Planning in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk

Provision of Recreational Open Space for Residential Developments

1. All new residential development will be expected to make adequate provision for open space to recognise the importance open space has on health and wellbeing for all residents. This will be done by following the standards set out below: a. Schemes of up to 19 units will ensure that their schemes contain sufficient space to ensure a high standard of layout and amenity to the residents of the proposed development. On windfall sites the requirement to provide open space will apply where the Council considers that the proposed development forms part of a larger site which, if developed, would result in a requirement for a proportion of (or contribution to) open space. b. Schemes of 20 units or greater will provide 2

Provision of Recreational Open Space for Residential Developments

1. All new residential development will be expected to make adequate provision for open space to recognise the importance open space has on health and wellbeing for all residents. This will be done by following the standards set out below: a. Schemes of up to 19 units will ensure that their schemes contain sufficient space to ensure a high standard of layout and amenity to the residents of the proposed development. On windfall sites the requirement to provide open space will apply where the Council considers that the proposed development forms part of a larger site which, if developed, would result in a requirement for a proportion of (or contribution to) open space. b. Schemes of 20 units or greater will provide 2.4 hectares of open space per 1,000 population comprising approximately: i. 70% for either amenity, outdoor sport, and allotments (see below) and ii. 30% for suitably equipped children's play space c. Developments of 20 – 99 dwellings will be expected to meet the requirement for suitably equipped children's play space only; d. Developments of 100 dwellings and above will be expected to meet the whole requirement. 2. On sites allocated for residential development through the Local Plan process, and where development of the whole site results in a requirement for a proportion of (or contribution to) open space, the requirement to provide open space will apply to the whole of a single allocated site, even if it is developed incrementally (through sub-division, etc.). 3. All proposals involving the provision of publicly accessible areas of open space must include robust arrangements for the management and future maintenance of that open space. The Council may take on and adopt areas of public open space within developments, subject to bringing the scheme up to an appropriate standard and the payment of an appropriate fee. 4. The Council will adopt a flexible approach to the types of open space required within a particular scheme only where it can be demonstrated: a. that there is excess provision available in the locality; or b. where opportunities exist to enhance existing local schemes; or c. the townscape or other context of the development is such that the provision of open space is not desirable. 5. The Council will seek to resist the loss of allotments in areas where there is a current or predicted demand for such facilities, unless the loss were to be offset by alternative provision of an equal or higher quality in the vicinity. The provision of new allotments may be sought in locations for large-scale residential development (such as the strategic allocations) where there is an identified need. This will be balanced against the need for other types of recreational space and facilities and the financial viability of any development.

Community and Culture

1. Delivering community well-being and enhancing quality of life through good design. 2. Where possible, developers should examine best practice on design in new development and should aim to involve the community early in the design process of new development. 3. The form, design, location and layout of development should enhance community wellbeing, by: a. being accessible and inclusive - ensuring that people of any age, gender, ethnicity and ability can use and access the development; b. being adaptable - creating high quality development which is capable of being modified either for different uses or to suit people with different needs; c. being locally distinctive - contributing to a sense of place and identity; d. reducing the opportunity for crime - considering factors such as natural surveillance, boundaries and security features, lighting and the management of public space to promote safe living environments; e. being within walking distance of open space - to increase peoples quality of life and enable active and healthy lifestyles; f. creating places that promote social interaction, to allow people who are isolated and more vulnerable to cope with the impacts of climate change. 4. The Borough Council will: a. support proposals that protect, retain or enhance sports, leisure and recreation facilities including children's playgrounds or create new facilities in accessible locations; b. work with NHS Norfolk to ensure that new health facilities are provided to serve an expanded population, particularly in growth areas in King's Lynn. 5. The Borough Council recognises the importance of community facilities and services (also referred to as community infrastructure) to improving people's quality of life, reducing inequality and improving community cohesion. The Council will, working with partners, seek opportunities to gain funding for the development of community infrastructure, particularly in deprived parts of the borough (see Policy LP05). 6. The Borough Council will seek to protect and enhance existing cultural assets. If a cultural facility is no longer viable and the Council cannot secure funding, the Council will seek to explore alternative options such as co-locating multiple facilities on a single site to prevent the loss of cultural facilities and to increase the economic viability of such facilities. 7. Proposals for the redevelopment or change of use of any premises resulting in a loss of existing cultural facilities will be supported where: a. equivalent new or improved facilities can be provided within the same settlement boundary or in close proximity of the existing facility; or b. it can be demonstrated that there is no current or forecast future demand for the use through provision of marketing information. c. Where the use is no longer viable, the Council will require supporting information setting out reasons as to why the use is no longer viable and cannot be made viable in the foreseeable future. This should include details demonstrating that the premises has been marketed for use as a cultural facility for a period of at least 12 months. 8. New cultural facilities will actively be encouraged by the Borough Council, providing they are compatible with their location and setting and do not conflict with Economy Policy LP07. New cultural facilities will be located sequentially, in accessible sites in King's Lynn and the Main Towns of Hunstanton and Downham Market. Cultural facilities proposed in accessible locations in Key Rural Service Centres or the more rural settlements and areas will be considered based on localised impacts.

Community Facilities

1. The Council will encourage 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. 2. Development leading to the loss of an existing community facility will not be permitted unless it is demonstrated that: a. the facility or service concerned will be adequately served by an easily accessible existing or new facility in an appropriate alternative location, or; b. it is no longer viable or feasible to retain the premises in a community facility use.

Hunstanton

1. The strategy for the town is to: a. retain and strengthen the role of Hunstanton as a main town in the north of the borough and a service centre supporting retail, culture and social infrastructure; b. build upon the relationship between Hunstanton and King's Lynn so the town is able to benefit from growth proposals for King's Lynn. 2. Provision will be made for at least 324 new homes including allocations of at least 122 houses, to be delivered over the remainder of the Plan period (2024-2040). 3. Limited locations in Hunstanton are available to accommodate new development. 4. The aim is to: a. provide modest and balanced employment growth to create jobs and opportunities to meet the needs of existing and new residents. This should be quality year-round employment, with less reliance on seasonal/tourist activity; while acknowledging and being sympathetic to the valuable natural assets of the town and surrounding area; b. promote opportunities for residential development within the town centre, particularly for affordable housing, if suitable it could occur as mixed use, with a commercial use on the ground floor; c. strengthen the town's role as a visitor destination. Support will be given to additional sustainable tourist facilities and leisure development which extends the season by providing diverse year-round activities, as well as high-grade seasonal activities and facilities, while acknowledging and being sympathetic to the valuable natural assets of the town and surrounding area; 5. Ensure that the transport and movement strategy for the town includes: a. securing the provision of adequate levels of parking in the town as a whole, particularly during the summer months; b. improvements to public transport; increasing the frequency and reducing journey times of services to King's Lynn; supporting more frequent services along the coast; and strengthening public transport links within rural areas; c. improvements to routes, signage and facilities for walking and cycling, enhance the local character of the town, promoting high quality design of the local environment and the public realm. In particular to: i. respect the heritage of Hunstanton while promoting the vibrancy of the town centre and The Green; ii. ensure that new development meets modern requirements while respecting the historic environment in the conservation area; iii. promote a new style of design for the Southern Seafront area, creating a new identity that reflects modern and high quality architecture. 6. Seek to enhance green infrastructure in the town in accordance with the Green Infrastructure Strategy in particular Oasis Way; and links to Heacham and Hunstanton Park.

Environment, Design and Amenity

1. Development must conserve and enhance the amenity of the wider environment including the historic environment. 2. Proposals will be assessed against their impact on neighbouring uses and their occupants as well as the amenity of any future occupiers of the proposed development. Proposals will be assessed against a number of factors including: a. impact on the historic environment; b. overlooking, overbearing, overshadowing; c. noise; d. odour; e. air quality; f. light pollution; g. contamination and soil quality; h. water quality; i. sustainable drainage; and j. visual impact. 3. The scale, height, massing, materials and layout of a development should respond sensitively and sympathetically to the local setting and pattern of adjacent streets including spaces between buildings through high quality design and use of materials. 4. Development that has a significant adverse impact on the amenity of others or which is of a poor design will be refused. 5. Development proposals should demonstrate that safe access can be provided, and adequate parking facilities are available. 6. Proposals for development adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, existing uses will need to demonstrate that both the ongoing use of the neighbouring site is not compromised, and that the amenity of occupiers of the new development will be satisfactory with the ongoing normal use of the neighbouring site, taking account of the criteria above.

Development within existing Built up areas of West Winch

Within this development boundary the general Development Boundaries Policy LP02 will apply with the following provisos: 1. Along the existing A10: a. no development resulting in significant new traffic or accesses onto to the A10 will be permitted in advance of the new West Winch link road opening. Significance in this instance refers to effect on the capacity and free flow of traffic on the A10 and its ability to accommodate the existing traffic and that arising from the growth area, and both individual and cumulative potential impacts will be considered; b. new development should generally be set back from the road and provide for significant areas of planting adjacent to the road in order to avoid extending the continuous developed edge to the A10; 2. Special care will be taken in the vicinity of the Countryside Buffer indicated on the Policies Map to maintain a soft edge to the countryside beyond and avoid a hard and prominent edge to the developed area when viewed from the West; 3. Areas to the east of the A10 will preferably be associated with the growth area, and accessed through the growth area rather than directly onto the existing A10 road.

Design and Sustainable Development

1. All new development in the borough must be of high-quality design. 2. Where relevant new development will be required to demonstrate its ability to: a. conserve and enhance the historic and natural environment and reduce environmental risks; b. enrich the attraction of the borough as an exceptional place to live, work and visit; c. respond to the context and character of places in West Norfolk by ensuring that the scale, density, layout, materials and access will enhance the quality of the environment; d. where possible, enhance the special qualities and local distinctiveness of the area (including its historical, biodiversity and cultural character), gaps between settlements, landscape setting, distinctive settlement character, landscape features and ecological networks; e. optimise site potential, making the best use of land including the use of brownfield land; f. enhance community wellbeing by being accessible, inclusive, locally distinctive, safe and by promoting healthy lifestyles (see Policy LP38 Community & Culture); g. achieve high standards of sustainable design. 3. To promote and encourage opportunities to achieve high standards of sustainability and energy efficiency, development proposals will be required to demonstrate: a. the use of construction techniques, layout, orientation, internal design and appropriate insulation maximised to improve efficiency; b. the innovative use of re-used or recycled materials of local and traditional materials to decrease waste and maintain local character; c. the reduction of on-site emissions by generation of cleaner energy where appropriate; d. within larger developments of sufficient scale, the provision of green space to safeguard wildlife, provide recreation opportunities and improve the quality of life for people living in the area and the integration of the development into the GI network, or the creation of linkages to it wherever possible; e. the provision of good access links for walking and cycling; f. the provision of built-in nesting boxes (e.g. boxes for migratory bird species, bats, or bee bricks) and/ or safe road crossing methods (e.g. for hedgehogs), wherever possible; g. the promotion of water efficiency - all new housing must meet Building Regulation requirement of 110 l/h/d. Non-domestic buildings, where relevant, should as a minimum reach 'Good' BREEAM status; h. the incorporation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS); i. designs that exceed the present standards set by Building Regulations will be encouraged; j. water reuse and recycling and rainwater and stormwater harvesting, and other suitable measures have been incorporated wherever feasible to reduce demand on mains water supply; k. evidence that there is, or will be, sufficient wastewater infrastructure capacity to accommodate the development; l. at the design stage, that attention has been paid to the Homes England 'Building for a Healthy Life' standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods and the Borough Council will encourage all new schemes to be assessed against the Building for a Healthy Life criteria, or successor documents as appropriate (21); m. well-designed homes which provide good standard and quality internal environments for their users, promoting health and well-being, will be encouraged including those which meet the National Described Space Standards. 4. In seeking to make the most efficient use of land, the Council will expect proposals to optimise the density of development in the light of local factors such as: a. the setting of the development; b. the form and character of existing development; and c. the requirement for any onsite infrastructure including amenity space. 5. The Council's Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) outlines potential flood risk throughout the borough. In order to ensure future growth within the borough is sustainable: the findings of the SFRA will be used to guide planned growth and future developments away from areas of high flood risk, including the coastal area. Development in any location will be expected to manage water sustainably and reduce surface water runoff using multifunctional Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) where possible;

Hunstanton - Land south of Hunstanton Commercial Park

Land south of Hunstanton Commercial Park Land amounting to 1 hectare identified on the Polices Map is allocated for employment use. Development will be subject to the following: 1. A financial contribution for any upgrades or additional provision in terms of water supply, sewerage, highways etc. necessary to serve the development;

Downham Market – Bexwell Business Park

Land in the vicinity of Bexwell Business Park, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for employment uses. Development of the site will be subject to compliance with the following: 1. Access to the site should be provided via the existing Bexwell Road/ Karoo Close route. 2. Where possible, pedestrian and cycle links between the site and existing Bexwell area should be provided. 3. A Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment may be required for certain development in line with Policy LP25 - Sites in Areas of Flood Risk.

King's Lynn - Employment Land

1. Sites at Hardwick (E1.12-HAR) (24 hectares), Saddlebow (E1.12-SAD) (23 hectares) and Estuary Road (E1.12-EST) (3 hectares) as shown on the Policies Map will be the preferred locations for employment expansion in King's Lynn. 2. The development of these sites to provide for business, industrial and distribution uses will create opportunities to meet future need and provide for choice in line with Strategic Policy LP07 - The Economy.

King's Lynn - Port

1. The role and capacity of the Port of King's Lynn will be protected and strengthened through: a. recognising and protecting the port operational area identified on the Policies Map; b. supporting port development and growth where this is compatible with other policies in the development plan; and c. having regard to compatibility with existing and likely potential port operations when determining proposals for development in the vicinity of the port, or which may affect the transport infrastructure which supports them.

King's Lynn Riverfront Regeneration Area

This policy covers the allocated sites E1.5, E1.8 & E.10 as indicated on the policies map, collectively are allocated for regeneration to create a high calibre mixed-use waterfront area. Development of this waterfront area will be subject to the following (in addition to the individual site policies): 1. The following uses will be broadly acceptable for development within the Waterfront Regeneration Area: • Residential • Commercial/Offices • Cultural • Cafés/Restaurants • Shops • Community uses • Open space • Entertainment/Recreational/Leisure activities 2. Should individual parcels of land within the Regeneration Area will be brought forward they will need to specify the use(s), meeting and balancing those outlined above. Ensuing that the proposal is complementary to the wider Regeneration Area; 3. Development will be subject to compliance with the following: a. Consideration of adjacent property/heritage assets/archaeology, through a heritage impact and archaeology impact assessment; b. Suitable access arrangements, to the satisfaction of Norfolk Council as the Local Highway Authority, and provision for active travel; c. Flood risk considerations, including submission of a site-specific flood risk assessment; and maintenance of flood defences to at least the current Standard of Protection provided for this area, taking account of climate change; d. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; e. Consideration of location specific attributes – including references to visitor opportunities. The potential to provide a wider regeneration benefit if particular uses are incorporated; f. Consideration of wider regeneration benefits; g. Informal recreation provision on, or in the vicinity of, the allocated site to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly in relation to the exercising of dogs) on Roydon Common Special Area of Conservation. This provision may consist of some combination of: i. informal open space (new and/or existing); ii. pedestrian and cycle routes (new and/or existing) which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to greenspace and/or the wider footpath and cycle network; iii. a contribution to greenspace provision or management in the wider area within which the site is located. h. In judging the amount of on-site open space appropriate under Policy LP19 (Provision of Recreational Open Space) regard will be given to the proximity of the development to existing safeguarded facilities (such as those at Harding's Pits Doorstep Green to the south of the site). The Borough Council will consider flexibility of open space provision requirements where this would result in qualitative and quantitative benefits to the community and where the preceding habitats requirements are met; i. Consideration of Nature conservation issues and the Borough Council's Biodiversity Policy through the Submission of an Ecological Study that establishes that either: i. there would be no negative impact on flora and fauna; ii. or, if any negative impacts are identified, establishes that these could be suitably mitigated. j. Financial contributions towards the provision of appropriate infrastructure. k. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Land off St. John's Way, Downham Market

Land in the vicinity of St. John's Way, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for employment uses (classes B1, B2 and B8). 1. Notwithstanding the existence of agricultural accesses to various parcels of the allocated employment land there will be a presumption against access direct off the A1122 to protect the strategic function of the Downham Market Bypass. 2. Access to the land west of the A1122 should be taken off the southern roundabout and the land east of the A1122 should be accessed from Station Road. 3. For access to be considered off the A1122 a ghost island right hand turn lane will have to be provided to mitigate the impacts of additional turning traffic on the A1122. 4. Development should conserve and where appropriate enhance heritage assets and their settings including the Downham Market Conservation Area and listed buildings. 5. A Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment may be required for certain development in line with Policy LP25 - Sites in Areas of Flood Risk.

Hunstanton - Land south of Hunstanton Commercial Park

Land south of Hunstanton Commercial Park Land amounting to 1 hectare identified on the Polices Map is allocated for employment use. Development will be subject to the following: 1. A financial contribution for any upgrades or additional provision in terms of water supply, sewerage, highways etc. necessary to serve the development; 2. The site overlies a Groundwater Vulnerability Zone. Accordingly, the developer should address any risks to controlled waters from contamination at the site, following the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Environment Agency's 'Guiding Principles for Land Contamination'. 3. Submission of a Heritage Asset Statement that establishes that development would: a. enhance and preserve the setting of the nearby Listed Building Grade II* Smithdon High School; b. will have no negative impact on Heritage Assets in the locality; c. careful design ensuring no adverse impact on the Conservation Area close by, and to strengthen local distinctiveness; d. accompanied by an Archaeological Field Evaluation of the site, if required.

