Comment

Representation ID: 22727

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Pegasus Group

Our client agrees with the broad sustainable growth strategy to support improvements to the transport system, green infrastructure and services. In particular, Policies 1 and 4, along with appendix 1, set out the infrastructure requirements to serve the growth in Greater Norwich based on evidence in the Greater Norwich Local Plan Infrastructure Needs Report. Appendix 1 includes proposed junction improvements to the A47/A146 Loddon Road. In the context of Land off Norton Road, our client would be supportive of these proposed works.
The GNLP should promote sustainable growth by allocating housing sites in sustainable locations in established settlements which possess high-quality public transport links and good range of services. A direct bus link serves Loddon 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. Loddon also possesses a wide range of shops, services including a high school, medical centre, library, public houses and employment opportunities, including at the Loddon Industrial Estate. On this basis, the allocation of Land off Norton Road, Loddon site would be in accordance with paragraph 102 of the NPPF and encourage modal shift away from the private car. This, in turn, would assist the Councils in delivering their sustainable growth strategy.