GNLP2041

Comment

Representation ID: 19337

Received: 12/12/2018

Respondent: Joanne Powell

I am writing in response to the recent meetings that I attended of our local Parish Council where information was given in regard to the proposed sites for housing development in the villages of Tivetshall St. Margaret and Tivetshall St. Mary.

My comments deal with the unsuitability of most of the proposed sites within the village for the following reasons:

1. The bulk of the habitation of the two villages is located on a single road that connects the A140 at one end to the B1134 at the other. At the St Margaret end the road narrows to a single track road with a few Passing Points and drainage ditches on either side adjacent to the surrounding farmland.

2. The sewerage system does have issues with being inefficient at several points throughout the village. Likewise the water supply is not very high pressure and can be a problem at peak times.

3. There is no shop.

4. The two public houses are located at the extreme and opposite ends of the village and for most people a car ride to get them there.

5. Most of the surrounding lanes are designated Quiet Roads and are used frequently by dog walkers, horse riders and cyclists.

6. The addition of excess extra housing would change the atmosphere and charm that the village now possesses.

7. The suitability of most of the proposed sites does have to be brought into question, due to the infrastructure, the access and effect on wildlife.

8. On the plus side, there is a School and a very good active Village Hall.

9. There is a proposal to use the old waste disposal site at the Pulham Roundabout for commercial development in the form of a garage (Filling station) and retail premises.

Object

Representation ID: 19374

Received: 14/12/2018

Respondent: Ms Mary Snelling

GNLP2041
Off Rectory Road and School Road.
This site would be intrusive to existing properties and change the landscape of the Tivetshalls forever.
No facilities to cope with such a large development and create more traffic on roads which are unsuitable.
This is prime agricultural land and should be retained as that.
The drainage/sewer system would not be able to cope and this would require a large development which as said above would be out-of-keeping with the Tivetshalls.
The development would create more commuter traffic on the A140 which in itself is presently "over-loaded". South Norfolk Claylands landscape.

Object

Representation ID: 19390

Received: 14/12/2018

Respondent: Mr Paul Playford

Objections as GNLP2042 other 2042 historically had a common.
This site would be so intrusive to the village of Tivethsall St. Mary and create a new road network which would be out of keeping with the local area.
Prime agricutural land for growing crops and the developer would ahve to alter the sewage system at enormous costs rising to a large development. Would create even more commute traffic on the A140.

Object

Representation ID: 19488

Received: 13/12/2018

Respondent: Phil May

1 We question the need for more housing in the Tivetshalls.

2 There are no employment opportunities available in the Tivetshalls.

3 The public infrastructure in the Tivetshalls - roads, electricity, telephones,
Broadband, public transport, - is very poor.

4 The proposed sites go against the work by Tivetshalls' residents, through their
Parish Council, since 2006, making a community heart with the Village Hall, Village Green, Playing Fields, together with the school.
The development of this 'pedestrian-safe' core Village facility by the residents has protected the Tivetshalls from the blight of Ribbon Development.

5 The proposed sites are by road between the A140 and the Tivetshalls, it already carries an increasing volume of traffic at speeds dangerous for pedestrians of all ages, cyclists and cars entering and leaving properties.

Object

Representation ID: 19515

Received: 13/12/2018

Respondent: Tivetshall St Margaret & Tivetshall St Mary Parish Council

The proposal refers 'taking access from School Road'. At this point the road narrows to single track. Assuming the average of two vehicles per property minimum this would cause a high level of traffic up a single track road or past the primary school where the majority of pupils and accompanying parents cross over the road as pedestrians to access the school. The road width of The Street and Mill Road is limited as properties line both sides. The only pavements occur along the corner of The Street abutting the Green, between the Green and the housing on Thwaite Close, a short stretch on Green lane in front of the properties up to the junction with School Road, and in front of the housing on the south side of School Road where it recesses from School Road.

There is no mains gas in the parish. The mains sewerage system flows into a holding tanks either at the corner of Bonds Road, and Ram Lane or the corner of Green Lane and Hall Road. Before pumping to Dickleburgh It fails frequently and results in raw effluent backing up into the nearby properties, and into the land drainage ditches. Several properties currently use a Klargister system and if and when the need to update the residents may take up the right to connect to the main sewer. Increasing its flow. Very low water pressure is already experienced by many householders residing in The Street currently. In as much as it rarely reaches showers on first floor of properties.

Any development of the whole site would completely change the character of the parish with its linear structure with all existing properties adjoining open farmland. There are public rights of way across the proposed site and this facility is used regularly by residents exercising their dogs. The circular walk to Pulham is adjacent. All of these currently traverse open farm land. There are ponds on the site and in addition to the flooding issue and requirement for extensive drainage arrangements, the fauna and flora which inhabits needs to be accommodated. It is not possible to continue to remove natural habitats and maintain the balance of ecology required by our planet.