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Greater Norwich Local Plan Gypsy and Traveller Sites Focused Consultation
Policy GNLP5009
Representation ID: 25019
Received: 06/03/2023
Respondent: Kings Head Sporting Club LTD
Objections are as follows;
1. Existing Sites.
I believe there are three / four sites located withing a 2 mile radius of Bawburgh. Two near Marlingford, One at the park and ride on Long Lane Bawburgh and one at the Roundwell site on Dereham road. Due to this would it would be more beneficial to add to these existing sites rather than create yet another new site in the middle of a historique village.
2. Location of Site,
The location of the site is withing the village boundary, extremely close to a conservation area and is directly next to housing. This is the only site out of 10 proposed within a village boundary.
3. Suitability of site,
I believe the proposed site is located above a gas main and in a flood area with no drainage or sewage facilities. The site is located next to a Cul-de Sac down a limited access road.
4. Access,
The proposed access is down Hockering Lane which is not suitable for larger vehicles and the extra flow of traffic. The splay turning left onto Stocks Hill from Hockering Lane is not suitable as it is. The larger vehicles such as the school bus is not able to turn once it has accessed Hockering Lane so has to reverse back down the lane. This also contributes to additional noise and air pollution.
5. Visual Impact.
The visual impact will have detrimental effect on the village with the addition of the site located next to a conservation area and easily visible from New Road. Contrary to the NSBLPZ."Development should have regard to protecting and where possible enhancing the long distance views and relatively underdeveloped approaches which contribute to the historic landscape"
6. Drainage Sewage.
There is no provision for drainage sewage on the site. The site sits above a gas main in a possible flood area. We already have existing problems with drainage / sewage in the village.
7. Amenities,
There are no amenities in the village. No regular buses, no shop, no post office etc. No accesable footpaths or cycle paths to shops. No street lighting. Only access is via the main roadways.
8. Traffic.
As per point 4 the access is not suitable for larger vehicles such as vans, pick up trucks & caravans. There is no turning facility and the road struggles with the volume of traffic at the moment especially during school times.
9. Sustainability,
There seems to be many unanswered questions regarding the environmental issues, the drainage is already a problem in the village. The creating of new drainage, the sewage, the effluent waste created by the proposed site on the land, the detriment of the waste created by the site will cause an additional impact on the landscape. If fires are burnt, air pollution will be an issue so close to a residential cluster.
The issue of nutrients/phosphates escaping into the river also needs consideration with the site being so close to the river.
10. Site Management.
Who will be responsible for the monitoring of the site? Police, local council, parish council?
11. Unlawful / anti social behavior.
The Village hall car park has been used illegally by the traveling community. The village had to obtain a court order to remove them from site. during their stay multiple reports of theft and threating behaver were recorded in the village.
12. Village unanimously opposed.
In a meeting at the Village Hall on 16th February 2023 with approx 150 people in attendance it was unanimous in agreement that we strongly oppose the proposal of the Gypsy Traveler site.
For all of the reasons above I strongly object to the proposed Gypsy / Travelers site. GNLP 5009
Objections are as follows;
1. Existing Sites.
I believe there are three / four sites located withing a 2 mile radius of Bawburgh. Two near Marlingford, One at the park and ride on Long Lane Bawburgh and one at the Roundwell site on Dereham road. Due to this would it would be more beneficial to add to these existing sites rather than create yet another new site in the middle of a historique village.
2. Location of Site,
The location of the site is withing the village boundary, extremely close to a conservation area and is directly next to housing. This is the only site out of 10 proposed within a village boundary.
3. Suitability of site,
I believe the proposed site is located above a gas main and in a flood area with no drainage or sewage facilities. The site is located next to a Cul-de Sac down a limited access road.
4. Access,
The proposed access is down Hockering Lane which is not suitable for larger vehicles and the extra flow of traffic. The splay turning left onto Stocks Hill from Hockering Lane is not suitable as it is. The larger vehicles such as the school bus is not able to turn once it has accessed Hockering Lane so has to reverse back down the lane. This also contributes to additional noise and air pollution.
5. Visual Impact.
The visual impact will have detrimental effect on the village with the addition of the site located next to a conservation area and easily visible from New Road. Contrary to the NSBLPZ."Development should have regard to protecting and where possible enhancing the long distance views and relatively underdeveloped approaches which contribute to the historic landscape"
6. Drainage Sewage.
There is no provision for drainage sewage on the site. The site sits above a gas main in a possible flood area. We already have existing problems with drainage / sewage in the village.
7. Amenities,
There are no amenities in the village. No regular buses, no shop, no post office etc. No accesable footpaths or cycle paths to shops. No street lighting. Only access is via the main roadways.
8. Traffic.
As per point 4 the access is not suitable for larger vehicles such as vans, pick up trucks & caravans. There is no turning facility and the road struggles with the volume of traffic at the moment especially during school times.
9. Sustainability,
There seems to be many unanswered questions regarding the environmental issues, the drainage is already a problem in the village. The creating of new drainage, the sewage, the effluent waste created by the proposed site on the land, the detriment of the waste created by the site will cause an additional impact on the landscape. If fires are burnt, air pollution will be an issue so close to a residential cluster.
The issue of nutrients/phosphates escaping into the river also needs consideration with the site being so close to the river.
10. Site Management.
Who will be responsible for the monitoring of the site? Police, local council, parish council?
11. Unlawful / anti social behavior.
The Village hall car park has been used illegally by the traveling community. The village had to obtain a court order to remove them from site. during their stay multiple reports of theft and threating behaver were recorded in the village.
12. Village unanimously opposed.
In a meeting at the Village Hall on 16th February 2023 with approx 150 people in attendance it was unanimous in agreement that we strongly oppose the proposal of the Gypsy Traveler site.
For all of the reasons above I strongly object to the proposed Gypsy / Travelers site. GNLP 5009
