Planning in Great Yarmouth

Community facilities

The retention of existing community facilities and the provision of new facilities, particularly in areas with poor levels of provision and in areas of major growth, will be encouraged. Development leading to the loss of an existing community facility will only be permitted where it is demonstrated that either: a. it is to be replaced by a facility of equal or greater quality in a suitable location to meet the day-to-day needs of existing users; or b. the area currently served by it would remain suitably provided following the loss; or c. it is no longer viable or feasible to retain the premises in a community facility use as demonstrated by a marketing evidence which covers at least a 12-month period of marketing.

Educational facilities

New, extended or remodelled educational facilities outside of Development Limits, will be permitted where it is demonstrated that the development will provide benefits to the local community that cannot be satisfactorily accommodated within Development Limits.

Educational facilities

New, extended or remodelled educational facilities outside of Development Limits, will be permitted where it is demonstrated that the development will provide benefits to the local community that cannot be satisfactorily accommodated within Development Limits.

Shrublands Community Facility

Land at Shrublands, Gorleston on Sea, (2.4 Hectares) as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated as a mixed use scheme for healthcare facilities, community facilities and an ancillary element of housing with care. The site should be developed in accordance with the following site specific criteria: a. Access is to be taken from Magdalen Way only, with visibility in accordance with current highway standards. b. Submission of a transport statement and implementation of any agreed mitigation requirements, including: • Improvement of frontage footway to a minimum width of 2.0m; and, • the bus stop at site frontage to be improved to meet current highway requirements. c. Provision of a new healthcare facility to help meet the current and future needs of local NHS providers. d. Provision of an ancillary element of housing with care. e. Conserve and enhance the setting of heritage assets including: • retention and reuse of the onsite Grade II listed farmhouse building; and • the Grade II listed Cemetery Chapel and Lodge; f. Parking is to be provided having regard to the Norfolk County Council Parking Standard for the healthcare and community uses. g. An element of community use is to be retained on site (including the use of open space and existing buildings or any potential new buildings) and if this is not feasible, compensatory provision of community facilities to an equivalent quality with accessibility to the local community that it serves will be required. h. Retention of trees where practicable with suitable replacements provided where trees are required to be removed. i. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment demonstrating how the site can be developed and occupied safely. j. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and a suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the Sustainable drainage systems should be included. k. Submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately. l. Submission of a shadow habitats regulations

Holiday accommodation areas

Within the 'Holiday Accommodation Areas', as defined on the Policies Map, the Council principally aims to: a. encourage year-round, sustainable tourism; b. support proposals which upgrade or enhance existing or replacement visitor accommodation and ancillary tourist facilities; c. resist the loss of tourism uses to non-tourism uses; and d. maintain and improve the public realm and the area's open spaces. In order to achieve those aims, the following tourist uses will be generally encouraged within the Holiday Accommodation Areas, subject to consideration of compatibility with the existing surrounding uses and the potential impacts on the landscape and character of the immediate local area; e. Hotels. f. Camping and caravan pitches. g. Self-catering accommodation. h. Bed and Breakfast establishments where the owner is resident on the premises and the clients wholly or predominantly there for short term holiday accommodation. i. Food and drink uses. j. Holiday entertainment. k. Visitor attractions. l. Amusement arcades. m. Small-scale retail units appropriate to serving the needs of the holiday accommodation. The loss of holiday accommodation within Holiday Accommodation Areas to alternative uses will only be acceptable in specific circumstances where the current use is demonstrated to be unviable due to: n. vacancy of the accommodation of at least a one year period; and o. marketing of the site for tourist accommodation or an alternative tourist use for at least a one year period; or p. the viability of an alternative tourist-related use of the site. New or expanded holiday accommodation that is developed over the plan period which is located outside of the identified 'Holiday Accommodation Areas' will be treated as being a Holiday Accommodation Area once complete for the purposes of this policy.

New or expanded tourist facilities outside of Development Limits and Holiday Accommodation Areas

New or expanded tourist facilities (including tourist accommodation) may be permitted outside of the Development Limits and Holiday Accommodation Areas, but only where these: a. are an appropriate scale to the character of the area, availability of local services and facilities, and hierarchical level of the nearby settlement; b. individually and cumulatively do not significantly change the character of the local countryside, landscape or (where applicable) settlement, taking into account particularly: • the quantity, scale, density and design of any additional buildings, structures, caravans, car parks; • the types and amounts of traffic movements and any impacts, including those upon the tranquility of the area; • the impacts of lighting, advertisements and boundary treatments on the landscape and nightscape; • any adverse impact on the nationally significant Broads or the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but also undesignated but open rural and coastal landscapes; • the potential for any adverse impacts upon environmentally sensitive locations such as National Site Network habitat sites; and c. do not have a significant adverse impact on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers. Small-scale countryside tourism, particularly that involving physical activity or other appreciation of the countryside for its natural or rural qualities, its conservation, or the understanding and enjoyment of the Broads, subject to the above, will be encouraged.

Amenity

Development proposals will be supported where they protect or promote a high standard of amenity to ensure a suitable living environment in the locality. Planning permission will be granted only where development would not lead to an excessive or unacceptable impact on the amenities of the occupiers of existing and anticipated development in the locality, in terms including: a. overlooking and loss of privacy; b. loss of light and overshadowing and flickering shadow; c. building and structures that will be overbearing; d. nuisance and disturbance from: • waste and clutter • intrusive lighting • visual movement • noise • poor air quality (including odours and dust); and • vibration. Where adverse impacts on amenity are an inevitable consequence of an otherwise desirable use and configuration, measures to mitigate unacceptable impacts will be expected to be incorporated in the development. On large scale and other developments where construction operations are likely to have a significant and long-term impact on local amenity, consideration will be given to conditions to mitigate this thorough a construction management plan covering such issues as hours of working, points of access and methods of construction.

Advertisements

In assessing advertisement proposals in terms of amenity, regard will be given to the local characteristics of the neighbourhood in terms of potential impact upon the scenic, historic, architectural, landscape or cultural settings, and whether it is in scale and in keeping with these features. In assessing advertisements in terms of public safety, consideration will be given to the advertisement's potential to become hazardous to users of paths, roads, rail, waterways and aircraft.

Business development

Office, industrial and storage & distribution development uses will be permitted within the Development Limits identified on the Policies Map provided it can be demonstrated that the use and structures will be compatible with, and not significantly detrimental, to the existing allocated and permitted uses and occupiers in the vicinity. Office uses located outside of defined town, district and local centres, or other suitable employment locations identified through the Local Plan, will be subject to the sequential test as set out in national planning policy. Outside the Development Limits a more restrictive approach will apply, and proposals will be permitted only where they comply with the criteria above, national planning policy and: a. are small-scale and rural in character and sensitive to its surroundings and well-related to existing settlements; or b. it can be demonstrated that they could not be accommodated within defined Development Limits; or c. they comprise an extension or alteration to existing business premises which does not result in a major change in the scale and impact of the premises or use.

Beacon Business Park

The land defined as the Beacon Business Park as indicated on the Policies Map, will be reserved for development proposals for new, extended or replacement office, research & development, light industrial and storage & distribution uses which are of high quality and distinctive design. Such employment uses will be particularly encouraged where they promote higher value technology, research and development sector business uses, and those associated with the offshore energy industry. Residential development, and industrial employment uses (falling under class uses B2 and related Sui Generis Uses) or those uses which could give rise to excessive disturbance on existing occupants will not be permitted within this area.

Beacon Business Park extension

Land west of the existing business park at Beacon Park (comprising approximately 20 hectares), as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for office, research & development, light industrial and storage & distribution uses. Particular encouragement will be given to uses associated with: a. the offshore energy industry; b. higher value technology and employment (directly or supporting in the locality); and c. research and development activities. Development proposals should both contribute to, and complement the existing environmental quality in the surrounding development through high standards of design quality, distinctiveness and connectivity for both buildings and landscaping. Residential development will not be permitted. Exceptionally, other business uses and premises (such as heavy industry, large scale storage and distribution) will be permitted only where they can satisfactorily demonstrate they will not unacceptably erode the environmental, amenity and design standards intended for this business park. The Borough Council will consider imposing conditions to restrict the use of new development to avoid changes to alternative uses within the same use class (Class E) which would not be appropriate in the business park. The Council will also consider imposing conditions to remove permitted development rights to limit changes of use of land and premises to those that would be appropriate in the business park. A planning application should be supported by: d. evidence which assesses the quantity and quality of mineral resource. Extraction of minerals prior to development of this site is encouraged where practical and environmentally feasible; e. submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how the drainage system could contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the sustainable drainage measures should be included with the submission; and, f. submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately.

Water conservation in new dwellings and holiday accommodation

New residential development, and holiday accommodation in buildings, will be supported only where it meets the higher water efficiency standard of requirement of 110 litres per person per day.

Flood risk

For the purposes of the operation of the sequential test as set out in paragraph a) of Policy CS13 of the Core Strategy, where development is proposed in an area of flood risk as defined by: a. the Council's most recent Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, and/or b. the Environment Agency 'Flood Map for Planning'. the following will apply for residential development: c. For sites within Great Yarmouth Town the area of search for alternative sites can be limited to Great Yarmouth Town. d. For sites outside of Great Yarmouth Town the area of search for alternative sites will need to cover the entire Borough and be considered against the overall supply of housing in the Borough. e. For sites comprising 100% affordable housing to meet local needs or exception sites under Policy CS4 the area of search for alternative sites will need to cover the area the specific need is arising from. Where non-residential uses are proposed, areas of search should be applied proportionately depending upon the type of use. Planning applications within areas of flood risk (as defined above) will need to be supported by a Flood Warning and Evacuation Plan which covers flood warnings, escape routes and procedures, and awareness of the risks involved. The Flood Warning and Evacuation Plan will be secured by a planning condition.

Relocation from Coastal Change Management Areas

Proposals for the replacement and relocation of development from within the Coastal Change Management Areas identified on the Policies Map will be permitted both within and outside of Development Limits where: a. for commercial (including tourist accommodation), community, agricultural and other business development: • the relocated/replacement development is of a scale and type commensurate with that replaced; • the relocated/replacement development is located at an appropriate distance inland with regard to Policy GSP4 on Coastal Change Management Areas; and • the relocated/replacement development is in a location which is accessible to the coastal community from which it was displaced. b. for residential development: • the relocated/replacement development is of a scale commensurate with that replaced; • the relocated/replacement development is within, adjacent to, or very closely related to one of the settlements identified in settlement hierarchy in Policy CS2 of the Core Strategy; • the relocated/replacement development is outside of the Coastal Change Management Area as defined on the Policies Map; • the proposed development would replace and relocate uses or structures that are within a Coastal Change Management Area shown on the Policies Map. c. for all proposals falling within parts a) and b) the existing site is: • cleared of all buildings, structures, and any vehicles, caravans and other paraphernalia which may be stationed upon it, and subsequently maintained likewise; and • landscaped in a manner appropriate to its location, surroundings and forecast lifetime; and • put to open space, agricultural or other similar use which can adapt to the anticipated change and will not give rise to demands for new built development or additional defences.

