GNLP0361

I support this site as there is no impact in the village with traffic

Access to this site will be far too dangerous for the rest of the housing around this site.

This site avoids the problem almost all the other sites would inflict on the village - an exacerbation of the already serious traffic problems. It has access to the village centre and the school.

Good use of available brownfield site and within the village envelope

This is one of four sites that improves the village and has the safest traffic routes to the A140 trunk road. This site would limit pressures on Rectory Road and Harvey Lane due to school drop off/pick up trips and still be within the village envelope. Any property's built on this site must have enough parking for the number of bedrooms in the property and roads must be wide enough for two vans to pass. Each site should include play areas in the planning applications and if necessary an on site parking area with a direct access to the street.

This is a brownfield site so may be preferable to other greenfield sites. It has good access to the A140 and keeps the traffic off Rectory road and avoids the village centre.

If Housing development targets cannot be provided elsewhere in South Norfolk by way of new villages, then I favour a site off the Ipswitch Road-GNLP0361 and GNLP0498 for development

I support the development of this site as it will have less impact on the village than others.

This site is unsuitable for housing but it is a very useful site for small scale business and workshop development which would bring much needed employment to Dicklebugh.

This site is perhaps a little too close to the junction of Harvey Road and Ipswitch Road from the road safety point of view, and traffic would need to be carefully managed in this area. As the site currently hosts a local garage business it provides local employment and is of great value to the community - we need more local amenities/employment opportunities like this, not less.

I support development in this area of Dickleburgh, which combines easy road access to the A140 and pedestrian access to the village centre with no risk of flooding.

As per GNLP0350, this is of modest size with specified number of houses, mot compromising minor roads as traffic could be directed out at southern end of village.

I support development in this area of Dickleburgh, which combines easy road access to the A140 and pedestrian access to the centre of the village with no risk of flooding.

The Parish Council supports this application on the grounds that it is sensibly sited development with access for pedestrians to the village - but will not exacerbate traffic problems.

Our general policy statement:

THE GNLP AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IN OUR VILLAGES: A POLICY STATEMENT BY DICKLEBURGH AND RUSHALL PARISH COUNCIL

As a community, Dickleburgh and Rushall are committed to playing their part in the GNLP's plan for future housing. We believe some new housing, particularly that which is affordable, is important for the future health and prosperity of our village.
At the same time, it is essential that this growth is sustainable, proportionate and sited so that it does not place an intolerable strain on the infrastructure and character of our villages.
After careful discussion of the development options, two public meetings with residents and an opinion poll within Dickleburgh, the Parish Council has reached the following conclusions concerning future housing development:

1. The response to the call for sites has so far produced 13 proposals around the village of Dickleburgh.

2. Currently, the most urgent problem facing Dickleburgh concerns roads. Each of the three road in the centre of the village is already experiencing major traffic problems. It is essential, for reasons of safety to residents and drivers, that these are not exacerbated.
The Street is an extremely narrow road which, in spite of 20mph speed limit (widely ignored by drivers) struggles to cope with traffic, in particular heavy goods vehicles going to and from the Smurfit Kappa depot in Rushall.
Rectory Road, with houses on each side, parked cars and no pedestrian crossing has become very dangerous to pedestrians. Again, lorries from Smurfit Kappa are the main problem.
Harvey Lane, a narrow road on which the school, playground and village centre are situated, has had widely-publicised problems of congestion which will be worsened by a development of 22 houses, currently under construction.

3. The Parish Council is determined that what is already a bad and dangerous traffic situation in Dickleburgh must not be made worse by any new housing development. For this reason, we believe that any future development should take place to the south of the village off the Ipswich Road (GNLP0350 and GNLP0498; if there are problems with those sites, we favour GNLP0498).

4. New houses on that side of the village would provide residents with safe and easy pedestrian access to the village services, without adding to Dickleburgh's traffic problems.

5. We strongly oppose any potential sites that will add to the traffic on the three roads mentioned above. Our opposition includes sites on the Norwich Road to the north of the village. Local experience has shown that drivers will avoid the difficult junction on to the A140 to the north of the village, preferring to use the roundabout to the south. In other words, any Norwich Road development would add to pressure on The Street.

6. A survey for our proposed Neighbourhood Plan revealed, in addition, that residents on the Rectory Road greatly value the prospect from the village of Dickleburgh Moor, which is being developed as a wildlife site. In other words, development off the Ipswich Road has the added advantage of causing least harm to amenities enjoyed by current residents.

