Object

Representation ID: 5273

Received: 03/01/2024

Respondent: Dr Toby Walker

The proposal to develop an employment area off the Glaston Road in Morcott (see policy E1) is in contradiction to this policy (SS1b). SS1b suggests that any development should be within the planned limits of development. The development of an employment area off Glaston Road in open countryside close to Morcott is entirely inappropriate. The site is prominent from miles around. An industrial site here would be an eyesore. The A47 is two-way at this point and entering it from The Cockpit is already hazardous. Any increase in traffic joining the A47 here would only increase the potential for accidents.

Comments noted. All sites received have been thoroughly assessed through a detailed site assessment process to ensure the most suitable and sustainable are to be allocated. The suitability of this site is considered under Policy E1.

Object

Representation ID: 6487

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Roderick Morgan

The inclusion of an a development area along Cockpit Lane, near the A47, is completely inappropriate and contravenes several of the policies in this Plan. The information included (consultant's report) appears to be inaccurate. This potential development area has been included purely because the land owner sees an opportunity for profit, and without any reference to employment, transport, natural environment, local benefit and consultation, or sustainability policy.

Comments noted. All sites received have been thoroughly assessed through a detailed site assessment process to ensure the most suitable and sustainable are to be allocated. The suitability of this site is considered under Policy E1.

Object

Representation ID: 7060

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Paula Johnstone

Morcott as proposed will fall into the Large Village category even though it falls well below the housing number threshold and has no public facilities other than a village hall (run by a trust and not by the Parish Council). The convenience facilities are provided by two petrol filling stations situated on the A47 both of which are inaccessible on foot for the more elderly of the village by virtue of distance or necessity of crossing the A47.

The evidence contained within the Spatial Strategy Background Paper shows that Morcott has more than 150 homes and a population of more than 300 people.
The categorisation of villages uses this data rather than the presence of local shops and public houses which can change during the lifetime of the plan.

Object

Representation ID: 7389

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Morcott Parish Council

Morcott falls into the Larger Village category even though it falls below the housing number threshold defined and has no public facilities other than a village hall (privately owned & run by a trust, not by the Parish Council). The convenience facilities are provided by two petrol filling stations situated on the A47, both of which are inaccessible on foot for many of the village (e.g. including young people, the elderly & the disabled) by virtue of distance or the necessity of crossing the A47. Should the current Spatial Strategy definition of Larger and Smaller Village be retained we suggest that Morcott is redefined as a “Smaller Village”.

The evidence contained within the Spatial Strategy Background Paper shows that Morcott has more than 150 homes and a population of more than 300 people.
The categorisation of villages uses this data rather than the presence of local shops and public houses which can change during the lifetime of the plan.