Urban Fringe: Drayton

MM80 - Policy DRA1

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Modification

Amend the policy to read:

POLICY DRA1

Land east of Cator Road and north of Hall Lane, Drayton (Approx. 12.5 ha) is allocated for residential development, allotments and open space. This will accommodate approximately 250 homes.

The development will be expected to address the following specific matters The development will achieve the following site specific requirements:

  1. Vehicular access to be achieved from Hall Lane and School Road.
  2. Appropriate surface water drainage proposal to mitigate risk of surface water flooding issues associated with this site.
  3. Green infrastructure linkages provided from the site to Hall Lane and Reepham Road via a network of footpaths to the side of School Road and also across the adjoining agricultural field to the north east of the site. A footpath/cycleway should also be included to the south side of Reepham Road from the junction with School Road to the roundabout at Drayton Lane.
  4. Provision of onsite public open space in accordance with relevant policy.
  5. Provision of allotments.
  6. Any development must conserve and, where opportunities arise, enhance the significance of the grade II listed 4 Manor Farm Close including any contribution made to that significance by setting. This includes but is not limited to appropriate landscaping, setback and design.

Reasons

To ensure the plan is effective, justified and consistent with national policy.