GNLP2106

The development of this site with its proposed access onto Taverham Road near Orchard Bank would lead to a huge increase in traffic along an extremely busy, narrow road, which has poor sight-lines and numerous bends, and where local residents already find it difficult to safely enter and exit their properties. It would also make it even more hazardous to join Fakenham Road from Taverham Road. The site's proximity to the Wensum, which is an SSSI, would lead to loss of wildlife, increased run-off and flooding, and set an unwelcome precedent for future developments beyond the current settlement line.

Taverham Road Action Group comprises 40+ local people who are strongly opposed to the development of this site, as it involves moving the current settlement line and would set a precedent for further loss of the agricultural land that currently contributes to the community's pleasant, semi-rural environment. The resulting increase in traffic on this already busy and narrow road, which has very poor sight-lines and only one pavement for much of its length, would cause serious safety issues for both pedestrians and drivers, and the site's proximity to the Wensum would exacerbate current flooding problems and cause harm to wildlife.

1.The development's access will discharge traffic onto an already narrow carriageway with a single very narrow footparh. Wide vehicles have particular difficulty on the adjoining section twards Drayton requiring one vehicle to run with two wheels on the footpath. Any Increase in traffic on this section is unacceptable.
2/.The access may requre large visibilty splays which will involve adjoining landowners who are not happy with the development.
3. The density of development propsed is totally out of keeping with the surrounding development.
4.The visual impact from the sensitive Wensum valley will be detrimental.

1. There is no information on the future responsibility for the proposed sewage pumping station. Has the applicant obtained a guaratee that Anglian Water will take it over on completion as it's maintenance by them is critical to ensure that similar problems as existed in South Norfolk with Queens Hills development are not repeated.

This site should be opposed. The access is unacceptable, unsafe for pedestrians and cars alike. The volume of traffic would create additional problems leading onto the Fakenham Road, which is already heavily congested and turning right towards Norwich can be dangerous. Drayton already has major flooding problems and this proposed development will create far more flooding problems for the village. In addition to this, the extra pressure put on schools, doctors surgeries etc would be unsustainable. TN

1. Access to Taverham Road at its narrowest point, with limited splay and views, adjacent to one, and opposite two driveways would be hazardous, cause significant congestion and dangerous for pedestrians
2. I have requested but not received the Highways Assessment and Access Proposal Drawing. I suspect this drawing inaccurately represents the available land for the access splay as I own the property adjacent to no 55 and my plans clearly indicate that my plot extends across a portion of the front of no 55
3. The access splay is 33% less than the current splay at Orchard Bank and the road itself is 15% narrower.
4. This point on Taverham Road is already subject to traffic calming restrictions and has pavement on only one side. On this basis it could not safely cope with a vehicular access for 70 additional homes and puts pedestrians at risk.
5. The application states there are no access rights however this is incorrect as the sewer and drainage from no 57 runs under the front garden of no 55, is accessed by several manholes and is detailed in the conveyance documents.
6. The proposed site provides significant ecological protection for the properties on Taverham Road.
7. Views up and down Taverham Road are limited and the approach from the site through no 55 would be uphill and restricted by the trees at no 57 & 53.
8. Congestion and delays at the junction of Taverham Road / Fakenham Road already queue back as far as Orchard Bank at peak times.

Strongly agree with all reasons put forward objections to development on this site and any other site in the valley outside settlement boundary to the South of Taverham Rd. This particular site may well be attractive to land developers house builders, but being positioned (as it is) directly below Norwich Airport flightpath

I am very concerned about the impact of this development upon the beautiful Wensum Valley which is a wonderful amenity enjoyed by many. The Wensum Valley will be significantly visually impaired by the encroachment of this development.

Taverham Road is a very narrow and busy local road with a very narrow single path to one side. This road has been traffic calmed to mitigate some of the consequences of speeding vehicles and commercial vehicles whose wing mirrors often overhang the path. I am already concerned about the safety of my grandchildren (and others) when walking along this narrow path.

Initially the construction traffic will have an overwhelming impact on the road through what appears to be the only access to the site (through a to be demolished bungalow). Longer term the impact of perhaps as many as 140 vehicles will be severe. In both cases the access to the site appears completely unacceptable from a health and safety perspective.

Strongly agree with all reasons put forward objecting to development on this site and any other site in the Valley outside the settlement boundary to the South of Taverham Rd. This particular site may well be attractive to land developers/builders, but being positioned (as it is ) directly below Norwich Airport flight path would not be attractive to house buyers

The road infrastructure does not have scope for an additional 70 dwelling development . The Taverham Rd /Fakenham Rd junction is already poor. Buses using Taverham rd force other road users onto the pavement which is an incident which will happen in the future. Adding additional houses and cars will make the road even more dangerous especially at school times.

This and other proposed developments would increase traffic flow along the Taverham Road which is relatively narrow, very busy and is somewhat of a rat run. The Fakenham Road junction is also quite hazardous now. Local services are already over stretched. An area of natural beauty,the Wensum valley should be protected.

Drayton Parish Council discuss the consultation at its monthly meeting on 6 December 2018.

The Parish Council fully endorses the view of CPRE and in particular the request not to reward existing landowners with more allocations when previous sites have not yet been built out. The Parish Council has seen a number of windfall sites being granted permission in the parish and these sites should form part of the housing target, not as an addition to it.

There are three new sites which affect the Parish.

GNLP2106

Although predominantly in the parish of Taverham, this site would have a determinantal impact on Drayton too. The additional vehicle movements 70 dwellings would generate on Taverham Rd and potentially on the Fakenham Rd is unacceptable. The slope of the land towards the River Wensum would cause serious surface water flooding issues on Costessey lane and beyond. The proximity to County Wildlife and Special Scientific sites means this location should not be considered for housing development.

