I am writing with reference to the site proposals for GNLP0265 (and GNLP 0388) although I see I have to fill in two separate sections on this site.

This site is in addition to a greenfield site already granted outline planning permission for 30 dwellings at the North Walsham end of Rectory Road (COL1). Why are further greenfield sites in the Broads National Park area being targeted for development?

I have great concerns about (all) the proposal(s) 0265 on several counts. It will have access roads onto Station Road and Rectory Road - both of which are heavily over-used, narrow, impeded by obstacles, generally sped along by drivers and overall hazardous. To introduce more traffic to these routes seems irresponsible.

As a resident of the village for 12 years I have seen traffic increase considerably. The NDR has not alleviated any traffic flow through the village on the North Walsham/Station Road and as development increases in North Walsham even MORE people are travelling south and to the city via Coltishall Village Centre.

I have also seen numbers at the Primary School swell. As a parent who walks a child to school every day the combination of the two points above has I believe resulted in a real threat to road-user and pedestrian safety. Exacerbating the problem, many cars park on the road in Rectory Road, either those belonging to its residents or those belonging to parents who are 'dropping off'. The result is a chicane effect, with many blind spots created and many drivers taking unnecessary and dangerous risks in order to get through. Crossing the road on foot is difficult and dangerous. Due to extremely narrow footpaths at the Church end of the street many people have to cross the road twice in order to get to the school.

Furthermore as I am sure you are aware, Rectory Road is also a main bus route - for school and public buses - and at times traffic jams and tailbacks are caused as buses can not negotiate the traffic and obstacles.

Additionally as I am sure you are aware the doctors' surgery, village hall and pre-school and community church rooms are all located in the same area of Rectory Road/St John's Close. To introduce a further access road into this area - as shown on 0265 would be dangerous. Rectory Road is already over-used.

I also object to the proposal on the grounds that Coltishall is a Broadland village and a tourist attraction as an area of natural beauty with conservation zones. It has a rich and diverse history as a village. The existing businesses and infrastructure support the village community. I believe the planned housing will put unsustainable pressure on the infrastructure - stretching an already overstretched surgery and school beyond their physical limits.