I wish to oppose the proposal to construct a substantial student residences building on this site. My grounds are as follows:
(1) A very large number of student residences have recently been built or are being constructed by private developers in the City. Is there convincing evidence that the future demand for such accommodation is likely to keep pace with the supply? On the contrary, a rapid expansion in demand for HE places is looking far less likely in a world of economic uncertainty and in post Brexit Britain in particular. Adding to the supply of accommodation would seem very unwise.
(2) Building in this location, within the Yare ValleyCharacter Area, would further erode this valuable green corridor and in doing so would be contrary to the Norwich city development policy. The valley at this particular location is narrow and especially vulnerable.
(3) The declared strategy in the draft GNLP states an intention to extend and enhance the green infrastructure of the area. This proposed building would have precisely the opposite effect.

On all these grounds, I strongly oppose the development.