Why was I unable to view the plans on Fri 13th March? Like other coronavirus affected events (?) this should be POST PONED - and THEREFORE SO SHOULD THE DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS.
Traffic through Coltishall is already at dangerous levels; Rectory Road as the 'main' road through the village, with the majority of village services on it (school, village hall, preschool, surgery, church rooms, chapel, Football grounds, bus-routes - public and school) is already a dangerously over-used zone. Walking to school daily I can verify the amount of traffic poses a substantial risk, particularly for children using the above facilities. Accessing the B1150 either via Westbourne Road or at the top end of Rectory Road is extremely risky; visibility is poor; traffic enters the village from a 60mph zone and is often still fast. The road crossing for families in Ling Way area is therefore risky. This proposal will exacerbate the dangers and add to the problem.
Also why are we looking at losing more greenfield land? The area includes a footpath well used by many parishioners already for 'recreational' purposes. Wildlife and trees will be further impacted and negatively affected. Village green spaces should be protected. Coltishall is meant to be a tourist attraction as a 'Broads Village'! Traffic and over-development spoil its character.
Finally, the school is already functioning at or close to capacity, as is the surgery.