New, Revised and Small Sites

In connection with, and response to, the above and Para 5.83 of the GNLP consultation exercise(see attached GNLP assessment)

It was encouraging to note that the site could be considered as an extension to the village Settlement Boundary (SB) subject to Ecological considerations.

To alleviate concerns the attached Ecological Assessment (EA) has been carried out in conjunction with a sketch layout (which is also attached).The EA confirms that the potential development of this site has no material impact on habitat interests and no protected t trees will be affected (See attached TPO 2001 01 ) on the northern border of the site.

The Sketch Plan indicates that a varied mix of housing ranging from 2 bed to 4 bed dwellings is possible.

Taking into account highway considerations re the larger land bid site GNLP 1031 , therefore this issue has been considered with regard to GNLP 2005; Canham Cosulting Ltd have assessed the sites potential from a highway perspective and come to the conclusion that the development of the site will comply with highway requirements and highway safety (see statement attached).

The extension to the SB in this location will help to reinvigorate the village , helping the local rural economy both during construction on a small site by small/medium local builders (JW Munnings who own the site) and thereafter by future occupancy will help in terms of promoting sustainability. Any development will also include provision of Electric Car Charging Points to further assist sustainability. All these factors are advocated by Central Govt through the revised NPPF.


It is clear from the evidence provided that extending the SB will have substantial merit without any material harm to the area and ecological considerations on a site which is of no productive use .

It is therefore requested that the proposed bid is looked upon favourably and the SB extended accordingly.

With regard to the above (see attached GNLP New Sites Para 3.36 Strumpshaw Sites GNLP 2071 & GNLP0006) - a planning application covering this combined area has just been submitted to Broadland District Council for 7 dwellings , so please find attached the Planning Design & Access Statement which demonstrates the merits of developing this brown field site which otherwise will remain inefficiently underutilised ; and is an anomaly given the surroundings and the present Settlement Boundary.

I also attach the proposed Site Layout Plan Dwg. No. 1183/01 rev M which demonstrates how development could be accommodated ,avoiding the use of the narrow access referred to in the text at para 3.36.
With regard to reference at Para 3.36
* Local road network -the proposed development would be accessed via the access to serve on going development to the immediate west (by the building company also interested in this site )
* ground instability -this is not an issue demonstrated by ongoing development
* Sewerage infrastructure -again as demonstrated by on going development this is not an issue
* Ecology - there is only a short conifer hedge within this area together with unkempt private garden and car parking (for No 33 Norwich Rd)

To extend the Settlement Boundary to cover this area would be sensible on several levels without impact on any greenfield land in a sustainable location.In this connection I also attach the LPA informal advice dated 13th Nov 2018 ,received as part of pre application discussions, which reinforces the merits of the proposal to extend the SB.

The facts that this is a small site to be developed by a local builder presently working in the vicinity, will ensure seamless early delivery , all attributes which conform with the Governments aims through the revised NPPF.

It is therefore requested that the extension to the SB is supported and included in the final JCS when adopted