Object
Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy
Representation ID: 23079
Received: 16/03/2020
Respondent: Orbit Homes
Agent: David Lock Associates
It is very clear that the A11 offers benefits in terms of supporting new growth as a result of its recent improvement. This sets it apart from other elements of the strategic network that still require investment. In drawing up a spatial growth strategy it is important that the use of existing infrastructure is prioritised above areas where substantial investment is required. The potential of the A11 being readily able to accommodate growth should be maximised in this context.
We are also concerned about the lack of alignment between other transport strategies and initiatives and the GNLP. Most acutely, the apparent lack of regard for rail and encouraging a significant modal shift away from the private car.
Wymondham has the potential to function as a public transport hub and this should reinforce it as an excellent location for strategic growth, particularly at a time when there is a global imperative to address the climate change challenge. GNLP should look to Wymondham as an absolute priority area to focus growth around public transport accessibility.
Furthermore, in the context of wider community infrastructure and ensuring that growth does not put further pressure on existing amenities, it is important to note that new settlements as a growth typology are the most sustainable as they have the critical mass to support and deliver the provision of new services and facilities that simply cannot be achieved through smaller developments, even up to 1,500 units.
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