This site is in the heart of a historical village in the Waveney valley with vast wildlife and history.
Access To wortwell is via roads deemed as Amber And far from sufficient for this type of development. The economic and land assessment highlights the roads in this area as Amber - I would say red! Towards
Bungay is a dangerous t junction on to the a143, which will be exacerbated
by more traffic leaving the village. There are crossroads in the village on
a blind bend, with parking on some nights blocking the visibility ( pub,
residents) The proposer states that this could be used for housing? Issues to consider - Where
would these individuals work?? Look at the employment figures. To travel
would generate more road traffic and congestion, on already unsuitable roads
. GP surgeries? Recent CQC inspection for harleston practice
(15/2/18)already indicates improvement required in meeting appointments for
service users- indicating that the practice is already to capacity. (45%
met- national average 73%!) this is well below the national average.
Schools- travel required to harleston. Limited bus service. Dental-
harleston BUPA practice confirmed today they are full to NHS Clients.
Employment? Travel required as discussed earlier. No shop- travel required.
There are several properties dating back to the 17th century, which would be 'lost' to a huge housing development. Wortwell is a rural village - not a town.
Housing needs are being met in other areas close by