Urban Fringe: Rackheath

MM85 - Policy GNLP0172

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Modification

Amend the policy to read:

POLICY GNLP0172

Land to the west of Green Lane West, Rackheath (Approx. 11.44 ha) is allocated for residential development. This will accommodate approximately 205 homes.

More homes may be accommodated, subject to an acceptable design and layout being achieved and any infrastructure constraints addressed.

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

  1. A suitable vehicular access onto Green Lane West that does not prevent access to the North Rackheath GT16 allocation.
  2. Pedestrian and cycle connections provided between Green Lane West and Newman Road.
  3. A design and layout that functions appropriately with other site allocations and policies in the Growth Triangle Area Action Plan.
  4. Mitigation measures to manage the compatibility of neighbouring residential and industrial estate uses, as well as the nearby Broadland Northway (A1270).
  5. A design and layout that avoids adverse impact on views through the valley of Beck Brook.
  6. Land to the west of the A1270 should only be used for open space to conserve and where opportunities arise enhance the significance of the grade II listed Rackheath Hall and bridge.

    7. Norfolk Minerals and Waste Core Strategy Policy CS16 applies, as this site is partly underlain by safeguarded minerals resources. The benefits of extracting the minerals, if feasible, will be taken into consideration

Move wording of deleted policy requirement 7 to the supporting text. Insert after current paragraph number 3.57.

Reasons

To ensure that the plan is effective and justified.

MM86 - Policy GNLP0351

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Modification

Amend the policy to read:

POLICY GNLP0351

Land at Heathwood Gospel Hall, Green Lane West, Rackheath (approx. 0.64ha) is allocated for residential development. This will accommodate at least approximately 15 homes.

More homes may be accommodated, subject to an acceptable design and layout being achieved.

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

  1. Mitigation measures to manage the compatibility of neighbouring residential and industrial estate uses will be required.

Reasons

To ensure the plan is effective and justified.