Pollution and hazards in development

Development proposals will be supported where the potential for the creation of, or susceptibility to, hazards and pollution (including air and light pollution) has been suitably avoided or suitably mitigated. Applicants will need to demonstrate their proposals are safe from, and do not give rise to, unacceptable hazards and/or pollution as a result of the following matters: a. the proposed development and the activities and substances involved; b. the site itself, and any potential existing contamination or land instability; and/or c. the proximity of the proposal to any existing hazards; d. the cumulative effect of development with respect to pollution and hazards on health, living conditions and the natural environment in combination with nearby development or developed uses. Any development within the specified distance from the sites identified as notifiable installations, or the development of new notifiable installations, must take account of any risks involved and the need for appropriate separation between hazardous installations and incompatible uses. Where proposals are within a close proximity (500m) to watercourses, there may be the potential for a hydrological link. Development proposals should take into account the potential for pollutants and demonstrate a strategy for preventing this reaching the watercourses untreated. Where proposals are in close proximity to nature conservation sites the potential for increased pollution must be suitably mitigated for development to be supported.

Great Yarmouth Back of Seafront Improvement Area

Within the 'Back of Seafront Improvement Area', as defined on the Policies Map, the aims will be to: a. improve the character, amenity and physical conditions of properties by encouraging existing and new uses and investment which strengthen its positive characteristics; b. improve the street scene through environmental improvements and the encouragement of the refurbishment and maintenance of properties; c. avoid uses which typically give rise to disturbance and loss of amenity (to ensure compliance with Policy A1); and d. Use available enforcement powers pro-actively to control developments adversely affecting the area. In order to achieve those aims the following uses will be encouraged in the area: e. Self-contained dwellings (including houses and apartments). f. Hotels providing wholly or predominantly short term holiday accommodation. g. Offices and other light industrial and research & development facilities. h. Health and related facilities. i. Professional services to visiting members of the public where the likely number and types of visits will not give rise to disturbance and are compatible with the limited on street parking in the locality. j. The development of further Houses in Multiple Occupation (and commensurate uses) within this area will be resisted, and such uses steered to alternative locations. In determining applications for development in this area the following considerations will be given particular attention: k. Improvement to the physical condition and maintenance of properties will be encouraged. l. Resisting the infilling of curtilages to the rear of sides of existing properties. m. Provision of adequate, concealed bin storage for the intended use, out of sight from the street. n. Flexibility in the current parking arrangements.

Equestrian development

New and extended equestrian development will be permitted where: a. it does not give rise to the need for an additional dwelling on or close to the site; b. the scale of development is appropriate to the setting of the area, particularly where the setting of the Broads is relevant; c. the appearance of the development, including buildings, landscaping, roadways, ground works and surfacing, fencing and other enclosure, lighting, external storage, parking and general associated paraphernalia does not have significant adverse impacts on either the landscape, intrinsically dark skies, or local amenity; d. the operation of the business will not give rise to adverse impacts on the occupants of dwellings and holiday accommodation not under the control of the applicant; e. suitable vehicular access, connection to the wider highway network and car, commercial vehicle and trailer parking is available or can be achieved; f. the site is well related to a suitable network of off-road rights of way for horse riding (either public rights or rights held by the applicant); and g. does not result in a cumulative proliferation of such uses in the immediate vicinity.

Relocation of development within the Coastal Change Management Area

For commercial, community, agricultural and other business development: • the relocated/replacement development is in a location which is accessible to the coastal community from which it was displaced. b. for residential development: • the relocated/replacement development is of a scale commensurate with that replaced; • the relocated/replacement development is within, adjacent to, or very closely related to one of the settlements identified in settlement hierarchy in Policy CS2 of the Core Strategy; • the relocated/replacement development is outside of the Coastal Change Management Area as defined on the Policies Map; • the proposed development would replace and relocate uses or structures that are within a Coastal Change Management Area shown on the Policies Map. c. for all proposals falling within parts a) and b) the existing site is: • cleared of all buildings, structures, and any vehicles, caravans and other paraphernalia which may be stationed upon it, and subsequently maintained likewise; and • landscaped in a manner appropriate to its location, surroundings and forecast lifetime; and • put to open space, agricultural or other similar use which can adapt to the anticipated change and will not give rise to demands for new built development or additional defences. The Council may consider enabling development to facilitate relocation schemes under the above criterion. In such cases, applications will need to be supported by evidence of viability which demonstrates that the scale of enabling development proposed is necessary to facilitate the relocation scheme.

Protection of open spaces

Open spaces which provide local amenity, or recreational benefit to the local community, will be protected. Development proposals that contribute to the loss of either of these will only be permitted in limited circumstances and where: a. the proposal is ancillary to the space and will add to the value and function of the local open space to the benefit of amenity or the local community; or b. the applicant can demonstrate that the local open space is no longer required in its existing open space use or an alternative open space use; or c. the loss of space will be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality, including accessibility to the local community where relevant.

Trees and landscape

Development will be supported where it: a. retains trees, hedgerows, including ancient trees and hedgerows, and landscape features which contribute significant value to the character, amenity or ecology to the locality; and b. takes opportunities to enhance those features and qualities, commensurate with the scale and nature of the development. Where development may impact upon trees, planning applications should be supported by an arboricultural assessment (to BS 5837 or an equivalent standard). Developments should include landscaping schemes as appropriate to the size and nature of the development in order to mitigate impacts on and where possible enhance the local landscape character. Development which is either: c. within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; or d. inter-visible with, or otherwise affecting the landscape or setting, of either the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or the designated Broads area, will be carefully controlled to avoid adverse impacts on their landscapes and natural beauty, and the enjoyment of their special qualities, including views out from those areas and the value of dark skies as part of their landscape.

Strategic gaps between settlements

The gaps between the following built up areas, will be protected from development which individually or cumulatively, significantly reduces either the physical size of the gaps themselves, their general openness or, where relevant, their rural character at: a. Great Yarmouth and Caister-on-Sea; b. Bradwell and Belton; c. Gorleston-on-Sea and Hopton-on-Sea; d. Caister-on-Sea and Ormesby St Margaret, and e. Hopton-on-Sea and Corton (East Suffolk Local Planning Authority Area).

New development in Coastal Change Management Areas

Land to the seaward side of the Coastal Change Management Area Line as identified on the Policies Map is defined as a Coastal Change Management Area. Robust evidence (such as a review of the Shoreline Management Plan) that emerges over the lifetime of the plan which revises the area at risk from coastal change will be considered when determining whether a proposal is within the Coastal Change Management Area or not. Within the Coastal Change Management Area development will be carefully controlled to minimise risk to life and property, to avoid increasing the pressure for new or improved coastal defences, and to guard against development which could have adverse impacts on coastal erosion and vulnerability elsewhere. Coastal management proposals will be supported where these are consistent with the Shoreline Management Plan recommendations, and can be demonstrated not to have significant adverse impacts elsewhere. Where development is proposed in the 20 year erosion 'horizon' of the Shoreline Management plan, only a limited range of development types directly linked to the coastal strip, such as beach huts, cafes/tea rooms, car parks and sites used for holiday or short-let caravans and camping will be permitted and appropriately time limited through conditions. Other development will be permitted where it: a. is demonstrated to be a compatible form of development in regard to any anticipated potential increase in erosion and flood risk due to coastal change during the planned life of the development having regard to the indicative erosion zones identified in the Shoreline Management Plan; and b. will provide a wider benefit to the local coastal community and/or economy; and c. would not impact significantly on the stability of the coastline, the rate of shoreline change, or increase demands for investment in coastal defences. Permanent new residential development will not be permitted within the Coastal Change Management Area. All planning applications for development within the Coastal Change Management Area and 30 metres inland beyond it must be accompanied by a Coastal Erosion Vulnerability Assessment which demonstrates that the development will not result in an increased risk to life or property.

National Site Network designated habitat sites and species impact avoidance and mitigation

National Site Network designated habitat sites in and around the Borough will be protected from likely significant effects through implementation of the Borough Council's Habitats Monitoring and Mitigation Strategy. In order to avoid or mitigate the cumulative potential adverse impacts on these sites associated with the occupancy of new residential and tourist development, a financial charge will be levied on net new accommodation development in the Borough, and applied to monitoring and mitigation measures under the guidance of an expert advisory panel. In order to avoid or mitigate the cumulative potential adverse impacts arising from such development sites by virtue of their size and/or proximity to National Site Network designated habitat sites, site specific measures will also be required. New residential and tourist accommodation development in the identified areas will be required to make the specified financial contribution to the Council's Monitoring and Mitigation Programme to address its cumulative contribution to likely significant effects on designated National Site Network habitat sites. The charge will be updated annually to reflect inflation. The level of charge and identified areas will be kept under review as part of the Monitoring and Mitigation programme and adjusted if this is found necessary. Where a proposed residential or tourist development is identified (in the allocation of the site, or in the process of considering the planning application) as having, in itself, a potential significant adverse impact on a National Site Network designated habitat site or sites, permission will be subject to the specific provision of suitable mitigation measures appropriate to the circumstances. These may typically include one or more of the following: a. Enhanced informal recreational provision [Sustainable Accessible Natural Greenspace], on (or in close proximity to) the site to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly that relating to exercising dogs) on nearby relevant nature conservation sites. This provision will be likely to consist of an integrated combination of: informal open space (over and above the Council's normal standards for play space); landscaping, including landscape planting and maintenance; and a network of attractive pedestrian routes (and car access to these where they are not adjacent to the development sites), which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to the wider public footpath network. b. A financial contribution (in addition to the standard cumulative charge indicated above) to enhanced management of nearby designated nature conservation sites and/or alternative green space. c. A programme of publicity to raise awareness of relevant environmental sensitivities and of alternative recreational opportunities. Where necessary, planning applications will need to be supported by a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA). To provide sufficient information for the Borough Council to make a determination as the competent authority, applicants will be required to submit a shadow HRA setting out where there may be likely significant effects, where necessary undertaking Appropriate Assessment, and providing details of avoidance and/or mitigation measures to protect the integrity of the relevant National Site Network habitat site or sites. Where adverse effects on a National Site Network habitat site or sites cannot be ruled out, planning permission will not be granted.

Green Infrastructure

To contribute to and enhance the natural environment, provide a proactive approach to mitigating and adapting to climate change and deliver net-gains for biodiversity, opportunities will be sought through development to strengthen and extend the area's Green Infrastructure network, including for the benefit of nature conservation, recreation or landscapes, creating resilience to current and future pressures on the ecological network or any appropriate combination of these. Particular endeavours will be made in this regard: a. along the coast, and the Yare and Bure valley corridors; b. in the vicinity of The Broads, where this helps conserve or enhance its natural beauty, wildlife or cultural heritage, or its enjoyment by the public; c. in, or in the vicinity of, the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where this helps conserve or enhance its natural beauty; and d. along other important ecological corridors or to support priority habitats or species. The Borough Council will work with the other Norfolk planning authorities to develop a County-wide strategy to improve Green Infrastructure provision, in order to accommodate growth while improving nature conservation, landscape, quality of life and encouraging healthy lifestyles.

