Comment

Representation ID: 22724

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Pegasus Group

The Climate Change Statement sets out the Council’s measures to support the transition to a post carbon future as set out in joint Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) guidance. Our client supports and agrees with this approach to development and is confident that their site at Land off Norton Road, Loddon will assist in meeting the Council’s Climate Change reduction aspirations.
Loddon has a direct bus link to Norwich city centre and its public transport hubs (including Norwich Train Station). These excellent connections offer sustainable travel options to major employment hubs and recreation/leisure destinations in Norwich and further afield. The settlement also possesses a wide range of shops, services including a high school, medical centre, library, public houses and employment opportunities, such as at the Loddon Industrial Estate. Therefore, services and jobs can be accessed sustainably either on foot, by cycle or by public transport; reducing the need for travel by private car.
It should also be noted that Environment Agency mapping shows that the site is within Flood Zone 1 and therefore at very low risk from flooding from surface water and aligns with the GNLP in minimising flood risk through the location of development.