Vision Statement
The vision for Honingham Thorpe is based on a holistic approach towards growth by delivering abalanced sustainable community predicated on three main elements - employment, residential and
leisure.
The principle of development in this area has, in part, been established through current strategic
planning policy which has promoted the concept of a Food Enterprise Park. This initiative would be
embellished by further employment uses along the northern section of the proposed settlement.
Alongside the employment proposals, it is proposed that a phased residential area is established. The
initial first two phases will be 400 residential units each, giving a total of 800 units in years 1 to 4
constructed by the promoters of the proposed settlement, Clarion Homes. This will be sufficient to
trigger the first primary school in the new development. The intention is for the residential areas to grow
organically based around neighbourhood local centres that will provide Primary schools, shops and
community facilities.
The third element of the proposed settlement is to provide a Country Park based on the section of land
related to the River Yare valley. The intention is to provide an early delivery of this Park through a
carefully phased public access into the area. In addition to providing public access, there will be
restricted areas to protect the inherent natural features of the area.
The proposed settlement is intended to be based on its agricultural and countryside roots, and this
theme will be developed further through this document. In addition, it is considered that the proposed
settlement will not operate in isolation and it will link to other existing and emerging features in the area.
In terms of scale, it is proposed that the settlement will consist of the following:
* 72 hectares of employment space
* 198 hectares of residential development of a minimum 3,900 units with the potential of 3,600
units in future years beyond the plan period.
* 81 hectares of Country Park with extensive frontage and access to the River Yare
* 3.5 hectares of nature reserve
It is intended that these uses would be combined to create a self-sufficient, low-carbon community, with
walkable neighbourhoods and close links to the surrounding area, including other local settlements and
the farming hinterland. The new settlement would thus be firmly rooted in local agricultural and rural
traditions. These themes will be developed further through this document.