Historic environment and heritage

In accordance with national planning policy and Policy CS10 of the Core Strategy, proposals for development should seek to conserve and enhance the significance of heritage assets, including any contribution made by their setting, by positively contributing to the character and local distinctiveness of the area. Development proposals within conservation areas, or in a location that forms part of its setting, should take into account the special and distinctive character of the area which contributes to its significance and have regard to the relevant Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan. Non-listed buildings or structures which either make a positive contribution to the significance of a conservation area or are a non-designated heritage asset will be protected from demolition. Proposals which involve the loss of non-listed buildings/structures which either make a positive contribution to the significance of a conservation area or are non-designated heritage assets will only be permitted where: a. the building/structure is structurally unsound and beyond feasible and viable repair for reasons other than deliberate damage or neglect; or b. all measures to sustain the existing use or find an alternative use/user have been exhausted and the building risks falling into dereliction. In all cases replacement buildings, or any new use of the site, should preserve or enhance the character of the area and the significance of heritage assets. Development proposals which have the potential to impact on Heritage Assets or their settings should be supported by a Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by an individual with relevant expertise. An archaeological assessment must be included with any planning application affecting areas of known or suspected archaeological value to ensure that the preservation and/or recording of archaeological remains can be secured.

King Street enhancement area

This area of King Street (as defined on the Policies Map), comprises many buildings of heritage value in a variety of uses. To preserve and enhance the heritage assets, their settings, and overall appeal of this area, the Council will: a. encourage the restoration and renovation of existing units; b. support the residential conversion of buildings currently in a main town centre use; and c. in all development proposals, expect the historic character of the buildings to be enhanced by restoring/retaining attractive features of the building frontage that contribute to the heritage, local distinctiveness and general appearance of King Street.

Land south of New Road, Belton

Land to the south of New Road (of around 4.1 hectares), as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 100 dwellings. The site should be developed in accordance with the following site-specific criteria: a. Appropriate vehicular access via a new roundabout junction at New Road and/or Church Lane, and necessary highway improvements to integrate into the existing pedestrian and cycling networks including: • Widening to 3.0m of existing cycleway at north side of New Road eastwards between Stepshort and recreational ground; • Provision of 3.0m shared use cycleway/footway along entire New Road frontage, extending westwards to its junction with Stepshort; • Pedestrian and cycle access to between Church Lane and St Georges Road; • Pedestrian and cycle link to St James Crescent; • Frontage development at Church Lane, together with provision of 2.0m wide footway and carriageway widening to a minimum of 5.5m; and, • Provision of bus stops in both direction at New Road frontage. b. Conserve the rural character of Church Lane by maintaining its hedges and trees and avoiding new properties having vehicular access onto it. c. Provide a mix of housing types and sizes, including a minimum of 10% affordable dwellings, to reflect the needs and demand of the local area. d. Provision of approximately 1 hectare of public open space on site in accordance with Policy H4. e. Financial contributions will be required towards enhanced library provision and the improvement of local healthcare facilities to serve the development. f. Appropriate landscaping treatment to the site's eastern boundary to help address the visual impact of the proposed development between Belton and Bradwell. g. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design and layout of the development and positively contribute to the biodiversity and amenity of the area. A suitable plan for the future maintenance and management of the drainage measures should be included with the submission. h. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment. i. Submission of a Heritage Impact Assessment accompanied by an Archaeological Field Evaluation of the site. j. A planning application should be supported by evidence which assesses the quantity and quality of mineral resource. Extraction of minerals prior to development of this site is encouraged where practical and environmentally feasible. k. Submission of a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan along with implementation of any agreed highway measures. l. Submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately. m. Submission of a shadow habitats regulations assessment and provision of necessary mitigation measures including a contribution to the Council's Habitats Monitoring and Mitigation Strategy in line with Policy GSP5.

Land south of Links Road, Gorleston-on-Sea

Land to the south of Gorleston-on-Sea (25 hectares) as identified on the Policies Map is allocated for approximately 500 dwellings with open space. The site should be developed in accordance with the following site-specific criteria: a. Provide two points of access from Links Road to the residential development, with visibility in accordance with current highway standards. b. All residential access roads should link internally within the site. c. Provision of formal cycle crossing facilities at Links Road and 3.0m shared use cycle paths: • to link the north side of Links Road between the A47 and the existing cycle path that joins Links Road (west of no.61); • along the entire south-side frontage of Links Road, to link with the existing facility at the A47; and • at the western side of the development, between Links Road and the southwestern corner of the site, connecting with the existing facility at the A47. d. The development shall have an active frontage at Links Road. e. Parking spaces should have regard to Norfolk County Council standards for provision, with a mix of parking solutions applied to ensure a well-designed and safe environment for all users. f. A mix of housing sizes, types and tenures must be provided, including: • a minimum of 15% affordable housing, provided on site, with the tenure mix reflecting the needs and demands of the local area; and • provision of retirement and/or housing with an element of care equivalent to at least 10% of the total housing for the site (50 units or more). g. Provision of appropriate structural landscaping and new publicly accessible open space to the south of Masons Farm of approximately 5.15 hectares in accordance with Policy H4 to: • mitigate the visual impact of the development, especially from views to the south from Hopton-on-Sea; and • provide an acoustic barrier to the A47. h. Financial contributions will be required towards the improvement of local primary schools, local healthcare facilities and enhanced library provision to serve the development. i. Development should exhibit exceptional urban design and include a series of locally distinctive, walkable neighbourhoods set in an overall framework of a thoughtful and high-quality design ethos. j. A variety of materials and finishes/treatments across the development should be applied with innovation and local distinctiveness clearly evidenced. k. Retention of trees where practicable with suitable replacements provided where trees are required to be removed. l. Development proposals should minimise impacts on and provide net gains for biodiversity and ensure that where appropriate, mitigation measures are undertaken. m. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment. n. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how the drainage system could contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the sustainable drainage measures should be included with the submission. o. Submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately. p. Submission of a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan and implementation of agreed highway mitigation measures, including features to encourage lower vehicle speeds at Links Road. q. Submission of a Heritage Impact Assessment accompanied by the results of an archaeological field evaluation, with any relevant mitigation measures set out.

Houses in multiple occupation

The provision of Houses in Multiple Occupation (including, but not limited to, those in use class C4 and related sui generis uses) will be permitted where these will support the well-being of their occupants and neighbours, and maintain and where practicable enhance the character and amenity of the locality. New Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) will not be permitted in the designated 'Seafront Area' and 'Back of Seafront Improvement Area' due to the need to protect the character and nature of these areas. New HMOs will also not be permitted in the designated 'Hall Quay Development Area' due to the desire for specific types of high-quality re-development in this location. The concentration of HMOs in a local area must not significantly imbalance the current mix of housing types there (i.e. use class C1 hotels, guest houses and related types and use class C3 dwelling houses). In particular, any proposal that would result in the 'sandwiching' of a single residential or tourist accommodation property between two or more sui generis HMOs will not be acceptable. For proposed sui generis uses, any proposal that would result in more than 20% of properties within 50 metres of the application site being sui generis HMOs will not be acceptable. For all HMO proposals: a. there must be provision of adequate practical bin storage for the number of potential occupants out of sight from the street such as within the curtilage to the rear of the property, or in covered bin storage within a frontage curtilage, of a scale and of a design which maintains or improves the character and amenity of the area; b. the daily functional uses must not unacceptably harm the amenity of adjoining and nearby residents through visual and/or noise intrusion, and/loss of privacy (see Policy A1). All applications for planning permission will need to state the number of rooms (bedrooms and shared living space), the space per room, and the number of people proposed to occupy each bedroom which will normally only be one or two. The number and size of kitchens and bathrooms must also be stated in the application and must be adequate for the number of people proposed to be accommodated in the HMO. Any HMO proposals will need to at least meet (but ideally exceed) the minimum room dimensions required to secure a licence from the Council's Environmental Services section under the Housing Act 2004 (or any amended or subsequent legislation), even in cases where a licence is not required. The Borough Council will produce practical guidance for those considering converting premises to HMOs, which will clarify when planning permission, Environmental Health licensing and/or Building Regulations approval is required, and what the respective combined requirement for these means for each of the different types of HMO.

Land to the west of Coast Road, Hopton-on-Sea

Land to the West of Coast Road (3.3 Hectares) as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for a mixed use development comprising: approximately 40 dwellings, staff accommodation and continued business use for adjacent Potters Resort. The site should be developed in accordance with the following criteria: a. Provide a mix of housing types and sizes, including a minimum of 10% affordable dwellings, to reflect the needs and demand of the local area. b. Provision of access improvements to the satisfaction of the local highway authority including: • the improvement of access to the south of Hopton in accordance with Policy HP1; • provision of 2.0m wide footway at Coast Road frontage. Access to be provided at Coast Road; • improvement of Longfulans Lane to a minimum width of 6.0m for extent of site. • Improvement of Longfulans Lane junction with Coast Road; • development to have an active frontage at the highway to develop a sense of place and encourage reduced vehicle speeds; • pedestrian and cycle links to be provided to link with site to west; and, • submission of a Transport Statement along with implementation of any agreed highway measures. c. Car Parking is provided to a satisfactory level and standard for future residents, staff and visitors of Potters Resort to ensure that this does not create a displacement of the current car parking site into the village of Hopton. d. Provision of approximately 0.41 hectares of public open space on-site in accordance with Policy H4. e. Financial contributions will be required towards the improvement of local primary schools, enhanced library provision and the improvement of local healthcare facilities to serve the development. f. Staff accommodation, residential and any B8 or other business use should not be in conflict with any existing neighbouring uses. g. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment and a Foul Drainage Strategy. As well as details of how Sustainable drainage measures will be integrated into the design and a plan for their future management and maintenance. h. A planning application should be supported by evidence which assesses the quantity and quality of mineral resources. Extraction of minerals prior to development of this site is encouraged where practical and environmentally feasible. i. Submission of a shadow habitats regulation assessment and provision of necessary mitigation measures including a contribution to the Council's Habitats Monitoring and Mitigation Strategy in line with Policy GSP5.

