GNLP0419

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Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 12928

Received: 07/02/2018

Respondent: Mr Les Gray

Representation Summary:

I strongly object to this proposed site consideration, which is completely isolated and detached from Horsford and all the surrounding villages. The local amenities (including schools, doctors surgeries etc) are already seriously overstretched and with developments already approved (and in the pipeline) within the area, this additional housing would be totally unacceptable. There are no suitable footpaths, or bus services and the location is without doubt unsustainable. The site (being adjacent the Drayton area boundary) also goes against the Drayton Neighborhood Plan.

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I strongly object to this proposed site consideration, which is completely isolated and detached from Horsford and all the surrounding villages. The local amenities (including schools, doctors surgeries etc) are already seriously overstretched and with developments already approved (and in the pipeline) within the area, this additional housing would be totally unacceptable. There are no suitable footpaths, or bus services and the location is without doubt unsustainable. The site (being adjacent the Drayton area boundary) also goes against the Drayton Neighborhood Plan.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 13105

Received: 19/02/2018

Respondent: Miss Carol Green

Representation Summary:

This huge development, remote from Horsford, will result in the loss of yet more green space, put additional pressure on the facilities and services of Hellesdon and increase the severe traffic congestion already experienced in Hellesdon.

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This huge development, remote from Horsford, will result in the loss of yet more green space, put additional pressure on the facilities and services of Hellesdon and increase the severe traffic congestion already experienced in Hellesdon.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 13154

Received: 20/02/2018

Respondent: Mr Paul Toseland

Representation Summary:

Loss of more green space and environmental impact on local roads which are already at breaking point with daily traffic jams and high pollution levels already on Hellesdons roads, also more pressure on facilities and amenities.

Full text:

Loss of more green space and environmental impact on local roads which are already at breaking point with daily traffic jams and high pollution levels already on Hellesdons roads, also more pressure on facilities and amenities.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 13420

Received: 01/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Richard Grady

Representation Summary:

large site remote from Horsford: Object on the following grounds: Loss of more green space and subsequent environmental impact, access is onto a 50mph road, this development will put pressure on the facilities and amenities and add to the already severe traffic congestion in Hellesdon.

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large site remote from Horsford: Object on the following grounds: Loss of more green space and subsequent environmental impact, access is onto a 50mph road, this development will put pressure on the facilities and amenities and add to the already severe traffic congestion in Hellesdon.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 13555

Received: 05/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs Ruth Gibbons

Representation Summary:

A very substantial development is being proposed which will lead to a huge increase in traffic and potentially put pressure on Hellesdons facilities as it will be closer to the parish of Hellesdon than Horsford

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A very substantial development is being proposed which will lead to a huge increase in traffic and potentially put pressure on Hellesdons facilities as it will be closer to the parish of Hellesdon than Horsford

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 14748

Received: 20/03/2018

Respondent: MR Marlon Fulcher

Representation Summary:

I feel it would be immoral to build a large housing estate of this size in this place because of 1) The current over saturation of services in Hellesdon which new residents would compete for (no new spaces to build extra parking and services within central Hellesdon), 2)The development would be within Horsford parish yet residents would access Hellesdon for services and any development funds would go to Horsford instead, 3) The impact of extra vehicles upon the air quality which is already poor in Hellesdon and not appreciating this impact upon on it's ageing population

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I feel it would be immoral to build a large housing estate of this size in this place because of 1) The current over saturation of services in Hellesdon which new residents would compete for (no new spaces to build extra parking and services within central Hellesdon), 2)The development would be within Horsford parish yet residents would access Hellesdon for services and any development funds would go to Horsford instead, 3) The impact of extra vehicles upon the air quality which is already poor in Hellesdon and not appreciating this impact upon on it's ageing population

Comment

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 14764

Received: 20/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs Jill Palmer

Representation Summary:

Impact on Hellesdon's Roads/amenities

Full text:

GNLP0419:
Holy Lane/ Reepham Road
Impact on Hellesdon's Roads/amenities

GNLP0333:
Impact on Hellesdon's Roads/amenities

GNLP1019:
Impact on Hellesdon's Roads/amenities

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 15131

Received: 21/03/2018

Respondent: Hellesdon Parish Council

Representation Summary:

Another large site remote from Horsford contrary to their draft neighbourhood plan which will have an adverse impact on the environment access to / from the site is onto a 50 mph road with its inherent danger and will again have an adverse effect on the infrastructure and amenities of Hellesdon and increase traffic congestion.

