NOT TO BE PRINTED_Draft Final TAAP comments duly

Mr Paul Leeming Carter Jonas Harrogate 11 Table 11.2 Comment
Mr Paul Leeming Carter Jonas Harrogate 11 Table 11.2 Comment
Mr Paul Leeming Carter Jonas Harrogate 11 Table 11.2 Comment
Mr Simon Malone Thetford 12 12.01 Comment
Mr Simon Malone Thetford 12 12.02 Comment
Mr Ed Chambers
Thetford Town
Council THETFORD 12 Policy TH 2 Comment
On a general note we would make the point that the indicative land
use figures in the draft TAAP document are out of date, referring to
material published in October 2010 and provided to Breckland during Noted. The Council notes that the masterplan for the Urban
November 2010. Some of the comments in the following section Extension is an iterative process and that the TAAP will provide
make specific reference to this point; as it is we would make the the parameters. However, any masterplan will need to be in
point that the figures should be treated as indicative and not broad conformity with the TAAP and as published the Council is Liaise with Landowners regarding
absolute.
content that the TAAP will secure a sustainable urban extension. updated land budget.
At this stage we have no overarching comments upon the Section 11
Masterplan as it is consistent in principle with the material provided
to Breckland Council. However it should be noted that the figures
presented vary from the Core Strategy requirements in terms of
employment land and open space provision. That being the case we
would add a note of caution with the Land Budget as expressed in
Tables 11.1 and 11.2 (at paras 11.4 and 11.9) as these figures
reflect the Masterplan as dated October 2010 (provided to Breckland
Council in November 2010). Since then the Masterplan has been
modified: consequently the balance/mix of uses has changed (see Noted. Such revisions are likely to be set as conditions on the
para 3.13 above). It may be that the Masterplan may change further planning application and discussed as part of the PPA. Note
over the course of the Plan period; for example, dependent upon the also that the TAAP itself is likely to be refreshed every three
status of the Academy proposals.
years or so.
Liaise with Landowners regarding
updated land budget and
masterplan.
Material set out in the associated Topic Paper (para 11.4)
demonstrates the significant amount of investigation and
assessment that has informed the Land Budgets and the general
strategy. One of the effects of the detailed investigations has
resulted in a land use budget of housing of between 110 and 120
hectares this will have consequent effects upon Tables 11.1 and
11.2. With reference to the comments on housing numbers at para
11.6 refers to 37dph net; whilst para 11.11 refers to 37dph gross.
This should be seen against a net dwelling density across Thetford of Noted. The TAAP will allocate 5,000 dwellings. Re land budget
around 30-35 net dwellings per hectare. Consequently we would comment figures, disagree. Need to provide certainty. Policy
advise that the land budget figures (for all land uses) and housing TH1 amended and enhanced. Density gives an indication and
numbers should be considered as an indication rather than as an not absolute figures - it will be down to detailed planning of 5,000
absolute figure and the information may change as the Masterplan is dwellings. To clarify gross versus net, table 11.3 is gross. 11.6
finalised.
net. No further action
I understand a new electricity sub station costing some 8 million
pounds is required to service this major expansion. I am not clear as
to proposed locations for this but it will clearly be a significant piece
of built infrastructure and it and its associated power lines MUST be
sited in such a way as to protect the local rural landscape
EDF energy have advised on the land requirements however the
precise location will be determined through the masterplanning
process for the Urban Extension. The delivery section of the
TAAP will make reference to the sub station and clearly its
delivery is required at an early stage of the development. The
sub station will be a relatively small facility and consideration will
be given to the routing of lines including the ability to
underground cabling in sensitive areas. No further action
The existing belts must be renewed by new plantings as the original
belts are near the end of their physical life. New plantings require
appropriate management if they are to develop the contorted
characteristics of the originals. Agree with comment. This is included in the detailed policy. No further action.
The final phrase in the penultimate paragraph - "to ensure that the
integrity of the cultural landscape is maintained" - prompts concerned
comment about the proposed Biomass Combined Heat and Power
Station off the Mundford Road beyond the All bypass. Whilst the
Committee appreciates that this policy statement is addressing
specifically the area earmarked for the Urban Extension, it wants the
planning authority to ensure that appropriate mitigation and/or
compensation measures will be provided in respect of any new
development that will in itself adversely affect the Locally Distinctive
Landscape.
Comment refers to proposed power station. That is out of the
remit of the TAAP although is covered by the Breckland Core
Strategy. BDC have responded to this application which will be
determined by NCC and have made reference to Core Strategy
policy which will be a material consideration . No further action.