Land south of Cromer Road, Ormesby St Margaret

Land south of Cromer Road (8.56 hectares) as identified on the Policies Map is allocated for residential development of approximately 190 dwellings. The site should be developed in accordance with the following site-specific criteria: a. Provide a mix of house types and sizes, including a minimum of 20% affordable dwellings, to reflect the needs and demand of the local area. b. Provision of an agreed access strategy and necessary improvements to integrate the site into the existing pedestrian and cycling networks including: • Two vehicular accesses at Cromer Road. No vehicular access to be taken from/to the A149 • The development shall have an active frontage along Cromer Road, together with 2.0m wide footway along its full extent • Provision of bus stops in both directions along the Cromer Road frontage; and • Connecting the existing footway on Filby Lane to provide safe pedestrian/cycling access to the east of the site. c. Submission of a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan and implementation of any identified highway mitigation measures. d. Provide appropriate boundary treatment including the retention of the planted woodland to the south and east of the site to minimise the acoustic impact of the A149. e. Protection and enhancement of the remains of St Peter's Church and the adjacent Conservation Area. f. Submission of an archaeological field evaluation which includes trial trenching prior to development, in accordance with the NPPF. g. Provision of approximately 1.96 hectares of public open space on site in accordance with Policy H4, which should include the ground remains of St Peter's Church. h. Financial contributions will be required towards the improvement of the local junior school and early education, enhanced library provision and the improvement of local healthcare facilities. i. Submission of protected species surveys (bat and barn owls may be present). j. A planning application should be supported by evidence which assesses the quantity and quality of mineral resource. Extraction of minerals prior to development of this site is encouraged where practical and environmentally feasible. k. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment demonstrating how the site can be developed and occupied safely. l. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how the drainage system could contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the sustainable drainage measures should be included with the submission. m. Submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately. n. Submission of a shadow habitats regulation assessment and provision of necessary mitigation measures including a contribution to the Council's Habitats Monitoring and Mitigation Strategy in line with Policy GSP5.

North of Barton Way, Ormesby St Margaret

Land north of Barton Way, Ormesby St Margaret (1.68 hectares) as identified on the Policies Map is allocated for residential development of approximately 32 dwellings. The site should be developed in accordance with the following site-specific criteria: a. Provide a mix of house types and sizes, including a minimum of 20% affordable dwellings, to reflect the needs and demand of the local area. b. Provision of safe and appropriate access to the satisfaction of the local highways authority including: • vehicular access to be taken from Barton Way and/or Thurne Way only; • the widening of Barton Way and/or Thurne Way (along entire length up to t

Housing Design

a. Context • New housing development should take regard to local context, including the surrounding built environment, topography, landscape and drainage. • Development should take advantage of opportunities to enhance the immediate street scene and local landscapes/townscape. • The layout should reflect or complement the existing urban grain. • Key views should be retained and new views of key natural and built features should be created where possible. b. Identity • New homes should be architecturally locally distinctive, innovative and visually attractive through the scale and proportions, use of materials, facades and detailing. • A range of house types and styles should be provided on any housing development sites with a balance of symmetry and variety. • Street design and landscaping should reflect positive local existing and historical precedents. • Large-scale housing developments which comprise significant extensions to existing settlements (such as those allocated by Policies CS18, GN1 and CA1) should include a variety of character areas within them in order to allow different areas and neighbourhoods to each have their own identity. c. Built Form • Housing developments should create walkable neighbourhoods with recognisable streets and spaces which promote legibility. • The development should seek to create a visual sense of enclosure with a good relationship between the height and massing of buildings, landscape features and the street. • Houses should effectively turn corners at street junctions to avoid blank walls and non-active frontages. • There should be sufficient spacing and landscaping around detached homes. • Buildings should face streets with private areas to the rear of the buildings. d. Movement • Housing development should be designed around a clear hierarchy of connected streets which are orientated to address key pedestrian desire lines, promote permeability and create a legible environment. • Cul-de-sacs should be avoided where they frustrate pedestrian permeability. • Larger-scale housing developments which comprise significant extensions to existing settlements (such as those allocated by Policies CS18, GN1 and CA1) should have streets designed to accommodate public transport. • Connections and through routes should be made to adjoining land and highways to improve permeability and to avoid sterilising future sites for development. • Housing developments should include a mix of parking solutions to ensure highway safety and avoid a car-dominated environment. • Continuous front curtilage parking should be avoided. Parking spaces in the front curtilage of dwellings should only be provided where landscaping or a front garden can also be provided to reduce the impact of cars. • Rear parking courts should also be avoided unless they are well-overlooked, secure, small in scale and well-related to the car-owners property. e. Nature and Public Spaces • Existing natural features and trees should be incorporated in the development. • Landscaping should be provided throughout the site including tree-lined streets. • Open spaces should include natural features, be well overlooked, have a clear purpose and be in an accessible location within the development. • Lighting should be consistent with the objective of preserving dark skies and avoiding excessive light pollution in line with Policy E6 and national planning policy and guidance on Light Pollution. f. Functional, Healthy and Sustainable Homes • New homes must be built to meet requirement M4(2) of Part M of the Building Regulations for accessible and adaptable dwellings where practicable. • Developers should consider options to improve the energy efficiency of homes and reduce their carbon footprint through choice of materials, orientation, fenestration, solar gain, ventilation, renewable energy and shading. • Convenient and discreet bin storage should be provided to serve each new dwelling. • Homes and external areas should be designed to be secure and reduce the risk and fear of crime. g. Lifespan • Housing developments should be designed where possible to be adaptable to changing needs and existing and emerging technologies such as home-working, digital connectivity and electric/autonomous vehicles. • Developers should ensure plans are in place for the long-term stewardship and management of public spaces. Planning applications will be refused for housing development of poor design that fails to take the opportunities available for improving the character and quality of an area and the way it functions, taking into account the above criteria and the National Design Guide and any future local design guide/code.

Land west of Jack Chase Way, Caister-on-Sea

Land to the west of Jack Chase Way, Caister-on-Sea (28.37 hectares), as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 665 dwellings, approximately 60 retirement/care units, a site for a primary school, a site for healthcare uses and a Local Centre. This should be developed in accordance with the following site specific criteria: a. Provide for approximately 665 dwellings offering a mix of house types and sizes. b. The site must deliver 20% affordable housing on site, with the tenure mix reflecting the needs and demands of the local area. c. Set out a phasing strategy that maximises the delivery of housing within the Plan period. d. Open space should be provided on-site where feasible, comprising informal open/recreational space, children's play space and a walking trail in accordance with Policy H4. If necessary to supplement on-site provision, the delivery of new off-site open space in close proximity to the site should be secured by planning obligation and/or financial contributions should be made towards improvements to the quality and accessibility of existing off-site open spaces to serve the development in accordance with Policy H4. e. Land must be safeguarded for a two-hectare site for a primary school, to accommodate up to two forms of entry, as well as appropriate financial contributions for education. This should be towards the middle of the allocation site. At least 0.8 ha of the open space within the school site shall be the subject of a community use agreement for joint recreational use by the public. f. Land must be safeguarded for a Local Centre of approximately 1.75 hectares, comprising a small top-up/convenience foodstore, healthcare facility, retirement/care units and potentially small-scale employment uses and a community facility. It should be located towards the middle of the allocation site. g. Financial contributions will be required towards the healthcare facility together with contributions towards acute, intermediate and mental healthcare to serve the development. h. Financial contributions will be required towards a new community facility and enhanced library provision to serve the development. i. Development should exhibit exceptional urban design and include a series of locally distinctive, walkable neighbourhoods set in an overall framework of a thoughtful and high-quality design ethos, with the non-residential elements integrating effectively and efficiently with residential areas. A variety of materials and finishes/treatments across the development should be applied with innovation and local distinctiveness clearly evidenced. j. Key major internal roads should be designed to be accessible by buses. k. Parking spaces should have regard to Norfolk County Council standards for provision, with a mix of parking solutions applied to ensure a well-designed and safe environment for all users. l. There must be at least two safe and appropriate vehicle access junctions from Jack Chase Way provided in accordance with current highway standards. No vehicular access shall be taken from the A149. m. There must be the provision of safe and appropriate crossing points of Jack Chase Way for walking and cycling to encourage the movement of people from the site to the existing Caister-on-Sea village and vice versa. n. A single 3 metre wide shared use cycle path should be provided along Jack Chase Way providing connections to Norwich Road, Prince of Wales Road and the residential areas to the north-east of the site. Where feasible, a connection should be made to the recreation area east of Jack Chase Way. o. There must be good connections to the wider countryside through the provision/extension of footpaths/ bridleways where possible. p. Development proposals should minimise impacts on and provide net gains for biodiversity, including maintaining the existing hedgerow along Jack Chase Way where practically possible, and ensure that where appropriate, mitigation measures are undertaken. q. Development proposals need to be accompanied by a Landscape Visual Impact Assessment which will inform an appropriate landscaping scheme for the treatment to the site's southern and western boundary which must be enhanced to limit the impacts on the wider landscape, including the nearby Broads area and the setting of Caister Castle. r. Street lighting and any other lighting that forms part of the scheme should be designed to limit the visual and light pollution impact of the proposed development including on the setting of the Broads. s. Submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately. t. Submission of a site specific Flood Risk Assessment and submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how the drainage system could contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the sustainable drainage measures should be included with the submission. u. Development proposals should take into account the results of the Council's Heritage Impact Assessment; and must demonstrate that any negative impacts on the significance of designated and non-designated heritage assets and their settings, have been avoided and if this is not possible, mitigated. In particular the development should acknowledge and respect the setting of the former WWII gun batteries on Nova Scotia Farm and include an area of open space to the south of these assets. A further Heritage Impact Assessment will be required at the planning application stage to inform the detailed design. This should be accompanied by an archaeological assessment. Any necessary mitigation should be included in the development proposals. v. A planning application should be supported by evidence which assesses the quantity and quality of mineral resource. Extraction of minerals prior to development of this site is encouraged where practical and environmentally feasible. w. Submission of a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan and provision of measures necessary to mitigate impacts and encourage sustainable travel. x. Submission of a shadow habitats regulations assessment and provision of necessary mitigation measures including a contribution to the Council's Habitats Mitigation and Monitoring Strategy in line with Policy GSP5.