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Another large site remote from Horsford contrary to their draft neighbourhood plan which will have an adverse impact on the environment access to / from the site is onto a 50 mph road with its inherent danger and will again have an adverse effect on the infrastructure and amenities of Hellesdon and increase traffic congestion.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 15158

Received: 21/03/2018

Respondent: Drayton Parish Council

Representation Summary:

The site is outside of the settlement and is extremely remote from the centre of Horsford which is contrary to their neighbourhood plan. The site is with the Norwich Airport Public Safety Zone. This land is at risk of surface water flooding, and has drainage issues as clearly seen by the non draining lagoons on the Drayton Lane/ Reepham Road roundabout. Approval which bring into question the validity of the DCO for the NDR. reference point A77 reflects an increase of over 23% by 2032 which was based on known developments up to that time consent was approved.

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The site is outside of the settlement and is extremely remote from the centre of Horsford which is contrary to their neighbourhood plan. The site is with the Norwich Airport Public Safety Zone. This land is at risk of surface water flooding, and has drainage issues as clearly seen by the non draining lagoons on the Drayton Lane/ Reepham Road roundabout. Approval which bring into question the validity of the DCO for the NDR. reference point A77 reflects an increase of over 23% by 2032 which was based on known developments up to that time consent was approved.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 15376

Received: 21/03/2018

Respondent: Miss Claire Hall

Representation Summary:

If this development went ahead then the residents would surely use the services of Hellesdon rather than Horsford and the development money would go to Horsford however. These services are already overstretched. It would make more sense to have development north of the dual Carriageway as it wouldn't disrupt the flow of traffic out of the city and there would be space to build more services.

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If this development went ahead then the residents would surely use the services of Hellesdon rather than Horsford and the development money would go to Horsford however. These services are already overstretched. It would make more sense to have development north of the dual Carriageway as it wouldn't disrupt the flow of traffic out of the city and there would be space to build more services.

Support

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 15867

Received: 22/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs Rachel Foley

Agent: Bidwells

Representation Summary:

Site GNLP0419 should be allocated for a mixed-use development, comprising a variety of employment, leisure, retail, education and residential uses. As set out in the full Representation and supporting technical evidence (submitted via email), the site is suitable, available, achievable and viable and is therefore deliverable. It represents a sustainable location for development and is capable of delivering a modest quantum of development. Technical evidence has been prepared to demonstrate that there are no constraints to delivery.

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GNLP Regulation 18 Consultation Response

GNLP0419 - Land at Holly/Reepham Road, Glebe Farm 'South'

On behalf of our client, Mrs Rachel Foley, we strongly recommend that land at Glebe Farm 'South' is allocated for a mixed-use development comprising a variety of employment, leisure, retail, education and residential uses. The site is considered to be entirely deliverable, and capable of making a significant contribution towards satisfying the Councils' growth forecasts during the period to 2036.

Whilst the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that when drawing up Local Plans, local planning authorities should, amongst other things:
* Identify sites for local inward investment to match the economic strategy and meet anticipated needs over the plan period;
* Support existing business sectors, and where possible identify and plan for new or emerging sectors likely to locate in an area; and
* Plan positively for the location, promotion and expansion of clusters or networks of knowledge driven, creative or high technology industries.

It contains no specific guidance on what is considered to be a 'deliverable' site in terms of non-residential uses. Accordingly, the definition of 'deliverable', set out in footnote 11 to paragraph 47, is used for the purposes of this representation to demonstrate that the site represents a suitable location for development now, is available immediately, is achievable with a realistic prospect of development being delivered on it, and is viable.

Assessment of Deliverability

Suitable
The site falls within the parish boundary of Horsford, but is located equidistant between the settlements of Drayton and Horsford. The two settlements are divided by the recently completed Norwich Distributor Road (NDR); with the site falling on the Drayton side of the new road. The site is immediately adjacent to the NDR and the interchange between the NDR and Drayton Lane, the NDR and the A140. The site is approximately 1.11km from the Settlement Boundaries of Drayton and 732.04m from Horsford. Norwich Airport and the associated Employment Area is located approximately 2.06km from the site.

Horsford is identified as a Key Service Village, which is recognised as a location that could support future growth. The site is also in close proximity to Drayton, which is identified as an Urban Fringe Parish that can accommodate additional growth. Accordingly, the area is a location that is, in principle, recognised as a sustainable location for additional development.

The Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP) Regulation 18 Consultation document outlines how the GNLP will help to drive economic growth, to support the delivery of 45,000 additional jobs by 2036, enable growth in the economy, and support a thriving rural economy. The document acknowledges that there is significant potential for economic growth in the Greater Norwich area.

Greater Norwich: Employment, Town Centres and Retail Study (2017) concludes that the overall need for employment land (114 hectares) is significantly less than land currently allocated or permitted (340 hectares). On this basis, the GNLP Regulation 18 Consultation document states that there is no evidence to justify increasing the overall supply of employment land. However, the document states that whilst there is no need for additional land, there could be need for new allocations i.e. larger sites to target specific economic sectors. It also recognises that there is a need for supply to exceed demand to provide choice and competition and to provide for the full range and scale of business requirements, and to ensure that there is a good distribution of local opportunities across the urban and rural area.

As detailed above, the site is immediately adjacent to the NDR. The NDR is envisaged as a catalyst to support growth across the region, through increasing accessibility, and unlocking new sites to support future growth for the area, particularly those which lie around the NDR. The NDR aims to bring £1 billion of economic benefits to Norwich, through providing jobs and supporting businesses in the area.

The location of the site, in relation to the NDR, is highly beneficial; as it makes the site highly accessible and, therefore, an extremely suitable location for future development. The site also falls within a location which is well related to Norwich City Centre, the Airport Business Park, and falls within the Cambridge - North Tech Corridor. These factors ensure that the site is attractive to a range of potential occupiers, whilst also being complementary to existing employment allocations.

The size of the site also means that it is capable of satisfying a range of employment / business needs. More specifically, the site has the potential to accommodate large scale employment development that is required by new economic sectors, to small scale start up units. In terms of the latter, the site's location means that it also has potential to assist with the rural economy.

In addition, it should also be noted that the GNLP document recognises that a limited number of brownfield sites have been put forward for residential development. The NPPF requires Councils to make the most efficient use of land. On this basis, it is critical that the best possible use is made of brownfield land, which is mainly within Norwich and the urban fringe.

It is currently estimated that there is capacity on brownfield land for 1,500 additional homes in Norwich, along with 200 in the Broadland part of the urban fringe. The various Councils are undertaking work to see if any more brownfield sites can be identified for development.

Employment sites located within the urban area are often constrained due to, amongst other things, issues relating to access and amenity. As a result, they are potentially unattractive to prospective developers and occupiers. The reallocation of these sites to residential provides a unique opportunity for the Council to 'free up' brownfield land in the urban area for residential development. In order to ensure that the loss of such sites does not result in a shortage of suitable employment sites, it recommended that the site, which is capable of accommodating a range of business requirements, is allocated, in part, for employment purposes.

Given the scale of the site, it also provides an opportunity to provide development which both utilises the sites location to the NDR and provides an opportunity to complement proposed employment and residential uses. This could include small scale retail, particularly roadside retail / services and leisure, as well as education.

The site lies to the south of Horsford and the Northern Distributor Road (NDR), and to the north east of Drayton, being outside of the Settlement Limit. However, the site is bound to the north by the NDR, and Drayton Lane to the west, which provides access to Drayton.

The Horsford Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft (2017) advocates a variety of aspirations for Horsford, in particular: the need for community meeting space; new outdoor recreation space; provision of additional education and health care facilities; provision of mixed housing; enhancement of walkability and bike ability in the community; new business which fits in with the surroundings; and a new or expanded supermarket. Development on this site could help achieve, and exceed in places, the aspirations and objectives of the Neighbourhood Plan.

The site lies to the north of two sites which have been submitted as part of the GNLP Call for Sites process; GNLP0332 - Land at Reepham Road / Cromer Road (residential development and public open space) and GNLP0333 - Land at Reepham / Holt Road (proposed for residential development, improved cricket field, employment, roadside services and retail).

When considering the aggregation of all three sites, they provide significant potential to create a strategic extension between Hellesdon, Drayton and Norwich; with the NDR providing a logical defined, and defensible boundary. This would provide a strategic long term extension to Norwich, and would provide a range of new housing, jobs, leisure facilities and business space to meet the needs of Greater Norwich up until 2036.

The residential element of any development may be key to ensure that other aspects of the wider of the development, notably employment use, is viable. The site is also of a sufficient size to meet to provide a significant amount of public open space, which as well as meeting a local need, could provide a buffer between the residential and commercial elements of any development.

