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D Tricker Norwich Road Estate Residents Association Thetford 21 Policy TH 29 Comment Documentation indicates that Government Ministers remain committed to maintaining the current level of hedgerows protection, even if the risks of removal are extremely low. Important Hedgerow status is a further source of protection for existing hedges by the identification of certain numbers of woody species within a 30 metre length, the ground flora of herbaceous plants or the hedges are a sanctuary for certain types and numbers of birds. The Thefford Area Action Plan TH29 states that "the existing route of Joe Blunts Lane will be protected from development and enhanced as a route for walking and cycling". It should therefore be an expectation of this stated aim that the hedgerows on either side of the lane be included and fully preserved, ideally by adoption of an overall width of 12 metres. Any attempt to remove or destroy, parts or all of these hedges, will undoubtedly be met with considerable opposition from the public and bodies such as the Norwich Road Residents Association. The trees and hedges along its route will be protected by TH2 - locally distinctive features of the landscape. Comment re opposition from public noted. No further action. Dr Robert I support this policy. It would seem that altering the status from a public footpath to a public bridleway would be the best way to guarantee rights for cycling (and also horse riding) along the route, Whittaker Thetford 21 Policy TH 29 Agree while protecting the priority for pedestrians. Support noted. No further action. Mr Anthony Brettenham and Kilverstone Parish Poulter Council Thetford 21 Policy TH 29 Comment This would benefit from a map. Joe Blunt's Lane is marked on the Proposals Map. No further action. Mr Colin armes x 21 Policy TH 29 Comment Mr Ed Chambers Joe Blunt's Lane needs to be protected by at least a 15m green belt. We have all seen what has happened to Green Lane. The proposed masterplan shows that for the most part, the land use of the north side of the route will be formal and semi-natural parkland. The trees and hedges along its route will be protected by TH2 - locally distinctive features of the landscape. No further action. Thetford Town Council Norfolk 21 Policy TH 29 Agree Approved Support noted. No further action. Mr Paul Leeming Carter Jonas Harrogate 21 Policy TH 29 Disagree Mr Stuart Wilson Thetford Society Thetford 21 Policy TH 29 Agree Mr Stuart Wilson Thetford 21 Policy TH 29 Agree Mrs G Farrow Thetford 21 Policy TH 29 Comment Mrs L Brightman Thetford 21 Policy TH 29 Comment For the most part, Joe Blunt's Lane falls within the SUE; as a consequence we would query why the Policy TH 29 Joe Blunt's Lane falls within the Area wide policies. There are proposals within the emerging Masterplan which seek to include Joe Blunt's Lane within the movement and access strategy for the Urban Extension as an integral part of the measures to achieve modal shift and support noncar modes of transport, including walking and cycling and associated public transport services. On this basis we would suggest that this policy duplicates other provisions in the TAAP particularly the Movement policies TH7 - 9 and the subsequent TH30 which includes Joe Blunt's Lane as part of the Thetford Loops. Consequently Policy TH29 is unnecessary (not justified) and should be deleted. and would add that a tree buffer zone either side of the Lane should be established and maintained and that only pedestrian/cycle traffic be allowed to cross it. Agree and would add that a tree buffer zone either side of the Lane should be established and maintained and that only pedestrian/cycle traffic be allowed to cross it. Disagree. As the reasoned justification states, this is a key route for walking and cycling and will serve many functions. The route needs to be protected and improved. Any inappropriate changes to the route would result in great public opposition and affect users. With regards to use by public transport, at a recent meeting, landowners explained idea in more detail. Policy to remain as part of Green Infrastructure section in the town wide Policy changed to reflect suggestion section. and guide implementaiton. The proposed masterplan shows that for the most part, the land use of the north side of the route will be formal and semi-natural parkland. The trees and hedges along its route will be protected by TH2 - locally distinctive features of the landscape. Policy currently states that only walking and cycling routes can cross or join it. No further action. The proposed masterplan shows that for the most part, the land use of the north side of the route will be formal and semi-natural parkland. The trees and hedges along its route will be protected by TH2 - locally distinctive features of the landscape. Policy currently states that only walking and cycling routes can cross or join it. No further action. How long with Joe Blunt's Lane be out of use while it is being upgraded? This is a matter of detail beyond the TAAP. No further action. The proposed masterplan shows that for the most part, the land use of the north side of the route will be formal and semi-natural Joe Blunt's Lane - the hedges and edges maintained at a minimum parkland. The trees and hedges along its route will be protected of 10 metres either side to ensure housing, gardens and fences by TH2 - locally distinctive features of the landscape. Policy away from this green lane. This had not been ensured when building currently states that only walking and cycling routes can cross or some parts of Cloverfields thereby spoiling Green Lane there, join it. No further action. Mrs Patricia Poel Thetford 21 Policy TH 29 Agree Support noted. No further action.