Great Yarmouth Housing Allocation

Land south of Warren Road, Gorleston-on-Sea (approximately 500 dwellings) as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for a major new residential-led development. The site should be developed in accordance with the following site specific criteria: a. Provision of appropriate vehicular access and necessary highway improvements to integrate the site into the pedestrian and cycling networks. b. Provision of a mix of housing types and sizes, including affordable dwellings on site at 15% of the net dwellings, and a separate element of retirement and/or housing with an element of care such as sheltered housing, very sheltered housing, extra care housing or a care home, totalling at least 10% of the housing units on site. c. Creation of accessible and attractive green infrastructure and public open space that is designed and laid out so that it supports recreation and healthy living throughout the development. d. A retail element totalling approximately 1,500-1,800 sqm (gross) comprising a supermarket and other unit(s), together with a community building/community centre of approximately 500-600 sqm (gross) should be provided as an integral part of the development. e. Community facilities, such as a primary school and other facilities that support the needs of the development, to be provided as an integral part of the development. f. Development must be designed in such a way to create a sense of place with good quality public realm and neighbourhoods set in an overall framework of a thoughtful and high-quality design ethos. g. Connections and permeability throughout the development and to neighbouring areas must be clearly established, providing multiple routes for both vehicles and non-vehicles (pedestrians and cyclists) to ensure that the development is not inward-looking. h. A mix of densities should be established across the site to create visual interest and neighbourhoods set in an overall framework of a thoughtful and high-quality design ethos. j. A variety of materials and finishes/treatments across the development should be applied with innovation and local distinctiveness clearly evidenced. k. Retention of trees where practicable with suitable replacements provided where trees are required to be removed. l. Development proposals should minimise impacts on and provide net gains for biodiversity and ensure that where appropriate, mitigation measures are undertaken. m. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment. n. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how the drainage system could contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the sustainable drainage measures should be included with the submission. o. Submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately. p. Submission of a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan and implementation of agreed highway mitigation measures, including features to encourage lower vehicle speeds at Links Road. q. Submission of a Heritage Impact Assessment accompanied by the results of an archaeological field evaluation, with any relevant mitigation measures set out. r. A planning application should be supported by evidence which assesses the quantity and quality of mineral resource. Extraction of minerals prior to development of this site is encouraged where practical and environmentally feasible. s. Submission of a shadow habitats regulation assessment and provision of necessary mitigation measures, including a contribution to the Council's Habitats Monitoring and Mitigation Strategy in line with Policy GSP5.

Land at Emerald Park, Gorleston-on-Sea

Land at Emerald Park, Gorleston (4.5 hectares) as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for approximately 130 dwellings and community facilities (including a new primary school, library, health centre, and retail provision). The site should be developed in accordance with the following site specific criteria: a. Relocation of Gorleston Football Club to an identified alternative site which is deliverable, has planning permission, is fully funded and is secured and demonstrated by legal agreement (i.e. Section 106 agreement) prior to the loss of any facility at Emerald Park. b. Submission of an appropriate desk-based archaeological assessment prior to development, in accordance with the NPPF. c. Retain existing trees along the south western border of the site in accordance with the Tree Preservation Orders. d. Where further trees may be removed which are not protected, suitable replacements are provided in appropriate alternative locations and remain for the amenity of future residents. e. Financial contributions will be required towards enhanced library provision and the improvement of local healthcare facilities to serve the development. f. Provide a financial contribution for off-site open space in accordance with Policy H4. g. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment. h. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how the drainage system could contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the sustainable drainage measures should be included with the submission. i. Submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately. j. Submission of a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan and provision of measures necessary to mitigate impacts and encourage sustainable travel. k. A planning application should be supported by evidence which assesses the quantity and quality of mineral resource. Extraction of minerals prior to development of this site is encouraged where practical and environmentally feasible. l. Submission of a shadow habitats regulations assessment and provision of necessary mitigation measures including a contribution to the Council's Habitats Monitoring and Mitigation Strategy in line with Policy GSP5.

Land at Ferryside, High Road, Gorleston-on-Sea

Land at Ferryside, off High Road, Gorleston (0.56 hectares) as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for approximately 20 dwellings. The site should be developed in accordance with the following site specific criteria: a. Provision of safe and appropriate access to the satisfaction of the local highways authority, including: • vehicular access only from High Road, specifically no vehicular access from Ferryboat Lane, nor Malthouse Lane; and • the improvement of the footway at Malthouse Lane along with visibility from Ferryboat Lane. b. Provide a mix of housing types and sizes, including a minimum of 10% affordable dwellings to reflect the needs and demand of the local area. c. A well designed scheme that is sympathetic to the surrounding historic character of the area. d. Retention of the historic flint wall. e. Retention of all trees with Tree Preservation Orders where practicable. Suitable replacement trees should be provided where the trees are required to be removed in order to achieve a well-designed development. f. Car parking provision for residents and guests. g. Financial contributions will be required towards enhanced library provision and the improvement of local healthcare facilities to serve the development. h. Provide a financial contribution for off-site open space in accordance with Policy H4. i. No development shall take place until an Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. j. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how the drainage system could contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the sustainable drainage measures should be included with the submission. k. Submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately. l. Submission of a shadow habitats regulation assessment and provision of necessary mitigation measures including a contribution to the Council's Habitats Monitoring and Mitigation Strategy in line with Policy GSP5.

Housing requirements for Neighbourhood Plan Areas

The 'indicative housing requirement' for the following designated Neighbourhood Areas is zero: a. Rollesby b. Hopton-on-Sea c. Winterton-on-Sea d. Hemsby e. Fleggburgh (including Billockby and Clippesby) f. Filby g. Any future designated neighbourhood areas Neighbourhood Plans can allocate land for housing within or outside of the defined Development Limits in addition to the above requirement. In these cases, this will be judged in consideration of: h. the proportion of overall planned Borough housing growth indicated for that tier of the settlement hierarchy by Core Policy CS2; i. the relationship of the site to the existing built up area of the settlement; j. the settlement size, provision of and access to local services and facilities and infrastructure (including road, pedestrian and cycle access); and k. the conservation and enhancement of the landscape, heritage, environment and wildlife qualities of the area and its surroundings, with particular regard to formal designations of these (where applicable).

Affordable housing tenure mix

As a starting point, the Borough Council will seek the following split in the affordable housing requirement for a site: a. 90% Affordable Rent. b. 10% Affordable Home Ownership. Alternative tenures may be accepted where applicants can adequately demonstrate the demand for other affordable housing products and that they are affordable in the local context. Exemptions to the affordable housing requirement will be made where the site or proposed development: • provides solely for Build to Rent homes; • provides specialist accommodation for a group of people with specific needs (such as purpose-built accommodation for the elderly or students); • is proposed to be developed by people who wish to build or commission their own homes; or, • is exclusively for affordable housing, an entry-level exception site or a rural exception site.

Residential annexes

For the purposes of this policy, Residential Annexes are defined as detached buildings or extensions within the curtilage of a dwelling which provide additional residential accommodation not wholly integrated with the main dwelling. Proposals for residential annexes will be permitted inside and outside of Development Limits provided that: a. the annexe is ancillary, and subordinate in scale, to the principal dwelling, and in particular; • it is in the same ownership as, and occupied in conjunction with, the principal dwellings; and, • it shares the existing access, curtilage, garden and parking of the principal dwelling without differentiation; and b. it is consistent with the policy for residential extensions Policy H9; and c. the annexe is capable of practical incorporation with the principal dwelling once there is no longer a need associated with it. Any permission granted will be subject to a legal agreement to ensure that these requirements continue to be met. Annexes that are not designed as an integral part of the principal dwelling's curtilage and use will not be permitted under this policy.

Housing for the elderly and other vulnerable users

The provision of accommodation especially suitable for elderly and other vulnerable people will be encouraged. The following types of development will be permitted: a. bungalows within Development Limits; b. accessible apartments within Development Limits; and c. grouped accommodation with appropriate elements of support, shared facilities and/or nursing care/wardening where either: i. it is located within Development Limits, and • close to town or village shops, public transport, community facilities and medical services; and • these are easily reached by those without access to a car, as appropriate to the needs and level of mobility of potential residents; or ii. it is located outside Development Limits, and • is adjacent to the Development Limits of a Main Town, Key Service Centre or Primary Village; • a Travel Plan shows how residents without cars will have access to shops, community facilities and medical services, as appropriate to the needs and level of mobility of potential residents. The plan should also demonstrate how visitors and staff without cars can access the premises. Measures included in the plan will need to be secured by planning condition and/or a planning obligation; • a planning condition restricts the occupancy to older people or people with a need for care. Where sites close to Great Yarmouth or Gorleston-on-Sea town centres become available which are suitable for grouped accommodation under c(i) above, preference will be given to such accommodation over other potential residential uses. Proposals should be supported by evidence demonstrating why grouped accommodation under c(i) would not be viable or suitable for the site. For elderly accommodation covered by this policy, the design should facilitate the provision of: d. generous internal space; e. high levels of energy efficiency with good ventilation; f. suitable storage space for items that aid mobility; g. sheltered external recreational space, and where this cannot be achieved, the provision of external balconies; and h. an attractive outlook and/or activity from within this accommodation.

Housing supply and delivery

Outline planning applications for major housing development should provide evidence on how the site will be delivered to give confidence that completions can occur within five years of consent. In the event that the Council is unable to demonstrate a five year supply of housing, consideration will be given to applying a shorter than standard time limit to outline applications for major housing development to encourage prompt delivery.

Delivering affordable housing on phased or cumulative developments

Where residential sites are proposed adjacent to a recently permitted scheme (within the past 3 years) and identified as phased or cumulative development, as evidenced in addition to one or more of the below criteria, the affordable housing requirement will be calculated based on the total development (i.e. the site subject to the application together with any adjacent plots meeting the criteria below), and not treated individually. a. The application site is the same ownership as one or more adjacent plots of land. b. There is evidence of previous applications for development of a larger site of which the application site forms a part of. c. The site is contiguous to a development that has been either: • under construction or completed in the years prior to the application being made; or • has been granted planning permission or approval of reserved matters within the last 3 years and remains capable of implementation.

Housing density

To make an efficient and effective use of land, residential developments will need to meet the following indicative minimum housing densities: Location - settlement(s) Net minimum housing density (dwellings per hectare) Great Yarmouth Town Centre & Gorleston-on-Sea Town Centre, and edge of centre locations - 50 Elsewhere in the settlements of Great Yarmouth, Gorleston-on-Sea & Bradwell - 35 Caister-on-Sea, Belton, Hemsby, Hopton-on-Sea, Martham, Ormesby St Margaret and Winterton-on-Sea - 30 Elsewhere in the Borough - 20 In limited circumstances, such as where a site location is particularly sensitive owing to its distinct local character, the Borough Council will consider the acceptability of lower housing densities. Low density residential developments, particularly those on land graded 1 or 2 in agricultural land value or greenfield land, that do not meet the above minimum standards or fail to demonstrate the limited circumstances set out above will not be permitted.

Open space provision for new housing development

New residential developments will be expected to make provision for publicly accessible recreational open space based upon the following Borough-wide standards unless it can be demonstrated through the Council's published evidence, or the submission of a more up-to-date open space assessment, that there is a sufficient local surplus of provision in the listed types of open space to meet the needs of existing residents and those arising from future occupiers of the proposal. a. 103 square metres per dwelling, comprising approximately: • 24% for outdoor sport; • 18% for informal amenity green space; • 6% for suitably equipped children's play space; • 2% for allotments; • 10% for parks and gardens; and • 40% for accessible natural green space. b. Any new provision will generally be expected to be provided on site, except to the extent that the size, circumstances and surroundings render this impractical or undesirable, in which case, where possible, an equivalent financial contribution will be required for the improvement or enhancement of the quality and/or accessibility of public open space provision in the locality that would otherwise be capable of meeting the needs of the development. c. Flexibility may be provided in the balance between on and off-site provision, and between the types of open space, in the light of the nature of the development and the availability of existing open space in the vicinity. Developments of 20 dwellings and above, however, will generally be expected to meet the requirement for children's play space on or adjacent to the site where local deficits exist (i.e. other requirements may, subject to the foregoing criteria, be provided elsewhere). d. Robust arrangements for the management and maintenance of the on-site provision in perpetuity will be required to be demonstrated. (This will not be relevant where a financial contribution is accepted in lieu of the whole of normal on-site provision.) This requirement may be met by the Borough Council adoption, a management company, or other appropriate mechanism.