In terms of more detailed site-specific considerations, the HELAA identifies the site as a suitable location for development. It confirms through a 'Green' rating, that there are no constraints or impacts anticipated in relation to Utilities Infrastructure; Contamination and Ground Stability; Flood Risk; Market Attractiveness; Significant Landscapes; Historic Environment; Open Space; Green Infrastructure and Compatibility with Neighbouring Uses. Whereas, the following site-specific constraints are rated 'Amber': Access; Accessibility to Services; Utilities Capacity; Townscape; Biodiversity and Geodiversity; Transport and Roads. These are addressed below.

Access
In support of this representation, Orari Limited have produced an Access Appraisal (see attached) for the site, which demonstrates how sufficient access to the site could be provided. The appraisal details that, for a site of this size, usually two or three vehicular access points would be required. The appraisal states that access may be provided by: a new roundabout at the junction of Holly Lane and Reepham Road; one or two access roads onto Holly Lane; and two T-junctions onto Reepham Road.

To provide these junctions, it would also be necessary to reduce the speed limits of the local highway network, in particular: Holly Lane could be reduced from 60mph to 20mph, and Reepham Road, could be reduced from 50mph to 30mph, along the site frontage. Therefore, it is evident that sufficient access to the site can be created, to support development on this scale.

Accessibility to Services
The site lies within close proximity of both Horsford and Drayton.

Horsford is identified as a Key Service Village, with the village centre being approximately 1.1 miles to the north of the site, bisected by the NDR.

Horsford benefits from a variety of existing services, such as a: Post Office; Bakery; Primary School (split between two sites: one on Holt Road, and the other on Mill Lane); Village Hall; Pharmacy; Co-op; and a pub - all of which highlight how Horsford benefits from being a sustainable location, which could support future growth.

The site is also in close proximity to Drayton, which is identified as an Urban Fringe Parish, and is approximately 1.3 miles to the south west of the site. Drayton benefits from a wealth of existing services, in particular: a Supermarket; Bakery; Bank; multiple Pubs; Pharmacy; Medical Practice; Junior School; and, Infant School.

As part of any proposed development, footpaths could be provided along Drayton Lane. This would connect the site to the centre of Horsford, by connecting with existing footpaths on Holt Road, and connect the site to Drayton, by connecting to existing footpaths on Hall Lane. This would be in accordance with the aims of the Horsford Neighbourhood Plan and Drayton Neighbourhood Plan, which both aspire to increase walkability in the area, through providing a sustainable alternative to the car.

The site is not currently served by any form of public transport. However, as part of any development, a bus stop could be provided. The site benefits from being on a variety of bus routes: the 36 bus route which provides a frequent connection between Horsford and Norwich City Centre; 43a which provides a connection between Norwich City Centre and Reepham; and the 904 which connects Hellesdon and Horsford. Therefore, a new bus stop could be provided on the existing bus route to serve the site, and provide a further mode of sustainable transport, as an alternative to using a car.

The site also provides access to a range of services. In particular, the NDR provides a high quality transport network to the wider area, which aims to reduce congestion and increase accessibility across Norwich. The A140 provides a direct link from the site into the centre of Norwich, which provides a wealth of shops, services and employment opportunities. The site is also well related to the Norwich Airport Business Park, and therefore the site would be a logical extension to this.

Due to the size and scale of the site, a variety of new services and facilities could be provided within the site itself, or as part of the proposed developments to the south, such as the potential provision of a new Primary School and Local Centre. This would in theory make the site relatively self-sufficient in terms of local services, providing future occupants of the site ease of access to local facilities, ensuring that development on the site is sustainable.

Based on the above, the site is capable of comprising a sustainable location for development, in terms of accessibility to local services.

Utilities Capacity
The HELAA analysis raised concerns over whether the Utilities Capacity of the area would support development of the site. There is no evidence to suggest that there are any current issues with utility capacity locally; however, this would be assessed in detail through obtaining further technical advice.

Townscapes
The site lies to the south of Horsford and north east of Drayton, being bisected from the village by the presence of the NDR. Horsford contains two significant heritage assets which hold important value in regards to the character of the local townscape: Horsford Parish Church of All Saints, a Grade II* Listed building (approximately 815m from the site), and Horsford Castle, a Scheduled Ancient Monument (approximately 1.40km from the site). Considering the distance of the site from these assets, and the separation of the site from Horsford by the presence of the NDR, it is considered that development on the site will not impinge on the setting and character of the heritage assets on the local townscape.

