Reference 2023/2463
Applicant: Dr Patricia McKenna
Location: Wreningham House, Norwich Road, Wreningham NR16 1AF
Proposal: New site access
Application Type: Householder

Please return comments, quoting the reference number, by 13 October 2023 to:

email: planning@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk

online: www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk

post: The Horizon Centre, Broadland Business Park, Peachman Way, Norwich NR7 0WF


The Community Engagement Manager for Gigaclear, “England’s largest provider of ultrafast full fibre broadband to rural communities”, Andrew Lipski, has contacted the Parish Council. They are planning to include Wreningham in a future network build which includes Mulbarton, Swardston, East Carleton and Bracon Ash.

They may already have written to Wreningham residents and say they are keen to understand community concerns and answer questions. You may wish to explore their service provision as a useful comparator to that being offered by County Broadband.

Contact details:

Andrew Lipski, Community Engagement Manager

email: Andrew.Lipski@gigaclear.com Mob: 07501 395 417  Web: gigaclear.com


In case some of you were wondering about the situation with County Broadband proposals for their Wreningham provision, we have David Kirk’s reading of the on-line runes:

The first stage of works for the County Broadband direct fibre installations in Wreningham has been posted on the roadworks.org / onenetwork website.  This initial activity covers roads within our 30 & 40 mph limit zones – which excludes the High Common and Penny Green areas. Whilst the dates might yet change, the timetable is currently:

  • Main Road 17th – 22nd Sept
  • Toprow 24th – 29th Sept
  • Ashwellthorpe Road 8th – 13th Oct
  • Wymondham Road 15th – 24th Oct
  • Lower end of Church Road 24th – 31st Oct
  • Upper end of Church Road 1st – 7th Nov
  • Hethel Road 8th – 14th Nov

The immediate task is running fibre cable between the tops of telegraph poles (also employing existing poles belonging to the electric power company when those are more suitably placed).  There may need to be a small amount of tree branch trimming to clear the route for individual fibre cables.  Such trimming is likely to be done as each of the fibre cables is strung out.  There may be some interruptions to traffic flow with e.g. short term short term closures; stop-go boards; etc. 

It is also understood there will be short lengths of trenching required in some roads / verges.  This may take place in Church Road near the Bird in Hand and near the noticeboard in Top Row.  There may also be a short trench dug at the Reading Room.  County Broadband have not yet posted dates etc. relating to these other activities.

The above is only the first stage.  Further work will be required before properties can be connected. 



Norfolk Highways have advised that there will be Rolling Road closures between Mulbarton to Carlton Rode. This is to undertake road surface repairs along the B1113. (You may have noticed many white paint markings outlining repair sites on this road.) These are planned for overnight from 7pm to 6am. Diversions will be sign posted. See documents below for details.


The majority of bus services under contract to Norfolk County Council in South Norfolk are being reviewed and reprocured for September. Following the review, passenger consultation and re-procurement of contracts, here is confirmation of the timetable from September 3rd. Attached is the passenger notice that will be displayed along with a summary of all the changes happening in South Norfolk from the same date.

37A Timetable (from 3rd September):

Summary of all the changes:

If you have any questions or queries about the proposals please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Yellop <daniel.yellop@norfolk.gov.uk>.

Travel and Transport Services 

Transport, Highways and Waste

Tel: 01603 223956 | Customer Services: 0344 800 8020

County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH


Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch have an opportunity to unlock funding to support their work in making our towns and villages a better place to live.  We share an appeal from Les Rowlands, the local Chair, for help to make this happen:

“Dear Resident,
 
Many of you have told us about crime and anti-social-behaviour in your communities which is making your lives less enjoyable.  This is why at Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch we want to help local communities make a difference to help address this. 
 
However, we cannot do this without funding to help promote existing schemes and develop new ones.  I often hear about drinking, violence, criminal damage, litter and graffiti in our towns, villages and in Norwich which makes life for some, intolerable.
 
From what you tell me, working collaboratively with your local police officer was always the best way to tackle these problems.  However, in recent years we have lost these important links but now is the time to reinstate them.   
 
Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch is asking the Police & Crime Commissioner, to consider funding us from his allocation of Safer Streets Funding from the Home Office (£1.4m).   
 
Therefore, please could I ask you to complete this very important survey:
 
https://www.norfolk-pcc.gov.uk/news/police-and-crime-commissioner-asks-norfolk-residents-for-their-views-on-crime-and-anti-social-behaviour/
 
The survey will ask questions about aspects of neighbourhood crime, anti-social behaviour  and violence and importantly it’s anonymous. 
 
Please do mention Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch and tick the box accordingly.
 
Best Wishes

Les Rowlands Chair Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch