Support
Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy
Representation ID: 20879
Received: 13/03/2020
Respondent: Town and Country Planning Association
The TCPA is very pleased to see that Policy 2 has a strong focus on mitigating and adapting to climate change which is a national priority. However, the policy wording could be strengthened regarding healthier communities by including reference to ensuring new developments are designed to promote active lifestyles through physical activity such as walkable communities and connected pedestrian and cycle routes (please see Sport England and Public Health England’s Active Design principles: https://www.sportengland.org/how-we-can-help/facilities-and-planning/design-and-cost-guidance/active-design). A commitment to reducing health inequalities would also be highly beneficial in addressing the health and wellbeing needs of the local population.
The TCPA is very pleased to see that Policy 2 has a strong focus on mitigating and adapting to climate change which is a national priority. However, the policy wording could be strengthened regarding healthier communities by including reference to ensuring new developments are designed to promote active lifestyles through physical activity such as walkable communities and connected pedestrian and cycle routes (please see Sport England and Public Health England’s Active Design principles: https://www.sportengland.org/how-we-can-help/facilities-and-planning/design-and-cost-guidance/active-design). A commitment to reducing health inequalities would also be highly beneficial in addressing the health and wellbeing needs of the local population.