The development can be designed in a way which respect the form and character of the local vernacular, and the sites relationship to the surrounding setting. The site lies in an area of relatively open countryside, with the NDR bordering the site to the north; Reepham Road to the west, which is bordered by large mature trees and vegetation that obscure views of the site from the west; and to the south lies Holly Lane, Drayton Farm (with associated farmyard), and open countryside. However, the impact on the character of the townscape will be minimal, as the presence of the NDR to the north of the site already adversely impacts upon the setting of the townscape. To mitigate the impact of the NDR, consideration could be given to provide landscape screening, which will both reduce the impact of the NDR on the site, and help to obscure views of the site from the wider townscape. The western boundary of the site provides a row of dense mature trees and vegetation, which obscure views of the site from the west, and could be retained through a considerate design. To the southern boundary of the site is Drayton Farm, along with open countryside. Drayton Farm, is a busy working farm, with a lot of frequent lorry movements to and from the farmyard. To help mitigate the impact of development on views to the south, and the dominance of Drayton Farm, the introduction of a landscape screening would restrict views of the site from the countryside.

In addition, as detailed above, the site has potential to come forward in conjunction with development of land to the to the south, which has also been put forward within the Greater Norwich Local Plan Regulation 18 Therefore, any impact on the townscape to the south would need be addressed as part of a wider development.

Biodiversity and Geodiversity
The site constitutes agricultural land and is typical of an intensive arable landscape, in which habitat loss is foreseen to be the main adverse impact of development on the site. It is envisaged that the impact of the proposed development could be mitigated via appropriate landscaping and scheme design, with the potential for ecological enhancement. A detailed Ecological Assessment would be provided during the process of preparing and submitting a planning application for the site.

Transport and Roads
In support of this representation, Orari Limited have produced an Accessibility Appraisal, which assess the local high network. This appraisal outlines how there are no traffic generation or highway safety issues which would preclude the provision of development on the site. Further technical advice in the form of a Transport Assessment would be obtained at a later date.

Summary
In conclusion, it is demonstrated above that the site, in its entirety, is suitable for a mixed-use development. The technical evidence submitted alongside this Representation, alongside the information detailed above, demonstrates that there are no constraints regarding the delivery of the site.

Available
The site is owned, in its entirety, by Mrs Rachel Foley.
It is anticipated that development on the site would be both available and developable in 1 to 15 years.

Achievable
Based on the suitability assessment above, there are no site-specific constraints which could threaten the delivery of a mixed-use development on the site. Therefore, a mixed-use development on the site is deemed to be entirely achievable.

Viable
Development of the site for a mix of uses is, at this moment in time, considered viable, taking into consideration the various policy requirements in relation to matters such as affordable housing provision and CIL contributions. A variety of uses would be provided on the site, to help contribute to the viability of the overall development on the site. Further evidence on viability can be provided on a strictly private and confidential basis, should this be deemed necessary.

Summary
As outlined above, the site is suitable, available, achievable and viable, and is therefore developable. The foregoing text demonstrates that the site is a suitable location for further development in all respects and is capable of accommodating a mixed-use development, including commercial, leisure, business uses, alongside roadside retail and residential dwellings to the south, which can help satisfy identified growth requirements during the period up to 2036.

Economically, the site holds significant potential to supply employment land, which would support the long-term planned economic growth of the Greater Norwich Area. Development on the site would work towards unlocking and utilising the potential of the NDR. In addition, the development of the site would provide a significant number of jobs during construction, and jobs in the long term, generated by the businesses who would locate on the site.

Socially, the scale of development envisaged is such that it will create a sustainable community, through providing a range of employment, retail, and leisure opportunities, along with residential dwellings. A mixture of dwelling types, sizes and tenures will be provided, informed by local housing need, and CIL payments made will help to provide and enhance the local facilities on offer in Horsford, as identified as key aspirations in the Horsford Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft.

Environmentally, sustainable means of transport could be provided, such as the installation of a new bus stop; which would be served by existing bus services. These services provide relatively frequent services into Norwich City Centre, Reepham and Horsford. This would provide future residents, employees and visitors to the site the option to utilise sustainable transport methods, as well as connecting to a variety of employment opportunities, particularly to those on offer in Norwich City Centre. In regard to the environment, the site holds limited ecological value due to being intensively farmed, and therefore development on the site would not impose any environment impacts which could not be mitigated within the development.