The Economy

1. The local economy will be developed sustainably: a. job growth will be achieved through the provision of employment land as well as policies for tourism, leisure, retail and the rural economy; b. to increase the proportion of higher skilled jobs while ensuring that opportunities are available for the development of all sectors of the economy and workforce. 2. Some 85 hectares of employment land will be allocated in the period up to 2040 to provide for business, industrial and distribution uses. 3. The distribution of employment land will be approximately as follows: Table Distribution of Employment Land Area Approx. Total land King's Lynn 53ha Downham Market 31ha Hunstanton 1ha TOTAL 85ha 4. Retail, tourism, leisure, and cultural industries are key elements of the economic and social vibrancy of our borough and contribute to the regeneration and growth of the area. The policy approach to retail development is addressed within Policy LP08. 5. The Council will promote opportunities to improve and enhance the visitor economy: a. supporting tourism opportunities throughout the borough. b. promoting the expansion of the tourism (including leisure and culture) offer in Hunstanton to create a year-round economy. c. smaller scale tourism opportunities will also be supported in rural areas to sustain the local economy, providing these are in sustainable locations and are not detrimental to our valuable natural and historic environment. 6. The Council will permit the development of new and existing tourism accommodation in rural areas subject to the following criteria being met: a. located in or adjacent to our villages and towns; b. of a high standard of design in line with national guidance; c. will not be detrimental to the landscape or the setting of a settlement; d. mechanisms will be in place to permanently retain the tourism related use; e. conserves or enhances the historic environment including the historic character of towns and villages or wider landscapes; f. the natural environment is preserved or enhanced by the development proposed; g. there will not be a negative impact on the amenity of existing residents. 7. The Council will support rural economy and diversification through a rural exception approach to new development (including expansion and/or diversification of existing businesses) within the countryside; and through a criteria-based approach to retaining employment land and premises. 8. Permission may be granted on land which has not been allocated for development for an employment generating use which assists in delivering sustainable economic development in the rural area. Any development must satisfy the following criteria: a. it should be appropriate in size and scale to the local area; b. it should be adjacent to the settlement; c. the proposed development and use will not be detrimental to the local environment or local residents. 9. The Council will support proposals for alternative uses of employment land where it can be demonstrated that: a. use of the site for employment purposes gives rise to unacceptable environmental or accessibility problems particularly for sustainable modes of transport; or b. an alternative use or mix of uses offers greater potential benefits to the community in meeting local business and employment needs, or in delivering the Council's regeneration priorities such as the Town Investment Plan or similar future replacement or equivalent strategies. 10. Opportunities for innovation, skills and training will be expanded through: a. facilitating the expansion of, and access to, further and higher education provision; b. encouraging links between training and education provision and relevant business concentrations; c. supporting primary and secondary schools, throughout the borough, to improve facilities for the provision of a good range of vocational and academic education for the whole community.

Development associated with the National Construction College site, Bircham Newton (CITB), British Sugar Factory, Wissington and RAF Marham

1. The Council strongly supports the roles that the former National Construction College site, Bircham Newton, British Sugar Factory, Wissington and RAF Marham play as local employers and as centres of excellence for construction and advanced engineering respectively. 2. The Council will adopt a positive approach to new operational development to improve these facilities. Non-operational development, including proposals for renewable energy projects, which supports the retention, enhancement or expansion of these facilities will be permitted where it can be demonstrated that: a. the development will enhance the facility's long-term value to the Borough's economy and employment; b. there are robust mechanisms to ensure the improvements justifying the supporting development are delivered and sustained; c. the resulting development will not undermine the spatial strategy set out in Strategic Policy LP01; d. it will not result in the loss of land needed for operation of the facility or reduce its reasonably foreseeable potential to expand or be reconfigured.

Downham Market

The growth of Downham Market will be supported through the provision of land for housing and employment and through the development of services and facilities. This growth will be carefully balanced to meet the needs of the existing and future population. 1. Focus in the town centre will be on: a. enhancing a strong convenience and service offer; b. strengthening the night-time economy by accommodating a balanced diversity of uses; c. facilities and services which support the town's full demographic profile including young professionals, families and older people will be encouraged; d. improving the arts and culture offer; e. promoting the town's role as a wider visitor destination. 2. Seek to improve the pedestrian, cycling and public transport links throughout the urban area to enhance accessibility and connectivity throughout the settlement and in particular to the town centre and the railway station. 3. Seek to enhance green infrastructure in accordance with the Green Infrastructure Strategy. Maintain landscape and the quality of open space. 4. Seek to conserve and enhance the built, historic and natural environment in the town. 5. The growth of Downham Market will be supported through the provision of land for housing for at least 600 new homes across two allocations and employment through the provision of an allocation for at least 31ha for a balanced mix of employment uses, and through the development of services and facilities. This growth will be carefully balanced to meet the needs of the existing and future population. 6. The Borough Council will support Downham Market Town Council and the local community in the preparation of their Neighbourhood Plan, and subsequent reviews.

Climate Change Policy

Development shall recognise and contribute to the importance of, and future proofing against, the challenges of climate change and to support the transition towards meeting the Government target of becoming a net zero economy by 2050, through where relevant: Minimising and reducing carbon emissions, including by: 1. Locating new development in areas to minimise the need to travel and maximise the ability to make journeys via sustainable modes of transport, such as through public transport (bus and rail) (in accordance with policies LP01, LP13); 2. Incorporating and encouraging blue/green infrastructure schemes, such as tree planting, to help sequester carbon from the atmosphere (in accordance with LP18, LP23); 3. Minimising and mitigating pollution during both the construction and operational phases of development to reduce potential impacts on existing pollution levels; 4. Exceeding present thermal energy and high efficiency systems set by Building Regulations to reduce domestic CO2 emissions; 5. Maximising opportunities from solar technologies and through design to support solar orientation and enhance solar gain; 6. Retrofitting of existing buildings with measures to reduce energy and heat consumption will be encouraged and supported. Adapting and mitigating the impacts of climate change, including by: 7. Ensuring new development is designed and adapted to incorporate climate change and flood risk resilience (in accordance with LP15, LP16, LP22) and the latest Government guidance regarding the use of climate change allowances in flood risk assessments; 8. Minimising and mitigating air pollution so as to reduce the potential for higher temperatures which in turn leads to poorer air quality; 9. Incorporating appropriate water efficiency and water recycling measures, to help minimise the potential for drought and climatic impacts; 10. Supporting and encouraging local businesses to adapt to the need of work pattern changes, including working from home, creating sustainable transport plans, and taking advantage of technological innovations to reduce car dependency within the Borough and adapt to climate change; 11. Supporting and encouraging the need and proposal of advanced, high-quality and high-speed communications within development proposals and new infrastructure to complement clause 10 and the wider benefits for social inclusion, reducing travel and improved connectivity and accessibility to digital infrastructure. Sustainability and Climate Change Statement: For all developments of 1 hectare in size or more, we will require a sustainability and climate change statement to be submitted as part of a valid planning application. This statement will be a separate document which will answer the six key questions outlined in the Councils Sustainability and Climate Change Statement Guidance in the Appendices. This is in place to demonstrate how new development is addressing beneficial impacts which pay particular attention to LP06, other appropriate policies and our commitment to international and national law. The six key questions to answer are: 1. What are the intended characteristics of the development as a whole which will contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation? 2. How will the development contribute to the importance of sustainable and accessible transport options within West Norfolk, and help reduce the C02 emissions in the borough particularly from transport? 3. How will the development integrate high quality design which addresses our obligation to move towards being net zero by 2050? 4. How will the development protect and enhance West Norfolk's natural environment and assets? 5. How will the development support the local economy in West Norfolk? 6. How will the development support local neighbourhoods and the community needs when adapting and mitigating to the local impacts of climate change?

Renewable Energy

1. Proposals will be supported and considered in the context of contributing to the achievement of sustainable development and adapting to climate change. Proposals made by a local community and through neighbourhood plans for the development of renewable and low-carbon sources of energy, in scale with their community's requirements, including supporting infrastructure for renewable energy projects will be supported. 2. Proposals for renewable energy (other than proposals for wind energy development) and associated infrastructure, including the landward infrastructure for offshore renewable schemes, will be assessed to determine whether or not the benefits they bring in terms of the energy generated are outweighed by the impacts, either individually or cumulatively, upon: a. sites of international, national or local nature or landscape conservation importance, whether directly or indirectly, such as the Norfolk Coast, National Landscapes; b. the surrounding landscape and townscape; c. designated and un-designated heritage assets, including the setting of assets; d. ecological interests (species and habitats); e. amenity (in terms of noise, overbearing relationship, air quality and light pollution); f. contaminated land; g. water courses (in terms of pollution); h. public safety (including footpaths, bridleways and other non-vehicular rights of way in addition to vehicular highways as well as local, informal pathway networks); and i. tourism and other economic activity. 3. In addition to the above factors, the Borough Council will seek to protect productive agricultural land and best and most versatile land. Applications for other uses which would adversely affect these are likely to be refused, unless the material benefits associated with its approval outweigh its loss. 4. Development may be permitted where any adverse impacts can be satisfactorily mitigated against and such mitigation can be secured either by planning condition or by legal agreement. 5. In line with Policy LP27 proposals that would lead to adverse impacts on international nature conservation sites will not be permitted.

Management of Development within the Coastal Area

This policy applies within the area identified as being at risk of flooding during a 1 in 200 AEP event, now and in the future, either directly or through the failure of the coastal flood defences. An indicative area is illustrated within the Coastal Change Management Area on the Policies Map. New Developments 1. The following developments will not be permitted within areas at risk of flooding in a 1 in 200 AEP event (including the relevant allowance for climate change), either directly or as a result of a breach in the coastal defences: a. new dwellings; b. new or additional park homes/caravans. Replacement Dwellings 2. Replacement dwellings will only be permitted in areas at risk of flooding in a 1 in 200 AEP event (including the relevant allowance for climate change), either directly or as a result of a breach in the coastal defences where all of the following seven criteria are satisfied: a. Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) must be undertaken for the development; b. all habitable accommodation will be provided above ground floor level (habitable accommodation would usually include bedrooms, sitting rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and any other room designed for habitation. Rooms that are not normally used for living in, such as toilets, storerooms, pantries, cellars and garages, are not considered to be habitable); c. The dwelling will only be occupied between 1st April and 30th September in any one year; d. the dwelling will incorporate resistance and resilience measures in accordance with the Department for Communities and Local Government publication: "Improving the flood performance of new buildings, flood resilient construction" (2007); e. the building must be appropriately designed to withstand and be resilient to hydrostatic pressure resulting from a breach/overtopping of the tidal defences; f. a flood warning and evacuation plan will be prepared for the property and retained on site; g. the level of habitable accommodation provided by the new dwelling would not be greater than that provided by the original dwelling. Proposals should not result in an increase in the number of bedrooms over and above the number in the original dwelling.; and h. The replacement dwelling and associated landscaping works, will not encroach any closer to the flood defences than the footprint of the current dwelling. Where the current dwelling already encroaches onto/into the defence structure, the replacement shall be set back from the defence and the defence restored to an appropriate condition. Replacement Caravans 3. The replacement of existing permitted caravans will be allowed, in doing so opportunities should be taken to improve the resilience/resistance of the replacement caravans. Proposals must not: a. result in an increase in the number of bedrooms over and above the number in the original caravan; and b. encroach closer to the flood defences than the current plot, or where encroachment already occurs, the replacement caravan should be set back from the defence. Extensions 4. Extensions to existing properties (beyond any Permitted Development Rights that could be exercised) must not increase the amount of habitable rooms. Significant extensions or those that raise the amount of habitable rooms in the property could lead to an increase in the number of people at risk and will not be permitted. A condition limiting the number of bedrooms will be imposed. Extensions that encroach within 16m of the toe of the flood defences will not be permitted. Change of Use 5. Any proposed Change of Use will not be permitted if, as a result of the change, the flood risk vulnerability (as defined in the National Planning Practice Guidance) would be increased. Seasonal Occupancy 6. Seasonal occupancy will be limited to between 1 April and 30 September. Applications to remove, relax or vary (by way of extension) any existing seasonal occupancy condition will be resisted. Temporary Consents 7. Existing temporary consents for the siting of park/mobile homes and caravans will be renewed for a period up to 2031. A flood risk assessment will need to be submitted with applications for such renewals.

Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)

Proposals for development must not adversely affect the integrity of European sites either alone, or in-combination with other plans and projects, unless the tests set out under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2017) (as amended) are met. In relation to recreation monitoring and mitigation the Council has endorsed a Monitoring and Mitigation Strategy including: 1. Development proposals likely to have a significant effect on a European site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects) will need to be supported by a Project level HRA to establish potential impacts upon affected areas (SPA, SAC, RAMSAR) and a suite of measures including all/some of: a. provision of an agreed package of habitat protection measures, to monitor recreational pressure resulting from the new allocations and, if necessary, mitigate adverse impacts before they reach a significant threshold, in order to avoid an adverse effect on the European sites identified in the HRA. This package of measures will require specialist design and assessment but is anticipated to include provision of: i. a monitoring programme, which will incorporate new and recommended further actions from the Norfolk visitor pressure study (2016) as well as undertaking any other monitoring not covered by the County-wide study. ii. enhanced informal recreational provision on (or in close proximity to) the allocated site [Sustainable Accessible Natural Greenspace], to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly in relation 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; ▪ a network of attractive pedestrian routes, and car access to these, which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to the wider public footpath network. iii. contribution to enhanced management of nearby designated nature conservation sites and/or alternative green space; iv. a programme of publicity to raise awareness of relevant environmental sensitivities and of alternative recreational opportunities. 2. Notwithstanding the above suite of measures the Borough Council will levy indexed link tariff per dwelling to cover monitoring/small scale mitigation at the European sites. 3. The potential impacts on European sites from recreational pressure from residential development will be addressed through: a. the provision of local level GI/open space and mitigation of residual effects through developer contributions. Development proposals in the Breckland SPA 4. Within 1500m of the Breckland SPA (excluding the areas of conifer plantation that do not support nesting Stone Curlew), where qualifying features are known to exist, or where nesting attempts have been made, adverse effects can only be ruled out if: a. Developments of up to 10 dwellings within the boundaries of KRSCs, where it is completely masked from the SPA on all sides (i.e. infill development); or b. Development that is a re-development of existing building(s) and would not increase the existing footprint or intensity of use and potential detractors (such as noise, light, people). Nutrient Neutrality (River Wensum Catchment) 5. Proposals within the River Wensum catchment and with the potential to adversely affect the water quality and the integrity of the River Wensum SAC and The Broads SAC and Broadland Ramsar sites through increased nutrient pollution, should be accompanied by a project level HRA, which will need to satisfactorily demonstrate nutrient neutrality by assessing impacts, identifying appropriate mitigation and providing for monitoring the impacts of development on the integrity of these European sites. Roydon Common and Dersingham Bog SAC/Dersingham Bog Ramsar 6. Development proposals should be consistent with the Council's Air Quality Management Strategy and must demonstrate that any effect on air quality will not adversely affect the integrity of the Roydon Common and Dersingham Bog SAC and Dersingham Bog Ramsar, or any other European sites.

King's Lynn - Green Infrastructure

1. Strategic Green Infrastructure in and around King's Lynn will be protected, enhanced and extended in the first instance. Where it is acceptable for Strategic Green Infrastructure to be replaced, it should occur on site in the first instance, or if that is not possible, in a suitable offsite location that enhances other aspects of the built environment such as habitat corridors, spaces for urban cooling, or flood mitigation. 2. Additional green infrastructure will be provided in conjunction with the strategic housing developments in and around the town. This will include elements of habitat protection measures relating to mitigation of potential adverse recreational impacts on European Sites associated with housing and other developments. 3. Opportunities will be sought to enhance provision in and around the Gaywood Valley, Bawsey and Leziate.

Development in Coastal Areas

The Council will seek to balance the sensitive nature of the coastal area of West Norfolk for wildlife, landscape and heritage and the national and international designations including the National Landscape, and the effects of climate change, with the need for economic and social development of the area. In this context the Council will: 1. Ensure protection through: a. working in partnership with organisations such as Natural England and the Norfolk Coast Partnership and other conservation bodies to ensure that protected species and habitats on the coast are adequately protected; b. conserving and enhancing the historic environment qualities of the coast including designated and undesignated heritage assets; c. working with partners including the Environment Agency and local communities to limit any detrimental impacts of coastal change and take account and implement the policies of the Shoreline Management Plans; d. where appropriate, ensuring mitigation or compensation measures are put in place where management strategies change or coastal habitats and the species using them may change in light of changes in climate. 2. Address new development by: a. promoting visitor access in coastal areas of the borough, whilst taking necessary measures to meet the requirements of the Habitats Regulations and protecting the integrity of the coastal European sites, working with partners and neighbouring authorities as appropriate; b. support and develop services which attract visitors throughout the year and provide for the local community to increase economic sustainability for businesses and services; c. ensuring that any development on the coast is sustainable and able to withstand the effects of climate change; d. resisting new and replacement dwellings and the extensive alteration of dwellings and relaxation of occupancy limitations unless the Shoreline Management Plans acknowledge the absence of risks; e. ensuring that any new development enhances the distinctive local character of coastal areas as well as helping to support and enhance services and facilities for local people and visitors alike; supporting the recommendations of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape Management Plan and continuing to play a role as a key partner in the Norfolk Coast Partnership; f. using the Green Infrastructure Strategy and the Green Infrastructure Mapping to identify possible areas for biodiversity enhancement on the coast (Wash and North Coast) and deliver this through decisions on planning applications and partnership working.

Norfolk Coast National Landscape

Permission for major developments in the Norfolk Coast National Landscape will be refused unless exceptional circumstances prevail as defined in the National Planning Policy Framework. Planning permission for any proposal within the National Landscape or affecting the setting of the National Landscape, will only be granted when it: a) conserves and enhances the Norfolk Coast National Landscape's special qualities, distinctive character, tranquillity and remoteness in accordance with national planning policy and the overall purpose of the National Landscape designation; and avoids adverse impacts from individual proposals (including their cumulative effects), unless these can be satisfactorily mitigated; and b) is appropriate to the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the area or is desirable for its understanding and enjoyment.

