GNLP0395
Comment
Draft Local Plan-Part 2 Site Allocations
Representation ID: 21364
Received: 16/03/2020
Respondent: Hingham Town Council
The Town Council support the decision to deem this site unsuitable for housing development, however the Council consider should that GNLP0395 be allocated for the provision of a cemetery extension and car park (with pedestrian access to the Fairland through Rectory Gardens). Vehicular access could be achieved through GNLP0298 and GNLP0335.
HINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS - GNLP0395
Hingham Town Council object to any new sites being allocated for house building in revised local plans to 2038 until all existing allocations in current core strategies have been developed.
The Town Council support the decision to deem this site unsuitable for housing development, however the Council consider should that GNLP0395 be allocated for the provision of a cemetery extension and car park (with pedestrian access to the Fairland through Rectory Gardens). Vehicular access could be achieved through GNLP0298 and GNLP0335.
GNLP0395 is documented as being within the 3000m buffer zone to SSSI. In the context of the climate emergency, where several species of wildlife native to Britain are becoming extinct or at risk of extinction the Council are concerned to ensure that housing developments are not built on areas where rare species of wildlife may exist, or indeed, where extension of the urban area will contribute to the depletion of wildlife. A development of a community woodland on the neighbouring GNLP0335 could ensure wildlife habitat is preserved, protected, enhanced and improved.
Object
Draft Local Plan-Part 2 Site Allocations
Representation ID: 22109
Received: 16/03/2020
Respondent: Savills
It is considered that the land adjoining land west of Attleborough (GNLP0395) is sustainable and deliverable as defined by the NPPF, and a suitable location for residential development. The site, within the ownership of the Diocese of Norwich, represents an attractive option for housing growth within the District.
Our client has concerns regarding the draft allocation GNLP0503 on grounds of highway infrastructure and delivery, and would therefore suggest that ‘GNLP0395’ land west of Attleborough Road represents a more
realistic and attractive option for development in Hingham over the plan period, whether it comes forward in full or in part.
Lastly, whilst our client supports the GNLP growth strategy, our client believes there would be significant benefits in bringing forward larger allocations in the town of Hingham.
See full submission for further details
Please find attached representations in response to the current Greater Norwich Local Plan Regulation18 consultation, submitted on behalf of our client, Diocese of Norwich.
Representations have made with respect to the following sites:
• GNLP0384 – Land North of South Walsham Road, Acle
• GNLP0388 – Lane east of St John’s Close, Coltishall
• GNLP0391 – Land at Framingham Earl
• GNLP0393 – Land west of Newton Road, Hainford
• GNLP0394 – Land west of New Road, Hethersett
• GNLP0395 – Land west of Attleborough Road, Hingham
With respect to GNLP0388 ‘Lane east of St John’s Close, Coltishall’, our client has instructed Royal HaskoningDHV to undertake a review of the site’s access opportunities and prepare a Highways Technical Note to inform the site’s promotion for residential development. This technical note is in underway at present and will be provided to the Greater Norwich Local Plan Team as soon as possible upon completion.
Support
Draft Local Plan-Part 2 Site Allocations
Representation ID: 23064
Received: 16/03/2020
Respondent: Hingham Town Council
Hingham Town Council object to any new sites being allocated for house building in revised local plans to 2038 until all existing allocations in current core strategies have been developed.
The Town Council support the decision to deem this site unsuitable for housing development, however the Council consider should that GNLP0395 be allocated for the provision of a cemetery extension and car park (with pedestrian access to the Fairland through Rectory Gardens). Vehicular access could be achieved through GNLP0298 and GNLP0335.
GNLP0395 is documented as being within the 3000m buffer zone to SSSI. In the context of the climate emergency, where several species of wildlife native to Britain are becoming extinct or at risk of extinction the Council are concerned to ensure that housing developments are not built on areas where rare species of wildlife may exist, or indeed, where extension of the urban area will contribute to the depletion of wildlife. A development of a community woodland on the neighbouring GNLP0335 could ensure wildlife habitat is preserved, protected, enhanced and improved.
For full representation response, please refer to the attached document.