On this basis, we request that the site should be taken forward as an allocation for mixed use development in the emerging Local Plan.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 15975

Received: 22/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Brett Walker

Representation Summary:

Would prejudice a 'no development' policy near the NDR. A key objective of the NDR was to free traffic on the radial roads to and from the City and allow the sustainable transport measures in the NDR DCO.

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Would prejudice a 'no development' policy near the NDR. A key objective of the NDR was to free traffic on the radial roads to and from the City and allow the sustainable transport measures in the NDR DCO.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 16002

Received: 22/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Jonathan Hall

Representation Summary:

This site is outside of the settlement limit and within the Norwich Airport Public Safety Zone. It is so remote from Horsford centre facilities which is contrary to their neighbourhood plan which promotes development sites with good connectivity to Horsford village.

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This site is outside of the settlement limit and within the Norwich Airport Public Safety Zone. It is so remote from Horsford centre facilities which is contrary to their neighbourhood plan which promotes development sites with good connectivity to Horsford village.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 16041

Received: 22/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs Ursula Franklin

Representation Summary:

further development here would affect Hellesdon more than Horsford, putting increased pressure on traffic congestion and amenities in Hellesdon

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further development here would affect Hellesdon more than Horsford, putting increased pressure on traffic congestion and amenities in Hellesdon

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 16087

Received: 22/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Graham Everett

Representation Summary:

A great distance from the settlements limits of Horsford and Hellesdon. Unsustainable location. Contrary to the Horsford Neighbourhood Plan. To develop at this location makes a mockery of having a Neighbourhood Plan. Within the airport public safety zone, therefore development MUST NOT be allowed. Although in the parish of Horsford it would have serious detrimental impacts on both Hellesdon and Drayton.
It would invalidate the traffic modelling (AADT point 77) used to receive approval for the NDR. Adjacent to a critical drainage area and at risk of flooding, poor drainage as seen by the adjacent lagoon.

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A great distance from the settlements limits of Horsford and Hellesdon. Unsustainable location. Contrary to the Horsford Neighbourhood Plan. To develop at this location makes a mockery of having a Neighbourhood Plan. Within the airport public safety zone, therefore development MUST NOT be allowed. Although in the parish of Horsford it would have serious detrimental impacts on both Hellesdon and Drayton.
It would invalidate the traffic modelling (AADT point 77) used to receive approval for the NDR. Adjacent to a critical drainage area and at risk of flooding, poor drainage as seen by the adjacent lagoon.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 16127

Received: 26/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs Jane Woods

Representation Summary:

These areas are not suitable for the proposed buildings because they would put pressure on Hellesdon medical practice and other facilities in Hellesdon.
They would cause traffic problems for the already busy roads of Hellesdon and would be dangerous for vehicles joining the main roads. The loss of habitat for wildlife should also be considered before building on our countryside.

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SITE REF: GNLP0289, 0290, 0301, 0302, 0329, 0332, 0333, 0334, 0381, 0419, 0500, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1061.
These areas are not suitable for the proposed buildings because they would put pressure on Hellesdon medical practice and other facilities in Hellesdon.
They would cause traffic problems for the already busy roads of Hellesdon and would be dangerous for vehicles joining the main roads. The loss of habitat for wildlife should also be considered before building on our countryside.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 16273

Received: 12/04/2018

Respondent: Mrs R Batch

Representation Summary:

I object on the grounds of it removing yet MORE of the green area and natural woodland left between Hellesdon and Horsford. The access will be straight onto a 50mph road and once again, this development will end up putting stress on the facilities, traffic congestion and amenities of Hellesdon!

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GNLP 1019
Please, PLEASE, do not build any more houses in Hellesdon and in particular on Cottenham's Park. This land was designated for recreational use for the Hellesdon people! How dare you over rule this licence so that you can build houses, for the people who will effectively be living on the Horsford Boundary!!! This land is one of the few remaining Green areas left in Hellesdon, particularly now you have decided to ruin the beautiful golf course by building on there! I wonder how many Broadland Council Staff actually live in Hellesdon and see the ruin it has become? It takes me over 30 minutes to drive 2.3 miles to work every day! Despite the NDR, which you promised would make a difference, Hellesdon is still gridlocked! I live on the Reepham Road and have lived in Hellsedon nearly 50 years. Shame on you for pursuing with your devastation of our community; for destroying our beautiful green areas and all the wildlife within them - this is our heritage!!!
I reject this proposal on the grounds of: the loss of last remaining green land and impact to wildlife; insufficient road infrastructure (despite the NDR, everyone still passes through Reepham Road for the city centre and they always will!); insufficient proposals/provision given to local doctors and dentists etc.; and let's not forget any CIL money for the development would go to Drayton and Horsford Councils, while residents would, undoubtedly, be using Hellesdon facilities! Just criminal! Please just stop now. No more houses!