Environmental Assets - Green Infrastructure, Landscape character, Biodiversity and Geodiversity

1. Proposals incorporating nature-based solutions such as natural capital, and/ or green infrastructure, to protect and enhance our landscape character, biodiversity and geodiversity will be encouraged and supported. All developments covered by the 10% Biodiversity Net Gain requirement (Environment Act 2021 and associated regulations) will need to be supported by an ecological assessment that identifies how this can be delivered. 2. The Council will conserve (and where appropriate enhance) County Wildlife Sites, Ancient Woodlands, and County Geodiversity Sites from development which damages their interest or significance unless the need for, and public benefits of the development outweigh the loss of interest or significance. 3. Development should, in line with the mitigation hierarchy, seek to avoid, and where this is not possible, with justification, mitigate or compensate for any adverse impacts on biodiversity, geodiversity and heritage, as well as seeking to enhance sites through the creation of features of new biodiversity interest. 4. The long-term capability of the best and most versatile agricultural land (Grades 1, 2 and 3a in the Agricultural Land Classification) will be safeguarded as a resource for the future. 5. The Council and its partners will support a range of initiatives and proposals, for example, Local Nature Recovery Strategies and biodiversity net gain, that will improve areas of poor quality, lacking in biodiversity and geodiversity as well as maintaining, enhancing and linking areas of good quality. For European sites (Ramsar/ Special Areas of Conservation/ Special Protection Areas) this will be delivered through mechanisms such as GIRAMS, in accordance with Policy LP27. 6. The Borough Council will work with partners to ensure an integrated network of green infrastructure throughout the urban and rural areas (identified through the Green Infrastructure Management Plan) is successfully created and managed to: a. meet the environmental, social and economic needs of local communities and the wider borough; b. create a high-quality environment for biodiversity and geodiversity to flourish; c. provide opportunities for species to adapt to the impacts of climate change; d. contribute to an improved quality of life for current and future residents and visitors; including through the provision of recreational open space for residential developments in accordance with LP22; e. target areas identified as being deficient in multi-functional green space; f. incorporate multifunctional Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) within new development to encourage new habitats. 7. Proposals for development will be informed by and seek opportunities to reinforce the distinctive character areas and potential habitat creation areas identified in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk Landscape Character Assessment and other character assessments.

Green Infrastructure

1. Opportunities will be taken to link to wider networks, working with partners both within and beyond the Borough. This will include where appropriate considering deficiencies in certain areas. 2. The Council will protect and enhance public rights of way and access, including taking opportunities to provide better facilities for users, for example by adding links to existing rights of way networks, including National Trails. 3. The Council supports delivery of outstanding high and medium priority projects detailed in the Green Infrastructure Study. 4. The Council will identify, and coordinate strategic delivery, with relevant stakeholders, of an appropriate range of proportionate green infrastructure enhancements to support new housing and other development, including through delivery of new open spaces in accordance with Policy LP22, and mitigate any potential adverse effects on designated sites of nature conservation interest as a result of increased recreational disturbance arising from new development. All new development must ensure there is no adverse effect on a European Protected Site through the provision of appropriate measures, in accordance with Policy LP27. 5. All development will contribute proportionally to the delivery of green infrastructure.

Sites in Areas of Flood Risk

Where sites are at risk of flooding as identified by the Council's Strategic Flood Risk Assessment or more recent Environment Agency mapping and there are no other reasonably available sites appropriate for the proposed development in areas with a lower probability of flooding: 1. These will be subject to (and no relevant planning permission will be granted before): a. a site-specific flood risk assessment that considers flood risk from all sources and demonstrates that the proposed development will be safe for its lifetime, taking climate change into account, and with regard to the vulnerability of its users, without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, reducing flood risk overall. The flood risk assessment will need to consider: i. Climate change in line with allowances detailed in the latest national guidance. ii. The vulnerability of the users of the proposed development. iii. Safe access and egress to an area of safe refuge in line with the Flood Risk Assessment Guidance for New Development (FD2320) document. b. satisfactory demonstration that any design or development features necessary to address flood risk issues are compatible with heritage assets in the vicinity (including conservation areas and listed buildings), local visual amenity and (where relevant) to ensure the protection of internationally and nationally designated sites in addition to other natural environment assets such as the landscape and scenic beauty of the National Landscapes. 2. For allocated sites the sequential test set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (Planning and flood risk) is deemed to be met by the allocation process, as set out in the Planning Practice Guidance - Flood Risk and Climate Change, so that development is, as far as reasonably possible, located where the risk of flooding (from all sources) is lowest. 3. In relation to the exceptions test set out in the NPPF (Planning and flood risk): a. the first part (demonstration of wider sustainability benefits) is deemed to be met by the allocation process; and b. the second part (site specific flood risk assessment, etc.) is not deemed to be met by the allocation process, and shall remain the responsibility of the prospective developer. No relevant planning permission shall be granted unless and until this second part of the test is met, as set out in section 1 of this policy, above; 4. All new dwellings should incorporate flood resilient/ resistant construction/ design measures, in accordance with the Flood Risk Design Guidance (Appendix B).

Protection of Local Open Space

1. The Council will have careful regard to the value of any area of open space when assessing planning applications for development. In assessing the contribution that an area of open space plays, the Council will consider the following factors: a. public access; b. visual amenity; c. local distinctiveness; d. landscape character; e. recreational value; f. biodiversity, geodiversity; g. cultural value and historic character; h. whether the site has been allocated for development in the Local Plan. 2. Proposals that will result in the loss or restriction of access to locally important areas of open space will be refused planning permission unless such loss can be offset by the replacement locally of equivalent or higher standard of provision or the wider benefits of allowing development to proceed outweigh the value of the site as an area of open space. 3. The Borough Council will support local communities in designating local green space for protection in neighbourhood plans where this: a. meets the criteria for local green space as detailed in the National Planning Policy Framework; and b. does not conflict with other policies in the Borough's Local Plan.

Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)

Development will only be supported when there is no adverse effect on the integrity of Roydon Common and Dersingham Bog SAC and Dersingham Bog Ramsar. The Borough Council will produce an Air Quality Management Strategy, to ensure there will be no decrease in air quality which would have an adverse effect on the integrity of the SAC and Ramsar, or any other European site. The strategy will be established through consultation with Natural England and will be based on air quality monitoring and traffic modelling.

Historic Environment

1. The historic environment will be conserved and enhanced in a manner appropriate to its significance. Development of the highest design quality that will sustain and, where appropriate, enhance the special interest, character and significance of the Borough's heritage assets and their settings and that will make a positive contribution to local character and distinctiveness will be supported. 2. Protecting and enhancing the wide range of historic and cultural assets which contribute to the character and identity of the Borough is a priority including: a. Designated heritage assets such as Scheduled Monuments, Listed Buildings, Registered Parks and Gardens and Conservation Areas, and the settings of these assets; b. Non-Designated heritage assets such as unregistered historic parks and gardens, and archaeology, and the settings of these assets. 3. Opportunities to promote the historic environment as a key element of the vitality of the Borough, and to reduce the number of heritage assets at risk will be sought. 4. Initiatives and opportunities to mitigate the effects of climate change by seeking the reuse of historic buildings, and where appropriate, their modification to reduce carbon emissions and secure sustainable development will be supported where this would not harm the significance of the heritage asset or its setting. 5. Applications for development must be supported by a Heritage Statement which demonstrates a clear understanding of the significance of any relevant heritage assets and the contribution of their settings, details the likely impacts of the proposal on these assets and their significance and where relevant, explains how this significance has informed the proposals. Proposals on sites which include, or have the potential to include, archaeological interest should be accompanied by an appropriate desk-based assessment, and where necessary a field evaluation. 6. There is a presumption in favour of the retention and enhancement of heritage assets and putting heritage assets to viable and appropriate uses to secure their future protection. Applications will be supported where they sustain, conserve and where appropriate enhance the significance, character and setting of the asset itself and the surrounding historic environment. 7. The impact of development proposals on the significance of heritage assets and their settings will be considered in accordance with case law, legislation and the NPPF, as well as the following criteria: Listed Buildings 8. Proposals should conserve or enhance Listed Buildings. Applications involving demolition of, or substantial harm to, a Grade II Listed Building will only be granted in exceptional circumstances, and demolition of, or substantial harm to, the significance (including any contribution to significance by setting) to a Grade I or Grade II* Listed Building will only be granted in wholly exceptional circumstances. Where development proposals will lead to harm to heritage assets they will be assessed against the relevant criteria in the National Planning Policy Framework, taking into account the scale of harm and the impact on the significance of the heritage asset. 9. Extensions or alterations to a Listed Building should not adversely affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest, its significance or its wider setting. 10. Any change of use of a Listed Building should conserve or enhance its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest and its significance and should ensure its continued use and viability. Conservation Areas 11. Within Conservation Areas, development will only be permitted if the proposal: a. Is of a design and scale that preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the area; b. Uses building materials and finishes, including those for features such as walls, railings, gates and hard surfacing, that are appropriate to the local context; c. Retains historically significant boundaries, important open spaces and other elements of the area's established pattern of development, character and historic value, including gardens, roadside banks and verges; d. Retains and restores, where relevant, traditional features such as shop fronts, walls, railings, paved surfaces and street furniture, and improves the condition of structures worthy of retention; e. Does not harm important views into, out of or within the Conservation Area; f. Protects trees, hedgerows and other significant landscape features and incorporates landscaping appropriate to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. Historic Parks and Gardens 12. Proposals should not cause substantial harm to the significance (including any contribution to significance by setting) harm to historic parks or gardens (both registered and unregistered), their settings or public views into, out of, or within them. Where development proposals will lead to harm to heritage assets, they will be assessed against the relevant criteria in the National Planning Policy Framework, taking into account the scale of harm and the impact on the significance of the heritage asset. Archaeology 13. There is a presumption against any harm to Scheduled Monuments and heritage assets with archaeological interest that are demonstrably of equivalent significance to Scheduled Monuments. Where development proposals will lead to harm to heritage assets they will be assessed against the relevant criteria in the National Planning Policy Framework, taking into account the scale of harm and the impact on the significance of the heritage asset. Where the loss of the whole or a material part of a heritage asset's significance is justified, planning conditions will ensure that an adequate record is made of the significance of the heritage asset and this is published appropriately. Non-designated Heritage Assets 14. The significance of non-designated heritage assets and their setting should be assessed in development proposals or works, against the following criteria, namely the: I. special qualities of architectural and historic interest; II. features of interest and the setting of the non-designated historic asset; III. contribution the non-designated historic asset makes to local distinctiveness; local townscape; or rural character; and IV. conservation of interesting or unusual features; architectural detail; materials; construction; or historic interest. 15. Development which would remove, harm or undermine the significance of such non-designated heritage assets, or their contribution to the character of a place, will require a balanced judgement having regard to the scale of the harm and significance of the non-designated heritage asset. 16. Prior to the loss of the non-designated heritage asset, an appropriate level of survey and recording will be expected including where appropriate archaeological investigation. The results of which should be deposited on the Historic Environment Record.

West Winch Strategic Growth Area

PART A – STRATEGIC OUTCOMES 1. Delivery of approximately 7,500 new dwellings (net of demolitions). 2. Delivery of approximately 33 hectares of employment land. 3. Three neighbourhood centres (local centres for retail and services) serving both existing and new residents. These are each to be at a point where pedestrian and cycle routes intersect with a primary street. The bulk of new housing is to be within a walkable distance of one of these neighbourhood centres. 4. Open 'green' areas separating the three neighbourhoods, and aligned roughly with the two gas pipelines crossing the growth area. These 'green' areas may incorporate a mix of uses such as recreation, nature conservation, agriculture, landscaping, and foot/ cycle/ bridle paths. 5. An orderly phasing of development ensuring that this proceeds broadly in step with infrastructure provision. Development is encouraged to proceed concurrently in northern and southern parts of the growth area. 6. Significant 'green infrastructure', including (separately and/or combination, as appropriate): a. Retaining existing vegetation grassland, trees, woodland, hedgerows and watercourses where they are considered in good condition and contribute positively towards local landscape character; b. Providing new or enhanced natural landscape planting, amounting to 28 hectares of new natural and semi natural green space and 4 hectares of other green spaces, to reinforce existing landscape features and to integrate the development within the local landscape, character and provide visual amenity within the growth area; c. Creating new habitats where necessary, with an emphasis on grassland, heathland and/or hedgerows; d. Providing recreational open space of at least 10 hectares; e. Conserving and enhancing of local biodiversity; f. Providing measures to mitigate potential adverse recreational impacts on designated nature conservation sites (SPAs, SACs, Ramsar) outside the growth area; g. Consideration should be given to the establishment of new areas of planting and open space, to be implemented at an early stage in site preparation, in advance of the construction of the adjacent areas of development. Proposals should set out how this will be achieved, with target dates. 7. Incorporation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to address surface water run-off, flood risk, biodiversity and the avoidance of groundwater pollution. a. SuDS should manage overland surface water flow and include features such as green/blue infrastructure, developed in accordance with the Conceptual Surface Water Drainage Strategy, and Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment and Surface Water Drainage System recommendations, in consultation with the LLFA; and b. Retention of access to all existing waterbodies within the WWGA to facilitate maintenance. 8. High standards of design, featuring: a. distinct areas with different characters; b. a range of densities, with generally higher densities in the vicinities of the neighbourhood centres and public transport routes; c. Water efficiency measures to meet a minimum 100 litres/person/day, incorporating integrated water management measures such as rainwater/stormwater harvesting linked to SuDS, to maximise efficiencies for potable water use; d. buildings adaptable to climate change, to minimise impacts on people and property; e. sensitivity to the character and amenity of existing developed areas, and to the qualities and setting of heritage assets; f. good acoustic design, to satisfy the British standards for noise in residential development. 9. Deliver the necessary infrastructure to service the development, as follows: a. Transport, including delivery of WWHAR, dualling A47 east of Hardwick, A10 traffic calming, a bus strategy including arrangements for free school transport, and active transport measures (cycle and shared use pathways); b. Education facilities, including two new primary schools, expansion of the existing West Winch Primary schools, and secondary school/ Sixth Form capacity increases; c. Utilities, including protection of existing National Grid/ Gas pipelines (on-site), improved connections and capacity increases to electricity, gas, water and sewerage systems; d. Community facilities, including community centres, a sports centre, a multi-use games area (MUGA), a health centre, shops, library contributions, equipped play areas amounting to 6 hectares in total and at least 0.6 hectares of allotments. 10. Deliver the infrastructure requirements in accordance with the trigger points specified in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan and North Runcton & West Winch Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2026, including as follows: a. West Winch Primary School expansion from 1 to 2 FE - before occupation of 500 dwellings; b. New 2 FE Primary School West Winch (north) before occupation of 600 dwellings; c. New 2 FE Primary School West Winch (south) before occupation of 2,000 dwellings; d. A10- Minor improvement to Hardwick for A10 arm - to be delivered by construction of 400 dwellings; e. A10 West Winch Bypass (WWHAR) - Phase 1 - to be delivered by 400 dwellings; f. A10 West Winch Bypass (WWHAR) - Phase 2 - to be delivered by 1,600 dwellings; g. Traffic Calming through West Winch Village - to be commenced within 12 months of start of development. PART B – PROCESS In order to achieve the above strategic outcomes, proposals for development within the Growth Area will need to: 1. Demonstrate how the proposals for development of the individual application area(s) contribute to the implementation of the each of the outcomes listed above and their indicative distribution shown on the Strategic Diagram. 2. Provide a scheme and timetable of phasing of construction over the period to 2040 demonstrating how it complements the timely and coordinated implementation of the whole growth area development to 2040 and the potential for further development beyond the plan period. 3. Be accompanied by a comprehensive strategic transportation assessment for the area, covering the traffic likely to be generated by the development and its interaction with the existing road and path network, and planned additions and improvements. The strategic transportation plan should expressly address the provision of and role in minimising car based traffic of public transport across the wider allocation. 4. Mitigate unacceptable air quality impacts, through: a. being consistent with the Council's Air Quality Management Strategy; and b. alignment with best practice dust and emissions management measures to protect human health and amenity during any demolition and construction phases; c. Development proposals will require a detailed air quality assessment where they result in a change in anticipated emissions which are above relevant screening criteria (such as those contained within the IAQM Guidance document "Land-Use Planning & Development Control: Planning for Air Quality"). Developments should align with the priorities identified within the Council's Air Quality Action Plan and proposals should outline mitigation activities that will be undertaken based on the mitigation hierarchy. 5. Prepare an ecological assessment that identifies: a. How a minimum of 10% biodiversity net gain can be delivered, both for the Growth Area as a whole and individual development phases; b. the ecological assets, sensitivities and potential of the application site and its surroundings, including County Wildlife Sites beyond the Growth Area boundaries; c. the likely impacts of the proposed development on these; d. impacts of development upon protected and priority species (particularly Great Crested Newts, bats, reptiles and breeding birds); e. where habitats of ecological significance will be lost, proposals for mitigation, conservation and enhancement, which may include habitat enhancements beyond the development boundary or micro measures such as bird or bat boxes; and f. the likely net impact on these. 6. Undertake and submit a project level HRA, to establish potential impacts upon affected areas (SPA, SAC, Ramsar sites) and necessary mitigation measures, in accordance with Policy LP27, and provide a package of habitat protection measures, to mitigate potential adverse impacts of additional recreational pressure associated with the allocated development upon nature conservation sites covered by the habitats assessment regulations. This package of measures will require specialist design and assessment, but is anticipated to include provision of an integrated combination of: a. application site, to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly in relation to exercising dogs) on nearby relevant nature conservation sites; b. informal open space (potentially over and above the local planning authority's normal standards for play space), including publicly accessible semi-natural habitats to mitigate impacts of recreational activity upon more sensitive areas; c. a network of attractive pedestrian routes, and car access to these, which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to the wider public footpath network; d. contribution to enhanced management of nearby designated nature conservation sites and/or alternative green space including wooded areas, hedgerows and field boundaries; e. development of multi-functional green spaces including, where possible, retention of existing blue and green infrastructure features (e.g. drainage ditches); f. retention of Brook Watering Meadow County Wildlife Site (CWS); g. mitigation measures within the Growth Area boundary or compensatory measures beyond, to address the disturbance to protected and priority species (particularly Great Crested Newts, bats, reptiles and breeding birds); h. measures to address habitat fragmentation; i. a programme of publicity to raise awareness of relevant environmental sensitivities and of alternative recreational opportunities. 7. Provide a detailed Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) to inform the layout of any applications, that identifies any heritage assets (including archaeology) potentially affected by the proposed development, and intended measures for their protection, recording, enhancement, and setting treatment as appropriate. The HIA should identify, in advance, any necessary mitigation and enhancement measures and be sufficiently detailed and proportionate to satisfy the requirements of the NPPF. a. The HIA should include (but is not exclusive of); i. Survey and investigation of the archaeological potential of the application site in accordance with a scheme of investigation agreed in advance; ii. An LVIA of the application site that includes views to and from the heritage assets identified in the Council's HIA (2022) and in the course of the applicant's own research, in both summer and winter views and the establishment of any key views of or from the heritage assets; iii. An assessment of how the proposed layout and design have been informed by the Council's HIA (2022) as well as the information contained within the above documents; and iv. An assessment of how the application takes into account the cumulative impacts of the development alongside others proposed. b. Mitigation and enhancement should: i. Include a Heritage Buffer, as shown on the Heritage Buffer Zone Concept Plan in the supporting text to this policy, which identifies areas that shall remain open (e.g. informal open space, pasture, village green or other such green infrastructure) along with supplementary planting/ landscaping; ii. Maintain key views of the Church of St Mary and Mill from within the West Winch Growth Area; iii. Include appropriate planting around the Mill; iv. Include appropriate siting and buffering around Old Dairy Farmhouse; v. Include heritage interpretation; vi. Conserve and enhance Green Dyke. 8. Provide an assessment of the potential for extracting, either in advance of development or in the course of its development (should that prove to be appropriate), any viable reserve of silica sand on the site. 9. Submit a site specific Flood Risk Assessment in accordance with Policy LP25 demonstrating compliance with the national sequential and exception tests, using topographic surveys and the latest hydraulic modelling data. 10. Seek opportunities for flood reduction or relief to the existing community through offsite betterment where possible. This could be achieved either through a reduction in site surface water discharge rates to being below the existing greenfield runoff rates where possible. 11. A package of measures to mitigate the potential impacts associated with noise from the surrounding road network. This package of measure will require specialist design and assessment through the provision of a Noise Impact Assessment and is anticipated to include provision of an integrated combination of effective external and internal measures to reduce the impact of noise on the private amenity of residents. 12. The Borough Council will prepare a supplementary planning document 'Masterplan' to co-ordinate development provisions for the Strategic Growth Area.

