GNLP1038

Fully object .This area proposed would feed out onto a main road into Diss - Transport links are unsuitable here now and already clog as feed into Diss making the road through the village dangerous for our children especially at peak times. Doctors and local school already at bursting seams and although small development proposed, it is still needless development when the cities should take more of the share of this development plan and not the rural greenlands and villages we have all chosen to live in as a community.

This wedge of agricultural land is bounded by two single track lanes and Diss football club. Access from either lanes is suitable only for agricultural traffic, although an extra access gateway was recently added. The site was owned for many years by a Quaker Trust and provides a strategic buffer of green space between Diss town and Roydon village. Any housing here would be priced well above the 'affordable' category. Its presence, and regular access, would completely destroy a unique rural area, sited near agricultural fields and a wildlife site.

This land adjoins the peace and beauty of Brewers Green. A few years ago the plot was given approval for the erection of a "storage building" and now seeks to become a site for 8 or so houses. Besides spoiling the rural feeling of the area the access to any new houses would be along very narrow lanes. I regularly walk along Brewers Green Lane and have on several occasions been forced into the bank by passing cars and vans It difficult for vehicles to pass . More cars would obviously add to the difficulties.

I object to this. It is very close to a busy road and would cause congestion. The local infrastructure is struggling to cope as it is, with a lack of spaces at Doctors, Dentists and Schools, any further developments would make it much worse. IT IS NOT A SUITABLE LOCATION IN A VILLAGE

I object to this. It is very close to a busy road and would cause
congestion. The local infrastructure is struggling to cope as it is, with a
lack of spaces at Doctors, Dentists and Schools, any further developments
would make it much worse. IT IS NOT A SUITABLE LOCATION IN A VILLAGE

The Diss and District Local Plan recognises the value to residents of Diss and Roydon of maintaining green space between the two communities. It is particularly important to preserve green areas around the historic Brewers Green, which is a signature landmark in this area. The council also see potential problems with access and with increased traffic flow on what are essentially rural lanes in this area. This site adjoins Diss Football Club ground which may not be ideal for a housing development.

The approach roads bounding this site (Brewers Green Lane & Factory Lane) are very narrow and would not accommodate further traffic.
The football club would also be a factor with noise and lighting coming from this direction.

A site where any potential access chosen is only possible onto narrow, single-track lanes with a lot of high hedges. The site is also adjacent to the Diss Town Football Club where floodlights are frequently used. This site is also close to Brewers Green, a County Wildlife site, and any further development close to the Green is to be opposed. This small, wedge-shaped site is best left as it is. The idea of stuffing up to 12 houses onto this site is preposterous.

I object to building taking place on this site. This small area of land makes up most of what's left of the green space between Diss and Roydon. If Roydon and Diss are to remain as two distinct communities then this land should not be built on.

The road that the entrance to this site sits on, (Brewers Green Lane) is very narrow, it is not possible for two cars to pass without one car pulling up onto the bank. To increase the traffic on this stretch of road would cause greater congestion and danger to pedestrians and cyclists and further inconvenience to motorists.

The corner where Factory Lane and Brewers Green Lane meet is also not a safe junction - visibility when exiting Factory Lane onto Brewers Green Lane is very poor, to increase the volume of traffic on Brewers Green Lane will cause greater risk to all that use the road.

The adjoining road - Factory Lane is also a very narrow (From Egremont Rd to where it meets Brewers Green Lane), building work at this site will increase traffic on Factory Lane too, where again there are sections where it is not possible for two cars to pass. Factory Lane is also used heavily by pedestrians - everyday a large number of Diss High School Pupils, dog walkers, cyclist and joggers come along Factory lane, there is no foot path or cycle path therefore any development that increases the volume of traffic will cause greater danger to school pupils and those using this lane recreationally.

I believe that the Quakers who sold the land also did so with the clause that it would not be used for development.

The site has been put forward as a potentially suitable site for a mix of affordable and market houses which would not be out of keeping with the existing houses along Factory Lane to the north to meet the Government's objectives of achieving housing numbers. Any development could provide housing for local families looking to remain in the area. The site has been let for many years for agricultural purposes until purchased by the current owners in 2013. Since then it has undergone further enhancement.

