Object
Draft Local Plan-Part 2 Site Allocations
Representation ID: 21958
Received: 16/03/2020
Respondent: Mrs Rachel Foley
Number of people: 2
Agent: Bidwells
Objects to site being unreasonable.
On behalf of Mrs Rachel Foley, we strongly propose the allocation of GNLP0422, Lodge Farm, Horsford, for residential development. The site is entirely deliverable, and capable of making a valuable contribution towards satisfying the Councils’ housing needs during the period to 2038.
GNLP0422 has been assessed as being an unreasonable residential site in the draft GNLP, on the basis of 40 dwellings, due to having convoluted access, being unclear how the site would be accessed from the highway, and the site being unable to accommodate the scale of development proposed.
Our Representation outlines the suitability of the site for residential development, recommending that the site is re-considered and allocated for residential development. In accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework’s (NPPF) definition of ‘deliverable’, the proposed allocation represents a suitable location for development now, is available immediately, is achievable with a realistic prospect of housing being delivered on the site, and is viable.
Summary
The cluster of Horsford, Felthorpe and Haveringland is a sustainable location for growth, benefitting from a Post Office, bakery, primary school (split between two sites: one on Holt Road, the other on Mill Lane), village hall, pharmacy, Co-op, and a pub.
As has been demonstrated, the site is suitable, available, achievable and viable, and is deliverable within the first five years of the plan period. As previously recognised, there are no constraints which would affect the suitability of the site for residential development. In addition, this Representation has demonstrated the suitability of the site to accommodate 10-20 dwellings. Accordingly, the foregoing text demonstrates that this specific site is a suitable location for further development, and GNLP0422 should be identified as a preferred allocation for residential development
See attached for full submission
Please find attached a Regulation 18 Stage C Consultation Representation in relation to GNLP0422, Lodge Farm, Horsford.
An Access Plan, prepared by Orari Ltd, will be submitted to GNLP shortly.