GNLP0334R

The site is in the parish of Horsford but remote from the village centre and is adjacent to the parish of Hellesdon. The cumulative detrimental impact of the submitted developments off Reepham Rd on both Drayton and Hellesdon is unacceptable.

GNLP0332R

The site although in the parish of Horsford is on the boundary of the parish of Hellesdon. The Parish Council have concerns about the site being in or adjacent to the airport safety zone. The cumulative detrimental affect of the submitted developments off Reepham Rd on Drayton and Hellesdon is unacceptable.

I do not have a computer and was unaware of this development until I received the communication from Mike Burrell delivered by hand recently. Unfortunately I have been unable to get to the council offices at Thorpe St. Andrew.
I would be very sorry to see this very dense development go ahead as it would open the flood gates to development along Taverham Road which would be a tragedy from current owners of properties not only from an aesthetic point of view but also an enormous reduction in value of their homes.

It is a shame when landowners generally profit at the expense of other peoples enjoyment of life.

There are so many villagers where a small limited sensitive development would safe-guard post offices, shops, school and bus services.

Whatever is the traffic along Drayton High Road going to be like when the development proposed near Drayton Lodge and the David Rice site take place - not to mention the awful loss of the golf club land.

I object in principle to any development being permitted on the following sites, for reasons of damage to the local landscape, loss of open green space, damage to wildlife habitat and further intrusion into and despoilation of the countryside in / around the existing settlements:-

0290
2027 (which appears to be the woodland 'garden' at the top of the hill running perpendicular to Fakenham Road? If so, whoever owns this ought to be ashamed of promoting it for development)
0457
0159
0062
2051
2012
0465
2106 (which is a 3.3 hectare site south of Taverham Rd, which was once a nursery but has been derelict for at least 50 years. The site is on chalk just below topsoil level and as such is likely to be of botanical interest. The fact that natural succession has been taking place over this site for so long means that it will almost certainly have acquired a large and diverse flora and fauna. Full ecological surveys must be carried out here. In addition to general ecological surveys, specific surveys for reptiles, amphibians and bats should be undertaken. The site is of great value as undisturbed green open space and should be preserved as such.

0284 (Old Costessey, 'Mann's' field - must be retained as green open space.
0206 (land adjoining) also must be retained as green open space
2004 - this seems to be part of the Tud marshes and shouldn't even be remotely considered for any kind of development, as shouldn't any of the rest of the Tud marshes (either on / adjacent to the golf course or between Longwater Lane and Townhouse Road).

Adjacent to River Wensum SSSI site.
Unsuitable vehicular access.
Access from Fakenham Road end onto Taverham Road has a section with only one footpath which is extremely narrow, increased footfall will increase risk of accidents.
Increases traffic volume will increase risk of accidents at Marriott's way cycle path crossing.
Increased flood risk of River Wensum.
More houses will cause issues with parking whilst using the amenities in Drayton village & greater congestion around the village centre.

The following documents submitted in support of Site GNLP2106 - Land South of Taverham Road:

*Highways Assessment and Access Proposal Drawing
*Flood Risk/Surface Water Drainage Strategy
*Foul Sewage and Utilities Drainage Strategy
*Strategic Ecological Assessment
*Indicative Site Plan

See attachments for further details

I am writing to OBJECT to Taverham Site GNLP2106 which has been submitted at Stage B Regulation 18 New, Revised and Small Sites Consultation for the GNLP .

1. This is a large area - extremely close to a very sensitive protected natural habit which floods.

2. There are significant traffic issues for Drayton Fakenham Road intersection, Taverham Road, and The Street, Costessey.
3. There are also real resource implications for Drayton and Taverham with an additional 70 houses being proposed. The perception that Taverham and Drayton can absorb all this new development is not the perception that residents have.
4. This will create pressure on local facilities which are not likely to be able to expand, but more likely concentrate /crowd resources.

Please use existing land bank sites and do not consider this site for the local plan.

I would like to make my objection to the plan for development GNLP 2106 , which involves land to the South of Taverham Road in the parish of Taverham .

My first concern would be the impact on the increased traffic exiting the development onto the Taverham Road . This is a relatively small road with a narrow pavement where vehicles other than cars already need to take extreme caution when passing each other . As the 29 bus comes down the road , it's wheels will mount the pavement on passing other traffic , pedestrians shrink back in fear .The fact that a road pinching was created within a few yards of where the proposed exit from the site appears to recognise both this and other traffic issues such as speeding .This proposed exit is also immediately opposite a track which joins the Taverham Road from the North serving five properties , and would effectively create a crossroads with it . The exit from the site also rises at a steep angle where exiting vehicles would always have a tendency to roll backwards , and barely has room between adjacent properties for the usual splay required ,impeding visibility . Added to this the only pavement on the Taverham Road is on this side , much used by walkers , making an additional hazard , especially at night .

My other concern is the effect on the character of the neighbourhood. As you will know the existing houses on either of the Taverham Road create an almost rural atmosphere , or at least a leafy suburb . The view out over the meadows to the South gives all the way to Old Costessey, with that church on the horizon . This almost bucolic feel to immediate area would be permanently sacrificed .

What a sad day for the area it would be if this development should ever be undertaken.

I wish to object to the above referenced proposed development for 70 dwellings because it would intensify the use of the existing road network and there is not enough space to accommodate an adopted road on the site in question.
I also wish to object on the basis that this would be backland development. This surely would set a precedence for similar sites in the local area therefore creating a free for all for housing developers.