Question 17: Do you support, object or wish to comment on the approach to Infrastructure?
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.
For full representation, please refer to the attached documents.
Comment
Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy
Representation ID: 23107
Received: 31/03/2020
Respondent: Salhouse Parish Council
No definition of a ‘Green infrastructure priority corridor’ or how this would work??
Please see attached for full submission
Note that Salhouse Parish Council largely endorses the comments by CPRE, and so we have integrated these comments into our response.
Support
Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy
Representation ID: 23136
Received: 16/03/2020
Respondent: Hopkins Homes
Agent: Bidwells
The need to support sustainable growth through the provision of infrastructure improvements, such as
schools and health centres, is, in principle, supported. However, the policy should recognise that infrastructure provision must be proportionate to each development, to mitigate the impacts of the specific development, based on a local need and must not undermine delivery.
Please see attached for full submission and supporting documents.
As outlined in the attached submission, the site is suitable, available, achievable and viable, and is therefore deliverable within the plan period.
Development in this location would represent sustainable development, as defined within the National Planning Policy Framework. Aylsham, as a Main Town, with the fourth highest level of shops and services outside Norwich, is already acknowledged as a highly sustainable location for residential growth, as evidenced through the significant quantum of development that has been approved in the last decade, and the attached text demonstrates that this specific site is a suitable location for further development in all respects.
Economically, residential development here in the plan period would help sustain and enhance local
services and facilities, and would also provide employment opportunities during the construction period.
Socially, the scale of development envisaged is such that it will enable the creation of a strong, vibrant and
healthy community, with easy access to existing and planned local services and facilities, as well as onsite
open space. A wide mix of dwelling types, sizes and tenures will be provided to meet local needs, and
CIL payments will ensure the provision of the necessary health and cultural facilities. The site is located
in close proximity to established communities in Aylsham, which should assist in achieving social
integration between the existing and new residents.
Environmentally, the site is located close to a range of services and facilities, and enjoys good access to
sustainable transport options providing access to the extensive array of facilities and services available
within Norwich and further afield. Residents will be able to meet their day-to-day needs easily and without
the need to use their car, assisting in reducing pollution and minimising the contribution to climate change.
On this basis, the site should be taken forward as an allocation, and is capable of making an important
contribution to the planned growth of the Greater Norwich Area in the period to 2036.