essentially I only have one comment and as that applies to the entire Greater Norwich Local Plan in its entirity rather than specific items, I would be very grateful if you could make this known at the review stage for me.

My comment is:

Whilst the Plan seems to take account of and address micro infrastructure issues, such as school and local medical provision, it does not in my opinion focus enough on Hospital provision or Mental healthcare overall.

Local GPs refer patients to the NNUH, QE or JPH NHS Trusts which have limited capacity and already some of the worst A&E waiting times in the UK. The Plan will lead to a growth in population, yet there appears to be no account for the need to expand hospital bed capacity within the county. That means existing waiting times both in A&E and for surgery etc. will get considerably worse.

Far greater weight needs to be placed on suitable Acute hospital bed provision within the plan as acceptable healthcare for Norfolk's growing population will be dependant on the number of Acute Hospital beds etc. The Plan will I hope be referred to the relevant local NHS Trusts for their views as to what the effect the population growth will be on them and if they will cope.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make my point and hope it's can be taken into account.