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Representation ID: 23034

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Hingham Town Council

Preferred option site for housing development GNLP0520 is contrary to this policy. It has been commented upon that the recent Hops development adjacent to GNLP0520 (built by the same developer ) has “ruined” the approach to Hingham and is an “eyesore”. Communities should not be subject to development that instils such vehement dislike and opposition.

Policy 3 states “ The development strategy of the plan and the sites proposed for development reflect the area's settlement structure of the city, towns and villages, retaining the separate identities of individual settlements.
Development proposals will be required to conserve and enhance the built and historic environment through:
being designed to create a distinct sense of place and enhance local character taking account of local design guidance and providing measures such as heritage interpretation to further the understanding of local heritage issues;”
With the allocation of GNLP0520 as a preferred site to be built by the same developer as the Hops, residents fear being left with a large area of development (covering both the Hops and GNLP0520) that will not be in keeping with the historic environment of the very nearby areas of Hingham. Having one development of a distinctive style already been built, it does not mean that it is right for the settlement to be further developed by adding more of the same. In particular if its style and design is likely to be opposed and resented by residents of the town.