New, Revised and Small Sites

Support

Representation ID: 19567

Received: 14/12/2018

Respondent: Hopkins Homes

The site presents a logical and sustainable location for new housing provision and would provide a natural rounding off, of the settlement edge. The site relates well to the existing built form and is viewed within an urban context. The site could deliver quality new homes, including a proportion of affordable homes.

With close proximity to the village centre and nearby amenities, the site provides a highly sustainable housing option which will encourage transport modes other than by private car. The site is well integrated with existing communities and is also in close proximity to the shops and amenities in Wroxham. Services located over the River Bure in Hoveton are also within easy reach of the site. There is a petrol filling station on Norwich Road close to the site, which has a convenience store. Not only is the site well positioned in Wroxham it is adjacent to the strategic road network giving easy access to Wroxham village centre and Norwich to the south. Bus routes run along Norwich Road and Salhouse Road giving access to services in higher order settlements.

The Council's assessment does not identify issues which would preclude development on the site and concludes that the development is suitable. However, given that it overlaps with the previously submitted site GNLP0504 it is marked as unsuitable. The originally submitted site has been superseded by option GNLP2131 and GNLP2135 following discussions with the Parish Council and landowner and therefore it should take precedence over GNLP0504.

See full submission for further details.

Support

Representation ID: 19568

Received: 14/12/2018

Respondent: Hopkins Homes

The site presents a natural extension of the Wherry Gardens development. The main estate road through Wherry Gardens can be extended to provide access to this land and there is also potential to create a second access onto Salhouse Road. The landscape framework, including mature hedgerows on the southern boundary present a logical extension to the settlement boundary.

The site can deliver a quality development to assist in meeting the significant development needs in the District, including affordable housing needs. There is also potential to provide new areas of open space.

The Council's assessment concludes that the site is suitable for residential development. We agree with this conclusion as there are no constraints which would preclude development.

See full submission for more detail.