Rural worker dwellings

New permanent dwellings outside of the Development Limits for rural workers in agriculture, forestry, or other land-based rural business will be permitted where the applicant can satisfactorily demonstrate: a. there is a clearly established functional need to live at the immediate area of their work 24 hours a day through the majority of the year; b. the business has been established for at least 5 years, has been profitable for at least 2 years, is currently financially sound, and has a clear prospect of remaining so; c. the functional need could not be fulfilled by an existing dwelling on the site, or any other accommodation (or building capable of conversion to such) in the area which is suitable and available, or likely to become so, for occupation by the worker(s) involved; d. the proposal is satisfactorily positioned on the agricultural, forestry or land-based use, and wherever possible, is sited within an existing group of buildings (where practical to avoid the need for new vehicular access); e. the proposed dwelling is reasonably related in size and character to the functional requirement and the value of the holding in its agricultural, forestry or land-based use; and f. there have been no previous disposals of potentially suitable properties from the holding, or by the applicant or related businesses or persons within the previous 5 years. If a new dwelling is essential to support a new rural based activity, it should for the first 5 years be provided by a caravan or other temporary accommodation. Such temporary dwellings will be supported only where: g. the proposal satisfies criteria a, c and f above; h. the application is supported by clear evidence of a firm intention and ability to develop the enterprise concerned (for example significant investment in new farm buildings is often a good indication of intentions); and i. the application is supported by clear evidence that the proposed enterprise has been planned on a sound financial basis, and has a good prospect of becoming a viable long term business.

Retention and removal of existing occupationally restricted rural dwellings

Preference will be given to retaining agricultural or other rural based occupancy dwellings where there is a local need. This will include a preference for amending the terms of any occupancy condition more restrictive than the criteria set out in Policy H5 to reflect those terms, rather than removing a condition entirely. Proposals for the removal of occupancy conditions will only be permitted where the applicant can demonstrate that: a. the dwelling has been occupied in accordance with the terms of the occupancy condition for a minimum of 5 years; and b. permission has been sought to relax any occupancy condition terms more restrictive than set out in Policy H5; or c. there is no longer a need for the dwelling by those working, or last working, in the locality in agricultural, forestry or a rural enterprise, established by evidence of marketing for a period of 12 months.

Conversion of rural buildings to residential uses

The residential conversion or re-use of buildings of heritage or landscape value outside the Development Limits for residential use will be supported where this secures that value in the long term and: a. it is demonstrated the building is of permanent and substantial construction and capable of conversion without major or complete reconstruction or replacement; and b. any extension, additional building(s) or curtilage provision is complementary to the scale and character of the retained building and its setting; c. it would not have a significant adverse effect on the amenities of neighbouring occupiers or the effective operation of nearby businesses; d. conditions are applied if this is required to avoid future extensions, curtilage buildings or other domestic paraphernalia undermining heritage or landscape justification for conversion; e. ensure that the conversion does not result in the loss of protected species (such as barn owls and bats) and provide compensatory habitat(s) where such loss is unavoidable; and, f. the conversion of the building would enhance its immediate setting.

Replacement dwellings outside of the development limits

The replacement of a single permanent dwelling outside the Development Limits with a new dwelling will be permitted on the same site where: a. the existing dwelling is not a building of architectural or historical value which makes a positive contribution to the locality; b. the dwelling being replaced has a current lawful permanent residential use and has not been abandoned; c. the replacement dwelling's scale, siting and design, and any extension of its curtilage: • would not harm the character of the surrounding area or any protected landscape, habitat, species or heritage assets; and • would not have a significant adverse effect on the amenities of neighbouring occupiers or the effective operation of nearby businesses; and d. any increase in bedrooms would not have an adverse impact on road safety or the free movement of traffic on any road of strategic network significance.

Residential extensions

Residential extensions will be permitted both within and outside of Development Limits where they: a. maintain or enhance the character and appearance of the building, street scene, its immediate surroundings and the wider townscape or landscape; b. would not significantly adversely affect the amenities of any neighbouring occupiers in line with Policy A1; and c. do not deprive the property of suitable amenity, utility, parking and highway access for the resulting scale of use.

Land at Former Pontins Holiday Camp, Hemsby

Land at the former Pontins Holiday Camp, Hemsby (of around 8.9 hectares) as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for approximately 190 dwellings together with tourism and retail facilities. The site should be developed in accordance with the following site specific criteria: a. Provision of safe and appropriate access to the satisfaction of the local highways authority, including: • appropriate vehicular access to be taken off Kings Way; • prohibiting vehicle access to Back Market Lane; • a traffic signal controlled crossing at Kings Way and any other measures agreed by the local highway authority necessary to integrate the site into the existing pedestrian footpath network; and • Submission of a Transport Assessment, Travel Plan and delivery of any agreed highway measures. b. Provision of a mix of housing types and sizes, including a minimum of 20% affordable dwellings to reflect the needs and demand of the local area. c. Provide approximately 2 hectares of land for tourism use within the overall site. d. Provision of small-scale local shopping facilities. e. Approximately 1.95 hectares of open space should be provided on-site in accordance with Policy H4 comprising informal open and/recreation space and children's play space. f. Financial contributions will be required towards the expansion of early education providers and local primary schools, the improvement of local healthcare facilities, and enhanced library provision to serve the development. g. Appropriate structural landscaping should be provided to separate the proposed residential and tourism elements of the site. h. Retention of significant trees which contribute to the layout and character of the development. i. Submission of details demonstrating how the site will be decontaminated, specifically proposed treatment and disposal of asbestos material, to the satisfaction of the local environmental health service. j. Submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately. k. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design and layout of the development and positively contribute to the biodiversity and amenity of the area. A suitable plan for the future maintenance and management of the drainage measures should be included with the submission. l. Submission of a site specific Flood Risk Assessment. m. A planning application should be supported by evidence which assesses the quality and quantity of mineral resource. Extraction of materials prior to the development of this site is encouraged where practical and environmentally feasible. n. Submission of a shadow habitats regulations assessment and provision of necessary mitigation measures including a contribution to the Council's Habitats Monitoring and Mitigation Strategy in line with Policy GSP5.

Land north of Hemsby Road, Martham

Land north of Hemsby Road (4.08 Hectares) as identified on the Policies map is allocated for approximately 95 residential dwellings and employment development. The site should be developed in accordance with the following site-specific criteria: a. Provide a mix of house types and sizes, including a minimum of 20% affordable dwellings, to reflect the needs and demand of the local area. b. 1.32 hectares of the site should be developed for employment use (offices, research and development, and light industrial uses). This land should not be developed for residential uses unless evidence is provided that the land has been marketed for an appropriate length of time and there has been no reasonable interest in the land for employment purposes. c. Safe and suitable access to be provided to the satisfaction of the local highway authority, with appropriate integration in the existing pedestrian and cycling networks, including: - development layout to include a highway link to the north-west and provide a connection to Back Lane; - access to be from Hemsby Road; and - frontage footway to be improved to 2.0m minimum width. d. An active frontage should be provided along Hemsby Road. e. The existing hedgerow surrounding the site should be protected where possible. f. Pedestrian access should be provided to the residential development to the north. g. It can be demonstrated that: - an approved contamination remediation scheme has been carried out in full; and - a validation report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. h. Conserve the adjacent Martham conservation area and take opportunities through design to enhance its setting. i. Provide a financial contribution for improvements to the quality and accessibility of off-site open space to serve the development in accordance with Policy H4. j. Financial contributions will be required towards the improvement of local primary schools and early education, enhanced library provision, and the improvement of local healthcare facilities to serve the development. k. A planning application should be supported by evidence which assesses the quantity and quality of mineral resource. Extraction of minerals prior to development of this site is encouraged where practical and environmentally feasible. l. Details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how the drainage system will contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the drainage measures should be included with the submission. m. Submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately. n. Submission of an archaeological field evaluation prior to development. o. Submission of Transport Assessment and Travel Plan and implementation of any identified highway mitigation measures, including reducing vehicle speeds at Hemsby Road, and measures to encourage sustainable transport. The Transport Assessment should include a comprehensive walk to school assessment. p. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment demonstrating how the site can be developed and occupied safely. q. Submission of a shadow habitats regulation assessment and provision of necessary mitigation measures including a contribution to the Council's Habitats Monitoring and Mitigation Strategy in line with Policy GSP5.

North of Barton Way, Ormesby St Margaret

Land north of Barton Way, Ormesby St Margaret (1.68 hectares) as identified on the Policies Map is allocated for residential development of approximately 32 dwellings. The site should be developed in accordance with the following site-specific criteria: a. Provide a mix of house types and sizes, including a minimum of 20% affordable dwellings, to reflect the needs and demand of the local area. b. Provision of safe and appropriate access to the satisfaction of the local highways authority including: • vehicular access to be taken from Barton Way and/or Thurne Way only; • the widening of Barton Way and/or Thurne Way (along entire length up to the vehicular access) to a road width size of at least 5.5m and all junctions between the site and North Road and Station Road being made to a safe and acceptable standard; • improvements to maintain the public right of way FP2 along the southern boundary of the site; and, • incorporate natural surveillance of the public right of way through the site design and layout. c. A well-designed scheme, reflecting the local character of the area with appropriate landscaping along the north and eastern boundaries of the site. d. Provide a contribution to off-site open space in accordance with Policy H4. e. Financial contributions will be required towards the improvement of the local junior school and early education, enhanced library provision and the improvement of local healthcare facilities. f. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment demonstrating how the site can be developed and occupied safely. g. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how the drainage system could contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the drainage measures should be included with the submission. h. Submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately. i. A planning application should be supported by evidence which assesses the quantity and quality of mineral resource. Extraction of minerals prior to development of this site is encouraged where practical and environmentally feasible. j. Submission of a shadow habitats regulation assessment and provision of necessary mitigation measures including a contribution to the Council's Habitats Monitoring and Mitigation Strategy in line with Policy GSP5.

Adjustment to Core Strategy Housing Target

Core Strategy Policy CS3a) is amended to read: "Make provision for at least 7,140 5,303 new homes over the plan period..."

