GNLP2023

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Object

New, Revised and Small Sites

Representation ID: 18250

Received: 13/12/2018

Respondent: Bergh Apton Parish Council

Representation Summary:

The site is very remote from the village settlement and the Parish Council agrees with the comments of HELAA and their concerns.

Full text:

The site is very remote from the village settlement and the Parish Council agrees with the comments of HELAA and their concerns.

Object

New, Revised and Small Sites

Representation ID: 18527

Received: 11/12/2018

Respondent: Mr Richard Cushing

Representation Summary:

Bergh Apton has narrow roads, no footways and a poor bus service. None of the four sites have the main sewer nearby adding to development costs, this additional cost ultimately passes to house purchaser. Fibre broadband accessibility is poor and mobile signal is sporadic. Climate change is a major player in our futures and accordingly should play a major part in planning decisions. Lack of local amenities results in reliance on car travel. Low cost suburban housing close to shops and amenities is more sensible and allows future generations enjoyment of the green open spaces that we ourselves have enjoyed.

Full text:

Bergh Apton has narrow roads, no footways and a poor bus service. None of the four sites have the main sewer nearby adding to development costs, this additional cost ultimately passes to house purchaser. Fibre broadband accessibility is poor and mobile signal is sporadic. Climate change is a major player in our futures and accordingly should play a major part in planning decisions. Lack of local amenities results in reliance on car travel. Low cost suburban housing close to shops and amenities is more sensible and allows future generations enjoyment of the green open spaces that we ourselves have enjoyed.

Comment

New, Revised and Small Sites

Representation ID: 18997

Received: 13/12/2018

Respondent: Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Representation Summary:

We note the proximity of this site to the Bergh Apton House CWS and are concerned at the potential ecological impacts of housing in this location. Should this site be progressed to the next consultation stage, then we would expect it to be accompanied by further details demonstrating how it would be deliverable without resulting in damage to adjoining areas of ecological value, for example through providing sufficient stand-off between development and priority habitats, and where proportional the provision of green infrastructure to ensure that the site has a net benefit for biodiversity.

Full text:

We note the proximity of this site to the Bergh Apton House CWS and are concerned at the potential ecological impacts of housing in this location. Should this site be progressed to the next consultation stage, then we would expect it to be accompanied by further details demonstrating how it would be deliverable without resulting in damage to adjoining areas of ecological value, for example through providing sufficient stand-off between development and priority habitats, and where proportional the provision of green infrastructure to ensure that the site has a net benefit for biodiversity.

Object

New, Revised and Small Sites

Representation ID: 19260

Received: 14/12/2018

Respondent: mr keith mann

Representation Summary:

Whilst I understand the need for additional housing, this is not a suitable site for a number of dwellings (in this case five):
-Poor single track road. Especially dangerous in this part with high banks, bends, single passing places and narrow poor condition. Used by lots of walkers who often cannot be seen until last moment in this area. Already heavy usage
-Is there mains drainage??
-Felling of mature trees. Conservation area
-Not suitable for modern housing (5) with an entrance to this area of the road.
-Telecoms already at capacity and poor
-Impact of more traffic onto dangerous A146

Full text:

Whilst I understand the need for additional housing, this is not a suitable site for a number of dwellings (in this case five):
-Poor single track road. Especially dangerous in this part with high banks, bends, single passing places and narrow poor condition. Used by lots of walkers who often cannot be seen until last moment in this area. Already heavy usage
-Is there mains drainage??
-Felling of mature trees. Conservation area
-Not suitable for modern housing (5) with an entrance to this area of the road.
-Telecoms already at capacity and poor
-Impact of more traffic onto dangerous A146

Object

New, Revised and Small Sites

Representation ID: 19372

Received: 14/12/2018

Respondent: John Ling

Representation Summary:

I support the comments by HELAA on this site.
I comment also that, at this point, Loddon Road is a narrow single-track road on an uphill slope not far from the blind junction of Loddon Road with Bungay Lane.
It is also also forseeable that traffic from this development will want to access the Norwich-bound traffic stream on the A146 at nearby "Six-ways". This is a blind point where vehicles trying to enter - or cross to leave - the A146 traffic stream creates a hazard that will be exacerbated by additional demand.

Full text:

I support the comments by HELAA on this site.
I comment also that, at this point, Loddon Road is a narrow single-track road on an uphill slope not far from the blind junction of Loddon Road with Bungay Lane.
It is also also forseeable that traffic from this development will want to access the Norwich-bound traffic stream on the A146 at nearby "Six-ways". This is a blind point where vehicles trying to enter - or cross to leave - the A146 traffic stream creates a hazard that will be exacerbated by additional demand.

Comment

New, Revised and Small Sites

Representation ID: 19749

Received: 13/12/2018

Respondent: Bergh Apton Parish Council

Representation Summary:

The Parish Council wish to make some general comments re the additional sites proposed. The site specific comments have already been uploaded.
Bergh Apton was classified as a "Rural Service Village" under the Joint Core Structure and was allocated 2 sites for estate development. BER1 is to the south of Cooke's Road. It is now known as Hawthorn Drive and was completed at the end of 2017. BER2 is to the east of The Street and to the south of Dodgers Lane. Some starts were made, but at present it is dormant.

Bergh Apton is now classified under the GNLP. as an "Other" Village. There is no primary school in Bergh Apton, Alpington School is more than a mile from all the submitted sites, and it can only be reached via narrow country roads, without pavements.

Bergh Apton lacks the appropriate infrastructure to support further estate development. There is a lack of employment opportunities.

We consider that development should be concentrated in Norwich and close to it, thereby taking advantage of it's infrastructure. Recently some very large brownfield sites have become available. Also the Broadland Northway has been completed.
I would be grateful if these comments could be considered in conjunction with the site specific comments.

Full text:

The Parish Council wish to make some general comments re the additional sites proposed. The site specific comments have already been uploaded.
Bergh Apton was classified as a "Rural Service Village" under the Joint Core Structure and was allocated 2 sites for estate development. BER1 is to the south of Cooke's Road. It is now known as Hawthorn Drive and was completed at the end of 2017. BER2 is to the east of The Street and to the south of Dodgers Lane. Some starts were made, but at present it is dormant.

Bergh Apton is now classified under the GNLP. as an "Other" Village. There is no primary school in Bergh Apton, Alpington School is more than a mile from all the submitted sites, and it can only be reached via narrow country roads, without pavements.

Bergh Apton lacks the appropriate infrastructure to support further estate development. There is a lack of employment opportunities.

We consider that development should be concentrated in Norwich and close to it, thereby taking advantage of it's infrastructure. Recently some very large brownfield sites have become available. Also the Broadland Northway has been completed.
I would be grateful if these comments could be considered in conjunction with the site specific comments.