Inclusion of this and any adjoining sites is considered premature and prejudicial to the Diss & District Neighbourhood Plan which would seek to allocate sites across the NP Area. We comment on this site without prejudice to the above and our comment on this specific site is that we would support the view of Roydon Parish Council and Roydon residents.

I feel it is important that those working on the GNLP work closely with those working on the Neighbourhood plan to ensure that local wishes form the basis of decisions made,

Whilst I am not directly involved the Neighbourhood plan I am a key member of the local resident's association and feel the views I express below are the views of a lot of people living in Diss.

The plans you produced show mainly the ''call for sites'' and little else. Certainly not the infrastructure to support the sites. Clearly there are more sites than are needed for the projected number of new homes. It is therefore important that any agreed sites are clearly identified as I think it would be completely wrong to allocate more land than is required leaving it for the developer to cherry pick which site to apply to build on. The general feeling amongst residents is that future developments should generally be to the north of Diss. I have commented below on your plans:

Sites for new homes.
* Of the sites offered GNLP0606, GNLP0119, GNLP0291, GNLP0362, GNLP0342 and GNLP0250 are the most suitable as they border a road which could be upgraded to become a Northern Relief Road. However, a portion of this land would be needed to expand the Cemetery which has not been taken into account.
* Plot GNLP1044 is in fact two plots with a road through the middle - Walcot Green. They should be designated as two separate plots. The eastern part could be considered for housing together with plot GNLP1003 providing Walcot Green was upgraded from a single-track road to a more suitable twin track road. Currently because of congestion on Victoria Road, Walcot Green is used as a preferred route into town by many residents
* The western half of plot GNLP1044 and GNLP0599 should be retained as green space. Both these sites would be vigorously opposed by residents. In fact, this is one of the few areas of open 'green field' land left in DIss
* Plot GNLP0102 is in the middle of the Diss Strategic Employment site and should be designated for business development only.
* Plot GNLP1045 is the last green space in an area surrounded by housing and should be retained as a green area.
* Plot GNLP0112 is a very small green area containing a few trees and shrubs and should not be built on. In addition, because of its close proximity to the railway bridge access would be poor and undoubtedly dangerous.
* Plot GNLP0341 is where a town centre car park and the health centre are located. Whilst I agree the health centre needs relocating this area should be retained as a green space and car park close to the town centre
* Plot GNLP0526 is in my opinion suitable for development.
* Plots GNLP0104 and GNLP1038 are very small plots and would not contribute many homes. However, both sites could be suitable for self-build homes.

Town Infrastructure

* Land to the west of Morrisons and to the south of Victoria Road should be designated for Health and Leisure. The land behind the Thatcher's Needle should be allocated for a new modern health Centre and possibly a centralised Dental centre. It is in an ideal location as it is very central, close to the bus station and has more than adequate parking.
* Land adjacent to the Thatcher's Needle where the Feather Factory is presently located should be considered as a location for a new leisure centre
* Traffic congestion is a major problem in Diss adversely affecting residents and business alike. Whilst we have a few minor improvements (tweaks) at the planning stage which will help a little we desperately need a Northern Relief Road (or bypass) and an upgrade to Walcot Green to allow Diss to continue to grow and prosper.

I appreciate this is probably a bit more detailed than you need at this stage but the GNLP and the Diss and District Neighbourhood plan are going to dictate how we grow and prosper over the next 15 years.

I am writing to register my concerns, objections and comments about the proposed planning developments within the parish of Roydon and also Diss.

* GNLP0362 - Sturgens Farm, Louis Lane, Roydon.
* I object to this development and I have concerns about the size of the proposed development, 413 dwellings (between 600-100 more people) is far too many for the village of Roydon or
Diss infrastructure to be able to cope with.
* From a health and safety point of view - over 800 additional cars trying to get out onto Shelfanger Road in the morning would cause an issues.
Louis Lane is already a cut though and cars often speed down this lane - a further 800 cars will then make this road a serious health and safety issue.
There has already been a number of accidents at the junction of Louis Lane and Shelfanger Road.
If this development was cut down to 100 houses then I would not object to this development.

