5 dwellings at Land Off West Carr Road, Attleborough

What was proposed

The application sought five two-storey homes with double garages and one access point to the west of the site.

“The site comprises 0.49 hectares of open agricultural land with mature trees and hedgerows to all boundaries apart from the southern boundary. The site slopes gently upwards to the south. It lies to the front of a larger field which is also within the applicant’s ownership. The application has been amended, having previously been submitted for 8 dwellings on a larger site area.”

“A full application for the construction of 5 two storey dwellings with double garages with a single access point to the west of the site.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The parish council and highways authority objected, while other consultees raised no objections subject to conditions or mitigation.

“GREAT ELLINGHAM PC: Object. - The concerns raised by the Local Highway Authority regarding the highway transport accessibility and highway safety concerns, given the remote location of the site and the nature of the highway network that serves it. • The proposed development site is in close proximity to the earthworks of a complex and possibly high-status medieval moat 170m to the west.”

“No objection subject to conditions securing biodiversity enhancements and the mandatory biodiversity net gains. However, as the development will result in an increase to residential units, it will trigger the need for a per dwelling tariff for delivery of mitigation measures for additional recreational impacts on Habitat sites across Norfolk in combination with other plans and projects.”

Officer report

Residents’ views

One representation objected to the access location, the road conditions and lack of footpath and lighting, and suggested more tree planting.

“REPRESENTATIONS A site notice was posted and neighbours notified. One representation has been received raising the following objections/concerns; -objects to the location of the access, would be better placed centrally to minimise visibility. -the road is single track with no footpath or streetlighting -dark skies policy. -more trees could be planted.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A ward representative supported the application, the agent made representations, and a parish council representative spoke in support.

The vote

Members voted six to five in favour of the officer recommendation to refuse the application.

“DECISION: Members voted 6 x 5 in agreement with the Officer’s recommendation of refusal.”

Minutes