Adopted Site Specific Policies and Proposals Development Plan ...

Adopted Site Specific Policies and Proposals Development Plan DocumentLand off Greenfields RoadPolicy D2Land off Greenfields RoadLand amounting to approximately 12 hectares is allocated for residential development of 220 dwellings. Aminimum of 1.32 hectares of open space will be provided on site including the provision of 2 x LEAPs andan area for outdoor sports. Residential development will be permitted subject to compliance with adoptedpolicies in the Core Strategy and the following criteria:a. Development shall provide a vehicular link between Greenfields Road and Wheatcroft Way;b. The layout of the site and provision of open space will have regard to the Dereham Green InfrastructureStudy and the setting of the Dereham windmill to protect the interest of the heritage asset;c. Appropriate noise attenuation measures are provided at the border of the site with the A47 trunk road,if required; andd. Suitable upgrades to the foul sewerage network are secured.Development of this site is phased for delivery in the period between 2013 and 2018 in order to secure acontinuous supply of housing land over the Plan period and allow for necessary improvements to strategicinfrastructure including confirmation of capacity at an appropriate Waste Water Treatment Works andsuitable sewerage network.The Council will in conjunction with the Highway authority seek contributions for any necessary off-sitehighway improvements to minimise the impact of the development.Reasoned Justification2.14 The site comprises an area of agricultural land extending to approximately 12 hectares which is locatedbetween Greenfields Road, Wheatcroft Way and the A47 trunk road to the east of Dereham. The site is flat andopen with views across from the Dereham windmill to the border of recent developments at Rowan Drive/ FernClose. The curtilage of the Listed Dereham Windmill represents a key green space within the wider site.2.15 The site has vehicular highway access from the east and west via the existing residential developmentsat Greenfields Road and Wheatcroft Way. Development of the site should provide for the joining of the existingaccess roads and will enable the site to achieve two points of access on to Norwich Road. This will ensure thatthe highway access is delivered in accordance with the requirements of Norfolk County Council's standards.Providing two points of access will also enhance opportunities for improved public transport, walking and cyclinglinks to this area and development should make appropriate provision for these modes through the site layout.The Council will also consider the need for any appropriate traffic calming measures, the need for which will beconsidered through a Transport Assessment.2.16 The site has few physical constraints present; however, it is expected that some noise attenuationmeasures bordering the A47 may be required as has been the case for adjacent development at Rowan Drive/Fern Close. This may affect the form of any development on site and it is expected that this will be consideredthrough the subsequent detailed site layout as part of future Planning Applications. The Council may also seekappropriate off-site highway contributions to improve access points on Norwich Road to provide for the additionaltraffic created by the development. The detail of any requirements will be considered at the detailed PlanningApplication stage and assessed through a Transport Assessment.12