7. Dickleburgh Primary School, of which we are very proud, is now reaching capacity and will have no further potential for expansion.

8. We are also concerned that the village sewage system has limited capacity. There is a risk of flooding to the north of the village.

9. As a more general point, we believe that excessive loading of new houses on to rural villages would be environmentally irresponsible, increasing dependence on cars to drive to work, shop and deliver children to school.

CONCLUSION
The Parish Council believes that any future plans for housing must be in proportion to our current population and should not place an intolerable strain on village infrastructure.
Sensible, proportionate development to the south of Dickleburgh will retain the integrity and vitality of our village, while making a positive contribution to the county's housing needs.

Any residential development at GNLP0361 would be contrary to local plan policy DM2.2, resulting in the loss of local services and employment. Also, the proximity to the junction at Burston Road, Harvey Lane and Norwich Road would increase the traffic risk at an already dangerous junction. Furthermore, there is a surface water flood risk, it overlooks listed buildings, and there is potentially asbestos on the site. A recent planning application for residential development here was recently rejected citing the reasons above. Proposed areas GNLP0350 and GNLP0498 are much more appropriate options.

This is a brown field site that would be enhanced by sensitive development. I would not object if a small garage business could be integrated into any development as this would add to the amenities and employment the village can offer. As with GNLP0350, this proposal would mitigate traffic issues and it is also a sensible scale proposed development.

This is partly a development of a brownfield site. It is important that the existing businesses be preserved but the rest of the site would be ideal for development.

Any development here would have minimum impact on the village conservation area and already has supporting infrastructure in place.

The roundabout on the A140 at this end of the village allows easy access to the A140 in both directions and there is a wide pavement on this side of Ipswich Road allowing easy and safe pedestrian access to the main village facilities: shop, school, pub, village centre etc

My only concern with this site would be the loss of employment.

The choice of sites in Dickleburgh must surely be clearly obvious! The villagers are saying yes, homes need to be built, but where it is safe and appropriate to do so. The parish council and villagers have clearly indicated these sites. GNLP0350, GNLP0361 and GNLP0498 all offer safe and easy access for pedestrians to the village, clear and easy access to the main A140 with little disruption during building works. It cannot be more obvious!

With regards to utterly inappropriate sites, such as the site on Harvey Lane being developed as we speak, it is causing chaos and distress on a huge level. Sites
GNLP0063 and GNLP0389 would be a disaster for the village. These single track roads are used by a huge number of people as recreational areas for walking, cycling, horse riding and a circular route round the village. There are children, dogs, disabled people on these narrow lanes all the time. It's only a matter of time before the unthinkable would happen.

Harvey Lane, Rectory Road - no-one wants it. These sites are not safe, not wanted and certainly not appropriate. I sincerely hope sense prevails on these matters!

We wish to bring to the notice of the Council and Development authority that water supply is already a problem for those of us living in older houses that do not have cold water tanks at roof level. (GNLP0361)
More housing off Chapel Road will only cause more problems with water supply.

Secondly, traffic. Vehicles joining The Street/Ipswich Road at this cross road from Chapel Road - have to come well onto the street before one can see if anyone is coming down the street.
It is the same for those coming from the school onto the street as there are vehicles as often as not, parked on the street right up to the junction, preventing a view of oncoming traffic.
Inconsiderate parking is also causing problems for HGV drivers at this crossroad. So - do we really need more housing down Langmere Road.
Personally I think housing nearer the A140 roundabout (GNLP0498) would be better for Dickleburgh than elsewhere. However, why not put housing where the jobs/work is? Transport is likely to become ever more expensive, so why not plan for that? The last few days (3-3-18) is a good example of where we should put housing close to where the jobs are.
It is ridiculous - for example a teacher living in Norwich going to work daily in Ipswich because they cannot afford to move home!
More housing in our villages puts more pressure on our overworked medical services - schools etc. These should be put in place before more housing is built.
Lastly, sewage. Over the last 40 years we have had several blocked pipes due to an insufficient fall in the pipes below the street, sometimes caused by "wipes" being disposed of down the toilet - will Anglian Water sort this out before more housing is placed down this part of Dickleburgh?

Thank you.

The traffic situation in Dickleburgh is a problem due to heavy lorries (Smurfit kappa depot) and narrow roads (Harvey lane ,The street) and this situation would be exacerbated by development to the north of the village. I support small development to the south of the village that doesn't impinge on the wildlife site, Dickleburgh moor, or overload the villages infrastructure. I feel that sites GNLP0361 and GNLP0498 would meet these requirements.