Site Proposals document

SITE PROPOSALS DOCUMENT
2.2 BDW has previously put forward site GNLP0307 and continues to support this
site for development. The site area includes an existing commitment that has
outline planning permission (2013/1793/O) for a residential-led development
that includes 650 new homes. This site is currently the subject of detailed preapplication
discussions and the Reserved Matters submission is expected in April
2018. That element of the site is therefore self-evidently deliverable and it is
appropriate to include that as part of the housing supply as has been shown in
the draft GNLP.
2.3 For the avoidance of any doubt, the area that relates to this part of the site is
identified at Appendix 1.
2.4 BDW also has an interest in the land to the south of this site that makes up the
remainder of site GNLP0307. The Site Proposals document acknowledges the
consented scheme to the north of this area but appears to overlook the
development potential of the remainder of this area. BDW therefore wish to
make it clear that it is willing and able to deliver further housing on the
remainder of this site.
2.5 It is noted that the HELAA includes a RAG assessment of likely constraints and
impacts, which contribute to the overall assessment of the developable area of
the site.
2.6 This submission includes further work to demonstrate the extent of the
remainder of this site (i.e. that land outside of the area subject to the outline
planning permission). To assist the Council in its further assessment of this site
for allocation in the GNLP, the following is provided:A Development Framework Plan prepared by Savills Urban Design Studio
(Appendix 2). This indicates that the maintenance of a substantial green
buffer along (in accordance with the adopted Neighbourhood Plan) the A47
boundary that is proposed to be landscaped. It allows for a large area of
open space between the consented scheme and the proposed new
development site. This area of open space will allow for the recreation land
required by the consented scheme to be provided in this area, as intended.
It includes a detailed network of foot and cycle clinks within the developed
area and the greenspaces, which connect to the consented scheme and
provide the potential to link to adjoining parcels should they come forward
for development.
The Framework Plan also for road access to tie in with the 'spine road' that is
to be delivered through the consented scheme, which has been designed to
allow for bus access. An indicative network of streets through the site is
identified that provides for a logical rod network and would complement the
proposals on the consented scheme and ensure appropriate connectivity.This demonstrates that the amber ratings for access, accessibility to services
and transport & roads in the HELAA is not justified.
The site has an area of 24ha. The exact development yield will be subject to
detailed design work and further discussions with the relevant Councils to
identify any other supporting uses that are felt necessary at this site.
* A Landscape Overview prepared by CSA Environmental (Appendix 3).
This identifies that the site to be of medium/low landscape value and
medium sensitivity. It concludes that the site is well contained and that the
Development Framework Plan successfully demonstrates how site could be
developed without materially impacting on the landscape character of the
immediate area. This suggests that the amber landscape impact of this site
identified in the HELAA is not justified.
* A Drainage Review (appendix 4) prepared by the Engineering Manager at
BDW. This builds on work undertake for the detailed drainage of the
consented scheme on the neighbouring site. It identifies that the site is in
Flood Zone 1 and that the land is suitable for a SuDS scheme and that this
will be incorporated into the layout of the site. It reviews to the new
obligations that come into force in April 2018 that will require Anglian Water
to ensure that a suitable connection to the foul water system is provided and
provide any network reinforcement that is required. As such, it is
demonstrated that there are no insurmountable drainage issues that would
prevent the site from coming forward for development. This suggests that
the comments in the HELAA regarding drainage capacity and flood risk are
capable of being addressed.
* A Transport Report (Appendix 5) prepared by AECOM. This summarises
the transport background of the site and the surrounding area, including the
committed improvements that exist in the local area. It demonstrates that
the site is located in a sustainable location and is well-placed to benefit from
these transport improvements in the local area. It identifies further
mitigation measures that may be required and confirms that these are
deliverable. It concludes that the allocation of this site for housing
development does not indicate any transport issues that cannot be
mitigated. The report demonstrates that the amber rating for access,
accessibility to services and transport and roads identified in the HELAA will
need to be reviewed to reflect the delivery of future developments and local
improvements in the vicinity of the site.
2.7 This additional information provides further evidence to support the allocation of
this site for housing. The site is under the control of a housebuilder that is
already active in the area and is able to bring the site forward for development
as part of the adjoining consented scheme. It could be delivered concurrently
with this scheme or as a later phase - the timing of delivery would be a matter
for discussion with the Council. Delivery of the entire site identified under
GNLP0307 will start in the first five years of the plan period.

I enclose further information to support proposed site allocation GNLP0307

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