Policy 20 -- Community Assets

 

Purpose: To retain those features of Walberswick which contribute to the everyday enjoyment of the village by residents and visitors.

 

Policy:  Proposals for the establishment of new community facilities or the expansion of existing facilities, which could include new or improved facilities at the recreation ground and village hall, will be supported where:

  • The facilities enhance the quality of life of people in the village including children, people with disabilities and the elderly
  • The proposal is appropriate in its location, scale and design and would not be detrimental to the character of the landscape of the National Landscape or the built environment of the village
  • The amenities of neighbouring residents will not be adversely affected by the nature of the use, noise or traffic generated
  • There will not be an unacceptable impact on the local road network in terms of highway safety or the free flow of traffic
  • The proposal includes appropriate car parking facilities to ensure that the proposal does not result in an increase in on-street parking

 

Development proposals which would result in the loss of all or part of any of the facilities listed will only be permitted if it can be demonstrated by the applicant that:

  • the operation of the facility is no longer viable or necessary or
  • the use will be replaced by another use which is a valuable community facility: or
  • a replacement facility of equal size, utility and quality will be provided in an accessible location.

The list of community assets is as follows:

  • Village Hall
  • Heritage Hut
  • Black Dog deli
  • Anchor Public House
  • Bell Public House
  • Tuck Shop
  • Allotments
  • Churchyard
  • Playing Fields
  • The Village Greens:
  • Bell Green
  • Jubilee Green
  • Main Village Green
  • Cliff Field Car Park
  • Ferry Road Car Park
  • Bus shelter (opposite the Church)
  • Flagpole
  • Play areas on the Main Village Green and adjacent to the Playing Field
  • The Common
  • Beach huts
  • Village Signs