New, Revised and Small Sites

Comment

Representation ID: 19560

Received: 14/12/2018

Respondent: Horsham Properties Ltd

Agent: Lawson Planning Partnership Ltd

We note that the GNLP Settlement Summary suggests settlement boundaries will only be extended where development already exists on a site. Due to the presence of engineering operations and landscaping, required in connection with an implemented planning permission which extended the business park to the north, we would regard the allocated land to have a form and function which connects to the existing settlement and thus the settlement limits should be extended to enclose it.

However, notwithstanding the GNLP's position on land to the west, we request that, as a minimum, the settlement boundaries are amended to include L-block and its operational land in the north. The land and buildings have been built, but are not presently included in the settlement limits of the village as shown on the revised Site Proposals maps in the New, Revised and Small Sites Consultation. Given that this building, and associated land around it presently function as part of the operational business park, they should clearly be included within the settlement limits extension.

Comment

Representation ID: 19561

Received: 14/12/2018

Respondent: Horsham Properties Ltd

Agent: Lawson Planning Partnership Ltd

In summary, Horsham Properties support the incorporation of the existing employment allocation (site reference GNLPSL0466) within the Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP) and note that sufficient planning harm does not arise to justify the current policy restrictions tying the site to airport related uses or controlling the mix of industrial use classes.
Any associated policy wording should also be reviewed to promote the comprehensive delivery of the allocation, taking account of the current geography, necessity to promote long term viability and flexibility of businesses, and the need to ensure the impacts of development are suitably mitigated.