By Geoff Fisher Re: No new allocations for Reepham in latest housing consultation
Although there are no new allocations proposed in the latest plan, the 20 units proposed for the former Reepham station site have been overtaken by the latest approved development for assisted housing, etc., and have relocated to Broomhill Lane, where they are now – with the blessing of Broadland’s planners – proposing a 140-unit development on the site previously allocated for 120 units.
This is known as “town cramming” and, despite an increase in the housing density and additional significant traffic and parking issues, the planners prefer this solution rather than looking at better alternative sites for 20 units that have been supported in the last local plan consultation.
Hugh Ivins, Whitwell
Geoff Fisher