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Representation ID: 23008

Received: 13/03/2020

Respondent: Bidwells

On behalf of Abel Homes, we strongly support the preferred allocation of GNLP0520, land South of Norwich Road, Hingham. The site is entirely deliverable, and capable of making a signficant contribution towards satisfying the Councils’ housing needs during the period to 2038.

GNLP0520 has been identified as a preferred allocation for approximately 80 dwellings, as it is well located on the approach into Hingham, and well related to Abel Homes recently completed ‘Hops’ development, which was allocated for development in the adopted Development Plan.

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. This is considered in further detail below.

Hingham is a highly sustainable for growth, benefiting from a range of series and amenities, including a primary school, Co-op Food Store, White Hart Pub, library, a doctor's surgery, alongside a range of employment uses.

As has been demonstrated, the site is suitable, achievable ad 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. The foregoing text demonstrates that this site is suitable for development and is capable of meeting the requirements of draft Policy GNLP0250. Accordingly, Abel Homes fully supports the GNLP's proposals to allocate the site under Policy GNLP0250 for residential development.