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Mr Stuart Wilson Thetford Society Thetford 12 Policy TH 4 Agree<br />

The Boudicca Site should have interpretation boards and facilities in<br />

order to attract visitors from the A11. The site should be managed so<br />

that the siting of the monument is enhanced and the integrity of<br />

Thetford's heritage is preserved. Pigeon Investment Management<br />

stated that certain residential blocks would frame and face the<br />

important Boudicca Site. This is to be applauded. We would again<br />

reiterate our concerns in TH2 as the ‘framing' houses would have an<br />

industrial unit ruining the present stunning vista. Support noted. No further action.<br />

We greatly welcome the inclusion of a policy relating to Gallows Hill<br />

Scheduled Monument and the recognition of the monument's<br />

significance. In the first paragraph, we are uncertain exactly what is<br />

meant by "soft" enhancements in the first sentence and this needs<br />

some clarification in the supporting paragraphs (or alternatively, the<br />

word ‘soft' could be omitted). Furthermore, enhancement measures<br />

could potentially do more than raise awareness of the monument and<br />

aid biodiversity. They could help to preserve the physical condition of<br />

the monument and/or improve its setting, both of which could be<br />

referenced in the first sentence of this policy. In the second<br />

sentence, reference should be made to the monument's setting,<br />

particularly as some enhancement proposals, such as tourism<br />

features (Paragraph 12.13) could harm the setting of the monument.<br />

Mr Tom Gilbert-<br />

The first paragraph of the policy could be reworded as follows: "The<br />

Local Planning Authority will support [soft] enhancements that<br />

preserve, improve the setting, raise awareness of, and aid<br />

biodiversity on, the Gallows Hill Scheduled Monument as shown on<br />

the Proposals Map. Proposals that harm the monument and its<br />

setting will not be permitted." We welcome the wording in the<br />

second paragraph regarding the production of detailed plans for the<br />

urban extension, both in terms of liaison with English Heritage and<br />

the linking of improvement plans and management regimes for the<br />

monument into a formal legal agreement. The third paragraph<br />

needs to include reference to preserving the setting of the monument<br />

with regards to adjacent residential, commercial and infrastructure<br />

development (i.e. "preserves and enhances"), given that<br />

development has the potential to harm its setting. We welcome the<br />

reference to engendering community ownership of the monument<br />

through appropriate density and orientation, which will help to<br />

provide natural surveillance and better survival of physical remains.<br />

Map 12.1 summaries some of the potential features that could be<br />

located around the scheduled monument. The provision of<br />

appropriate screening and open space is welcomed, while the<br />

provision of tourist facilities is possible depending on the precise<br />

details and location. We have concerns about the area between the<br />

monument and the A11. Whilst walking and cycling routes are likely<br />

be acceptable and could be incorporated into landscaping and green<br />

infrastructure proposals, a public bus route could be more intrusive.<br />

At one point, there is little more than 40 metres between the A11 and<br />

the north-west corner of the monument, making it very difficult to<br />

accommodate a range of infrastructure (including a wastewater<br />

pipeline as suggested in Paragraph 16.3) without encroaching onto<br />

the monument and affecting its wider setting. Alternative routes for a<br />

public bus route should be explored (such as through the existing<br />

industrial estate). The Thetford Transport Study (2010) appears to<br />

consider a route to the south of the monument, which may be more<br />

Wooldridge English Heritage Cambridge<br />

12 Policy TH 4 Comment appropriate.<br />

Agree.<br />

Refresh policy to take into account<br />

the rep.<br />

Mrs Patricia Poel Thetford 12 Policy TH 4 Agree Especially the archaeology aspect. Support noted. No further action.<br />

Mr Ed Chambers<br />

Thetford Town<br />

Council THETFORD 12 Policy TH 5 Agree Welcomed Support noted. No further action.<br />

Mr Jon Ford Thetford 12 Policy TH 5 Comment Existing pubs are closing Noted. No further action.

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