GNLP 0290
I object on the grounds of it being detrimental to the landscape and character of the local area. I have grown up in these woods! They are one of the few natural, beautiful woodland areas left in Hellesdon!! They do NOT need to be developed ANY way!! Aside of destroying their natural beauty and the wildlife within them, it will cause access and highway issues and will put, yet MORE, pressure on the facilities of Hellesdon, which the new occupants would undoubtedly use!!

GNLP 0301
I object on the grounds of it being detrimental to landscape and character of the local area. I have grown up with these woods! They are one of the few natural, beautiful woodland areas left in Hellesdon!! They do NOT need to be developed in ANY way!! Aside of destroying their natural beauty and wildlife within them, it will cause access and highway issues and will put, yet MORE, pressure on the facilities of Hellesdon, which the new occupants would undoubtedly use!!

GNLP 0302
I object on the grounds of it removing MORE of the green area left between Hellesdon and Horsford. Although it will be technically based in the parish of Horsford, it will actually be closer to Hellesdon and therefore, it will be the Hellesdon facilities, amenities and road infrastructure that will suffer.

GNLP 0334
I object on the grounds of it removing yet MORE of the green area and natural woodland left between Hellesdon and Horsford. Although it will be technically based in the parish of Horsford, it will actually be closer to Hellesdon and therefore, it will the Hellesdon facilities, amenities and road infrastructure that will suffer.

GNLP 0419
I object on the grounds of it removing yet MORE of the green area and natural woodland left between Hellesdon and Horsford. The access will be straight onto a 50mph road and once again, this development will end up putting stress on the facilities, traffic congestion and amenities of Hellesdon!

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 16274

Received: 12/04/2018

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Kemp

Representation Summary:

750 houses on this site would put much pressure on the roads and local amenities. The roads now are already congested at peak times of the day. It would also spoil a lovely area which quite a lot of wildlife and birds. There is no mention of providing the roads or building new doctors surgeries or schools to take all the greater population, not that we want any of these.

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GNLP 0419 - 750 houses on this site would put much pressure on the roads and local amenities. The roads now are already congested at peak times of the day. It would also spoil a lovely area which quite a lot of wildlife and birds.
GNLP 0332 - another area which is good for wildlife and birds, and would also put pressure on the amenities of Hellesdon.
GNLP 0302 - another 150-200 dwellings would increase pressure on local roads and amenities.
GNLP 1019 - beautiful recreation grounds and allotments should be kept as they are. Housing here would spoil a lovely area. Cars joining Reepham Road would be accidents waiting to happen.
GNLP 1021 - Jarrold's sportsground should be kept as a recreational area, and more cars on Fifers Lane would add to more congestion.
GNLP 0290 - beautiful area of woodland, building would be detrimental to all the wildlife and birds and the walking in this place. Building here would be criminal.
GNLP 0301 - building of 276 dwellings here would more than double the amount of cars on already congested roads and people using local amenities.
In all these proposals there is no mention of providing the roads or building new doctors surgeries or schools to take all the greater population, not that we want any of these.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 16281

Received: 12/04/2018

Respondent: Mr Peter Kemp

Representation Summary:

GNLP 0419 - object on the grounds of: the loss of an open field; loss of woods and trees; adverse impact on wildlife and birds; and, 750 houses would generate double the amount of cars down the road which is already busy especially work and school run times this also would put more pressure on existing facilities and amenities. No mention of improving or building new amenities, doctors, schools etc. or improving the already poor road systems.

