GNLP0531 - approx.. 200 houses will cause a number of issues to Rockland St Mary. Not only that, it will dramatically impact on the surrounding area, around Rockland Staite / Broads Authority area. This area is an outstanding place of natural beauty, with highly diverse wildlife in the surrounding area. Having 200 houses added around it would only cause issues to the surrounding wildlife, and reduce the quality of the entire area around the staithe of natural beauty. The view from the broad and the staithe itself would be impacted on dramatically.

Access - the only access at the moment is either through Rockland St Mary, and therefore through Bramerton, or via Claxton. Another 200-300 cars would cause major issues with the road. Not only that, but Rockland St Mary itself has only 200 houses - to DOUBLE the size of the Village would result in strains on roads / services / local providers. The local roads already struggle to cope with traffic. Doubling the traffic would cause accidents and issues. There has also been a number of accidents on the road in the last 2 years with cyclists and cars. As Rockland St Mary is a 'Cycle route 1' national cycling pathway, it is likely 200-300 cars would dramatically impact upon that, and would result in further accidents.

Bee Orchard Way has added 20 houses as state on the plan. This has been in a controlled manner, in a non-impact area of development. This same proposal should be reconsidered to 20 houses as a maximum, as this so far has too many issues in the surrounding area to make it viable.