It is essential that new development is only permitted if it is sustainable in the long term – being accompanied by the necessary infrastructure required to support both new residents and those already living in the surrounding community. That’s why I have taken, and continue to take, such a deep interest in strategic planning cases in our area – as well as the need to reform the wider planning system.
Earlier this year, I was made aware of considerable local concern about an application by Glavenhill in which they hoped to build a minimum of 291 homes on land off Shipdham Road, Westfield Road and Westfield Lane. I, therefore, wrote to the Breckland Planning Committee to put on record my concerns about the application and support the local community.
Now, an amended version of that application has returned and, having liaised with local councillors and Dereham Town Council, I have submitted a new letter – in which I have, again, formally requested that the application is refused permission.
To read a copy of my latest letter, please see below: