NOT TO BE PRINTED_Draft Final TAAP comments duly

Mr Paul Leeming Carter Jonas Harrogate 12 Policy TH 2 Comment
Mr Richard
Thewlis Thetford 12 Policy TH 2 Agree
Mr Stuart Wilson Thetford 12 Policy TH 2 Agree
Mr Stuart Wilson Thetford Society Thetford 12 Policy TH 2 Agree
Mrs L Brightman Thetford 12 Policy TH 2 Comment
we would suggest that Policy TH 2 Locally Distinctive features of the
landscape is a Plan wide policy. We would suggest that this could
equally apply to options for remodelling the existing Estates. So far
as this policy relates to the SUE proposals we are concerned with a
requirement to submit landscape management plans alongside
planning applications. We would consider this to be onerous as it is a
matter which is usually dealt with at the detailed planning stage. At
the outline planning stage, it could be dealt with by planning
condition. The wording should be amended to reflect this.
Looking at the plan, it is good to protect the avenues of trees (draft
policy no. 2). In particular any Elm trees present - those along the
Green Lane just south of Tesco are one of the very few strongholds
of the White-letter Hairstreak butterfly. This insect is bound to occur
in the TH2 area if there are any Elm trees present. It would be good
to seek further professional advice on the presence of this insect in
this area, and how to protect it.
Initially agreed with this idea, but some changes will be made to
the open space layer of the proposals maps rather than
allocating such areas as locally distinctive features of the
landscape. This policy will remain in the Urban Extension
section to ensure the protection of such features. Disagree re
management plan - given the local evidence and the distinctive
landscape, it is not believed to be an onerous requirement.
Further investigation into this comment, with biodiversity experts
has been undertaken. It seems that the best approach would be
to manage elm to ensure that it is cut back before it dies. This is
too detailed for the TAAP, but could inform management plans
and current maintenance regimes.
Policy to remain where it is. Open
space allocations on proposals maps
to be checked.
Raise at PPA. Pass on comment
and advice to NCC who own Green
Lane. No further action for the
TAAP.
Agree. Lying in the middle of the Brecks adjacent to the Thetford
Forest, Thetford has an enviable location. The observations made in
the Habitat Assessment Report by Roger Evans Associates
(commissioned by Breckland District Council) should be adhered to,
in particular, keeping development within the A11 northern boundary.
The proposal to site a large industrial Biomass Power Plant unit
alongside the Mundford Road north of the A11 roundabout should be
opposed as it would be inappropriate within the Brecks, would ruin
the rural views from the Boudicca Site and disturb breeding areas of
birds on Annex 1 of the Birds Directive. Pollution, loss of productive Comment refers to proposed power station. That is out of the
farmland and increased road traffic are also reasons to turn down the remit of the TAAP. BDC have responded to this application
planning application.
which will be determined by NCC. No further action.
Lying in the middle of the Brecks adjacent to the Thetford Forest,
Thetford has an enviable location. The observations made in the
Habitat Assessment Report by Roger Evans Associates
(commissioned by Breckland District Council) should be adhered to,
in particular, keeping development within the A11 northern boundary.
The proposal to site a large industrial unit alongside the Mundford
Road north of the A11 roundabout should be opposed as it would be
inappropriate within the Brecks, would ruin the rural views from the
Boudicca Site and disturb breeding areas of birds on Annex 1 of the Comment refers to proposed power station. That is out of the
Birds Directive. Pollution, loss of productive farmland and increased remit of the TAAP. BDC have responded to this application
road traffic are also reasons to turn down the planning application. which will be determined by NCC. No further action.
It is imperative that all existing trees and hedges and belts are
preserved and no 'accidental' damage to root systems and removals
happens. This has occurred on Cloverfields. Also a minimum of 10
metres along hedges and paths to be preserved. Support noted. No further action.
Mrs Patricia Poel Thetford 12 Policy TH 2 Agree But grey squirrel population should be monitored. Noted. No further action.
Mr A M Cox Thetford 12 Policy TH 3 Comment
Mr Ed Chambers
Thetford Town
Council THETFORD 12 Policy TH 3 Comment
Mr Paul Leeming Carter Jonas Harrogate 12 Policy TH 3 Comment
Mr Stuart Wilson Thetford 12 Policy TH 3 Agree
Tree belt should be planted north of the A11 to give noise and light
reduction for Croxton Village.
No evidence to say this is required for the TAAP, but there are
potential merits in such a scheme.
Add to Greening Thetford section
that such planting does not have to
be limited to urban areas.
The Committee does not want to see inappropriate choices of tree
species resulting potentially in tree root damage to properties. Noted. Included in policy already. No further action.
Policy TH3 Structural Tree Planting as Part of the Northern
Development should be edited to reflect terminology elsewhere as a
matter for the "SUE". We would suggest that this policy could be
deleted with a reference to the planting of structural tree belts in
Policy TH1. Agree.
Ensure consistent terminology.
Consider how TH1 and 3 could be
combined.
Agree but provision must be made for the future maintenance of the
planting together with a request to ensure suitable species are
planted. Noted. Included in policy already. No further action.