Development within existing built-up areas of West Winch

Within this development boundary the general Development Boundaries P

Hunstanton - Land to the East of Cromer Road

Land amounting to 6.2 hectares is allocated for residential development of at least 120 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Provision of safe vehicular and pedestrian access (to be from the A149) including a new crossing point and access to sustainable transport links; 2. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28; 3. Submission of details of layout, phasing, and appearance; 4. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 5. Incorporation of a high quality landscaping scheme including the retention and enhancement of established hedgerow and the planting of new shelter belts and woodland to the north and east boundaries to minimise the impact of the development on the setting of Old Hunstanton Conservation Area, the Grade I Listed Hunstanton Hall as well as the Hall's park and gardens which are listed as Grade II and the North Norfolk National Landscape; 6. Submission of a Heritage Asset Statement that establishes that there will be no negative impact on Heritage Assets in the locality; 7. Outdoor play/recreation space of at least 0.67 ha (based on a population of 280, assuming 2.33 persons per dwelling, and a requirement of 2.4ha per 1,000 persons); 8. Enhanced informal recreational provision on, or in the vicinity of the allocated site to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly in relation to exercising dogs) on Habitats Regulations protected nature conservation sites in the wider area. This may require open space provision over and above the Council's normal standards for play space detailed in the previous clause, and may consist of some combination of: a. informal open space (over and above the Council's normal standards for play space); b. pedestrian routes which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to greenspace and/or the wider footpath network; c. a contribution to implementation of the Borough's Green Infrastructure Strategy as it relates to Hunstanton, or other greenspace provision or management in the wider area within which the site is located. 9. Provision of a programme of publicity aimed at both occupants of the development and other residents of Hunstanton, highlighting the opportunities for recreation (especially dog walking) in the vicinity avoiding areas within the Wash Special Protection Area and the North Norfolk Coast Protection Area, and the sensitivity of those areas to dog walking and other recreation. 10. Submission of a project level habitats regulations assessment, with particular regard to the potential for indirect impacts through recreational disturbance on the Wash Special Protection Area and the North Norfolk Coast Special Protection Area. 11. The site overlies a Groundwater Vulnerability Zone. Accordingly, the developer should address any risks to controlled waters from contamination at the site, following the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Environment Agency's 'Guiding Principles for Land Contamination'; 12. A financial contribution for any upgrades or additional provision in terms of water supply, sewerage, schools, highways etc. necessary to serve the development.

Land south of Hunstanton Commercial Park

Land south of Hunstanton Commercial Park amounting to 5 hectares, as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated principally for housing with care, with a supplementary allocation of general-purpose market housing to aid viability. 1. The mixed uses comprising – a. at least 60 housing with care units; b. approximately 50 general housing units; c. affordable housing requirements as per Strategic Policy LP28. This will apply across the whole site. 2. Development of the site must be as part of a comprehensive scheme, which must be shown to bring forward the housing with care units. The final housing numbers are to be determined at the planning application stage and be informed by a design-led master planned approach. 3. The proximity of the employment allocation F2.5, and the potential for a care home on part (or all) of that allocation could support an interdependency between this and the housing with care element. 4. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: a. provision of safe vehicular and pedestrian access (to be from the A149) including a new crossing point (to serve proposals F2.3 and F2.5) and access to sustainable transport links; b. submission of details of layout, phasing, and appearance; c. incorporation of a high quality landscaping scheme including the retention and enhancement of established hedgerow and the planting of new shelter belts to the north, east and southern boundaries to minimise the impact of the development on the setting of Grade II* listed Smithdon High School and gym, Grade II* listed and scheduled remains of St Andrew's Chapel and the North Norfolk Coast National Landscape; d. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; e. submission of a Heritage Asset Statement that establishes that there will be no negative impact on Heritage Assets in the locality, accompanied by an Archaeological Field Evaluation of the site, if required; f. provision of affordable housing on site, or an equivalent financial contribution, to meet current standards; g. Outdoor play/recreation space of at least 0.28 ha (based on a population of 233, assuming 2.33 persons per dwelling, and a requirement of 2.4ha per 1,000 persons). 5. Enhanced informal recreational provision on, or in the vicinity of the allocated site to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly in relation to exercising dogs) on Habitats Regulations protected nature conservation sites in the wider area. This provision may consist of some combination of: a. informal open space (over and above the Council's normal standards for play space); b. pedestrian routes which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to greenspace and/or the wider footpath network; c. a contribution to implementation of the Borough's Green Infrastructure Strategy as it relates to Hunstanton, or other greenspace provision or management in the wider area within which the site is located. 6. Provision of a programme of publicity aimed at both occupants of the development and other residents of Hunstanton, highlighting the opportunities for recreation (especially dog walking) in the vicinity avoiding areas within the Wash Special Protection Area and the North Norfolk Coast Special Protection Area, and the sensitivity of those areas to dog walking and other recreation. 7. Submission of a project level habitats regulations assessment, with particular regard to the potential for indirect impacts through recreational disturbance on the Wash Special Protection Area and the North Norfolk Coast Special Protection Area. 8. The allocation site could include or be close to supporting habitat for birds associated with the North Norfolk Coast SPA/Ramsar. The site will need to demonstrate compliance to Policy LP27 and project level HRA will need to be informed by survey work and any necessary mitigation to rule out adverse effects on integrity from the loss of supporting habitat or disturbance to birds associated with supporting habitat. 9. A financial contribution for any upgrades or additional provision in terms of water supply, sewerage, schools, highways etc. necessary to serve the development.

Walpole Highway - Land East of Hall Road

Land amounting to 0.8 hectares east of Hall Road as shown on the policies map, is allocated for residential development of at least 10 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) that should address all forms of flood risk (coastal inundation, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater). The FRA should explain how surface water drainage will be managed. The FRA must demonstrate how the development would provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the risk associated with flooding and that the development would be safe for its lifetime without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, would reduce flood risk overall. The FRA should also suggest appropriate mitigation (flood resiliency measures); 2. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how drainage will contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) should be included with the submission; 3. Development is subject to evidence demonstrating a safe and deliverable access and provision of adequate footpath links in line with Policy LP13; 4. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Watlington - Land south of Thieves Bridge Road

Land of around 1.8 hectares, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 40 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of an Environmental Statement that: a. the applicant has carried out investigations to identify whether the resource is viable for mineral extraction and if the mineral resource is viable, that: b. the applicant has considered whether it could be extracted economically prior to development taking place; and if the mineral resource can be extracted economically, whether (or not): c. there are opportunities to use the onsite resource during the construction phases of the development; 2. Development is subject to the demonstration of safe highway access in line with Policy LP13; 3. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Welney - Former Three Tuns/Village Hall

Land amounting to 0.25 hectares at the Former Three Tuns/Village Hall, as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 4 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with the following: 1. Submission of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) that should address all forms of flood risk (coastal inundation, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater). The FRA should explain how surface water drainage will be managed, including potential implications for the Upwell IDB and Old Croft River systems, managed by the Middle Level Commissioners. The FRA must demonstrate how the development would provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the risk associated with flooding and that the development would be safe for its lifetime without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, would reduce flood risk overall. The FRA should suggest appropriate mitigation (flood resiliency measures); 2. Provision of affordable housing in line with the Policy LP28; 3. Any proposal should be accompanied by sufficient information, including drainage arrangements and a project level Habitat Regulations Assessment, to demonstrate that there will be no adverse effect on the Ouse Washes Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, and Ramsar; 4. Vehicular access shall be taken from Main Street.

Denver - Land to South of Sluice Road

Land of around 0.5 hectares, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 8 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Provision of safe access and visibility in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 2. The layout of the development should preserve the area in the north east of the site that is subject to a Tree Preservation Order; 3. Submission of an Ecological Survey Report and Mitigation Plan, to the satisfaction of Natural England; 4. Submission of a Heritage Asset Statement that establishes that development would enhance and preserve the setting of the adjacent Grade II Listed Manor Farm House; 5. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how drainage will contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) should be included with the submission; 6. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

East Rudham - Land off Fakenham Road

Land amounting to 0.4 hectares, as identified on the Proposals Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 10 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with the following: 1. Submission of a project level HRA to ascertain any nutrient effects on water quality in the River Wensum SAC and The Broads SAC/Broadland Ramsar, and provide suitable mitigation where necessary. 2. No construction shall commence before sewerage arrangements and confirmation of sewerage capacity have been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority (given the concerns identified in the HRA). 3. Provision of safe vehicular and pedestrian access connecting the site to Fakenham Road (A148), in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 4. Retention of existing hedgerows on the site boundaries; 5. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Adaptable and Accessible Homes

1. All new homes must be designed and constructed in a way that enables them to be adaptable, so they can meet the changing needs of their occupants over their lifetime. Planning permission will be granted for new dwellings subject to the following: a. 40% of new homes must be built to meet requirement M4(2) of Part M of the Building Regulations: Category 2 for accessible and adaptable dwellings. b. The encouragement, where practicable and viable, of dwellings on schemes involving major development being provided as wheelchair adaptable dwellings in accordance with the Building Regulations M4(3) standard: Category 3. c. The Borough Council will require a minimum of 5% of the affordable housing contribution (new dwellings) on major housing developments to accord with Category M4(3) (wheelchair adaptability). 2. Exemptions will only be considered where the applicant can robustly demonstrate that compliance would significantly harm the financial viability of the scheme, or where it is not practical to do so given the flood risk. Where exemptions are sought on practicality or viability grounds, the minimum number of units necessary will be exempted from the requirements i.e. If only 1 out of 3 adaptable dwellings can be provided, then the 1 still applies.

King's Lynn - North of Wisbech Road

Land amounting to 2.1 hectares is allocated for residential development of at least 50 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment in accordance with Policy LP25. This must consider the residual risk of flooding to the site in the event of a breach of the flood defences. This should include details of the impact and likelihood of a breach occurring and how the current Standard of Protection will be maintained, taking account of climate change; 2. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 3. Development should preserve or where opportunities arise enhance the King's Lynn Conservation Area and its setting; 4. A project level HRA to be undertaken to ensure appropriate mitigation is provided to avoid recreational pressure on Roydon Common SAC; 5. Informal recreation provision on, or in the vicinity of, the allocated site to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly in relation to the exercising of dogs) on Roydon Common Special Area of Conservation. This provision may consist of some combination of: a. Informal open space (new and/or existing); b. Pedestrian and cycle routes (new and/or existing) which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to greenspace and/or the wider footpath and cycle network; c. A contribution to greenspace provision or management in the wider area within which the site is located; 6. In judging the amount of on-site open space appropriate under Policy LP22 (Provision of Recreational Open Space) regard will be given to the proximity of the development to existing safeguarded facilities (such as those at Harding's Pits Doorstep Green adjacent to the site or Central Park to the south). The Borough Council will consider flexibility of open space provision requirements where this would result in qualitative and quantitative benefits to the community and where the preceding habitats requirements are met; 7. Submission of an Ecological Study that establishes that either: a. there would be no negative impact on flora and fauna; b. or, if any negative impacts are identified, establishes that these could be suitably mitigated; 8. Financial contributions towards the provision of infrastructure; 9. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

West Lynn - West of St Peter's Road

Land amounting to 2.0 hectares is allocated for residential development of at least 49 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Plans that demonstrate that all land currently used by West Lynn Primary School for the school playing field is excluded from development and that the boundary of the development site is reduced accordingly; 2. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 3. The precise provision of open space will be considered with regard to the proximity of the development to existing safeguarded facilities (such as the nearby recreational facilities to the south of the site). The Borough Council will consider flexibility of open space provision where this would result in qualitative and quantitative benefits to the community; 4. Submission of details relating to the West Lynn Drain demonstrating that any development will not obstruct access to the watercourse and a 9 metre strip of land adjacent to the watercourse is safeguarded from development, to the satisfaction of King's Lynn Internal Drainage Board; 5. Submission of an Ecological Study that establishes that either: a. there would be no negative impact on flora and fauna or, b. if any negative impacts are identified, establishes that these [negative impacts] could be suitably mitigated against; 6. Financial contributions towards the provision of infrastructure; 7. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28; 8. Development should preserve the nearby listed building and its setting; 9. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment in accordance with Policy LP25. This must consider the residual flood risk to the site in the event of breaching and/or overtopping of the tidal River Ouse. Where possible, a sequential approach should be adopted regarding the layout of the site, with the most vulnerable development situated in areas at lowest risk of flooding (i.e. shallower flood depths).

King's Lynn - Boal Quay

Land amounting to 4.1 hectares as identified on the Policies Map is allocated for a high calibre mixed use. This could include residential development, most likely apartments, of at least 50 homes and at least 1.8ha of employment land. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of an Archaeological Assessment. 2. The need to conserve and enhance the significance and setting of nearby heritage assets, specifically listed buildings and the conservation area. 3. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment. This must consider the residual risk of flooding to the site in the event of a breach of the flood defences. This should include details of the impact and likelihood of a breach occurring, and how the current Standard of Protection will be maintained, taking account of climate change. 4. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission. 5. A project level HRA should be undertaken and Informal recreation provision on, or in the vicinity of, the allocated site to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly in relation to the exercising of dogs) on Roydon Common Special Area of Conservation. This provision may consist of some combination of: a. informal open space (new and/or existing); b. pedestrian and cycle routes (new and/or existing) which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to greenspace and/or the wider footpath and cycle network; c. a contribution to greenspace provision or management in the wider area within which the site is located. 6. In judging the amount of on-site open space appropriate under Policy LP22 (Provision of Recreational Open Space) regard will be given to the proximity of the development to existing safeguarded facilities (such as those at Harding's Pits Doorstep Green to the south of the site). The Borough Council will consider flexibility of open space provision requirements where this would result in qualitative and quantitative benefits to the community and where the preceding habitats requirements are met. 7. Submission of an Ecological Study that establishes that either: a. there would be no negative impact on flora and fauna; b. or, if any negative impacts are identified, establishes that these could be suitably mitigated. 8. Financial contributions towards the provision of infrastructure. 9. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

King's Lynn - South of Parkway

Land amounting to 8.8 hectares is allocated for residential development of at least 226 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Retention of the Cross Belt avenue of trees and southern boundary tree belt; 2. Submission of a site specific Flood Risk Assessment in accordance with Policy LP25; 3. Submission of an Arboricultural Assessment; 4. Submission of an Archaeological Assessment; 5. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 6. A project level HRA to be undertaken to ensure appropriate mitigation is provided to avoid recreational pressure on Roydon Common SAC. 7. Informal recreation provision on, or in the vicinity of, the allocated site to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly in relation to the exercising of dogs) on Roydon Common Special Area of Conservation. This provision may consist of some combination of: a. informal open space (new and/or existing); b. pedestrian and cycle routes (new and/or existing) which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to greenspace and/or the wider footpath and cycle network; c. a contribution to greenspace provision or management in the wider area within which the site is located; 8. In judging the amount of on-site open space appropriate under Policy LP22 (Provision of Recreational Open Space) regard will be given to the proximity of the development to existing safeguarded facilities (such as those at The Walks to the west of the site). The Borough Council will consider flexibility of open space provision requirements where this would result in qualitative and quantitative benefits to the community and where the preceding habitats requirements are met; 9. Provision of a project level habitats regulations assessment, with particular regard to the potential for indirect and cumulative effects through recreational disturbance to the Roydon Common Special Area of Conservation; 10. Submission of an Ecological Study that establishes that either: a. there would be no negative impact on flora and fauna; b. or, if any negative impacts are identified, establishes that these could be suitably mitigated; 11. Financial contributions towards the provision of infrastructure; 12. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

King's Lynn - Land at Lynnsport

Land amounting to 4 hectares is allocated for residential development of at least 96 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of a site specific Flood Risk Assessment in accordance with Policy LP25; 2. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 3. Informal recreation provision on, or in the vicinity of, the allocated site to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly in relation to the exercising of dogs) on Roydon Common Special Area of Conservation. This provision may consist of some combination of: a. Informal open space (new and/or existing); b. Pedestrian and cycle routes (new and/or existing) which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to greenspace and/or the wider footpath and cycle network; c. A contribution to greenspace provision or management in the wider area within which the site is located; 4. In judging the amount of on-site open space appropriate under Policy LP22 (Provision of Recreational Open Space) regard will be given to the proximity of the development to existing safeguarded facilities (such as those at Lynnsport adjacent to the site). The Borough Council will consider flexibility of open space provision requirements where this would result in qualitative and quantitative benefits to the community and where the preceding habitats requirements are met; 5. Submission of an Ecological Study that establishes that either: a. there would be no negative impact on flora and fauna; b. or, if any negative impacts are identified, establishes that these could be suitably mitigated; 6. Financial contributions towards the provision of infrastructure; 7. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