Amendments to CS4 - Delivering affordable housing

Paragraph a) of Policy CS4 is amended to read: a) Maximise the provision of additional affordable housing within the overall provision of new residential developments. Table 7 below indicates the affordable housing thresholds and percentage targets that will be sought through negotiation for each of the housing sub-market areas. In order to decide whether a particular site exceeds the requisite size thresholds set out above, the Council will assess not only the proposal submitted but also the potential capacity of the site. Affordable housing provision for key sites will be considered separately, in accordance with policies CS17 and CS18. Table 7 Affordable housing sub-market area's is amended to read: Threshold figure | Percentage sought | Affordable housing sub-market area 1: Caister-on-Sea, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth North and Northern Rural - 5 dwellings or 10 dwellings or site area of 0.5 hectares or more - 20% affordable Affordable housing sub-market area 2: Bradwell, Great Yarmouth South and South Quay, Gorleston West and South West Rural - 5 dwellings or 10 dwellings or site area of 0.5 hectares or more - 10% affordable Affordable housing sub-market area 3: Great Yarmouth Town Centre - 15 dwellings or site area of 0.5 hectares or more - 10% affordable

Amendments to CS5 - Meeting the needs of gypsies, travellers and travelling showpeople

Paragraph a) of Policy CS5 is amended to read: a) Safeguard the existing travellers site at Gapton Hall (25 24 pitches) for use by gypsies and travellers, and explore opportunities for the reconfiguration and/or extension of the site to meet identified needs. Paragraph b) of Policy CS5 is amended to delete: b) Seek to identify 10 additional permanent pitches for use by gypsies and travellers within the borough Amend Policy CS5 to include a new paragraph after e): f) The Council commits to an immediate review of the evidence in relation to the needs of gypsies, travellers and travelling showpeople following adoption of the Local Plan Part 2 as part of the Local Plan Review.

Great Yarmouth Port & Harbour Area

The Port and Harbour Area defined on the Policies Map will be reserved for port activities such as maritime related transport, storage, industrial and office uses, and small-scale uses ancillary to these. Proposals for port-related developments, and in particular development related to the offshore energy industry, will be encouraged. Business uses and infrastructure which are unrelated to port operations will be permitted only where it can be demonstrated it is compatible with the continuing long-term availability and adequacy of port related land. In particular that of the quays and land immediately adjacent to them must be available for port-related surface storage and to facilitate the requirements of vessels moored at the quayside. Existing business uses which do not conform to the above will be given assistance to relocate elsewhere where this frees up land to strengthen port related activities in general, and the offshore energy sector in particular. Housing will not be permitted in the Port and Harbour Area, because of its strategic significance for the Borough's economic future.

Planning obligations

To provide necessary infrastructure and facilities, the Council will consider the need to require planning obligations where they: a. are necessary to make the development acceptable, directly related to the development and fairly and reasonably related in scale and kind to the development; and b. cannot be secured by a planning condition. In the above circumstances, the following types of planning obligations may be considered for residential development: c. Affordable housing, in accordance with Policies CS4 (as amended by UCS4), H1 & H2. d. Educational needs; unless the proposal comprises: o entirely 1 bed accommodation; or is o limited by a specific age-related restriction e.g. sheltered housing. e. Library needs; unless the proposal comprises: o residential care homes; or o student accommodation. f. Healthcare needs g. Pedestrian and highway safety improvements. h. Recreational open space and green infrastructure, in accordance with Policy H4. i. National Site Network designated habitat sites monitoring and mitigation measures, in accordance with Policies CS11 & GSP5. Other contributions may be considered where they meet criteria a. and b. (as above). Development viability with respect to planning obligations will only be considered at the planning application stage under limited particular circumstances where: j. the cumulative total for planning obligations would exceed £15,000 per unit in addition to the affordable housing requirement under Policy CS4 (as amended by UCS4); or k. the development scheme is on previously developed land.

Telecommunications

New or improved telecommunications infrastructure will be encouraged and supported where: a. The installation and any associated apparatus is sited and designed to minimise any unacceptable impact on visual and residential amenity, highway safety, the historic environment and the character and appearance of the area where it would be sited; b. any building-mounted installations would not have an unduly detrimental impact on the character of appearance of the building; and c. it has been demonstrated that there are no reasonable opportunities for sharing a site, mast or facility with existing telecommunications infrastructure in the vicinity that would result in a greater visual impact. The Council will continue to work with the telecommunication industry to maximise access to super-fast broadband, wireless hotspots and improved mobile coverage for all residents and businesses. In pursuance of this, new development proposals will be required to demonstrate either: d. the proposal will deliver the most viable high-speed broadband connection; or e. where fibre connections cannot be currently provided, infrastructure within the site should be designed to facilitate fibre installation in the future. For relevant development proposals, the Council may also require applicants to submit a Site Connectivity Plan setting out how the fibre connections will be connected to the site in a timely and efficient manner.

Foul Drainage

In line with Policy CS11 and CS12 of the Core Strategy, all new development proposals will be expected to demonstrate the following: a. that adequate foul water treatment and disposal infrastructure already exists; or that the necessary infrastructure can be provided in time to serve the proposed development; b. that no surface water connections should be made to the foul system and connections to the combined or surface water system should only be made in limited circumstances where there are no feasible alternatives; and c. that suitable access is safeguarded for the maintenance of water resources and drainage infrastructure. New development proposals will also be supported where they meet the aims of the Water Framework Directive by improving the condition of the watercourses, including measures such as installing fish and eel passes where appropriate.

Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Within the 'Great Yarmouth Racecourse' area, as defined on the Policies Map, the existing racecourse use will be safeguarded for its role as a major visitor attraction and local amenity. Support will be given to development proposals which: a. are ancillary to the racecourse use; b. help secure the racecourse's long term future; and c. protect and enhance the North Denes SSSI located within the race track.

Great Yarmouth North Denes Airfield

The continued use of the North Denes airfield for aeronautical use, and especially helicopter operations, will be encouraged in the interests of the long term value of the facility to the area's offshore and other industries. Development to facilitate such operations, including crew, passenger, maintenance and storage facilities will be supported. Temporary changes to alternative uses would be acceptable if it would not prejudice its long term availability for the intended aeronautical use. Development which would lead to permanent loss of the aeronautical use will be resisted unless it can be conclusively demonstrated that there is no realistic potential for such use in the longer term. Any new built development proposals will need to be accompanied with a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment and a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment.

Development Limits

Development Limits are defined on the Policies Map. Development will be supported in principle within the Development Limits subject to compliance with other relevant policies in the development plan. Development will not be permitted on land outside of Development Limits except where: a. it comprises agricultural or forestry development; b. it comprises the provision of utilities and highway infrastructure; or c. specific policies in the Local Plan indicate otherwise.

Beacon Park District Centre

The Town and District Centres are defined on the Policies Map. At the Beacon Park District Centre, the following uses will be encouraged to support the day to day retail and community needs for the residents of the Beacon Park growth area: a. A retail food superstore. b. Petrol filling station. c. Other complementary uses ancillary to A & B above, to support the vitality and viability of the District Centre, limited to: • food and drink uses; • car showrooms; • social & healthcare facilities; and • leisure, art & cultural facilities. In determining proposals for the uses listed above, the Council will have regard to the scale and nature of each proposal relevant to its position within the overall retail hierarchy. The planning and layout of the proposed Beacon Park District Centre should be developed in accordance with the following site-specific criteria: d. New car showrooms, petrol filling stations and proposed food and drink uses should be positioned with clear visibility and proximity from Beaufort Way. e. Structural landscaping should be provided across the site and along the north-western and eastern perimeters of the site. f. The overall design layout should not have a harmful impact upon residential amenity, traffic or the environment that could not be overcome by the imposition of conditions. g. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment. h. Submission of a foul drainage strategy, demonstrating how the foul drainage generated by the development can be accommodated appropriately. i. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how the drainage system will contribute to the amenity of the development.

Great Yarmouth Town Centre Area

The Great Yarmouth Town Centre Boundary, Primary Shopping Area and Protected Shopping Frontage is defined on the Policies Map. Main Town Centre Use Development (as defined by the National Planning Policy Framework) will be permitted within the Great Yarmouth Town Centre Area in accordance with Policy R1 and Policy CS7 of the Core Strategy (as amended by Policy UCS7). Proposals for the change of use of active ground floor uses outside of the Protected Shopping Frontage area will only be permitted where it would not individually or cumulatively have a significant adverse impact on the character, appearance, retail function, viability or vitality of the centre. Within Protected Shopping Frontages changes of use will be considered in accordance with Policy R2. To support the continued viability and vitality of Great Yarmouth town centre, consideration will be given to: a. increasing residential uses within the town centre through the re-purposing of vacant buildings and/or upper floors; b. proposals which enhance and expand the Great Yarmouth Market Place and its associated facilities; c. new development proposals which re-purpose, reconfigure or potentially redevelop vacant or underutilised buildings and space to improve the vitality, appearance, permeability and connectivity of the town centre; d. supporting the refurbishment or replacement of shop frontages; or e. measures or enhancements which improve the appearance, safety and environmental quality of the area and public realm. Within the town centre, improvements to car parking provision will be considered where this: f. makes the town centre a more attractive place to shop, live or visit; g. supports local businesses; or h. maintains or improve the quality of the townscape. All development proposals should have regard to the Great Yarmouth Town Centre Regeneration Framework and Masterplan and any subsequent updates thereof, including any emerging town centre strategies or policies arising from the outcome of the Future High Street Fund.

Market Gates Shopping Centre

Land at Market Gates Shopping Centre, as identified on the Policies Map, is designated for main town centre uses, and where appropriate, residential, as part of a mixed-use scheme. The Council will encourage future development in this location that seeks to improve linkages between Market Place and Temple Road, as well as improvements to the public realm around the bus station. To maintain core retail frontage within the existing Shopping Centre, any new proposals which provide frontage to the shopping centre entrance (off Market Place); or provide frontage along its principal internal corridor (linking Market Place and Regent Road); will be determined against Policy R2 'Protected Shopping Frontage'

Hall Quay Development Area

Hall Quay Development Area, is a specific area within the Great Yarmouth Town Centre Area (Policy GY1) as defined on the Policies Map. Hall Quay has the potential to contribute to the regeneration of the town centre by improving the public realm and widening the food, drink and leisure offer. Within the Hall Quay Development Area new development proposals and uses will be particularly supported where they contribute to any of the following strategic aims: a. Addresses a gap in the town centre's food and drink offer. b. Complements and improves the town's early evening and night-time economy. c. Introduces new recreational and leisure uses to support the tourist and visitor economy. d. Helps to bring listed buildings back into permanent active use. The following uses will be focused within buildings which provide principal frontage to Hall Quay. e. Food and drink uses. f. Hotels. g. Retail and office uses where these provide active ground floor frontage. h. Residential uses on upper floors. To help deliver the policy aspirations for Hall Quay, the Council will help to bring forward projects and proposals which: i. reduce the dominance of traffic and highway uses along Hall Quay; j. improve the public realm and townscape of the area; k. improve pedestrian linkages with the rest of the town centre, utilising The Rows, where possible; or l. encourage improved short stay mooring and information facilities for visiting leisure craft in the general vicinity of Haven Bridge.

