Comment

Representation ID: 22429

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Gladman Developments

Question 6: Do you support or object to the vision and objectives for Greater Norwich?
Vision
4.1.1 Gladman supports the general pro-sustainable growth vision outlined by the Councils for the GNLP. The provision of new homes, opportunities for employment, strategic infrastructure and protection of the environment and resources all fulfil a key role in achieving the Councils’ vision. A core missing element of the vision, however, is the need to secure the integration of economic, housing and infrastructure strategies to ensure that the pattern of development provided through the Local Plan is sustainable and deliverable. The need for this integration in forming targets and determining the location of development and specific sites should be better reflected within the Plan’s vision.
Objectives
4.1.2 Objectives covering the economy, communities, new homes, infrastructure, delivery and the environment are outlined within the GNLP. In broad terms, Gladman is supportive of the objectives outlined, however in several instances it is considered that these do not go far enough. Under the economic objective the wording should be expanded to recognise the role housing delivery has in supporting sustainable economic growth, particularly in supporting town centres. In particular there is a need to ensure that the proposed level of allocations made through the GNLP maximises economic growth potential provided through the City Deal and the A11 Norwich to Cambridge technology corridor.
4.1.3 Beyond this, Gladman considers that reference is needed within the homes objectives which seeks to meet affordable housing needs in full and addresses house price unaffordability to promote home ownership and to secure homes in the area for first time buyers, families and the elderly. The objective should be expanded to also ensure that the housing needs of the elderly and disabled are met through the plan period.