4.01a land south of Hopton Road, Barningham
| New reference number: 4.01a |
| SHELAA references: WS005 and WS1004 |
| Location: land south of Hopton Road, Barningham |
| Site area: 2.6 hectares |
| Preferred options indicative capacity: 50 dwellings |
| Site map 
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| Policy and capacity considerations - This site lies south of Hopton Road (B1111) wrapping around the north-east and south-east sides of Lingwood Close.
- The sites lies adjacent to the settlement boundary to the east of Barningham.
- The majority of the site is a part of a large arable field. An area of wildflower meadow enclosed by species-rich hedgerows with trees lies to the south-west of the site.
- The proposed allocation comprises elements of two separate site submissions, only the parts of the sites allocated would be expected to come forward within this local plan.
- This site is within 7.5 kilometres of Breckland Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest, a component of Breckland Special Protection Area. Within this distance the potential for in-combination recreational effects should be considered.
- This site is connected to Waveney and Little Ouse Valley Fens Special Area of Conservation.
- The existing boundary hedgerows should be retained and enhanced with appropriate buffers.
- A new hedgerows and landscaped boundary should be provided to the south-east.
- The development area should prioritise pedestrian and cycle links to village services and facilities. provide enhancements to footpath and cycleway access and links to the village centre.
- The site is within one kilometre of one or more established public rights of way and opportunities to connect to these will be encouraged.
- Ongoing discussions with infrastructure providers will establish and define infrastructure requirements generated by the site.
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