GNLP3052

Comment

Representation ID: 22222

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Environment Agency (Eastern Region)

The areas adjacent to the river of this site allocation are Flood Zone 3, and our modelling shows that the majority of these areas are also Flood Zone 3b Functional Floodplain, with an annual probability of flooding of 5% (1 in 20) and classed as ‘land where water needs to flow and be stored in times of flood’. As a country park would be classed as ‘water compatible’ development under ‘Amenity open space, nature conservation and biodiversity’ then this would be an acceptable land use within the flood zones, including Flood Zone 3b, providing that it is designed to: ‘remain operational and safe for users in times of flood; result in no net loss of floodplain storage; and not impede water flows and not increase flood risk elsewhere’. Therefore it would be preferable if any associated built development is located within Flood Zone 1, and all development within the flood zones meets the above requirements.

Comment

Representation ID: 22900

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Crown Point Estate

Agent: Miss Kate Wood

East Norwich, promoted under Policy 7 anticipates redevelopment of sites very close to WCP for 2,000 homes. Green infrastructure is therefore important in this location, and the 5th bullet points (2nd set) in the policy requires enhanced linkages to the Broads, including pedestrian and cycle links between WCP and the city centre.

We therefore assert that the additional land at WCP should be safeguarded so that it can be called upon to support the additional population arising from new development in the locality. Formally safeguarding the site for leisure and open space purposes through policy will provide confidence in investment within the Park, to support this increasing demand.

Policy 3 – Environmental Protection and Enhancement, refers to the possible establishment of new country parks and additional forms of green infrastructure, but should also refer to opportunities to enhance existing country parks to improve the environment and range of activities and facilities for their users.

The Policies of the Broads Authority referred to are local-level development control policies relating to the existing extent of the Park, so are not adequate to set out strategic level policy for safeguarding the extended area for country park related uses.