Site Allocations (Villages) - North Norfolk District Council

North Norfolk Site AllocationsAllocations in Service Villages 1216112.13 Allocations for Roughton12.13.1 Roughton is a small village set in attractivecountryside, part of which is within the Norfolk CoastArea of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Thesouthern part of the village, while not in the AONB,provides attractive views to the surroundingcountryside. Areas of the village adjacent to HagonBeck are at risk of flooding.12.13.2 Development, and local facilities, are concentratedaround two main roads which connect the village toCromer, Sheringham and Norwich. The busyjunctions of these roads have recently beenimproved by the provision of mini roundabouts andpedestrian crossing facilities. Other roads in thevillage have few footpaths available which affectspedestrian accessibility between facilities.12.13.3 While the convenience store, petrol station andschool are fairly centrally located in Roughton, otherfacilities such as the village hall are located on the edge of the village. The allocation offersan opportunity to relocate the village hall and secure provision of public open space in acentral location.Residential & Public Open Space: Land at Back Lane (ROU03/10)Description12.13.4 This greenfield site between Back Lane and Chapel Road is occasionally used for grazingand comprises rough grassland to the south and slopes down towards an area of wetgrassland and a ditch to the north. Hagon Beck runs along the northern boundary and partsof the site are at risk of flooding. The southern boundary of the site borders Back Lanewhich is a narrow road, generally rural in nature except at each end where it servesresidential properties.12.13.5 There are concerns about the impact of additional traffic generated from the developmenton Back Lane which is narrow and without footpaths in places. Development will thereforebe subject to agreement on measures to minimise the impact of any additional traffic.12.13.6 There is a pedestrian link to Old Turnpike Road via Orchard Close and an additional linkshould be provided directly from the site to minimise the need for pedestrians to use BackLane. This will provide direct access to village facilities and bus stops. Old Turnpike Roaddoes not have footpaths but generally has little through traffic and is well used bypedestrians.12.13.7 The proposal is for approximately 30 dwellings and provision of community facilities andpublic open space. The provision of such facilities will provide a central 'hub' for the villagein an accessible location serving new and existing residents. Site layout should be carefullyconsidered to provide these facilities, and the proposed dwellings, in a manner that providesmaximum benefit to residents. The site borders existing residential properties and sitelayout should be arranged so as to minimise impact on residential amenity.12.13.8 The site is bounded on some sides by mature hedgerow and these should be retained and