NOT TO BE PRINTED_Draft Final TAAP comments duly

Mr. neil
blackshaw
Mr. neil
blackshaw
Thetford healthy
town programme Thetford 28 Policy TH 39 Disagree
Thetford healthy
town programme
Thetford
Mrs B Mudd Thetford 28 Policy TH 39 Comment
Mrs E McGuire Thetford 28 Policy TH 39 Comment
Mrs Janet Smith
Gibbons Thetford 28 Policy TH 39 Comment
Mrs K Turner Thetford 28 Policy TH 39 Comment
28
Policy TH 39
Disagree
a new criterion is required to the effect that: Redevelopment
proposals will be expected to make provision for children's play
space that will meet or make significant progress towards the
standard set out in DC 11 and make arrangements for the
sustainable management of the space. REASONS The deficit in
children's play space is stated to be in the region of 18 ha. There is
no reason to believe that this will be exacerbated in the SUE so long
as the DC policy is consistently applied. However the means of
remedying this deficit in the rest of the town are simply too weak.
Physical activity and active play are absolutely essential to children's
physical and mental health and to reversing the unsustainable
increasing trend in obesity. This amendment seeks to ensure that
where new investment is made in the existing built fabric specific
steps are taken towards eliminating the deficit.Without it there is a
risk that the gap will remain. Recent strategies for the housing
estates demonstrate that this is a real danger.
A new criterion is required to the effect that: Proposals for the
refurbishment or redevelopment of existing housing areas will be
expected to demonstrate that community preferences have been
taken into account, provide evidence of the nature and extent of
deprivation and to show that opportunities have been taken to
maximize access to community services, employment, active travel.
REASONS The growth of Thetford in the 60s led to the creation of
large areas of homogeneous housing which is now in large part in
poor condition.
The most concentrated areas of deprivation are closely associated
with these estates and this in turn gives rise to poor health conditions
and unacceptable disparities in health. It is highly desirable that a
holistic approach is taken to the refurbishment or redevelopment of
the estates and that every opportunity is taken to address the wider
determinants of health - jobs, education, physical activity for instance
as well as the physical condition of houses and appearance of the
environment. All such proposals should be based on inclusive
community
Many houses
engagement.
in Thetford Town not in use in the 10 years I have
been here. If either rebuilt or updates and let or sold could reduce
the number of new ones suggested which seems a common
complaint generally.
Nothing in plan for improvement to Barnham Cross Estate, needs
more than the Sweyn Close development.
TH39 currently goes further than the Core Strategy. History of
attempting to address the short fall as part of the Core Strategy
but this approach received objections. DC11 and TH39 go as
far as we practicably can. No further action.
BDC have an empty homes officer. There are Government
policies on such issues. No further action.
This particular policy is about the existing estates. Residents
have been involved regarding the production of strategic plans
for the estates. Sweyn Close is part of the improvements.
Other improvements that are ongoing include addressing open
space and car parking as well as redundant garage courts. No further action.
I agree with the proposal that infill and redevelopment should
contribute to a positive and vibrant area. It is also important that they
are sympathetic to the existing area. Agree. Amend policy as per rep.
So how come everything is for up on the other side of town how
come we never get anything in the middle or up in Barnham Cross,
pine close shops need to be pulled down and started again, you have
a whole bit still boarded up waiting for development it looks like a
shanty town coming through Fulmerstone Road.
TAAP promotes a walking and cycling network. The TAAP
emphasises modal shift. Planning applications have to meet the
requirements of the Council's Statement of Community
Involvement.
Consider adding element about
modal shift to policy.
The Council are keen to ensure that the TAAP addresses the
whole town. This particular policy is about the existing estates
around the town. Residents have been involved regarding the
production of strategic plans for the estates. Sweyn Close work
is ongoing and the plans have planning permission. Pass on comments to housing team.