GNLP0355

Small-scale development so feel this is acceptable without major impact on existing town services.

2. Site Specific Comments on Site GNLP0355 (Land at Rightup Lane, Wymondham - 1.34 hectares)
Pigeon has reviewed and considered the Settlement Site Summary for Wymondham and also the Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HEELA) summary for Site GNLP0355. Pigeon wish to make the following comments.

Wymondham Settlement Summary
Pigeon welcome the findings of the settlement summary which identifies site GNLP0355 as one of the best related sites to existing services, and also one of the least constrained sites and contiguous with recent allocations in South Wymondham. Whilst reference to the railway underpass is noted, it will be upgraded through existing allocations and the proposed development of approximately 21 new homes (as set out within the accompanying concept layout layout; drawing no. xx29/104) will have a minimal impact that would not preclude development. The settlement summary also reflects that a development of that scale would not be restricted by the infrastructure issues which have implications for some of the other sites that are being promoted within Wymondham, such as High School and highways capacity.
Pigeon's proposals are for a modest development of 21 homes that would be a natural extension of the current allocations and would comprise sustainable development.

HELAA Site Suitability Assessment (GNLP0355)
In respect of the Suitability Assessment, the conclusion that the site is suitable for development is welcomed.
Addressing the Constraints and Impacts Analysis in detail, we are pleased to see the site score a 'green' rating for the following matters:-
* Utilities Infrastructure;
* Contamination and Ground Stability;
* Market Attractiveness;
* Flood Risk
* Significant Landscapes
* Historic Environment;
* Open Space and GI; and
* Compatibility with Neighbouring Uses

References to the access to the site are noted but the site suitability conclusions define how the site could be accessed via the adjoining allocation. Pigeon also understand that the site will continue to benefit from access from Rightup Lane as an alternative approach subject to some localised enhancements. Given the scale of the site and the fact that it lies adjacent to new development coming forward it is difficult to envisage any constraints in terms of utilities capacity and therefore it is not clear why the site should have an amber rating in this regard.
Similarly, the contiguous nature of the development with the adjoining allocation, will ensure that there are no issues in terms of compatibility with neighbouring uses, townscape impact or accessibility to services and the site is defined within the Settlement Summary as being one of the best related to existing services.
Comments relating to the County Wildlife Site are noted but there has been significant development in this location and an additional 21 homes will have limited impact with the site having sufficient space to buffer and mitigate any impact.
In summary, the concept proposals define a natural extension to the existing allocations in a sustainable location with minimal constraints and certainly none that could not be overcome. It therefore comprises a suitable site for allocation with excellent prospects for early delivery of new homes in accordance with the strong emphasis on delivery within the draft NPPF.