and barely has room between adjacent properties for the usual splay required ,impeding visibility . Added to this the only pavement on the Taverham Road is on this side , much used by walkers , making an additional hazard , especially at night .
My other concern is the effect on the character of the neighbourhood. As you will know the existing houses on either of the Taverham Road create an almost rural atmosphere , or at least a leafy suburb . The view out over the meadows to the South gives all the way to Old Costessey, with that church on the horizon . This almost bucolic feel to immediate area would be permanently sacrificed .
What a sad day for the area it would be if this development should ever be undertaken.