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The site was allocated in 2015 as part of the South Norfolk Local Plan but has not yet been developed. The principle of development is already accepted, and it is expected that development will take place within the new local plan time-period to 2038. The site sits beneath two radio masts which dominate the site and require access for maintenance. The site is therefore considered to be unsuitable for housing (or many other uses) and for this reason remains outside the development boundary. However, the site is re-allocated for light industrial uses compatible with the nearby residential and equestrian land uses.
Policy POR3
Ex MOD site, Pine Loke, Poringland (approx. 4.3 ha) is allocated for employment uses in Class E(g).
The development will be expected to address the following specific matters:
- Use E(g) must be compatible with adjacent housing and equestrian uses, and not harm amenity for existing and future residents of the area.
- An appropriate landscape buffer to reduce noise impacts on neighbouring properties and land uses.
- Appropriate access to the site.
- There should be sensitive treatment of the boundaries facing the wider landscape and the design should incorporate existing hedgerows and blocks of mature trees within the site design.
- A full drainage assessment should be carried out prior to development, including on-site and off-site flood risk.
- Wastewater infrastructure capacity must be confirmed prior to development taking place.
- Historic Environment Record to be consulted to determine any need for archaeological surveys prior to development.
- Norfolk Minerals and Waste Core Strategy Policy CS16 applies, as this site is underlain by safeguarded minerals resources. The benefits of extracting the minerals, if feasible, will be taken into consideration.
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