New reference number: 4.02a

SHELAA reference: WS025 and existing policy reference: SA11(a)

Location: Lamble Close, Beck Row

Site area: 2.3 hectares

Preferred options indicative capacity: 60 dwellings

Site map

Policy and capacity considerations

1. The site comprises two distinct areas. The southern-most section is heavily managed and currently contains paddocks. Separated by a fence, the northern section is rough grassland with patches of dense scrub.
2. Planning permission has been granted on the site.
3. A new footway is required fronting the site to join existing footways on St John’s Street.
4. Acoustic insulation is required due to the proximity to RAF Mildenhall air base.
5. 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.
6. Provide a link through the site to connect with Lamble Close and Aspal Close Local Nature Reserve.
7. Retain and enhance the existing trees and pine lines (some protected) within the site with appropriate buffers.
8. The site has existing features (including acid grassland) which contribute to the ecological network which should be safeguarded.

New reference number: 4.02b

SHELAA reference: WS023

Location: Rookery Drove, Beck Row

Site area: 5.3 hectares

Preferred Options indicative capacity: 100 dwellings

Site map

Policy and capacity considerations

1. The site is an agricultural field on the northern edge of the village. It is bounded by existing residential development to the west and south. Beyond the northern boundary, on the opposite side of Rookery Drove lies a caravan park and a scrapyard along with a number of residential units.
2. There is a current undetermined planning application on the site.
3. 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.
4. Retain and enhance the scrub habitat along the northern boundary of the site bordering Rookery Drove and trees on other site boundaries (east, west and south) which should be retained.
5. Retain and enhance existing hedgerows and boundary features with appropriate buffers.
6. Acoustic insulation is required due to the proximity to RAF Mildenhall air base.
7. A cordon sanitaire should be maintained to the sewage treatment works to the north-west.
8. Part of this site is in close proximity to a safeguarded waste facility and any new development should take steps to ensure that it will not inhibit the operation of the waste site.
9. This site is partially or wholly within a minerals consultation area. The quantity and quality of the minerals resources beneath the site and the feasibility of either: extraction prior to development of the site or use of some of the sand and gravel in the development itself should be assessed.
10. The site is within one kilometre of one or more established public right of way and opportunities to connect to these will be encouraged.
11. Ongoing discussions with infrastructure providers will establish and define infrastructure requirements generated by the site.