King's Lynn - South Quay

Land amounting to 0.5 hectare is allocated for residential development for of at least 50 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Retention of Devil's Alley as a Public Right of Way; 2. Creation of a public walkway along the north bank of the Millfleet; 3. Retention of the Grade II listed Sommerfeld and Thomas Warehouse; 4. A design approach that has regard to massing, materials, scale and views in and out of the site and the impact on nearby listed buildings and the King's Lynn Conservation Area; 5. An Arboricultural Assessment in relation to adjoining trees; 6. Submission of an Archaeological Assessment; 7. Submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment in accordance with Policy LP25. This must consider the residual risk of flooding to the site in the event of a breach of the flood defences. This should include details of the impact and likelihood of a breach occurring; 8. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 9. Financial contributions towards the provision of infrastructure; 10. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

King's Lynn - Land west of Columbia Way

Land amounting to 3.3 hectares is allocated for residential development of at least 78 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Provision of a link to the existing cycleway network in the vicinity of the site; 2. Submission of a site specific Flood Risk Assessment in accordance with Policy LP25; 3. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 4. A project level HRA to be undertaken to ensure appropriate mitigation is provided to avoid recreational pressure on Roydon Common SAC; 5. Informal recreation provision on, or in the vicinity of, the allocated site to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly in relation to the exercising of dogs) on Roydon Common Special Area of Conservation; This provision may consist of some combination of: 6. Informal open space (new and/or existing); 7. Pedestrian and cycle routes (new and/or existing) which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to greenspace and/or the wider footpath and cycle network; 8. A contribution to greenspace provision or management in the wider area within which the site is located; 9. In judging the amount of on-site open space appropriate under Policy LP22 (Provision of Recreational Open Space) regard will be given to the proximity of the development to existing safeguarded facilities (such as those at Lynnsport to the east of the site). The Borough Council will consider flexibility of open space provision requirements where this would result in qualitative and quantitative benefits to the community and where the preceding habitats requirements are met; 10. Submission of an Ecological Study that establishes that either: a. there would be no negative impact on flora and fauna; b. or, if any negative impacts are identified, establishes that these could be suitably mitigated; 11. Financial contributions towards the provision of infrastructure; 12. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

West Winch Growth Area Strategic Policy

Land in the vicinity of West Winch of around 192ha (as shown on the Policies Map) is allocated for development to provide the following strategic outcomes. Part A - AREA WIDE STRATEGIC OUTCOMES 1. Up to 4,000 new dwellings to meet housing needs within the Plan period and beyond, of which at least 2,030 should be delivered by 2040, together with associated facilities and infrastructure, including around 1ha of employment land, to support the overall balance of housing and employment in the Borough, and improved connectivity for the strategic road network, particularly the A10 corridor and A47 trunk road; 2. A broad range of dwelling types, to provide choice and meet different needs, including a proportion of affordable housing commensurate with the local planning authority's standards at the time. 3. A new road linking the A10 and A47 to facilitate housing growth and prevent undue pressure on the existing highway network. 4. Development will be subject to the following: a. up to 300 dwellings with access to the A10, in the vicinity of Lemuel Burt Way, without further strategic intervention; b. for anything above 300 dwellings and up to 1,100 dwellings, completion of a link from the A10, in the vicinity of Lemuel Burt Way, to the A47 will be required; and c. for more than 1,100 dwellings on site, completion of the West Winch Housing Access Road (WWHAR) in full will be required. 5. Early and continuing delivery of various traffic calming measures and environmental enhancements on the existing A10 in and around West Winch, for the benefit of existing local residents, with the first measures commencing within 12 months of the start of development. 6. Provision of suitable arrangements for public transport to route through the wider site, and connectivity to main routes to encourage non car modes. 7. A network of cycle and pedestrian routes (including links to King's Lynn town centre, a cycle route alongside the WWHAR, a network of routes linking different development phases and improved crossings (e.g. near Gravel Hill Lane), which would facilitate the level of growth planned to 2040 and beyond. 8. Local highway improvements and management measures to fully integrate the development into the surrounding network while avoiding adverse impacts including, in particular, consideration of the capacity of the Hardwick interchange and environmental and amenity impacts of potential additional traffic through North Runcton. 9. Three new distinct neighbourhoods to the east of the A10, with some smaller areas of development expanding the existing neighbourhoods to its west. 10. Provide financial contributions towards the provision of infrastructure including additional primary and secondary school places, and, in an appropriate location provide sufficient land free of charge for a new primary school up to 2 hectares to service the development to 2040 and a further 2ha of land free of charge, in an appropriate location for a new primary school post 2040. 11. A neighbourhood centre in the each of these new neighbourhoods (containing facilities of a suitable scale to serve the local rather than wider areas), providing a cluster of local facilities and a visual and community focus for both existing and new residents. These are each to be at a point where pedestrian and cycle routes intersect with a primary street. The bulk of new housing is to be within a walkable distance of one of these neighbourhood centres. 12. Open 'green' areas separating the three neighbourhoods, and aligned roughly with the two gas pipelines crossing the growth area. These 'green' areas may incorporate a mix of uses such as recreation, nature conservation, agriculture, landscaping, and foot/ cycle/ bridle paths. 13. An orderly phasing of development ensuring that this proceeds broadly in step with infrastructure provision. Development is encouraged to proceed concurrently in northern and southern parts of the growth area. 14. Significant 'green infrastructure', including (separately and/or combination, as appropriate): a. Retaining existing vegetation grassland, trees, woodland, hedgerows and watercourses where they are considered in good condition and contribute positively towards local landscape character; b. Providing new or enhanced natural landscape planting, amounting to 28 hectares of new natural and semi natural green space and 4 hectares of other green spaces, to reinforce existing landscape features and to integrate the development within the local landscape, character and provide visual amenity within the growth area; c. Creating new habitats where necessary, with an emphasis on grassland, heathland and/or hedgerows; d. Providing recreational open space of at least 10 hectare

Hall Lane, South Wootton

Land at South Wootton of approximately 40ha, as shown on the proposed Policies Map, is allocated for a high quality, well landscaped development of at least 575 dwellings and associated facilities. Planning permission would subject to the following: 1. Provide for residential development of the substantial majority of the land available for development and not precluded by flood risk, to include: a. a variety of house sizes, types and tenures. b. provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28. c. a site, or sites, which could be utilised for neighbourhood shops, a doctor's surgery, community facilities, and possibly small-scale employment premises. d. tree planting and retention within the site, and a layout which facilitates the provision and maintenance of a high degree of landscape planting to soften the visual appearance of the development and to support wildlife, and including landscape planting to the west of the development to provide a degree of screening. e. recreational open space of at least 1.7 hectares. (Based on a population of 700, assuming 2.33 persons per dwelling and a requirement of 2.4ha per 1,000 population.) To include public open space for recreation and visual amenity on the western side of the site in an area not suitable for housing by virtue of flood risk. f. an agreed package of habitat protection measures (to mitigate potential adverse impacts of additional recreational pressure associated with the proposed development on nature conservation sites covered by the habitats assessment regulations). This package of measures will require specialist design and assessment, but is anticipated to include provision of: g. enhanced (above normal levels associated with new development) informal recreational provision on, or in close proximity to, the allocated site, to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly in relation to exercising of dogs) on nearby relevant nature conservation sites. This provision is likely to consist of an integrated combination of: i. informal open space (potentially over and above the Council's normal standards of recreational space). ii. a network of attractive pedestrian routes, and car access to these, which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to the wider public footpath network. h. contribution to enhanced management of nearby designated nature conservation sites and/or alternative green space. i. a programme of publicity to raise awareness of relevant environmental sensitivities and of alternative recreational opportunities. 2. A new road network including: a. a new road from north to south, providing access to the new dwellings and facilities, including a new signal controlled-junction with Low Road. b. a road link to the site's northern boundary to avoid prejudicing the potential for further development beyond at some point in the future. c. a new road access to the school from the west to replace the current access onto Hall Lane as the main access to the school. d. other local highway improvements to fully integrate the development into the surrounding road network and manage the resulting additional traffic. 3. A layout which facilitates travelling on foot and by bicycle within, and to and from the new development area, including links to the National Cycle Network Route 1 and to the emerging King's Lynn to Hunstanton Coast Path. 4. Additional land (if required) for the expansion of the school on the eastern boundary. 5. Surface water drainage on SuDS principles. 6. Financial contributions towards the provision of infrastructure, including additional primary and secondary school places. 7. Be supported by the following studies: a. site Flood Risk Assessment with topographical survey and geotechnical studies to identify the extent of flood risk from tidal, groundwater and surface water sources; and building constraints due to groundwater and geological conditions; in order to indicate the areas suitable for residential and other classes of development in terms of national flood risk policy, and their distribution within the allocation site. b. landscape and arboricultural assessment to form the basis of a strategic landscape framework for the site. c. an ecological assessment of the fauna (notably birds and reptiles) and flora of the designated area within its local environmental context; and an assessment of potential mitigation or enhancement measures, and areas to be retained and protected or managed for these interests. d. a project level habitats regulations assessment, with particular regard to the potential for indirect and cumulative impacts through recreational disturbance to the Dersingham Bog and Roydon Common Special Areas of Conservation. e. The allocation site could include or be close to supporting habitat for birds associated with The Wash SPA/Ramsar. The site will need to dem

Downham Market North-East: Land east of Lynn Road in vicinity of Bridle Lane

Land north-east of Downham Market of around 16.2ha, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for a high quality, well landscaped development of at least 296 dwellings and associated facilities. Development is subject to the following: 1. Inclusion with any planning application of: a. a masterplan for the whole allocated area showing how the various considerations and requirements (including those below) can be integrated and delivered. b. a transport assessment to demonstrate how adequate road access and improved walking and cycling facilities and connections would be satisfactorily achieved. c. an ecological study that establishes that either: i. there would be no negative impact on flora and fauna; ii. or, if any negative impacts are identified, establishes that these could be suitably mitigated. d. a heritage assets assessment to identify such assets (including archaeology) and measures to conserve these as appropriate. e. an assessment of any contamination of land on the site, and how this will be remediated if necessary. f. an assessment of the potential for extracting, either in advance of development or in the course of its development, any viable reserve of carrstone or silica sand on the site. 2. Incorporation in the development of: a. design, layout and landscape planting to form an attractive and firm northern boundary, incorporating a landscape buffer; b. a road access to Lynn Road; c. roads and layout to facilitate potential future development to the south and east of the site; d. local highway improvements to fully integrate the development in to the surrounding network; e. pedestrian and cycle ways within and beyond the site, including links to Downham Market town centre; f. a network of roads, and cycle and pedestrian routes, which would facilitate potential future development beyond the eastern boundary of the site; g. a landscape planting scheme to integrate the development within the local landscape, and provide visual amenity and biodiversity within the development; h. land for allotments, and path improvements, in line with the Borough's Green Infrastructure Strategy as it relates to Downham Market; i. a proportion of affordable housing provision in accordance with the Council's current standards; j. upgrading of the water supply and sewerage infrastructure to service the site by agreement with Anglian Water; k. financial contributions towards the provision of infrastructure including; i. additional primary and secondary school places; ii. strategic infrastructure for Downham Market, as set out in the Council's Infrastructure Study; l. outdoor play space of at least 1.4 hectares of (based on a population of 582, assuming 2.33 persons per dwelling, and a requirement of 2.4 ha per 1,000 population); m. protection and enhancement of public rights of way within or adjacent to the site; n. retention of wooded area in the south-west corner of the site for its nature conservation and amenity value; o. sustainable drainage systems to address surface-water run-off (including attenuation), flood risk, biodiversity and the avoidance of groundwater pollution; 3. Inclusion within the development of neighbourhood shops and/or community facilities would be welcomed.

Downham Market South-East: Land north of southern bypass in vicinity of Nightingale Lane

Land to the south east of Downham Market of around 13.9ha, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for a high quality, well landscaped development of at least 300 dwellings and associated facilities. Development is subject to: 1. Prior submission of: a. a masterplan for the whole showing how the various considerations and requirements (including those below) can be integrated and delivered. b. a transport assessment to demonstrate how adequate road access and improved bus links together with walking and cycling facilities and connections would be satisfactorily achieved. c. an ecological Study that establishes that either; i. there would be no negative impact on flora and fauna ii. or, if any negative impacts are identified, establishes that these could be suitably mitigated. d. an archaeological assessment, e. an assessment of the potential for extracting, either in advance of development or in the course of its development, any viable reserve of carr stone or silica sand on the site. 2. Provision of: a. high quality local highway improvements to fully integrate the development in to the surrounding network, addressing; i. a new road linking to the A1122 to provide access to the site; ii. improved bus links to Downham Market town centre and associated infrastructure; iii. pedestrian and cycle ways within and beyond the site, including links to Downham Market town centre and the existing byway on the site's western boundary; iv. a network of roads, and cycle and pedestrian routes, which would facilitate potential future development beyond the boundaries of the current allocation (including to the north and east); b. a landscape planting scheme to integrate the development within the local landscape, and provide visual amenity and biodiversity

Wisbech Fringe - Land east of Wisbech (west of Burrettgate Road)

Land to the east of Wisbech (approximately 25.3 hectares), as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for 550 dwellings Development will be subject to: 1. Prior to the submission of a detailed planning application, the applicant should provide: a. an ecological study that establishes either there would be no negative impact on flora and fauna; or if any negative impacts are identified, establishes that these could be suitably mitigated. b. an archaeological assessment; c. a landscape assessment to determine whether or not existing areas of mature orchards, could be retained and enhanced to serve as multi-functional public open space areas with amenity and biodiversity value; d. submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment in accordance with Policy LP25, and accompanying topographical information, to be prepared in order to ensure that development is designed appropriately and built in those areas of the site least at risk of flooding. e. a drainage strategy for the whole site; f. a Broad Concept Plan (BCP) for the wider development area (including the adjacent Fenland allocations) showing how the various considerations and requirements (including those below) can be integrated and delivered. This has been agreed jointly by both Fenland District Council and the Borough Council. In bringing the site forward through planning applications there will need to be significant and early on-going co-operation between the two councils. 2. An application should show how it incorporates the provisions of the BCP into the application including the provision of: a. the proposed access(es) to serve the development ensuring that there is no unacceptably net adverse impact on the local and strategic highway network and on existing residential amenity. Access towards the A47 will be via a new/upgraded junction, with the arrangements for delivering such upgrade being agreed as part of the comprehensive delivery scheme for the allocation. This must include a new A47/Broadend Road Roundabout, as required by the Wisbech Access Study: b. local highway improvements to fully integrate the development into the surrounding network; c. improved bus links to Wisbech town centre and associated infrastructure; d. pedestrian and cycle ways within and beyond the site, including links to Wisbech town centre; e. additional primary and secondary school places, including a new primary school on part of the jointly allocated area; f. strategic infrastructure for the wider area proportionate to the size of the development (CIL is not required for developments within the BCKLWN BCP area but S.106 is to be the main vehicle for providing the necessary infrastructure for the site); g. the provision of a site for a new local centre/community focus to serve the wider allocation, at the location determined in the BCP. h. protection and enhancement of public rights of way within the site; i. the preservation of the adjacent Grade II listed building and its setting (Austin House, 4 Burrett Gate Road, Walsoken) to the NE of the site; j. the provision of multi-functional open space throughout the site with open space standards jointly agreed with Fenland through the BCP process. Planning applications will need to be mindful of the wider open space requirements (including for SuDS) for the whole area as set out in the approved BCP (or any successor); k. sustainable drainage systems to address surface-water run-off, flood risk, biodiversity and the avoidance of groundwater pollution and a drainage strategy for the site; l. provision of affordable housing in line with the agreement between KLWN and FDC (23%); m. the provision of a site (either within KLWN or FDC allocations) for a new local centre/ community focus to serve the wider allocation, at a location to be determined in the masterplan.

Outwell - Land at Wisbech Road

Land to the East of Wisbech Road, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of 40 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of details relating to the sewer that crosses the site together with mitigation (easement/diversion); 2. Submission of an Odour Assessment, which demonstrates the scheme would comply with Policy LP21 in relation to any impacts on residential amenity of the site from the nearby sewage treatment works; 3. Subject to safe access being achieved in line with Policy LP13; 4. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Outwell - Land Surrounding Isle Bridge

Land amounting to 2.0 hectares, as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 50 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of details relating to the sewer that crosses the site together with mitigation (easement/diversion); 2. Submission of an Odour Assessment, which demonstrates the scheme would comply with Policy LP21, in relation to any impacts on residential amenity of the site from the nearby sewage treatment works; 3. Appropriate mitigation for addressing flood risk from all sources, including foul water discharges; 4. Subject to safe access to the site being achieved from Isle Road in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 5. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Walpole St. Peter - Land south of Walnut Road

Land amounting to 0.85 hectares south of Walnut Road as shown on the Policies Map is allocated for residential development of at least 9 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the new 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 Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) should be included with the submission; 2. Development is subject to provision of improved pedestrian facilities along the northern (front) site boundary; 3. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28. 4. Submission of a Heritage Asset Statement that establishes that development would preserve the setting of the Grade II Listed Townsend House, to the north of the site. 5. Submission of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) in accordance with LP25 which should address all forms of flood risk (coastal inundation, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater). The FRA should explain how surface water drainage will be managed. The FRA must demonstrate how the development would provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the risk associated with flooding and that the development would be safe for its lifetime without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, would reduce flood risk overall. The FRA should suggest appropriate mitigation (flood resilience measures).

