Some five years ago a similar proposal was put forward for the village. Approximately 95% of respondents objected including Norfolk County Council, and it was rejected. There have been no changes to the village since that time, and the same reasons for objection are still valid today.
1) This proposed development is outside the village boundary.
2) The village is linear in nature and this would distort the pattern of development.
3) The road infrastructure through the village and to Norwich cannot accommodate further traffic without a major upgrade at disproportionate cost.
4) The utilities infrastructure (electricity, gas, water etc) is completely inadequate for this development.
5) The location is very close to a site of special scientific interest.
6) The proposal would damage the local community cohesion which has developed slowly over the years.
7) The road to Norwich is part of a national cycle route and the increased traffic would create significant risk to all road users, particularly due to the winding nature of the road with blind corners.
8) Rockland St Mary is recognised as an area of scenic countryside close to the Broads and this proposal would have a detrimental impact.