Regent Road

The Regent Road area defined on the Policies Map will be promoted as a vibrant link between the seafront and town centre in terms of both access and activities. New development proposals and uses will be supported where it: a. provides year-round active ground floor frontage to Regent Road; b. conserves or enhances the Conservation Area and the setting of any nearby Listed Buildings, particularly with regard to any shopfronts and/or advertisements; c. integrates successfully with any existing residential or holiday accommodation properties in the immediate vicinity, and preserves or enhances the amenities of their occupiers; and d. does not undermine the vitality or viability of Great Yarmouth Town Centre. Subject to the criteria above, the following uses will be supported in Regent Road. e. Ground-floor retail, food and drink uses. f. Leisure uses. g. Upper floor self-contained residential accommodation. Uses which meet both tourist and local needs would be especially welcomed.

Great Yarmouth Seafront Area

Within the 'Great Yarmouth Seafront Area' as defined on the Policies Map, the Council principally aims to: a. encourage year-round, sustainable tourism; b. encourage investment in major new tourism, leisure and entertainment facilities; c. resist the loss of key tourism uses to non-tourism uses; d. conserve the seafront's heritage assets and bring them back into viable, active use where possible; e. promote high quality design; f. maintain and improve the public realm and the area's open spaces; and g. manage access and traffic. The following uses will be generally encouraged within the Great Yarmouth Seafront Area, subject to the consideration of compatibility with the existing surrounding uses and potential impact on the character and setting of the Seafront Conservation Area: h. Hotels. i. Self-catering accommodation. j. Bed & Breakfast establishments where the owner is resident on the premises. k. Food and drink uses. l. Holiday entertainment. m. Dance halls and nightclubs. n. Amusement arcades. o. Sport and leisure facilities. p. Other ancillary facilities and uses to support the above. Within the Great Yarmouth Seafront Area, proposals for self-contained residential apartments, offices and similar business uses will only be permitted on upper floors of buildings. Residential accommodation which is not self-contained, and other forms such as houses of multiple of occupation, hostels and similar uses, will not be permitted within the Seafront Area.

Location of retail development

Town Centre Boundaries, District Centre Boundaries and Primary Shopping Areas are identified on the Policies Map. New main town centre use development (as defined by the National Planning Policy Framework) will be permitted within the designated centre boundaries. Where there are no suitable or available sites within the designated centre, proposals for main town centre use development which are otherwise in accordance with Policy CS7 (as amended by Policy UCS7) will be permitted on edge of centre sites. For retail development in Great Yarmouth, edge of centre sites should be within 300 metres of the Primary Shopping Area. For the development of other main town centre uses in Great Yarmouth, edge of centre sites should be within 300 metres of Town Centre Boundary. For all main town centre uses proposed in Gorleston-on-Sea, Bradwell or Caister-on-Sea, edge of centre sites should be within 300 metres of the designated centre. Where there are no suitable or available sites within designated centres or edge of centre sites, new town centre use development will be permitted on out of centre sites within the Development Limits providing it is otherwise in accordance with Policy CS7 (as amended by Policy UCS7), and: a. the location is accessible by public transport and is accessible to pedestrians and cyclists; b. the site has good links to the designated centre, or links can be improved; c. the proposed use either individually or cumulatively does not undermine the attractiveness or viability of the designated centres; and d. the site will not impact upon other neighbouring uses, in terms of traffic, parking and amenity issues. In addition to the criteria above, development on out of centre sites which are also outside of Development Limits will only be permitted where: e. an additional need for retail development has been demonstrated to justify the development; and f. there is no suitable and available land within the Development Limits.

Protected shopping frontages

Protected Shopping Frontages are identified on the Policies Map. Within Protected Shopping Frontages, proposals for retail uses on ground floor frontages will be particularly encouraged and supported. Proposals to change the use of active ground floor uses from use class E to other uses will only be permitted where: a. their primary function is to provide services and/or sales to visiting members of the public; and b. they provide an active ground floor frontage (e.g. window displays, entrances and views of internal activity); and c. they do not undermine the vitality and viability of the town centre. Proposals for the change of use of other active ground floor uses will only be permitted where it would not individually or cumulatively have a significant adverse impact on the character, appearance, retail function, viability or vitality of the centre.

Gorleston Town Centre Area

The Town Centre Boundary and Protected Shopping Frontage is defined on the Policies Map. New main town centre use development (as defined by the National Planning Policy Framework) will be permitted within the Gorleston Town Centre where the function, scale and nature of the proposal would not undermine the vitality or viability of Great Yarmouth Town Centre. New proposals will be permitted where they would: a. support the enhancement, appearance, safety and environmental quality of the area; b. promote the short and long-term reuse of vacant buildings; c. seek to enhance the early evening economy; d. improve access to Gorleston Town Centre by sustainable modes of transport and encourage multi-purpose trips. Proposals for the change of use of active ground floor uses outside of the Protected Shopping Frontage area will only be permitted where it would not individually or cumulatively have a significant adverse impact on the character, appearance, retail function, viability or vitality of the centre.

Caister-on-Sea District Centre

Caister-on-Sea District Centre is defined on the Policies Map. New main town centre use development (as defined by the National Planning Policy Framework) will be permitted within the Caister-on-Sea District Centre where the function, scale and nature of the proposal is consistent with the role of the District Centre and would not undermine the vitality and viability of Great Yarmouth Town Centre. New proposals will be permitted where they would: a. support the appearance, safety and environmental quality of the area; b. promote the short and long-term reuse of vacant buildings; c. seeks to enhance the early evening economy; and/or d. improve access to Caister District Centre by sustainable modes of transport and encourage multi-purpose trips. Proposals for the change of use of active ground floor uses to non-main town centre uses will be resisted unless it would not, individually or cumulatively have a significant adverse impact on the character, appearance, retail function, viability or vitality of the centre.

Local Centres

Local Centres are identified on the Policies Map. Within Local Centres, limited retail, leisure, community facilities and office development will be permitted where it is of a proportionate scale to provide essential services to the local community. Within Local Centres, proposals to change the use of existing active ground floor uses to uses other than retail, leisure, community and offices will not be permitted. Within Local Centres, proposals for the change of use of active ground floor uses from retail use to drinking establishments and hot food takeaways will only be permitted where there would be, either individually or cumulatively, no significant adverse impact on character, appearance, retail function, viability and vitality of the centre, on highway safety or on the amenity of neighbouring uses.

Kiosks and stalls

The principle of developing new retail and food outlets in the form of kiosks or stalls will be permitted within the designated Holiday Accommodation Areas, Town Centre or the Great Yarmouth Seafront Area. Applicants will need to demonstrate that: a. the siting of the proposal, including the curtilage of the kiosk or stall and associated street furniture, does not obstruct either local footways, promenades and esplanades; b. the design of the kiosk or stall is sympathetic to the surrounding environment, paying particular attention to local street scenes and where applicable, conservation areas, listed buildings and key views; c. the cumulative impact of the proposal, including any clustering of such uses or particular types of uses on the local area, are not significantly adverse; and d. adequate provision is made for: • operational refuse storage out of sight; and • litter bin(s) for customers. Where necessary, conditions may be imposed on proposals to restrict the amount and extent of any external seating, tables, signage, etc.

Food and drink Amenity

When determining the impact of food and drink uses on an area, the following matters will be taken into consideration. a. The cumulative impact and effects of clusters of other food and drink uses, including those with unimplemented planning permissions. b. The impact of noise and general disturbance, smells, litter and late night activity, including those impacts arising from the use of external areas. c. Availability of parking, servicing facilities and public transport. d. Highway and pedestrian safety. e. Availability of refuse storage space and disposal facilities. f. The appearance of any associated extensions, flues and installations

Rural retailing

The development of new or expanded rural retailing uses will only be permitted where: a. the retailing is predominantly of the produce of land within a contiguous holding, and the scale and nature of the proposals is consistent with the range, amount and seasonality of that produce; b. the scale and nature of the development is not intrusive within the landscape; and c. the site has a safe and convenient access to the highway network.

Amendments to CS7 – Strengthening our centres

Great Yarmouth Town Centre Boundary: The Policies Map is amended by the re-alignment of the Great Yarmouth Town Centre Boundary. Bradwell District Centre Boundary and Local Centres: Core Strategy CS7a), Table 12 is amended as follows: Classification Location Main Town Centre: Great Yarmouth Town Centre, Gorleston-on-Sea District Centres: Bradwell (Proposed) Beacon Park and Caister-on-Sea Local Centres: Well defined groups of shops and services in the borough's villages and main towns, such as The Green, Martham; Bells Road, Gorleston; and Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth • In Great Yarmouth: Northgate Street, St Peters Road, Beresford Road, Camden Terrace • In Gorleston-on-Sea: Bells Road, Magdalen Way, Lowestoft Road, Church Lane, Almond Road • In Bradwell: Burgh Road, Crab Lane • In Caister-on-Sea: (Proposed) Land west of Jack Chase Way, as allocated by Policy CA1 • In Belton: Bell Lane • In Hemsby: Kings Way, including land allocated for small-scale shopping facilities under Policy HY1 • In Martham: The Green • In Ormesby St Margaret: North Road/Cromer Road • In Winterton-on-Sea: Black Street The Policies Map is amended to show a District Centre Boundary for Beacon Park. Retail Requirements: Core Strategy CS7b) is amended to delete: c. Seek to allocate in accordance with the retail hierarchy and the sequential approach between 2,152sqm (net) and 4,305 sqm (net) of new 'food' shopping floorspace, and up to 8,865 sqm (net) of new 'non-food' shopping floorspace, in identified opportunity sites in the borough, up to 2031.

Access improvements in the south of Hopton-on-Sea

Improvements to the Longfulans Lane and the area around it will be sought, in order to encourage motor traffic away from Station Road, and to make the area safer and more attractive for cyclists and pedestrians. Developments proposed in the area indicated on the Policies Map will be assessed to identify whether they offer any opportunity for financial and/or land contributions or through the layout of a scheme to provide such improvements, in light of the scale, nature and location of the proposal.

Potential strategic cycling and pedestrian routes

Potential Strategic Cycling and Pedestrian Routes, as identified on the Policies Map, will be safeguarded from development which would prejudice their potential for future cycling or walking routes. An alternative use of any identified safeguarded route will only be permissible where a convenient, alternative route for the use is re-provided. The Council will work with adjacent planning authorities in Norfolk and Suffolk to seek opportunities to improve greater strategic coverage of cycling and pedestrian access.

Vehicle parking for developments

Requirements for vehicle parking (including cycle parking) will be determined with regard to the most up to date standards published by Norfolk County Council. Where developments in the town and village centres are unable to provide the required parking provision on site, consideration will be given to financial contributions to improve public parking provision. Development should be designed to enable charging of plug-in and other ultra low-emission vehicles in safe, accessible and convenient locations.