Welney - Land off Main Street

Land amounting to 1.25 hectares off Main Street, as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 17 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with the following: 1. Submission of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) that should address all forms of flood risk (coastal inundation, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater). The FRA should explain how surface water drainage will be managed, including potential implications for the Manea and Welney District Drainage Commissioners (DDC) watercourses, and Old Croft River systems, managed by the DDC. The FRA must demonstrate how the development would provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the risk associated with flooding and that the development would be safe for its lifetime without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, would reduce flood risk overall. The FRA should suggest appropriate mitigation (flood resiliency measures); 2. Improvements to the footway network and safe access to the site Main Street in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 3. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28; 4. Any proposal should be accompanied by sufficient information, including drainage arrangements and a project level Habitat Regulations Assessment, to demonstrate that there will be no adverse effect on the Ouse Washes Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, and Ramsar; 5. The design and layout of the development shall conserve the significance of the Grade II* Listed Church of St Mary the Virgin.

Wiggenhall St. Germans - Land north of Mill Road

Land amounting to 0.4 hectares north of Mill Road, as shown on the Policies Map is allocated for residential development of at least 5 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) that should address all forms of flood risk (coastal inundation, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater). The FRA should explain how surface water drainage will be managed. The FRA must demonstrate how the development would provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the risk associated with flooding and that the development would be safe for its lifetime without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, would reduce flood risk overall. The FRA should also suggest appropriate mitigation (flood resiliency measures); 2. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will be incorporated into the development to avoid discharge to the public surface water network, and also to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 3. Visibility splays on the road access appropriate for approach speeds of 30mph and offsite highway works to the lay-by, in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 4. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Clenchwarton - Land north of Main Road

Land amounting to 1.07 hectares to the north of Main Road as shown on the Policies Map is allocated for residential development of at least 20 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) that should address all forms of flood risk (coastal inundation, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater). The FRA should explain how surface water drainage will be managed. The FRA must demonstrate how the development would provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the risk associated with flooding and that the development would be safe for its lifetime without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, would reduce flood risk overall. The FRA should also suggest appropriate mitigation (flood resiliency measures); 2. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will be incorporated into the development to avoid discharge to the public surface water network, and also to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) should be included with the submission; 3. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Dersingham - Land north of Doddshill Road

Land amounting to 1.8 hectares, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 20 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Provision of safe access following improvement works to the local highways network including footpath extensions, junction improvements and road widening, in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 2. Incorporation of a high-quality landscaping scheme including the retention of established hedgerow, where possible, to the site boundaries to minimise the impact of the development on the Conservation Area and the wider countryside; 3. The design of development, and in particular its massing and materials, shall have regard to its potential impact on the setting of Dersingham Conservation Area; 4. Submission of a Heritage Asset Statement that establishes that there will be no negative impact on Heritage Assets in the locality, accompanied by an Archaeological Field Evaluation of the site; 5. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 6. Submission of a project level Habitats Regulation Assessment to ascertain the effects of growth in Dersingham on the Dersingham Bog National Nature Reserve, (designated Special Area of Conservation, Site of Special Scientific Interest and Ramsar), and provide suitable mitigation where necessary; 7. Development in this location will need to demonstrate compliance with Policy LP27 and project level HRA will be required. This will need to rule out adverse effects on Roydon Common and Dersingham Bog SAC in relation to hydrological issues. 8. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28; 9. Submission of an Environmental Statement that satisfies Norfolk County Council that the applicant has carried out investigations to identify whether the resource (Carr Stone) is viable for mineral extraction. If the mineral resource is viable, that the applicant has considered whether it could be extracted economically prior to development taking place. If the mineral resource can be extracted economically, whether (or not) there are opportunities to use the onsite resource during the construction phases of the development.

Feltwell - Land to the rear of Chocolate Cottage, 24 Oak Street

Land of around 1.78 hectares to the rear of Chocolate Cottage, 24 Oak Street, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 50 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of a project level Habitats Regulations Assessment demonstrating no likely significant adverse effect on European Sites (in particular the Breckland SPA) and their qualifying features; 2. Provision of access from Lodge Road in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 3. Submission of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) that should address all forms of flood risk (coastal inundation, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater). The FRA should explain how surface water drainage will be managed. The FRA must demonstrate how the development would provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the risk associated with flooding and that the development would be safe for its lifetime without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, would reduce flood risk overall. The FRA should also suggest appropriate mitigation (flood resiliency measures); 4. The site overlies a Groundwater Vulnerability Zone. Accordingly, the developer should address any risks to controlled waters from contamination at the site, following the requirements of the NPPF and the Environment Agency Guiding Principles for Land Contamination; 5. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 6. Submission of an Archaeological Field Evaluation prior to development, in accordance with the NPPF; 7. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Fincham - Land east of Marham Road

Land amounting to 0.5 hectares, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 5 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Demonstration of safe highways access that is in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 2. Submission of an Odour Assessment, to the satisfaction of Anglian Water, in relation to any impacts on residents of the site from the nearby sewage treatment works; 3. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how drainage will contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) should be included with the submission; 4. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Gayton - Land north of Back Street

Land amounting to 2.8 hectares north of Back Street as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 37 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Suitable improvements and integration with the Public Right of Way east of the site; 2. Demonstration of safe access onto Back Lane and a continuous footpath linked to Back Lane and to the existing school; 3. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will be incorporated into the development to avoid discharge to the public surface water network, and also to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 4. Development is subject to prior submission of details showing a suitable and deliverable scheme that would create the required capacity at Grimston Water Recycling Centre; 5. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Great Bircham and Bircham Tofts - Land adjacent to 16 Lynn Road

Land amounting to 0.58 hectares, as shown on the Policies Map is allocated for residential development of at least 10 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with and all of the following: 1. Provision of safe access onto Lynn Road; 2. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how drainage will contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) should be included with the submission; 3. Implementation of mitigation measures identified in the Ecological Appraisal undertaken by Wild Frontier Ecology (April 2012); 4. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Great Massingham - Land south of Walcup's Lane

Land amounting to 0.6 hectares on Walcup's Lane, adjacent to Abbey Farm as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 16 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Provision of appropriate new hard and soft landscaping particularly along the western site boundary to alleviate and soften the visual impact of built development on the surrounding landscape; 2. Submission of a Heritage Asset Statement that establishes that development would enhance and preserve the setting of the Conservation Area and the setting of the adjacent Grade II Listed Abbey Farm; 3. Prior submission of a full Archaeological Assessment as set out in the NPPF; 4. The design and layout of the proposed scheme will demonstrate special regard to the character and setting of the heavily treed area (including the TPO area) east of the site and west of the village pond; 5. Suitable improvements and integration with the Public Right of Way on the western site boundary; 6. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will be incorporated into the development to avoid discharge to the public surface water network, and also to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 7. Demonstration of safe highway access and adequate local improvements to the footway network, in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 8. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28; 9. Submission of an Ecological Study that establishes that either there would be no negative impact on flora and fauna. Or, if any negative impacts are identified, establishes that these negative impacts could be suitably mitigated against.

Heacham - Land off Cheney Hill

Land amounting to 6 hectares, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 133 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Establishment of safe pedestrian and vehicular access to the site with primary access from Cheney Hill. Opportunities for increasing connectivity to the surrounding secondary road network for pedestrian/cycle access should be explored; 2. Submission of details of layout, phasing, and conceptual appearance; 3. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 4. A financial contribution for any upgrades or additional provision in terms of water supply, sewerage, schools, highways etc. necessary to serve the development; 5. Enhanced informal recreational provision on, or in the vicinity of the allocated site to limit the likelihood of additional recreational pressure (particularly in relation to exercising dogs) on Habitats Regulations protected nature conservation sites in the wider area. This provision may consist of some combination of: a. informal open space (over and above the Council's normal standards for play space) b. pedestrian routes which provide a variety of terrain, routes and links to greenspace and/or the wider footpath network; c. a contribution to greenspace provision or management in the wider area within which the site is located; 6. Provision of a programme of publicity aimed at both occupants of the development and other residents of Heacham, highlighting the opportunities for recreation (especially dog walking) in the vicinity avoiding areas within the Wash Special Protection Area and the North Norfolk Coast Protection Area and the North Norfolk Coast Special Protection Area, and the sensitivity of those areas to dog walking and other recreation; 7. A project level Habitats Regulations Assessment, with particular regard to the potential for indirect and cumulative impacts through recreational disturbance to the Wash Special Protection Area and the North Norfolk Coast Protection Area; 8. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Hilgay - Land south of Foresters Avenue

Land amounting to 0.6 hectares, as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 16 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with the following: 1. Submission of details showing how the water main and sewer crossing the site can be accommodated within the development (including any easements/diversions) to the satisfaction of Anglian Water; 2. Improvements to the footway network and safe access to the site from Foresters Avenue in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 3. Prior submission of a desk based Archaeological Assessment of the site and proposed developed; 4. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Marham - Land at The Street

Land amounting to 3.6 Hectares as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for at least 50 dwellings, together with a range of community benefits. Development is subject to: 1. Provision of a new road access to the school; new bus pull-in on The Street, improvements to the footpath between the old village and the airbase; a new footpath avoiding the double bends in The Street; and a community area including open space and a play area; 2. Safe access being achieved, in line with Policy LP13; 3. Provision of a proportion of affordable housing in line with the current standards; 4. Financial contributions to the provision of education and other infrastructure.

Land adjacent 145 Smeeth Road, Marshland St James

Land adjacent 145 Smeeth Road, Marshland St James amounting to 0.75 hectares, as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 4 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) in accordance with LP25 that should address all forms of flood risk (coastal inundation, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater). The FRA should explain how surface water drainage will be managed. The FRA must demonstrate how the development would provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the risk associated with flooding and that the development would be safe for its lifetime without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, would reduce flood risk overall. The FRA should also suggest appropriate mitigation (flood resiliency measures); 2. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 3. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Sedgeford - Land off Jarvie Close

Land amounting to 0.6 hectare, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 11 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance all of the following: 1. Suitable provision / improvements to pedestrian links from the site to Jarvie Close; 2. Delivery of a safe access that is in line with Policy LP13; 3. The design of development, and in particular its massing and materials, shall have regard to its potential impact on the scenic beauty of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape; 4. Incorporation of a high quality landscaping scheme including the retention and enhancement of established hedgerow on the western boundary of the site to minimise the impact of the development on the wider countryside; 5. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and how drainage will contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) should be included with the submission; 6. Submission of details showing how the water mains crossing can be accommodated within the development (including any easements/diversions) to the satisfaction of Anglian Water; 7. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Stoke Ferry - Land South of Lark Road/ Wretton Road

Land south of Lark Road/Wretton Road amounting to 0.4 hectares, as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 13 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of details showing how the sewer crossing the site can be accommodated within the development (including any easements/diversions) to the satisfaction of Anglian Water; 2. Submission of an Odour Assessment, to the satisfaction of Anglian Water, in relation to any impacts on residential occupation of the site from the nearby sewage treatment works; 3. Demonstration of safe highway access in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 4. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 5. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Stoke Ferry - Land at Bradfield Place

Land at Bradfield Place amounting to 0.7 hectares, as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 10 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of details showing how the water mains crossing the site can be accommodated within the development (including any easements/diversions) to the satisfaction of Anglian Water; 2. Safe access and visibility being achieved in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 3. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 4. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Stoke Ferry - Land at Indigo Road / Lynn Road

Land at Indigo Road / Lynn Road amounting to 0.5 hectares, as identified on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 29 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of a detailed Contamination Assessment in accordance with the requirements of the NPPF and the Environment Agency's 'Guiding Principles for Land Contamination'; 2. Safe access and visibility being achieved in line with the requirements of Policy LP13; 3. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 4. Land to the west of the village hall will be allocated for a c.26 car space car park. Submission of a suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the car park; 5. Submission of an agreed schedule for financial contributions to the village hall community facility; 6. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28; 7. Careful design ensuring that development conserves and enhances the conservation area.

Terrington St. Clement - Land West of Benn's Lane

Land amounting to 2.2 hectares west of Benn's Lane, as shown on the Policies Map is allocated for residential development of at least 43 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) that should address all forms of flood risk (coastal inundation, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater). The FRA should explain how surface water drainage will be managed. The FRA must demonstrate how the development would provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the risk associated with flooding and that the development would be safe for its lifetime without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, would reduce flood risk overall. The FRA should also suggest appropriate mitigation (flood resiliency measures); 2. Submission of a detailed Contamination Assessment in accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Environment Agency's 'Guiding Principles for Land Contamination'; 3. Demonstration of safe access from Benn's Lane and the provision of adequate pedestrian/cyclist links; 4. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28; 5. Satisfactory accommodation of the Internal Drainage Board maintained drain crossing the site; 6. Submission of a Heritage Asset Statement that establishes that development should conserve and where appropriate enhance the Conservation Area, Grade I Listed Church and Tower, and their settings.

Terrington St John, St John's Highway and Tilney St Lawrence - Land east of School Road

Land amounting to 2.8 hectares, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 40 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Submission of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) that should address all forms of flood risk (coastal inundation, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater). The FRA should explain how surface water drainage will be managed. The FRA must demonstrate how the development would provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the risk associated with flooding and that the development would be safe for its lifetime without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, would reduce flood risk overall. The FRA should also suggest appropriate mitigation (flood resiliency measures); 2. Submission of details showing how sustainable drainage measures will be incorporated into the development to avoid discharge to the public surface water network, and also to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 3. Provision of an appropriate replacement school playing field in agreement with Norfolk County Council Children Services and the School Governing Body; 4. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Spatial Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy

1. The spatial strategy for King's Lynn and West Norfolk will deliver a minimum of 12,438 dwellings and around 85ha of employment land between 2021 – 2040, distributed broadly in accordance with Table 4 as follows: Comletions 2021-24 Commitments on 1 April 2024 Total (excluding Local Plan allocations) Local Plan Allocations (deliverable sites, 2024-2040) % planned growth: Local Plan allocations Neighbour-hood Plan Allocations (excluding completions and commitments 2021-24) Total Growth (2021-2040) % of Housing Growth Employment Growth (ha) King's Lynn Sub-Regional Centre: 391, 906, 2,462, 49%, 0, 3,759, 30%, 53 Main Towns: 215, 291, 1,218, 24%, 0, 1,724, 14%, 32 Settlements adjacent to King's Lynn and Main Towns: 79, 65, 576, 11%, 0, 720, 6%, — Key Rural Service Centres (KRSCs): 601, 1,024, 708, 14%, 50, 2,383, 19%, — Rural Villages (RVs): 245, 286, 80, 2%, 25, 636, 5%, — Smaller Villages & Hamlets: 29, 98, 0, 0%, 0, 127, 1%, — Countryside: 2, 6, 0, 0%, 0, 8, 0%, — Sub-Total: 1,562, 2,676, 5,044, 100%, 75, 9,357, 75%, — Windfall: —, —, —, —, —, 3,081, 25%, — TOTAL: —, —, —, —, —, 12,438, 100%, 85 2. To deliver the spatial strategy, appropriate levels of growth will be distributed to the Settlement Hierarchy as follows: Tier 1: King's Lynn Sub-Regional Centre King's Lynn Existing Urban Area (Including Gaywood, Hardwick and South Lynn): Completions 2021-24: 391, Commitments (as of 1 April 2024): 906, Local Plan Allocations (deliverable sites, 2024-2040): 432, Neighbourhood Plan Allocations (excluding completions and commitments, 2021-24): 0, Total: 3,759 West Winch Growth Area: Completions 2021-24: 0, Commitments (as of 1 April 2024): 0, Local Plan Allocations (deliverable sites, 2024-2040): 2,030, Neighbourhood Plan Allocations (excluding completions and commitments, 2021-24): 0, Total: [part of 3,759] Tier 2: Main Towns Downham Market: Completions 2021-24: 31, Commitments (as of 1 April 2024): 89, Local Plan Allocations (deliverable sites, 2024-2040): 596, Neighbourhood Plan Allocations (excluding completions and commitments, 2021-24): 0, Total: 1,724 Hunstanton: Completions 2021-24: 184, Commitments (as of 1 April 2024): 202, Local Plan Allocations (deliverable sites, 2024-2040): 122, Neighbourhood Plan Allocations (excluding completions and commitments, 2021-24): 0, Total: [part of 1,724] Wisbech (Fringe – East Wisbech urban extension): Completions 2021-24: 0, Commitments (as of 1 April 2024): 0, Local Plan Allocations (deliverable sites, 2024-2040): 500, Neighbourhood Plan Allocations (excluding completions and commitments, 2021-24): 0, Total: [part of 1,724] Tier 3: Settlements adjacent to King's Lynn and the Main Towns North of King's Lynn: North Wootton and South Wootton: Completions 2021-24: 51, Commitments (as of 1 April 2024): 26, Local Plan Allocations (deliverable sites, 2024-2040): 538, Neighbourhood Plan Allocations (excluding completions and commitments, 2021-24): 0, Total: 720 East of Wisbech: Walsoken: Completions 2021-24: 20, Commitments (as of 1 April 2024): 29, Local Plan Allocations (deliverable sites, 2024-2040): 0, Neighbourhood Plan Allocations (excluding completions and commitments, 2021-24): 0, Total: [part of 720] Southeast of King's Lynn: West Winch: Completions 2021-24: 8, Commitments (as of 1 April 2024): 10, Local Plan Allocations (deliverable sites, 2024-2040): 0, Neighbourhood Plan Allocations (excluding completions and commitments, 2021-24): 0, Total: [part of 720] West of King's Lynn: West Lynn: Completions 2021-24: 0, Commitments (as of 1 April 2024): 0, Local Plan Allocations (deliverable sites, 2024-2040): 38, Neighbourhood Plan Allocations (excluding completions and commitments, 2021-24): 0, Total: [part of 720]

Residential Development on Windfall Sites

Residential development within development boundaries 1. Residential development within the development boundaries of settlements in Tiers 1-6 of the Settlement Hierarchy in Policy LP01 – Spatial Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, as defined on the Policies Map, will be supported, provided it complies with other relevant policies in the development plan, and meets the following criteria: a. It results in a sustainable design of development which respects and enhances local character, contributes to place making and the reinforcement of local distinctiveness, and can be readily assimilated into the settlement in accordance with design and sustainable policies LP18, LP21, LP22; b. It has regard to the size, type, tenure and range of housing that supports the needs of communities in accordance with housing policies LP28, LP29, LP30; c. It will not cause significant adverse impacts on services and infrastructure, and the local infrastructure is sufficient to accommodate the demands of the development in accordance with Policy LP05; and d. Its context makes a positive contribution to the local environment and landscape setting in accordance with environment policies LP06, LP15, LP16, LP19, LP23, LP26; e. It does not result in an unacceptable impact on highway safety, or residual, cumulative impacts on the road network which would be severe in accordance with transport Policy LP13; and f. The development maximises opportunities to reduce the need to travel and encourages sustainable and active travel modes of transport in accordance with Policy LP13. Residential development outside of development boundaries 2. In tier 1-4 settlements, as defined by Policy LP01 - Spatial Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, proposals for new residential development outside of, but adjoining development boundaries, as defined on the Policies Map, will be supported provided they comply with other relevant policies of the development plan, and meet the criteria set out under Part 1 of this Policy, as well as the following criteria: a. It respects or enhances the character of the adjoining settlement and countryside, and can be readily assimilated into the existing fabric of the adjoining built up area; b. It can be supported by existing and future service and infrastructure provision, or adverse effects can be mitigated through financial contributions towards improving provision; c. It is not located within the boundary of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, and would not adversely affect its setting; d. It preserves or enhances the significance of nearby heritage assets and their settings, and protects and enhances the appearance and character of designated and valued landscapes; and e. It would maintain the physical separation between existing settlements and protect their identity. 3. Residential developments in excess of the following dwelling thresholds outside of, but adjoining, the development boundary must be brought forward as allocations through the Local Plan or Neighbourhood Plans: King's Lynn 100 dwellings Downham Market and Wisbech 75 dwellings Hunstanton 50 dwellings Settlements adjacent to King's Lynn and Main Towns 25 dwellings Key Rural Service Centres 25 dwellings 4. Where it appears that windfall sites brought forward separately could be part of a larger development exceeding these thresholds, the Council will require it to be demonstrated that the provision of infrastructure and other essential services that ought to be provided to meet the needs of the larger development, would not be prejudiced by piecemeal development. 5. In tiers 5 and 6 of the settlement hierarchy, residential development will not normally be supported outside development boundaries, unless allocated through the Local Plan or a Neighbourhood Plan. That is except at Tier 5 settlements that have a housing requirement identified in Appendix I to Policy LP03 – Neighbourhood Plans, for which there are no opportunities within the development boundaries and which the relevant Neighbourhood Plan does not address through allocations. In such circumstances, small scale development of up to 5 dwellings will be supported here this is necessary to meet that housing requirement, and subject to the criteria under Parts 1 and 2 of this policy.

