The proposed settlement hierarchy and the proposed distribution of housing, as set out in Policy 1, is not wholly supported. As a single defined settlement, it seems contradictory to define Marsham as a Village Cluster. Marsham is a sustainable location for growth, having the following facilities:
• Marsham Primary School
• All Saints Church
• A village hall
• The Plough Public House
• Velocity Strength and Fitness gym
• Various employment units at Norwich Old Road

Furthermore, The Green bus stops (refs. NFODGDTM and NFODGDTP) provide very frequent bus services to Norwich, Sheringham, Reepham and Cromer (Service Nos. 3, 43, 43A, 43B, 44A, 56, X40 and X44). The X40 and X44 are express services providing excellent commuter connections to Norwich city centre.

We maintain that Marsham is a sustainable location with good levels of accessibility and connectivity. The development of circa 35-40 houses at the former Fengate Farm will help maintain existing village services and potentially support the introduction of new shops and services.