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Please refer to the South Norfolk portal for details of exact location which will opposite Morley Hall Farm the other side of London road the nearest property being Strathern.

Numerous letters of support already listed which would suggest this has been bubbling for some time but only became aware of the yesterday 26th Feb

Not aware yet as to when the Planning sub committee at Wymondham TC will consider this but I will post as soon as I know and please be advised this is a forum which is open to comment from the public both in support, against or neutral.

The fenced off paddock areas are already in place, no doubt planning approval is already in hand. 

Well that explains why they can’t sell the house next door.

lots of support from Norwich and someone who uses a false name at the council (professionally of course) to promote settlement, not forgetting someone from a young offenders department sending praise. Quite frankly it Carries about as much weight as me sending support to someone wanting to move to Thetford.

We already have our fair share of travellers sites. Granted I am not aware of any trouble or tension, but I feel others should also be given the opportunity to demonstrate their inclusiveness and their welcoming nature as well.

remember, Dale farm had planning permission as well. 

I agree. Why not publish all the supporting letters? What are they hiding? (Incidentally, when the Top Common planning application was lodged for one dwelling by a local resident, there were plenty of local supporting letters for that which were ignored and the plans promptly refused). We really do need a level playing field, this constant unfair treatment by the Council is getting a bit much. 

Just a few years back when a similar application was submitted, residents objected on perfectly reasonable planning points, yet received nasty personal letters from the agent. South Norfolk Council's behaviour was also unacceptable. The insulting names which residents were called were appalling and the way we were treated including a representative from SNC shouting at the top of his voice in the face of a resident (a woman) at a meeting - many of us were scared and shocked by this behaviour.  Are we going to be subject to that again?

I also object to being labelled a 'member of the settled community' because I live in a house. 

Does Morley Parish Council know there is this strong support in Morley? It would make more sense for the children to be closer to their schools. Morley can demonstrate its inclusive and welcoming approach for the traveller site to go there as we have previously done.

To all who live in the so called settled community.

Please acknowledge by objecting to this planning application for the following reasons ;

1There is already a traveller site approx 250 metres away in Suton (chepore lane) which would create an over concentration

of such sites in one rural area.Various government & council reports refer to “over concentration in one location “and this application would be disproportionate  in size to its local community & the residences imediatelly close by.

2.This is a green field site not brown field .

3.Road safety ,National speed limit of 60 Mph.accident black spot.More vehicles turning on. & off a busy road. No pedestrian paths. I also note that the field gates were extended last year with a drive way made off the B1772 ?was planning permission sought for this .

4.No natural screening & therefore will have an adverse effect on the natural landscape of fields ,farms,farm residences Having an adverse effect on the views from nearby homes & road users

5.Not close to local amenities e.g Shops ,Doctors surgeries.

6.Will harm the character & appearance of existing settlements & nearby housing.

7.Local wildlife reduction .

The whole application needs to be questioned.

The Location as stated by SNDC on the Planning Portal is misleading.  Morley Hall Farmhouse does not exist on this site and never existed on the site.  The location statement implies that a property is no-longer fit for purpose, thus the application for change of use.  This is a green field site onto which the applicant commenced works prior to the making of a planning application.

I also picked up on the somewhat odd document numbering and what appeared to be the missing letters of support.  I am now concerned to see that the numbering has been removed, with no explanatory note from South Norfolk Council. 

So what happened to accuracy and transparency?

Yes, 

i was looking on google maps this morning.

the Chepore site is just over 300m across fields away.

there is also the circus folk site which is just over 900m away down the London road.  this Site is set so far back from the road tho, the only evidence is the large vehicles coming and going

Previously Spooner Row and Suton have been allocated differently in local plans to Wymondham Town and treated separately, and therefore not on the same map as Wymondham. 

How SNC could approve such a scheme is beyond me when you look at the specific location of the site in relation to the neighbouring properties.

It seems that any other resident can have all planning applications turned down due to the countryside and views across this area, however, when you mention 'traveller or Gypsy' its generally a given that they have to recommend it!

By building anything on this site whether it be houses or a traveller site will spoil the look of the village and the countryside.

Suton is classed as a Hamlet and the fact that the proposed scheme could give rise to nearly 100 people on a 3hectare site is a major concern as the whole Parish only has around 530 residents. 

I feel sorry for the few properties adjacent to the land as they are on the border of the parish with Morley but will be a 'settled' minority to the large amount of proposed occupants.

It appears that the applicant is assuming that planning is a formality as the site has already been divided into plots by new fencing to match the submitted drawings and the position of the entrance to the land altered complete with a new gate.

London Road is a 60mph road which is busy at all times. The introduction of a new site will lead to major issues with cars and caravans turning into the land. Cars overtake on this straight piece of road which is only going to lead to more accidents.

Other issues such as wildlife, noise and light pollution are all going to be issues caused by this development.

Hopefully the council will visit the site and genuinely look at the major issues this planning application will cause.

I really do hope that they will listen to all of the residents in our village and help keep it a wonderful place to live.

Whilst I understand the need for traveller sites around the county I feel that any development of any type on this land would be a major concern. The fact that an existing traveller site is only 300mtrs away on Chepore Lane means that we have met our obligation according to the NJCS.

I urge people to post valid comments in regard to the proposed planning application on the SNC web planning portal ASAP.

This stretch of London Road is long and straight and prone to speeding. Having a new entrance will create a new hazard with vans and other large vehicles using the new entrance and likely to cause a future hot spot for road accidents.

I am sure this planning submission will be approved as the Council seems to allow travellers to get what they want. The Council MUST put in place proper highway safety measures! Maybe a roundabout, traffic lights or slip roads?