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Draft Local Plan-Part 2 Site Allocations

Representation ID: 20333

Received: 04/03/2020

Respondent: Mr Jim Bootman

Representation Summary:

An example of nationally scarce Biodiversity Action Plan priority habitat 'Wood-pasture and Parkland', GNLP0341 incorporates large oak trees (some evidently over 200 years old) plus other trees and bushes, and seasonal surface water ponds. It supports wildlife including insects, bats, birds including tawny owls and mammals. AECOM (Neighbourhood Plan consultants) rated it unsuitable for development and public consultation rejected a development plan in 2019. 2600+ people have signed petitions against any development and we're working for Local Green Space designation in the NP. Norfolk Historic Environment register listed (NHER 33463), it's Norfolk Gardens Trust 2* rated. It must be preserved.

Full text:

An example of nationally scarce Biodiversity Action Plan priority habitat 'Wood-pasture and Parkland', GNLP0341 incorporates large oak trees (some evidently over 200 years old) plus other trees and bushes, and seasonal surface water ponds. It supports wildlife including insects, bats, birds including tawny owls and mammals. AECOM (Neighbourhood Plan consultants) rated it unsuitable for development and public consultation rejected a development plan in 2019. 2600+ people have signed petitions against any development and we're working for Local Green Space designation in the NP. Norfolk Historic Environment register listed (NHER 33463), it's Norfolk Gardens Trust 2* rated. It must be preserved.

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