Neighbourhood Plans

1. The Council will support the production of Neighbourhood Plans in identifying appropriate, locally specific policies that are in general conformity with the strategic policies of this Local Plan. 2. Where Neighbourhood Plans seek to plan for housing growth, they will be expected to plan for the minimum housing requirements set out below: Neighbourhood Plan Area | Minimum Net Housing Requirement | Neighbourhood Plan Area | Minimum Net Housing Requirement | Neighbourhood Plan Area | Minimum Net Housing Requirement Brancaster 12 | Hunstanton 100 | South Wootton 134 Burnham Market 11 | Ingoldisthorpe 2 | Stoke Ferry 8 Burnham Overy 0 | Marshland St James 3 | Syderstone 1 Castle Acre 4 | North Runcton 0 | Terrington St John 6 Congham 0 | Old Hunstanton 2 | Thornham 2 Dersingham 38 | Outwell 16 | Tilney All Saints 1 Docking 11 | North Wootton 73 | Tilney St Lawrence 11 Downham Market 473 | Pentney 1 | Upwell 0 Gayton 12 | Ringstead 0 | Walpole 13 Great Massingham 7 | Roydon 0 | Walpole Cross Keys 0 Grimston 15 | Sedgeford 0 | Watlington 18 Heacham 43 | Shouldham 1 | West Dereham 0 Holme Next the Sea 0 | Snettisham 25 | West Winch 92 3. Where new Neighbourhood Plan areas are designated, minimum housing requirements will be based on the methodology set out in Appendix I – Neighbourhood Plan Housing Requirement Methodology.

Affordable Housing

Strategic Policy Housing – type, size, tenure 1. The national definition of affordable housing as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework, is applied for the purpose of this policy. 2. Proposals for housing need to meet the need as identified in the most up to date housing needs assessment with particular regard to size, type and tenure of dwellings. (These needs will include appropriate provision for all sectors of the community, for example including the needs of elderly people or people with disabilities). Proposals will also be required to be agreed by the Borough Council. 3. The Council will work with partner organisations to maximise the delivery of affordable housing to respond to identified housing need throughout the borough. This will be achieved by having regard to both up to date Local Housing Needs (LHN) and Housing Needs Assessments (HNA), and affordable housing needs viability studies. 4. The affordable housing should be provided on site. Provision will be made through planning obligations to secure the affordable housing and to ensure it is available at an affordable price for future eligible households or for the subsidy to be recycled for alternative affordable housing provision. 5. The affordable rented housing provided on-site should be maintained as affordable housing in perpetuity. Provision will be made through planning obligations to provide the affordable housing and to ensure its availability to initial and successive occupiers. 6. On new developments affordable housing should be fully integrated with general market housing to achieve a mixed and balanced community. The affordable housing element in terms of aesthetics should be in keeping with the wider development, reflecting local distinctiveness and design policies of the Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan (should one be in force) ensuring characteristics of the development are carried across all of the housing. This avoids large concentrations of single tenure dwellings and creates mixed and sustainable communities in which accommodation is tenure-blind with and indistinguishable between affordable and market homes. 7. Affordable housing provision may come forward as a percentage of allocated or other permitted sites, or as exception sites in suitable locations. The percentage which will be sought for affordable housing provision on qualifying sites is: a. 15% within the built-up area of Kings Lynn b. 20% in all other areas 8. The thresholds over which affordable housing provision will be sought are: a. King's Lynn, Downham Market and Hunstanton - Sites of 0.33 ha or 10 or more dwellings b. Rural areas - Sites of 0.165 of ha or 5 or more dwellings. Tenure mix 9. 70:30 Rented to First Homes (25%) and shared ownership (5%), adjusted where necessary to balance housing need and make schemes viable. Shared ownership to include other forms of intermediate tenure, including intermediate rented as agreed by the council. Commuted Sums and Viability 10. Affordable housing should be delivered on site. Only where schemes seek not to meet the policy requirement will an open book viability assessment (prepared in accordance with NPPG on Viability) be necessary and accepted. 11. Off-site contributions in lieu of built units on site will only be considered where this is robustly justified by evidence. Where the provision of on-site units threatens the viability of the development, the applicant will be required to submit an open book viability assessment in accordance with clause 10 of this policy. 12. A flexible approach on both thresholds and proportions will be taken to ensure scheme viability and balance housing need, negotiated scheme-by-scheme, subject to open book approach by developers. Vacant Building Credit 13. In seeking a vacant building credit in respect of the affordable housing on brownfield land, an application will only be considered on the following basis (as detailed within the 'Guidance on affordable housing contributions secured through section 106 planning agreements (2019)' or future successor document): • Where the building has not been vacated for the sole purpose of redevelopment; • Where the existing building(s) has not been abandoned; and • Where specific information on the floorspace of the proposed residential development and the calculation of the claimed offset has been provided. Delivering Affordable Housing on Phased Development Allocated Sites 14. For allocated sites, the minimum requirement for affordable housing will be set against the number of units specified in the site-specific policy or planning application(s), whichever is greater. Windfall Sites 15. On windfall sites the requirement to provide affordable housing will apply where the Borough Council considers that the proposed development forms part of a larger site which, if developed, would result in a requirement for a proportion of (or contribution to) affordable housing. If the application site satisfies one or more of the following criteria, then it will be considered to be part of a larger site for the purposes of this policy: a. Land ownership – If an application site is in the same ownership as one or more adjacent plots of land at the time the application is made or within 5 years of the date that planning permission is granted, and development of those sites would comply with other policies of the Local Plan; b. Planning history – If there is evidence of previous applications for development of a larger site of which the application site forms a part within the past 5 years of the date that planning permission was granted is made and development of the larger site would still be acceptable under other policies of the Local Plan; or c. Extensions to existing consented development – If the site forms an extension to a development that has been granted planning permission in the 5 years before the application is made and which is still capable of being implemented or the site forms an extension to a development that is being built out on the date the application is made. Exceptions Sites 16. The Borough Council will support schemes for the provision of affordable housing as exceptions to normal planning policies where: a. The site is reasonably related to an existing settlement and amenities, as defined by the settlement hierarchy (Policy LP01 – Spatial Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy); b. The proposal is supported by evidence of local affordable housing need; c. Future management for affordable housing is supported by a recognised Registered Provider of Social Housing or other arrangements for the effective management of affordable homes; d. The scheme must be genuinely affordable housing led and any element of subsidy through provision of market housing is proven through viability assessments.

Housing for the Elderly and Specialist Care

Development proposals providing specialist housing options for older people's accommodation and others with support needs, including sheltered housing, supported housing, extra care housing and residential/nursing care homes will be encouraged. The following types of development will be permitted: 1. bungalows in accordance with 'LP02 – Development on Windfall Sites'; 2. accessible apartments in accordance 'LP02: Development on Windfall Sites'; and 3. grouped accommodation with appropriate elements of support, shared facilities and/or nursing care/ wardening where either: a. it is located within Spatial Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy (LP01), and i. close to town or village shops, public transport, community facilities and medical services; and ii. these are easily reached by those without access to a car, as appropriate to the needs and level of mobility of potential residents; or b. it is located outside Development Boundaries (LP02), and i. is reasonably related to the Development Boundary of a Main Town, Growth Key Rural Service Centre or Key Rural Service Centre; ii. 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

Custom and Self-Build Housing

1. Proposals for self-build and custom housebuilding will be supported where they respect local character and comply with other relevant policies in the plan. 2. On multi-plot sites, proposals will be encouraged to make a proportion of serviced dwelling plots available to self and custom housebuilders, for which consideration should be given to the sizes of plots identified as required on the Self Build Register. 3. The delivery of plots for custom and self-build housing will be secured by a planning condition or S106 agreement.

Sites for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople

1. The following sites, as identified on the Policies Map, are allocated to meet the needs of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople up to 2027/28: a. Extension of existing authorised Gypsy and Traveller sites to provide 40 additional permanent pitches: Ref Site Name/address Number of Pitches to be Authorised GT14 Land at Blunts Drove 12 GT17 Land at The Lodge, Small Lode, Upwell/Outwell 9 GT18 Land at 2 Primrose Farm, Small Lode, Upwell/Outwell 14 GT21 Land at Four Acres, Upwell/Outwell 5 b. Intensification of existing authorised Gypsy and Traveller sites to provide an additional 24 permanent pitches: Ref Site Name/address Number of additional Pitches in relation to their existing capacity GT05 19 - 121 Magdalen Road, Tilney St Lawrence 1 GT09 Land at the Stables, Marshland St James 1 GT11 Homefields, (Western Side, Goose Lane), Marshland St James 1 GT20 Land at Botany Bay, Upwell 1 GT28 Many Acres (Smithy's Field), Small Lode, Upwell 2 GT29 No 2 The Stables, (Rear of stables), Lynn Road, Wiggenhall St Germans 1 GT34 Land at Creaksville, South Creake 1 GT54 Land at the Pines, Whittington 1 GT55 Land at Victoria Barns, Basin Road, Outwell 1 GT56 Wheatley Bank, Walsoken (South of Worzals parallel to A47) 9 GT59 Land at Spriggs Hollow, Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen 4 GT66 Land at Brandon Road, Methwold 1 c. Formalisation of 7 long-term unauthorised pitches already in use by the Gypsy and Traveller community at: Ref Site Name/address Number of Pitches to be formalised GT15 Land SW Common Road (The Bungalow) Walton Highway 1 GT59 Spriggs Hollow, Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen 1 GT65 Tall Trees, Downham Road Salters Lode Downham Market 5 d. Extension and/or intensification of existing authorised sites for Travelling Showpeople to provide 4 additional plots at: Ref Site Name/address Number of additional Plots in relation to their existing capacity GT25 Land at the Oaks, Northwold 2 GT62 Land at Redgate Farm, Magdalen Road, Tilney St Lawrence 2 2. Proposals for the above allocations, for new sites, and for the extension or intensification of other existing authorised sites for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople, should, where appropriate: a. address an unmet need for Gypsy and Traveller or Travelling Showpeople Accommodation; b. be appropriate in scale to the character of the local area, and, in the case of an extension, in relation to the size of the existing site, and make effective use of brownfield land, where practicable, in line with Policy LP18 - Design and Sustainable Development; c. safeguard the amenity of neighbouring residents in line with Policy LP21 Environment, Design and Amenity; d. provide safe and suitable access to the highway network and sufficient access and turning space for emergency and refuse vehicles in line with Policy LP13 Transportation; e. have the ability to connect to all necessary utilities on the site including mains water, electricity supply, drainage, sanitation and provision for the screened storage and collection of refuse, including recyclable materials; f. have no unacceptable impact on heritage assets and their settings in line with LP20 – Historic Environment; g. have no unacceptable impact on biodiversity and environmental assets in line with Policy LP19 - Environmental Assets, Green Infrastructure, Landscape Character, Biodiversity and Geodiversity and Policy LP21 – Environment, Design and Amenity; h. safeguard existing boundary treatments where they provide adequate screening and/ or use new boundary treatments and screening materials which are sympathetic to the existing urban or rural form in line with Policy LP19 – Environmental Assets, Green Infrastructure, Landscape Character, Biodiversity and Geodiversity; i. ensure that amenity buildings or day rooms are the minimum size necessary to provide required facilities; j. address all forms of flood risk (coastal inundation, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater) through a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) in line with Policy LP25; k. Provide a flood evacuation plan for the site that has been agreed by the Environment Agency and the Local Flood Authority. l. provide a bespoke Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) in accordance with GIRAMS requirements for sites either within or just outside Impact Risk Zones (IRZ) for SSSIs, SACs, SPAs and Ramsar sites; namely, GT17, GT18, GT25, GT28, GT34, GT39, GT54, GT65 and GT66. This would also be a requirement for any windfall sites that are within or in close proximity to the boundary of an IRZ. For remaining sites, a project level HRA is required in accordance with GIRAMS. 3. Proposals which result in the loss of existing authorised Gypsy and Traveller sites will not be supported unless it can be demonstrated that there is no longer a need for such accommodation in the Borough.

Caravans, Park Homes and Houseboats

1. Proposals for the delivery of new caravan pitches or park homes, or extensions to existing caravan or park home sites, will be supported where they satisfy Policies LP13 Transportation, LP18 Design and Sustainable Development, LP19 Environmental Assets - Green Infrastructure, Landscape Character, Biodiversity and Geodiversity, LP21 Environment, Design and Amenity. 2. Proposals for additional private houseboat moorings should, wherever possible, be situated where they would maximise opportunities to reduce the need to travel and encourage sustainable and active travel modes of transport in accordance with Policy LP13 – Transportation.

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

The conversion of both existing dwellings to, and new development of properties for, multiple occupation may be permitted where: a. potential adverse impacts on the amenity of existing and new residents and the historic and natural environment can be satisfactorily mitigated; and b. potential adverse impacts of associated facilities, including bin storage, car and cycle parking, upon occupiers of adjoining or neighbouring properties are minimised; and c. the site is within reasonable distances to facilities, public open space, supporting services and local employment.

Enlargement or Replacement of Dwellings in the Countryside

1. Proposals for replacement dwellings or extensions to existing dwellings will be approved where the design is of a high quality and will preserve the character or appearance of the street scene or area in which it sits. 2. Schemes should reflect the scale and character of their setting and contribute to enhancing the local natural and built environment, recognising the intrinsic character and beauty of the surrounding countryside, and minimising potential adverse impacts of development.

Housing Needs of Rural Workers

Permanent occupational dwellings 1. New permanent dwellings should only be allowed to support existing rural based activities on well-established rural based enterprises, providing: a. there is a clearly established existing functional need, requiring occupants to be adjacent to their enterprises in the day and at night; b. the need could not be met by existing dwellings within the locality; c. the application meets the requirements of a financial test demonstrating that: i. the enterprise(s) and the rural based activity concerned have been established for at least three years, have been profitable for at least one of them and; ii. are currently financially sound, and have a clear prospect of remaining so and; iii. the rural based enterprise can sustain the size of the proposed dwelling; iv. accords with all other relevant countryside and development management policies within the Plan, in particular the Policy LP01 – Spatial Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, Policy LP02 on Windfall Development, and Policies LP18 and LP21. Temporary occupational dwellings 2. If a new dwelling is essential to support a new rural based activity, it should normally, for the first three years, be provided by a caravan, or other temporary accommodation. 3. New temporary dwellings should only be allowed to support rural based activities providing: a. the proposal satisfies criteria 1a and b above; b. 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); c. the application is supported by clear evidence that the proposed enterprise has been planned on a sound financial basis. Existing Occupational Dwellings 4. Preference will be given to retaining agricultural or other rural based occupancy dwellings where there is a local identified need. 5. Proposals for the relaxation or removal of agricultural 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. 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 (including the provision of details of an independent market valuation reflecting the occupancy condition, as well as all viewings and offers made) for a 12 month period at a price that reflects the occupancy condition.

Residential Annexes

1. Development of residential annexes will be approved only subject to the following being secured by condition or planning agreement: a. it remains in the same ownership as, and is occupied in conjunction with the principal dwelling; b. it is ancillary and subordinate in scale to the principal dwelling; c. its occupant(s) share(s) the existing access, garden and parking of the main dwelling.

