Greater Norwich Local Plan Gypsy and Traveller Sites Focused Consultation

Object

Representation ID: 25214

Received: 20/03/2023

Respondent: Carleton Rode Parish Council

Number of people: 2

Following discussion at the Parish Council meeting on the 8th March we would like to object to the expansion of this site on the following grounds.
Size and scale of the development disproportionate to the size of the village and the services that the Carleton Rode and New Buckenham provide. This is 100% increase in the size of the development which is not acceptable.
The location of the site, outside the development boundary means that there is no access to shops, schools or public transport without using vehicles.
Flood concerns from increasing the hard standing area at the site, increasing water run off and pollution risk from the site.
Highways access concerns, though access is stated as being through the existing site we have concerns that the gateway onto the proposed new site has already been improved and would be used to allow 2 self contained sites.
Exposed site. The site stands out in the landscape. Screen planting would be required.
At the time of the original application in 2009 there were a lot of objections to the site from the local community, concerns were raised at the time over the size of the site and the possible expansion of the site if it were passed. South Norfolk Council were supporting small family run independent sites, over the years this site has changed from just being a family site to being accessible to all from the Gypsy and Traveller Community run by an independent family, this can be a difficult situation to control and concerns the Parish.
The increase at this site along with the expansion at Upgate Street GNLP 5024 would increase the number of Traveller Pitches by 10 which is disproportionate to the size and development of the village.

Object

Representation ID: 25216

Received: 20/03/2023

Respondent: Carleton Rode Parish Council

Number of people: 2

Following discussion at the Parish Council meeting on the 8th March we would like to object to the expansion of this site on the following grounds.
Size and scale of the development disproportionate to the size of the village and the services that the Carleton Rode and New Buckenham provide. This is 200% increase in the size of the development which is not acceptable.
The location of the site, outside the development boundary means that there is no access to shops, schools or public transport without using vehicles.
Highways access concerns, the site is at a point on Upgate Street where there are a series of sharp bends and visibility onto the highway would be limited.
Exposed site. The site stands out in the landscape. Screen planting would be required.
The increase at this site along with the expansion at Romany Meadow, The Turnpike GNLP 5020 would increase the number of Traveller Pitches by 10 which is disproportionate to the size and development of the village.