Concerns about flooding and traffic with Framlingham plans

Framlingham Town Council is also set to object to developer Bellway Strategic Land's plans for a 32-acre site in Woodbridge Road, Framlingham, which will also provide 7,000sqm of employment space.

A town council meeting to discuss the proposals on Thursday (November 6) attracted 49 residents.

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The hybrid application to East Suffolk Council seeks detailed permission for 128 homes, including 44 affordable homes, and outline permission for a further seven self-build/custom-build homes, as well as land to be used for employment, a convenience store and an early years facility.

The homes would all feature air source heat pumps, solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging points, while the plan includes measures to increase the biodiversity of the land by almost 19 per cent.

However, concerns have been raised about the pressure on local amenities, including GP surgeries, as well as flooding as the town was affected by Storm Babet in October 2023, when roads and homes were inundated with brown water.

The homes are being earmarked for Woodbridge Road in Framlingham (Image: Google Maps)

One objector, Alison Norris, who lives in Fulchers Field, Framlingham, said: "Storm Babet produced severe flooding on this exact eastern Framlingham drainage path.

"I personally witnessed this. The applicant has not demonstrated that the development will not materially worsen flood risk on and off site."

Ben Stacey, strategic land director for Bellway in the south east, said: “Following extensive public consultation, we have submitted an application that caters to what people need and want in Framlingham.

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"That is sustainable, thoughtfully planned housing, with infrastructure and facilities that will benefit not only those who will live in the new properties, but also the wider area.

“This level of employment land could support around 600 jobs and by creating workspace near the homes we are further increasing the sustainability of the development because it will put many residents within easy reach of work without the need for a long commute.

“And with sustainability measures in every home the project would be good for the planet and good for residents’ fuel bills.

“Sustainability would be further enhanced with the biodiversity measures we have planned.

"The development, once complete, would have an 18.98 per cent increase in the level of biodiversity on site compared to what currently exists there.”

The deadline for comments on the plans is this Friday (November 14).