GNLP0351

More detail is needed. Undetermined number of houses is not enough detail.

Our village can't not cope with more people until further infrastructure is in place

The village does not want or need a large development.

There is already far too much development planned for Rackheath - again lack of infrastructure, roads etc., cannot accommodate any further increase in traffic levels.

There is far too much development planned for a small village already - any more will lose the appeal of village life, lack of infrastructure prevails - an absolute NO to any more development

* Rackheath has already been allocated 3,600+ new homes in the Local Plan to 2036 and no new sites should be allocated for house building until all existing allocations have been developed.
* The shear volume of housing planned within Rackheath will impact on the local community and its infrastructure, out of proportion to that of any other area in Norwich or the surrounding area.
* Additional developments are threatening the countryside around Rackheath and green spaces should be retained between Rackheath and other villages and a green corridor should be retained between Rackheath and North Norwich.
* The allocation of any further development sites will allow developers to 'cherry pick' the more favourable rural sites while banking other less attractive sites
* There is a lack of infrastructure to service new developments e.g. health service, schools, early years provision. No phasing of community infrastructure is in place to meet demands.
* There is a lack of public transport e.g. no sustainable bus service
* New developments are planned in isolation without physical or community links to integrate with existing or other developments.
* Pocket developments have been created producing an insular attitude rather than a sense of community identity from those that live there.
* The reduction in the provision of the amount of affordable housing and suitable retirement properties in developments is threatening the ability of families to stay living in the same community.

The site is still available however alternative uses are being considered on consultation with stakeholders and reflecting needs of the local area. Indicative masterplan emailed to gnlp@norfolk.gov.uk

With reference to previous comments on the masterplan and the above site reference, please see the attached proposals for this site.