Chisman Gary Highways Agency Bedford 21 Policy TH 30 Comment Dr Robert Whittaker Thetford 21 Policy TH 30 Comment Dr Robert Whittaker Thetford 21 Policy TH 30 Comment Jenny Schramm Thetford 21 Policy TH 30 Comment Mike Jones RSPB RSPB Norwich 21 Policy TH 30 Comment Mr Anthony Poulter Brettenham and Kilverstone Parish Council Thetford 21 Policy TH 30 Comment Mr Digby Smith Thetford 21 Policy TH 30 Agree With regard to accessing the countryside to the north of Thetford and the A11 on foot/ by bike, TAAP Map 21.1 identifies several routes crossing the A11. It appears that the proposed ‘Croxton Loop' and the ‘Northern Loop' will pass beneath the A11 on existing routes without interacting with the A11 mainline carriageway. Clarification is required regarding the exact route of the proposed ‘Thetford Forest Loop Non-priority', which is shown to cross the A11 to the north of the London Road Junction close to the Sainsbury's supermarket. It is good to see these proposals to encourage environmentally friendly and healthy transport and recreational options. This links to the surrounding countryside to the north and west are particularly welcome additions. However it is a pity that links are not also proposed to the south (to Barnham) and to the east (to the Peddar's Way). Extra links for pedestrians and cyclists in these directions would enable a greater variety of longer loops to be undertaken, with associated health benefits. To the south, there should be a more direct route from south-east Thetford to Barnham, than the current option of detouring via Thetford Heath and back along Elveden Road. There are two other preferred options to get to High Lodge. Non priority means less favoured. This idea came from high level plans from the Forestry Commission. Desire for link to Barnham Village noted. Not considered in Loops work however, but this does not mean such an extension might not be possible. I wonder if the old railway line from the south end of Arlington Way would be a suitable route here. To the east, it is a great shame that there is not a more direct pedestrian link to the Peddar's Way / Icknield Way path, other than north via Croxton and Harling Drove. Cyclists could use the Kilverstone Road through Brettenham, though it is a little busy, but this route is completely unsuitable for pedestrians. Instead would it be possible to agree a separate offroad route, e.g. between the A1088 and A1066 to Rushford and on to the Peddar's way? Such a link would also provide more options for Additions to the Loops noted. Work to date has not assessed intermediate length cycling loops to the east of Thetford. such options. Potential for such extensions to be included. Would it be possible please to investigate the possibility of a safe cycle path from Barnham village into Thetford to avoid the A134? It might only need a path to the nearest corner of the common land, after which a track might develop simply by regular use. Or could it use the route of the old railway? It would be most frustrating to have to put a bicycle onto a car to drive 3 miles in safety in order to reach what will be an excellent facility. Desire for link to Barnham Village noted. Not considered in Loops work however, but this does not mean such an extension might not be possible. Explain the difference between the routes. Consider removing the non priority routes from the map. Considering adding text about how consideration could be given to extending the Loops to take in other destinations, for example the Southern Loop could be extended to include Barnham. Considering adding text about how consideration could be given to extending the Loops to take in other destinations, for example the Southern Loop could be extended to include Barnham. Considering adding text about how consideration could be given to extending the Loops to take in other destinations, for example the Southern Loop could be extended to include Barnham. Recreational disturbance. Policy TH30 has the potential to increase disturbance levels within the Breckland Special Protection Area (SPA). The initial HRA concludes that it is not possible to rule out an adverse effect on the Breckland SPA from recreational disturbance promoted by the TAAP. In particular the HRA notes that green Noted. The document will be amended to include a Bird Access infrastructure measures such as the proposed Thetford Loops may and Monitoring Framework to set out the level of monitoring and not solve this issue and may exacerbate the problem. We support mitigation required for this issue and the principles around a the recommendation in the HRA that additional policy wording is coordinated approach across the Breckland SPA area to achieve required in the TAAP and that extra mitigation measures should be a proportionate response. Breckland Council acknowledges that applied. Urban effects. The initial HRA notes four SSSI components the greatest tension relates to growth in Thetford and is keen to of the SPA where adverse effects from increased housing and the work collaboratively with adjoining Councils, Natural England, Thetford Loops cannot be ruled out. As recommended in the initial RSPB and Forestry Commission to secure a positive outcome - HRA, the TAAP will need to establish the mitigation measures initially through further monitoring to ascertain more accurately needed to ensure that no adverse effect will occur, as well as identify the scale of any likely effect and consequentially, if required, the means by which the measures will be funded and delivered. appropriate mitigation measures. Amend policy according to HRA. Why will the LPA be considering financial rather than facility contributions to the loops - what about the MTF Board? Whilst MTF could have a role in delivery of projects in the future, such agreements would be down to the Local Planning Authority, BDC. No further action. The Thetford Loops are an excellent idea, but, as the recent - extremely expensive, extremely ineffective-Thetford Healthy Town initiative has plainly shown, while it is possible to take Thetford's horses to the fountain of health, it is all but impossible to make them drink, stop smoking or getting (and staying) morbidly obese. Support noted. No further action.
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