Comment

Representation ID: 22459

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Gladman Developments

2.3 Policy 7.1 The Norwich Urban Area including the fringe parishes
(Question 40)
2.3.1 Gladman welcomes the proposals made under Policy 7.1 for the Norwich Urban Area and the fringe
parishes to continue being the area’s major focus for jobs, homes and services development and
welcomes the further allocations proposed in the city in addition to the existing commitments.
2.3.2 The policy identifies the delivery of a total of 30,560 new homes over the plan period 2018-2038
within the Norwich Urban Area, of which 85% consists of already committed development.
2.3.3 Gladman notes the proposals to include the site GNLP0581, in addition to site GNLP2043, as a
contingency site with a capacity of 1,000 homes, with associated amenity land, woodland and green
area, to be brought forward if the delivery of the GNLP housing allocations does not meet the Local
Plan targets.
2.3.4 It is however considered that this additional 1,000 dwellings should be planned for now, in the form
of a further allocation in the Plan, rather than being identified as a contingency. Such an approach
would increase the flexibility of the Local Plan and heighten its durability against unpredicted
changes which might occur over the remaining years of the plan. The plan making process provides
a good opportunity for the infrastructure requirements of Costessey and any future development
to be understood with a solution planned for. Planning for this upfront would reduce any delay in
meeting housing needs, which may not be possible through the planning application process.