* GNLP0526 - High Road, Roydon - I have serious concerns about this development for the following reasons:-
* The close proximity to Roydon Fen - environmental concerns on the effect of wildlife and the Waveney Valley.
* I also have concerns about the number of cars trying to get out onto the A1066 with the junction being so close to the pre-school and other junctions.
* I also completely disagree that the Roydon water tower that is very old and has been part of the Roydon landscape and history for many years will be torn down.

* GNLP0606 - Boundary Farm - I have no concerns about this small development.

* GNLP1038 - Brewers Green Lane, Roydon - I have no concerns about this small development.


I appreciate the need for good quality affordable housing and also realise that these additional developments will bring much need money into the villages and nearby towns. However, the planning committees
must give serious considerations to the following :-

* Local schools both in Diss and Roydon will need expanding - can developer be made to contribute to the extensions that will be needed to cope with the increase number of pupils?
* Doctors surgeries - Lawns Medical Practice & Parish Fields Medical Practice - both these practices lack money and it is already difficult to get a doctor's appointment and increase of additional people in the
area will only impact this further.
* Roads - The A1066 through Diss is a complete nightmare and often takes over half an hour to get from the police station to Tesco's. The A1066 has roundabouts after roundabouts, pelican crossing after pelican crossing and then
a zebra crossing all within 500 metres, this is nothing less than poor planning on behalf of the highways commission and Diss Town Council. A proper link road around and through the Walcot Green area needs to be put in place, freeing up the
town. I live in Roydon but I tend to do the majority of my shopping now in Harleston, Bungay or Beccles and avoid Diss completely because the road layout is so bad. The poor road layout and designing is putting off a large number of people now and
that is why Diss is dying as a town.

Developers should not be allowed to cram in houses - space needs to be given otherwise it just causes anti-social behaviour. Let's be realistic the majority of households have at least two cars - supply driveways that can cater for this.
In Roydon developments like Appletree, Millway, Hose Avenue, have roads that are wider - visiting guests can park their cars on the roads without having to park on pavements. People need space and if they have space then there is less
Anti-social behaviour.

Kind Regards
Dawn Messenger & Martin Hammond

We wish to clarify that there is no clause that states this site GNLP 1038 is NOT to be used for Housing Development.

Also the reference to Heritage. The land is now a completely separate entity on the land registry deed from The Pheasantries & has been so since we purchased it Nov 2011.

The shortest distance we can measure from site GNLP 1038 to Brewers Green Wildlife site is 60 LM along the tarmac road that is Brewers Green Lane, The HELAA assessment says 25 LM ?

This site is put as a potential site to the west and will not extend beyond the existing ribbon of bungalows and Semi Detached houses on Factory Lane and will be at least this distance plus the 3m x 1.2m deep brook/drain, the hedge, the public footpath or more away from any potential noise and light nuisance on Match Days from the Diss FC Ground and will also form the Roydon Diss greenfield gap.

The overhead power cables are also positioned above this Roydon Diss green field gap to the East and away from the proposed site .

The old existing gates on Brewers Green lane have now been replaced with new gates well set back to accommodate vehicle traffic. Our roadside verge on Brewers Green Lane's is unobstructed and can be used to make appropriate footway improvements. An additional new drive onto Factory Lane could help integrate traffic movement of around a modest 30/35 daily potential vehicle on to both lanes .

There is now Electricity on site housed in a brick /block kiosk built to UK Power Specification.
There is also high pressure metered water main on site housed in concrete sections with cast iron cover and separate stop cock. All other utilities that serve the houses in Factory Lane are available to this site .

This 1.06 Ha of land is flat & 2 to 3 foot above both road levels, no water flooding on this land. It is triangular in shape being completely enclosed by the 2 roads to the north & south, & the deep wide brook /drain to the east it is not part of the open countryside character of the river valley.

There is no way you can extend beyond these restricted boundaries for the same reason there can not be any issues or disputes raised with this land also it's shape & size renders it unsuitable for today's modern intense agricultural machinery farming methods and is now not in any beneficial existing use.