Trees and hedgerow on Little Melton Road in Hethersett have been cut down ahead of development on the land by Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey. - Credit: Archant Two housing giants have been criticised for cutting down trees and hedgerows – including some outside the permitted zone. Concerns were raised last month over trees and hedgerows along Little Melton Road which have recently been cut down. Trees and hedgerow on Little Melton Road in Hethersett have been cut down ahead of development on the land by Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey. - Credit: Archant A spokesperson for Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey said: All tree and hedgerow removal work is being carried out in accordance with the outline planning consent.
A spokesperson for the development consortium said: We have liaised extensively with both the parish and district councils on these proposals and, as the properties all fit within the existing development and density parameters, over development should not be a concern. There were some local objections to the initial outline application when it was first submitted back in 2011. - Credit: Denise Bradley Norfolk County Council s flood and water management team has objected to the plans in the absence of an acceptable drainage strategy , but said it would review its comments if issues are addressed. While no Hethersett residents have so far made an official comment to South Norfolk District Council on the proposed increase in homes, several villagers have voiced their concerns.