Comment

Representation ID: 22800

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Strutt & Parker LLP

A Technical Note has been prepared by Atkins and provides transport and highways information to support this representation, including details on the site schematic plan on the associated road and pedestrian connections as well as the plans to retain and enhance the existing Public Rights of Way (PROW) to the north and west of the site. In conjunction with this Technical Note, a ‘proposed general arrangement and access plan’ and ‘swept-path analysis of proposed highway access’ have also been provided. A Transport Assessment will be prepared to follow on from this note and form part of the planning application at the site. The aim of providing a vehicular connection between Shelfanger Road and Heywood Road is supported, as it will improve connectivity to the north of the Diss and provide a degree of relief to Sunnyside from vehicle users who would otherwise need to take this route.

In addition, a Flood Risk Technical Note has been prepared by Atkins and accompanies this Representation. The Note identifies that the site is located within Flood Zone 1 and as such, flood risk at the site is considered to be low to negligible. However, it is noted that once the proposed development introduces new paved areas, the surface run off will increase and require management. Recommendations have been provided within the Technical Note which will inform future Flood Risk Assessments and Surface Water Drainage Strategies at the site forming part of any planning application.

A Tree Survey has been prepared by Geosphere Environmental and includes a Tree Constraints Plan at Appendix 2. This identifies Category A, B and C trees and root protection areas that will be considered throughout the development and detailed design of any proposed development. In addition to this, a Landscape Constraints and Opportunities Appraisal Plan has been prepared by Lockhart Garratt and provides an indicative landscape plan, outlining the location of retained PROW’s, developable areas within the wider allocation and potential access points.

A Constraints Plan has also been included as part of this representation, showing the location of the high pressure pipeline as referred to within the policy, located adjacent to the northern boundary of the site, and applicable the 14.3m Building Proximity Distance (confirmed by Cadent) where no buildings may be constructed. The Constraints Plan pulls together combined information from the above reports as well as showing the location of the excluded land within GNLP0291 and a water main which runs through the site (which it is proposed would be diverted).

A Concept Masterplan has been provided which shows a net developable area of 6.13ha. As proposed, it would be possible to achieve the target dwelling yield of 200 no. dwellings by applying a net density of 32.6 dph. This is considered achievable and feedback will be sought from Officers at South Norfolk District Council on this subject through the pre-application process.