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GNLP 0419 - the loss of an open field site with boundaries of woods and trees would be such a loss to Reepham Road, Hellesdon, and the building of 750 houses would be awful. We walk around here and you can hear skylarks and other birds, wildlife would suffer greatly.
750 houses would generate double that amount of cars down the road which is already busy especially work and school run times this also would put more pressure on doctors (of which I see no mention of building another practice to ease patient pressure). To sum it up not a good idea to build these houses especially as we already live here and would see the dreadful results of this.
GNLP 0332 - much the same as the above site. Another open field site with much wildlife and birds, as well as putting pressure on the amenities of Hellesdon.
GNLP 0302 - another 150 -200 properties would put much pressure on roads and amenities which are already busy.
GNLP - 1019 beautiful recreational grounds and allotments should be allowed to stay as they are and would be totally spoilt with housing again putting pressure roads and amenities.
GNLP - 1021 Jarrold's sports ground, recreational area would be totally spoilt, more cars on an already congested Fifers Lane would be terrible.
GNLP0290 - Beautiful area of woodland, detrimental to all the wildlife and walking, criminal to develop here.
GNLP 0301 - large development of 276 dwellings double the amount of cars using already congested roads and people using local amenities.
In all of these proposals I see no mention of improving or building new amenities, doctors, schools etc. or improving the already poor road systems.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 16470

Received: 28/02/2018

Respondent: Mrs Colleen Collins

Representation Summary:

Strongly object!
Agree with all Hellesdon Parish Council objection comments regarding loss of green space/ environmental impact, pressure on already stretched Hellesdon amenities and horrendous traffic problems

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GNLP 0289/ 0290/ 0301/ 0329/ 0302/ 0332/ 0333/ 0334/ 0419/ 0381
Strongly object!
Agree with all Hellesdon Parish Council objection comments regarding loss of green space/ environmental impact, pressure on already stretched Hellesdon amenities and horrendous traffic problems

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 16492

Received: 28/02/2018

Respondent: Mr Neil Collins

Representation Summary:

I agree with all Hellesdon Parish Council comments regarding the loss of green space, the environmental impact, pressure on already stretched Hellesdon infrastructure, amenities and the already and existing traffic problems in spite of the 'NDR'. I strongly object to any of the above!!

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GNLP 0298/ 0290/ 0301/ 0329/ 0302/ 0332/ 0333/ 0334/ 0419/ 0381
I agree with all Hellesdon Parish Council comments regarding the loss of green space, the environmental impact, pressure on already stretched Hellesdon infrastructure, amenities and the already and existing traffic problems in spite of the 'NDR'. I strongly object to any of the above!!
GNLP 1020 A cemetery application was turned down because of bad access and egress to the site, also because of Norwich Airport. Take off flight lines, remember the aircraft crash years ago. The planning applications to build houses on any of the land owned by R.G Carter is complete madness and detrimental to public safety.

Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 16548

Received: 19/03/2018

Respondent: Miss Joy Ramsey

Representation Summary:

This is currently agricultural land and needs to continue likewise. Within safety zone and high noise levels from aircraft using Norwich International Airport

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GNLP0289 - Conversion of care home. Adjoins County Wildlife Site and will encroach on Gertrude Jeckyll garden (see attached)
GNLP290 - proposed development to side of driveway to Benell Care Home. Is oil pipe which served Norwich International Airport still active? (running alongside existing driveway)
GNLP0301 - within safety zone of Norwich International Airport.
GNLP0329 - loss of agricultural land. Access poor and within safety zone of Airport.
GNLP0334; GNLP0332; GNLP0333; GNLP0419: This is currently agricultural land and needs to continue likewise. Within safety zone and high noise levels from aircraft using Norwich International Airport
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Object

Site Proposals document

Representation ID: 16704

Received: 22/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs Marcia Harbord

Representation Summary:

Remote from Horsford. Loss of green space has environmental impact. Pressure on all Hellesdon services. Traffic issues, access - to a 50mph road

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Site Proposals:

0344 - Object - This is a wildlife site, remote from Horsford. Would increase pressure on ameniteies and facilities in Hellesdon. Traffic concerns.

0289 & 0290 - Object - Detrimental to landscape, rights of way, increased pressure on services provided by Hellesdon.

0301 & 0329 - Object - Site unsuitable, splits boundaries Loss of arable/pasture land. Pressure on Hellesdon services.

1019 - Object - Recreation Land - Designated for Hellesdon Parish, No, No, No.

0332 - Object - Green Buffer twixt Hellesdon/ Horsford. Pressure on all services traffic implications etc within Hellesdon.

0333 - Object - Norwich Airport safety zone remote from Horsford. Pressure on all services and traffic concerns provided by Hellesdon parish.

0419 - Object - Remote from Horsford. Loss of green space has environmental impact. Pressure on all Hellesdon services. Traffic issues, access - to a 50mph road

0302 - Object - Noise pollution from NDR