GNLP0448

Flood risk. Infill and lack of infrastructure to support this as well as lack of access considerations

The Environment Agency recognises a high flood risk from surface water on this field where 7 dwellings have received planning permission. The solution to keeping the ditches clear is not enforceable and the attenuation pond will be for 7 dwellings. How will it cope with the downhill flow of 38 extra properties? There's been recent flooding to a curtilage close to this site. The ditches can barely cope now, and continued development at this site would pose an increased surface water flood risk.

Highway safety issues; please refer to the SNLP Policy SPO2 and Planning Ref 2016/0627 and objections.

There is a real risk of flooding as my property and the road is lower than the proposed site. The ditches at present are too shallow and even if this problem was addressed, the ongoing maintenance is not enforceable.

School Lane is a narrow road and cannot cope with the extra traffic this site would inevitably bring.We already have a 4-way junction by the school gate and any extra traffic would only exaccerbate a potentially dangerous situation.

I have been maintaining the drainage ditches bordering part of this proposed site and there is a constant fast flow from land drains coming from the proposed site into the ditch. Despite the fields allowing for drainage there has been significant surface water flooding and the risk of this being worsened or shifting the flood water to existing neighbouring properties would be significant with the size of development suggested. School lane is also a very narrow lane to cope with any traffic increase and is risky enough to walk along during the school run at present since there are no paths and limited verges. Given the lack of easy access to public transport (it is quite a long walk along a road with no pathways) I assume there would be a substantial use of cars from the proposed site.

Completely disproportionate for this specific area, being close to the village school which in itself has access issues and there being no pavement. Also a flood risk. This is the second 'add on' I have seen in trawling through these applications - why ?

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 These representations are made on behalf of JM Greetham No 2 Settlement in respect of lands known as Sites 1-5, GNLP0444, GNLP0445, GNLP0446
GNLP0447, GNLP0448, Spooner Row, Wymondham.
1.2 The five sites within Spooner Row (the 'Sites') collectively extend to an overall aggregate site area of 19.63ha and they have been previously submitted as potential residential development sites under the Call for Sites request in 2016.
1.3 The five Sites will:
* provide a coherent consolidation and sensitive extension to the otherwise fragmented settlement morphology of Spooner Row. This will include the provision of a structured network of public open spaces comprising parkland and children's play areas. It will also include the introduction of additional community infrastructure in the form of additional school land, allotments, additional public car parking, new footpath links and a retail unit to serve local village need;
* fully assimilate into and enhance the settlement form and function of Spooner Row, set within a robust landscape framework, sympathetic to the existing village and the local landscape character. The development of the Sites will not negatively impact upon the character and function of the village;
* comprise a highly attractive and well-designed modern living environment which respects the local vernacular, with convenient and safe access by foot to nearby community facilities such as the local primary school, village hall, proposed parkland, proposed children's play facilities and the proposed shop, as well as the church and local pub;
* improve safe and convenient access to the railway station, bus stops, the local primary school and local community facilities to the benefit of the wider village;
* enhance the ecological and biodiversity value of the village with structural landscaping and the formation of new habitats including ponds, woodland and wild meadow.2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 These representations have been prepared by Barton Willmore on behalf of the Trustees of JM Greetham No 2 Settlement in respect of the Greater Norwich Local Plan to 2036 and in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. The consultation comprises the following:
* Site Proposals consultation document (SPCD);
* Growth Options consultation document (GOCD);
* Interim Sustainability Appraisal; and
* The Evidence Base, including the Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA), Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) and New Settlements Topic Paper.
2.2 The representations are submitted pursuant to the promotion of lands known as Parcels 1 - 5 within Spooner Row (the "Sites"). The five Sites were submitted to the Call for Sites in 2016 and are the subject of the current Regulation 18 public consultation