08. 5th August 2024

The Council Office Diamond Jubilee Lodge Wood View Road Hellesdon Norwich NR6 5QB
Tel: 01603 301751 www.hellesdon-pc.gov.uk email: clerk@hellesdon-pc.gov.uk

Minutes of the Meeting of Hellesdon Parish Council
held on Monday 5th August 2024 at 7pm
in Hellesdon Community Centre

PRESENT:

     Cllr B Johnson (Chairman)                          Cllr N Barker
     Cllr G Britton                                     Cllr I Duckett
     Cllr D Fahy                                        Cllr M Hicks
     Cllr S Lowthorpe                                   Cllr D Maidstone
     Cllr R Sear                                        Cllr S Smith

In attendance: Mrs F LeBon (Clerk) and forty six members of the public.

Welcome by the Chairman – Cllr Johnson welcomed all in attendance.

1. Apologies and Acceptance for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr D Britcher, Cllr L Douglass, Cllr S Gurney, Cllr S
Holland and Cllr A Lock. These were accepted.

2. Declarations of Interest and Dispensations
No declarations made or dispensations applied for.

3. To Agree Minutes as a True and Accurate Record of the Full Council Meeting held on 9th July
2024
The Minutes of the Full Council meeting held on 9th July 2024 had been previously circulated. It was
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

4. Public Participation
Members of the public were thanked for their attendance and it was advised that councillors had
received a summary of all concerns emailed to the Parish Council.
Cllr Johnson updated the meeting on the Parish Council’s correspondence to date with the
landowner, advising that the Parish Council had been previously restricted on community
engagement due to the landowner not wishing to enter into any discussions with the Parish
Council, unless strict confidentiality was adhered to. Representatives from the landowner and
agent were invited to attend this meeting but unfortunately couldn’t.
The following matters were raised in relation to the pre-application layout plan for a proposed
residential development at Heath Crescent:
• Concerns over highway access and egress along Heath Crescent as this road is only 4.8m
wide. It would be better to access via Union Park.
• The proposed access road would create a junction on Prince Andrew’s Road in close
proximity to the existing junction with Heath Crescent.
• Exacerbating parking of the road and verges in an area that already suffers from airport
parking.

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• It was queried whether the Parish Council would be acquiring a larger piece of land to
compensate for the loss. It was advised that the Parish Council, at this present time, was
not being offered any land at all.
• Concerns were raised over the lack of open space to the east of Cromer Road. The Parish
Council should see this as an opportunity to purchase more land for the benefit of local
residents.
• A reduced number of houses should be proposed.
• It was noted that there may be a covenant on the land so that it cannot be built upon.
The Clerk will check with Land Registry.
• Existing residents struggle to get onto the Cromer Road, especially due to the bus lane.
This will put another 100+ vehicles trying to exit onto the Cromer Road.
• It was queried whether the landowner would increase the number of houses detailed in
the layout plan. It was confirmed that the plans could change when a formal planning
application is submitted.
• Concerns were raised over the height of the affordable houses which would overlook into
existing properties.
• Impact of the proposed new access from Prince Andrew’s Road on neighbouring
properties, in the form of security and HGV’s (both construction traffic and delivery
vehicles) being able to turn on a narrow road. There are also shared services between the
property proposed to be demolished and the neighbouring property.
• There should not be an access and egress on the same road from the development. An
entrance on Prince Andrew’s Road and egress onto Fifers Lane would be less impactful.
• Discussions occurred as to whether the bollards on Heath Crescent should remain in place
or be removed to alleviate the traffic. The majority of those in attendance would prefer
the bollards to be retained. The bollards were installed to prevent rat running traffic and
the associated highway damage by heavy vehicles.
• Consultation required with medical services and the local schools. It was noted that this
development would impact the whole community as local people are already struggling
to get GP appointments on a timely basis. It was noted that additional development is
already allocated to Hellesdon on the Persimmon site and at Hellesdon hospital.
• It was noted that Sport England had objected to the sale of the site in 2018. The Clerk
advised that Sport England has been notified of this draft layout plan and it would be
requested that Broadland Council formally consults Sport England when the planning
application is submitted.
• Concerns were raised over the screening of the site as most properties back onto the
proposed development site. If vegetation is used to screen, who would maintain it?
• Concerns were raised over fumes and dust generated from construction, especially for
elderly residents. The time of day that construction would occur was also a concern. It
was noted that a construction management plan could be requested as part of the
planning conditions. It was suggested that contractors could access via the industrial
estate.
• It would be preferred to see the area as a Leisure Park for the benefit of the people of
Hellesdon.
• Concerns were raised over the location of the public open space being used as a
children’s play area, it being located so close to a main road. It would be preferred if this
was central and surrounded by houses for natural surveillance.
• Discussions occurred as to whether the park would be locked, like other parks in
Hellesdon, to prevent anti-social behaviour. It was noted that this would be down to the
body responsible for the park.

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 The planning process was summarised, with a formal planning application to be sent to Broadland
Council later in the year by the applicant. This would then be discussed by Hellesdon Parish
Council’s planning committee. The Clerk will send another mailshot to the local area, including
Brabazon Road, when the planning application has been received and a date for the planning
committee has been set. After the Parish Council and other consultees, including the Highway
Department at Norfolk County Council, have sent their comments to Broadland Council, the final
decision will be made by Broadland Council’s planning committee.
Members of the public were advised, should they wish to object, to do this to Broadland Council
when the application is submitted and not before, so that all objections can be retained in the
correct file.

5. To Consider Response to Cornerstone Planning on Proposed Heath Crescent Development
a) To Feedback Consideration and Comments on the Pre-Application Layout Plan Provided
As the Parish Council concurred with the members of the public at the meeting, It was AGREED
that the concerns raised in this meeting would be collated and the Clerk will send to Cornerstone
Developments.
b) To Feedback on Preferred type/form of onsite recreation/ open space provision, as well as
advice on possible locations for any off-site Financial Contribution
More detail was required about the SUDS feature which formed part of the proposed open space
area. There was also no detail about the responsibility of the play area and who would maintain
it.
It was AGREED that if amenity space is to be lost, the developer should provide high quality play
equipment and green space which is accessible to all regardless of ability. This includes
accessibility for all generations.

6. Time and Venue of Next Council meeting.
Tuesday 10th September in Diamond Jubilee Lodge, commencing at 7pm.

The meeting closed at 8.08pm

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