Site Allocations (Villages) - North Norfolk District Council

166North Norfolk Site Allocations12 Allocations in Service VillagesResidential: Land North of Thorpe Road (SOU07)Description12.14.11 This site on the west of the village was previously designated as Employment Land on theProposals Map and comprises large agricultural storage buildings and surrounding land.The employment generated from this area is minimal and it is considered unlikely that thesite will be attractive for new investors.12.14.12 The site is located at the village entrance and a high quality development will be importantto enhance the setting of the village. A comprehensive landscaping scheme should alsobe included to provide an attractive development, and also to provide a buffer to theagricultural land to the rear.12.14.13 A new footpath should be provided along the site frontage to link to the footpath on thenorthern side of Thorpe Road, therefore enabling safe access to the village shop, hall andpub, and the Highways Authority have commented that improvements to a crossing pointto south side of Thorpe Road may also be required. Provision of the footpath may requireremoval of some of the roadside hedgerow, which would also improve visibility at the access,however replacement landscaping should be provided along the frontage to retain a greenapproach.Constraints12.14.14 There is an existing right of way which crosses the site to buildings at the rear of ‘Uplands’which should be maintained, and there may be potential to incorporate these buildings ina comprehensive scheme for the two sites.12.14.15 This is a brownfield site and therefore, in line with PPS23, a study will be required identifyingprevious sites uses and potential contaminants that might be expected given those usesin order to fully assess any risks posed. If the desktop study identifies that contaminationmay be a problem then a full site investigation should be completed and an appropriateremediation scheme developed.12.14.16 There are no surface water sewers in the vicinity of the site.Deliverability12.14.17 The site is suitable and available for development. It is in single ownership and the landownerhas indicated support for the allocation. There are no known reasons why development onthe site cannot be achieved within the plan period.Policy SOU07Land North of Thorpe RoadLand amounting to 0.6 hectares is allocated for residential development of approximately 12dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with adopted Core Strategy policies includingon-site provision of the required proportion of affordable housing (currently 50%) and contributionstowards infrastructure, services and other community needs as required and:a. Provision of safe vehicle access to Thorpe Road;b. high quality development to enhance the approach to the village;c. provision of appropriate landscaping including boundary treatment to the agricultural landto the rear;