3.22
Recognising that the Norfolk Showground has a need to support its role as a major visitor attraction and events location, and that it is located within and supports the Food Enterprise Zone, it is proposed to alter the existing showground policy to permit small scale food, dining and leisure-led development that also helps meet the needs of local residents who live in the immediate area.
3.23
Appropriate pedestrian and cycle access including across the A47 will be required to ensure that the centre is easily accessible and provides local facilities.
Policy COS 5/GNLP2074
Royal Norfolk Showground, Costessey
Planning applications for the use of the identified area for leisure, tourism, recreation, arts and exhibition uses will be considered positively provided that:
- The open character of the site is retained, including the impact of ancillary uses such as car parking.
- Any new buildings and extensions are required to support the main functions of the Showground.
- Harm would not be caused by the nature, scale, extent, frequency or timing of proposed activities, including:
a) any noise or vibration likely to be generated, including from motorised sports or flying; and,
b) any light which could have an impact beyond the site itself.
- Highways and transport improvements are agreed with Norfolk County Council and, where appropriate, the Highways Agency, to be proportionate to the form and scale of development and includes pedestrian and cycle access across the A47.
- Wastewater infrastructure capacity must be confirmed prior to development taking place.
Small scale Food retail, including an anchor unit selling a significant proportion of locally produced goods; café/restaurant/public house uses; and other leisure and service uses, to serve the wider function of the showground will also be considered.
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