To ensure the soundness of the policy wording, we would suggest that Point 6 of the Policy GNLP0133-E is revised to read as follows: 'Include an enhanced pedestrian and cycling connection through the site from Bluebell Road to the Broad, and linkages to and along the open river valley landscape to the south and east'.

The deletion of the remainder of this element of policy wording is considered necessary to secure the deliverability of all elements of Policy GNLP0133-E. The Bartram Mowers site is not within the University's land control, so enhancement of linkages to open spaces within this site, and the development as approved through application ref: 19/00911/F, cannot be guaranteed.

In addition, the following changes to policy wording are recommended, to assist in developing the design proposals for the site during the Plan period:

Point 2 to be reworded as follows: 'Generally low-rise development (at least 2-3 storeys) however acknowledging the enclosed nature of the site, the scale/building height of any proposed development will be tested against an assessment of its landscape and visual impact, to consider the impact on adjoining residential properties and established open space'

On behalf of our clients the University of East Anglia, we support the proposed allocation of Policy GNLP0133-E – Land at the UEA Grounds Depot Site, within the Pre-Submission (Reg 19) Joint Local Plan.

A modification to policy wording, specified within Section 6 of this document, outlines the amendment we consider is necessary to achieve soundness. Delivery of the site within the Plan period to 2038 is achievable, and the site remains suitable, available, achievable and viable for the following reasons:

Suitable
The identification of the site as a draft allocation will help to support the continued expansion of the UEA, alongside sustaining and enhancing the valuable role which the UEA holds for Norwich and the wider context. The UEA are fully committed to development on this site, and view it as an integral part of meeting the UEA’s future growth requirements.

Available
The site, in its entirety, is owned by the UEA, and there are no leases or restrictive covenants on the site. Consequently, the site is readily available for development.

Achievable
There are no site-specific constraints which could preclude the delivery of student accommodation and a small element of ancillary university related uses. Therefore, student accommodation and a small element of ancillary university related uses development on the site is deemed to be entirely achievable

Viable
We are confident that the delivery of the site is viable having regard to the policy requirements of the draft GNLP and there are no factors that we are aware of, at this moment in time, that could prevent the delivery of the site.