GNLP0057

Sancroft Way
Sancroft Way is currently a T shaped cul de sac comprising of 14 properties. The site was developed in the late 1980's on land that had been excavated for its sand and gravel in the past and so the cul de sac is "enclosed" by a 4 metre high bank.
The boundary for properties No 5 to No 12 in Sancroft Way is the bank which adjoins the field, for which the proposed site forms part of. The whole field is higher than the road and is higher still on the other side where the public footpath runs.
The proposed site would sit directly behind six properties in the Low Road and to the left hand side if the existing Sancroft Way.
Slope of the land
The proposed site is higher than the properties on the Low Road and the adjoining properties in Sancroft Way. Properties on one side of Sancroft Way are higher than those on the other side of the road. This is because the existing Sancroft Way was formed on the land excavated for the gravel pit. The proposed site is on land which is higher than the properties on both the Low Road and Sancroft Way.
Water/run off
There could potentially be drainage issues as the run off from the field would be "blocked" by the proposed site.
The Low Road lies on lower lying land created in the river valleys, the River Waveney is nearby. Naturally water will follow its course and as the far side if the field is higher than the proposed site, not only will it affect the site but also have an affect on the properties on the Low Road and in Sancroft Way.
Access
If access to be gained from the end of Sancroft Way, between No 4a and No 5, the land which could form an entrance is not on the same level as the site would be. Excavation would be required and this would directly affect the adjoining properties to the entrance, No 4a and No 5.
Privacy
The new properties on the proposed site would sit higher than the properties on the Low Road and the existing properties in Sancroft Way. This would result in the properties on the Low Road being totally overlooked and many of the existing properties in Sancroft Way being considerably overlooked and the gardens for others.
Specifically looking at No 5 Sancroft Way, this property is a bungalow, whose roof is the same height as the bank which acts as the boundary. The plans suggest the site would follow the curved bank which is also the boundary so the site would "surround" this property so it would be completely overlooked. If the proposed site was developed with the properties sitting at different directions to the existing properties this would not resolve any privacy issues due to the height of the proposed site. No matter which way they are sited they would totally overlook the properties on the Low Road and No's 4a and 5 Sancroft Way and the gardens from Number 6 to No 11 in Sancroft Way.
Environment
The land is currently not farmed which adds to the peace and tranquility of the area and for Sancroft Way and those properties on the Low Road.
If 6 properties were added to the area this would increase traffic for both roads which would directly affect all the current householders. The Low Road is mainly a single track road and the traffic and noise would destroy the peace and tranquility of the existing cul de sac and the surrounding area.
The proposed site is on land which has not been farmed for a number of years so attracts insects, mammals and birds. The wildlife seen in the area includes deer, foxes, barn owls, bats as well as common garden birds but also visiting migrating birds.
Excavation
If the land is to be excavated before the site is developed, so as to lower the site to the same level as the existing properties, this would not resolve the issues of drainage, noise pollution, privacy affecting the current cul de sac and the properties on the Low Road. The work involved would be extensive, disruptive and costly.

PLANNING APPLICATION NO
GNLP2121,GNLP0047,GNLP0057,GNLP0056,GNLP2036 & GLNPSL2006
One-line summary including what the application proposes, where it is (the site) and who is proposing it (the applicant):
Proposed erection of 412.5 houses in Wortwell by Greater Norwich Local Plan Team.
I am against the plans for new houses because Wortwell is a nice place with pleny of open space and its quite. I believe that if the new houses were to be built it would have a dire affect on village life and the residents that live here.I also object to the new builds because of the following:
1. The proposed site of 13.75 hectares would 412.5 houses. An increase of 1.53 times the current housing.
2. The newbuilds will over the existing house will destroy the character of the village.
3. The character of Wortwell is rural,generally older houses with 6 new house built within the last decade,agricultural and nice walks.
4. On a ratio of 1 to every 100 residents this proposal represents a ratio of 85:1 on this ratio.
In accordance with their own internal guidelines, Wortwell Parish Council only adheres to the relevant planning considerations.
Planning history of the village.
National and Local planning polices guidance.
Highway safty issuses, Traffic issues and car parking provisions.
Local Drainage issuse, local flooding issuse - impact of water run off onto houses located on the lower level than the proposed site.
Location as a rural village on the Waveney Vally on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk, an area of outstanding beauty, walks and freedom of movement, flood plans and grazing marshes.Dominance of a modern housing estate against the backdrop of the village with some houses dating back, in some cases before the 17th century.Impact on the enviroment. Impact on local and wider infrastructure and the church at redenhall.

There is a limited bus service that's not fit for purpose for working or school hours. No School, No shop, A two road system that meet in the centre of the village on a blind bend, On going problems with speeding and antisocial driving behaviour. Where the village is used it's like a rat run to avoid through traffic having to go on the bypass. An increase with in traffic would be considered dangerous. Medical and Dental services are overstretched in Harleston to the point that NO-ONE expects to see the GP appointment as well as the GP's Practice is deemed to be on of the worst in the uk. I would not like to see our village or surrounding countryside turned into a housing estate. Also there are Barn Owls nesting around Wortwell and the proposed housing will be on the Owls territory. As well as other wildlife which are seen.