King's Lynn Area

In support of the overall development strategy King's Lynn will continue to fulfil its key function as the Borough's main town and administrative and cultural centre and develop its role as a sub-regional centre. The strategy for growth is to: 1. Provide at least 4,430 new dwellings within and around King's Lynn including: a. West Lynn; b. South Wootton; and c. West Winch. 2. At least 1,729 of these dwellings are provided as part of the regeneration of the main urban area, consisting of the historic core of King's Lynn and later suburbs and the remaining number will be/are allocated within urban expansion areas to the north and south east of the town. 3. The area south east of the town adjoining West Winch will continue to contribute significantly to meeting needs. 4. Provide at least 3,000 new jobs the allocated sites at Boal Quay, Hardwick Saddlebow Road and Estuary Road, and as part of the West Winch Growth Area as part of a balanced mix of uses within areas of renewal and replacement. 5. Continue conserving and enhancing the historic environment of King's Lynn in order to promote the town for its unique heritage and cultural offer. 6. The focus for regeneration will be waterfront and regeneration projects, including Nelson Quay. 7. Within the historic and commercial cores of the town, new development will be required to demonstrate a high quality of design which, without stifling innovation, respects and enhances the wider historic surroundings (including archaeological interest) and reinforces a positive visitor experience to the town and consequently supports the local tourism, leisure and cultural economies. 8. The expansion areas, and sites of significant redevelopment, are indicated on the Policies Map. 9. Regard will be had to existing Neighbourhood Plans (South Wootton, West Winch/North Runcton). 10. Elsewhere throughout the urban area, schemes of renewal or replacement that positively contribute to the regeneration of the town will be encouraged where there is no detrimental impact upon: a. flood-protection strategies set out in Policies LP15 & LP25; b. the transportation network, including the operation of the port as a strategic transport facility; c. local services and facilities; d. significant trees, wildlife or historic assets; e. enjoyment of the public realm; f. crime prevention. 11. In support of these policies the Council will continue to monitor and seek to influence improvements in the efficiency of the public transport network within the town, its links to main towns and villages within the Borough, and major destinations beyond the Borough. Improvements may require change to operational aspects of the services or appropriate improvements to the highways infrastructure including traffic management and car-parking strategies. 12. Open space and recreational facilities will be provided within and around the town to serve the needs of the existing residents and to meet the needs of the growing population. The amount of open space and recreational facilities will be assessed at the application stage in accordance with Policy LP22 requirements. 13. The Council will seek to enhance green infrastructure in the town in accordance with the Green Infrastructure Strategy, in particular enhancing the area around the Gaywood Valley to the east of the town. The BC's HRA Monitoring & Mitigation & GI Coordination Panel oversees monitoring, the provision of new green infrastructure and the distribution of the Habitat Mitigation Payments funding to appropriate projects under Policy LP27. 14. Alternative links within the town for walking and cycling will be maintained and extended to meet the future needs of the residents notably within the areas of regeneration and expansion. The King's Lynn Transport Strategy identifies improvements to promote active travel and connectivity between different parts of the town. 15. The Council will work with its strategic partners to ensure the continued presence of a general hospital at King's Lynn to serve the needs of its growing population, the broader

Marham – Land south of The Street

Land of around 1.6 hectares to the south of The Street, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 35 dwellings Development will be subject to compliance with the following: 1. Subject to safe access, including a financial contribution towards improvements to the footpath between the old village and the airbase; 2. Submission of details showing sustainable drainage measures will integrate with the design of the development and the drainage system will contribute to the amenity and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with submission; 3. Development will be subject to a programme of archaeological mitigatory work in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework; 4. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Terrington St Clement Land south of Northgate Way and west of Benn's Lane

Land amounting to 4.9 hectares, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of at least 76 dwellings. Development will be subject to compliance with all of the following: 1. Demonstration of safe access from Northgate Way in line with Policy LP13, the provision of adequate pedestrian/cyclist links, including a link through to Churchgate Way, and a pedestrian, cycle and road link to the adjacent land allocated as G93.3; 2. Submission of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) that should address all forms of flood risk (coastal inundation, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater). The FRA should explain how surface water drainage will be managed. The FRA must demonstrate how the development would provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the risk associated with flooding and that the development would be safe for its lifetime without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, would reduce flood risk overall. The FRA should also suggest appropriate mitigation (flood resiliency measures); 3. 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 and biodiversity of the development. A suitable plan for the future management and maintenance of the SuDS should be included with the submission; 4. Satisfactory accommodation of the Internal Drainage Board maintained drain crossing the site; 5. Submission of a detailed Contamination Assessment in accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Environment Agency's 'Guiding Principles for Land Contamination'; 6. Submission of a Heritage Asset Statement that establishes that development should conserve and where appropriate enhance the Conservation Area, Grade I Listed Church and Tower, and Grade II Listed Tower House and their settings. This should be accompanied by an Archaeological Field Evaluation of the site, if required; 7. Provision of affordable housing in line with Policy LP28.

Infrastructure and Developer Contributions

1. Development will be required to contribute to necessary infrastructure and community facilities required to support the development and wider area. 2. S106 agreements will be sought for: a. affordable housing; b. education; c. health and social care; d. sports, leisure and recreation facilities; e. managing surface water; f. flood management infrastructure; g. green infrastructure including habitat creation/ recreation facilities/landscaping; h. water conservation measures; i. emergency services; j. recycling/composting facilities; k. improvements to the public realm including the historic environment: S106 will continue to offer opportunities for funding improvements to and the mitigation of adverse impacts on the historic environment, such as archaeological investigations, access and interpretation, and the repair and reuse of buildings or other heritage assets; l. utilities; m. green infrastructure as required by Policy LP19. 3. Key borough wide infrastructure projects will be funded by CIL, they will include: a. infrastructure detailed in Policy LP13 – Transportation; b. infrastructure needed to support policies LP41 Downham Market and LP42 Hunstanton; c. infrastructure needed to support regeneration in King's Lynn detailed in Policy LP40 King's Lynn and appropriate transport infrastructure including the implementation of the King's Lynn Transport Study and Strategy (KLTSS); d. Infrastructure needed with regard to flood resilience and resistance measure. 4. Provision will be achieved through: a. CIL; b. contributions from all market residential and commercial development in the plan area through appropriate legal agreements or other successor mechanisms; c. coordination with the investment programmes of other public bodies and utility providers; d. taking full advantage of mainstream Government funding streams; e. active use, where necessary, by the local planning authorities and County Council of their legal powers to bring about the strategically significant development, including compulsory purchase. 5. The resulting funds will be collected, managed and spent according to infrastructure priorities. 6. Future maintenance of infrastructure provided on the site or built or improved as part of the development will be achieved either through adoption by a public body with appropriate maintenance payments or other secure arrangements such as the establishment of a local infrastructure management body. 7. The type, amount and phasing of contributions sought from developers should identify, where relevant, the number/floorspace and phasing of homes and/or employment development to be permitted and the infrastructure delivery linked with the level and type of development proposed. Proposals should ensure that: a. infrastructure needs and delivery timescales have the support of the relevant infrastructure partner(s), informed by relevant assessments and other relevant policies in this Plan; and b. the infrastructure required to support each phase should address the specific site constraints, potential impacts of each phase and harness the site opportunities to deliver the relevant infrastructure. Where appropriate, any such infrastructure provision will firstly be required to be provided on-site. Where this is not possible, a commuted payment will be sought to deliver the necessary infrastructure elsewhere. 8. The Council will take account of the impact of non-CIL contributions on the viability of a scheme (particularly on brownfield sites) and where appropriate agree a lower or nil contribution provided: a. the development of the site accords with the policies and proposals of this Plan; and b. Where an applicant considers there are significant economic viability constraints that would prevent the provision of infrastructure in accordance with this policy, they will be required to provide full justification of the particular circumstances. Where a viability assessment is required, it should refer back to the viability assessment that informed the Plan, providing evidence of what has changed since then. Any viability assessment will be funded by the applicant and should reflect the Government's recommended approach as set out in National Planning Practice Guidance.

Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development

1. Proposals that accord with the policies in this Local Plan (and, where relevant, with policies in made neighbourhood plans) will be approved without delay. 2. Where there are no development plan policies relevant to the application or the policies which are most important for determining the application are out of date at the time of making the decision, the Council will grant permission unless: a. the application of policies in the National Planning Policy Framework that protect areas or assets of particular importance provides a strong reason for refusing the development proposed; or b. any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the National Planning Policy Framework taken as a whole, having particular regard to key policies for directing development to sustainable locations, making effective use of land, securing well-designed places and providing affordable homes, individually or in combination.

Hunstanton - Town Centre Area and Retailing

A town centre area for Hunstanton is defined on the Policies Map. 1. This will be taken as the town centre for the purposes of retail development in and around Hunstanton, and the application of the sequential test in the National Planning Policy Framework. 2. The Borough Council will promote this area as the prime focus in the town for retail, community and professional services, leisure, culture and entertainment. The historic character, local distinctiveness, facilities, amenity and vibrancy of the area will be maintained and enhanced, to strengthen the appeal of the town centre. 3. In order to achieve this, proposals for retail, offices serving visiting members of the public, hotels, assembly and leisure uses, and community and cultural facilities (e.g. Use Classes C1, D1, D2, E and sui generis theatres) will be particularly encouraged in the area and will be assessed against their compliance with Policy LP38. 4. Other uses which contribute to the character and vibrancy of the town centre will be encouraged, including residential (C3), and offices/light industry (B1). The development of high quality housing in the town centre would be particularly welcomed for its contribution to its architectural quality, social mix, and economic health. 5. Markets will be supported and enhanced. 6. Additional general industrial uses (B2) and warehousing and distribution (B8) will not be permitted in the town centre area unless it can be demonstrated that they will not have adverse impacts on the character, amenity and traffic of the town centre. 7. The retention of active frontages (i.e. window displays, entrances, and views of internal activity, etc.) will be encouraged in the main streets of the Town Centre, as will the refurbishment or replacement of shop frontages where this secures an active frontage and strengthens the local distinctiveness of the town and its heritage, and the active use of upper storeys of buildings. However, this does not preclude the removal of retail frontages outside the main retail streets of the town.

King's Lynn - Town Centre

1. The Borough Council will promote this area as the prime focus in the Borough for retail, community and professional services, leisure, culture and entertainment. The historic character, local distinctiveness, facilities, amenity and vibrancy of the area will be maintained and enhanced, both for their own sake and to strengthen the appeal of the town centre. In order to achieve this and taking account of the requirements of Policy LP25 Sites in Areas of Flood Risk: a. development of retail, offices serving visiting members of the public, hotels, assembly and leisure uses, and community and cultural facilities (e.g. Use Classes C1, E, F1, F2 and sui generis theatres) will be particularly encouraged in the area. b. other uses which contribute to the character and vibrancy of the town centre will be encouraged, including residential (C3), and offices/light industry (E). The development of high-quality housing in the town centre would be particularly welcomed for its contribution to its architectural quality, social mix, and economic health. c. Markets will be supported and enhanced. d. additional general industrial uses (B2) and warehousing and distribution (B8) will not be permitted in the town centre area unless it can be demonstrated that they will not have adverse impacts on the character, amenity and traffic of the town centre. e. improvements to town centre access, especially in terms of public transport, pedestrians and cyclists, and to parking provision and management, will be encouraged where this is compatible with the overall aims above. f. redevelopment to increase the provision of larger, modern format retail units will need to be carefully located and designed to avoid harm to heritage assets, and where this can be achieved will be encouraged where this can be achieved in a way that is consistent with the other objectives for the town centre. g. A flood risk assessment should be submitted with applications for commercial development in the King's Lynn town centre areas within Flood Zones 2 and 3a. This must consider guidance on any flood risk mitigation that would be required to make the development acceptable. h. the retention of active frontages (i.e. window displays, entrances, and views of internal activity, etc.) will be encouraged in the main retail streets of the Town Centre, as will the refurbishment or replacement of shop frontages where this secures an active frontage and strengthens the local distinctiveness of the town and its heritage, and the active use of upper storeys of buildings. However, this does not preclude the removal of retail frontages outside the main retail streets of the town. The reinstatement of the original ground floor frontages of historic townhouses, for instance, will be particularly welcome for the contribution to the town's historic character, unless this has adverse impacts on the retail function of the town as a whole or on designated heritage assets. i. development in the vicinity of the Port will be carefully scrutinised to ensure its compatibility with Policy E1.2.

King's Lynn - Gaywood Clock

1. Development will be supported in the Gaywood Clock Area (as defined on the Policies Map) where it is: a. a retail use (Class E) or otherwise complementary to the neighbourhood retail function of the area; and b. of an appropriate scale to serve the population of their catchment without harming the vitality and viability of other centres. c. conserving and enhancing the significance of heritage assets. 2. The loss of shopping facilities will be resisted where this would detract from the role and function of this neighbourhood retail centre. 3. Improvements to access to the district centre, especially in terms of public transport, walking and cycling, and to parking provision and management, will be encouraged where this is compatible with the overall aims above.

Downham Market Town Centre Area and Retailing

A town centre area for Downham Market is defined on the Policies Map. 1. This will be taken as the town centre for the purposes of retail development in and around Downham Market, and the application of the sequential test in the National Planning Policy framework. 2. The Borough Council will promote this area as the prime focus in the town for retail, community and professional services, leisure, culture and entertainment. The historic character, local distinctiveness, facilities, amenity and vibrancy of the area will be maintained and enhanced, both for their own sake and to strengthen the appeal of the town centre. 3. In order to achieve this, development of retail, offices serving visiting members of the public, hotels, assembly and leisure uses, and community and cultural facilities (e.g. Use Classes C1, D1, D2, E and sui generis theatres) will be particularly encouraged in the area. 4. Other uses which contribute to the character and vibrancy of the town centre will be encouraged, including residential (C3), and offices/light industry (B1). The development of high quality housing in the town centre would be particularly welcomed for its contribution to its architectural quality, social mix, and economic health. 5. Markets will be supported and enhanced. 6. Additional general industrial uses (B2) and warehousing and distribution (B8) will not be permitted in the town centre area unless it can be demonstrated that they will not have adverse impacts on the character, amenity and traffic of the town centre. 7. The retention of active frontages (i.e. window displays, entrances, and views of internal activity, etc.) will be encouraged in the retail heart of the Town Centre, as will the refurbishment or replacement of shop frontages where this secures an active frontage and strengthens the local distinctiveness of the town and its heritage, and the active use of upper storeys of buildings. However, this does not preclude the removal of retail frontages outside the retail heart of the town. The reinstatement of the original ground floor frontages of historic townhouses, for instance, will be particularly welcome for the contribution to the town's historic character, unless this has adverse impacts on the retail function of the town as a whole or on designated heritage assets.

Hunstanton - Town Centre Area and Retailing

A town centre area for Hunstanton is defined on the Policies Map. 1. This will be taken as the town centre for the purposes of retail development in and around Hunstanton, and the application of the sequential test in the National Planning Policy Framework. 2. The Borough Council will promote this area as the prime focus in the town for retail, community and professional services, leisure, culture and entertainment. The historic character, local distinctiveness, facilities, amenity and vibrancy of the area will be maintained and enhanced, to strengthen the appeal of the town centre. 3. In order to achieve this, proposals for retail, offices serving visiting members of the public, hotels, assembly and leisure uses, and community and cultural facilities (e.g. Use Classes C1, D1, D2, E and sui generis theatres ) will be particularly encouraged in the area and will be assessed against their compliance with Policy LP38. 4. Other uses which contribute to the character and vibrancy of the town centre will be encouraged, including residential (C3), and offices/light industry (B1). The development of high quality housing in

Retail Development

1. The Council attach a high priority to the need to support and maintain King's Lynn, Downham Market and Hunstanton as retail centres. This will be achieved by a combination of measures to improve attractiveness (by increased accessibility, environmental enhancements, events and promotions), as well as strongly supporting proposals to redevelop and invest in the town centres including, where necessary, the use of compulsory purchase powers to consolidate land. 2. New retail uses will be expected to be located in these town centres unless an alternative location is demonstrated to be necessary. If there are no suitable sites in the town centre, an edge of centre location will be expected. Other locations will only be acceptable where it is demonstrated either that there are no suitable sites in the town centre and edge of centre, or the format or nature of the proposed use would not be appropriate in a town centre location (e.g. bulky goods and trade, rural retail services, etc.). 3. The Council will strongly resist proposals for out of centre retail uses that either individually or cumulatively would undermine the attractiveness and viability of the town centres. Retail impact assessments will be required for individual schemes having a gross floorspace greater than 2,500 square metres, although in the case of the Hardwick area in King's Lynn, as identified on the Policies Map, (where there is already a significant accumulation of out of town centre retailing) greater weight will be attached to the cumulative impact of new development on the town centre. Therefore, new retail uses in the Hardwick area of 500 sqm or more for individual schemes will require an impact assessment, and will be supported where this shows that they will not individually or cumulatively undermine the viability of the town centre. 4. The provision of local scale retail and service provision as part of the development of larger residential-led schemes will be supported where these are designed to provide facilities for local residents and are of small scale (individual units not exceeding 280 sq. m.) because these assist in reducing the need to travel to such services and hence the sustainability of the development, without undermining the viability of the town centres.

Touring and Permanent Holiday Sites

1. Proposals for new holiday sites or extensions to, or intensification of, existing holiday sites, will be supported where it can be demonstrated that these could deliver sustainable tourism, whereby: a. the proposal is supported by a business plan demonstrating how the site will be managed and how it will support tourism or tourist related uses in the area; b. the proposal demonstrates a high standard of design in terms of layout, screening and landscaping ensuring minimal adverse impact on visual amenity and conserves and enhances the historical and natural environment; and c. a suitable and proportionate transport assessment has been undertaken, to demonstrate that the site can be safely accessed. 2. Major development proposals for holiday accommodation in the Norfolk Coast National Landscape will be refused other than in exceptional circumstances and where it can be demonstrated that the development is in the public interest. Minor development proposals for holiday accommodation will only be permitted within the National Landscape or its setting where it can be demonstrated that the proposal will be limited in scale and extent and sensitively located and designed to avoid or minimise harm and adverse impacts on the National Landscape. 3. Proposals for uses adversely affecting Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) or European Sites will be refused permission. Project level HRA will be required for proposals affecting European Sites in line with Policy LP27. 4. Where development is permitted in the open countryside for new holiday accommodation, it is essential that such uses are genuine and will be operated and maintained as tourist facilities in the future. To achieve this aim, occupancy conditions will be placed on future planning permissions requiring that: a. the accommodation is occupied for holiday purposes only and shall be made available for rent or as commercial holiday lets; b. the accommodation shall be for short stay accommodation only (no more than 28 days per single let) and shall not be occupied as a person's sole or main place of residence; and c. the owners / operators shall maintain an up-to-date register of lettings/occupation and shall make this available at all reasonable times to the Local Planning Authority.

Strategic and Major Road Network

1. The Strategic Road Network within the Borough, comprising the A10, A17, A47, A134, A148, A149, A1101 & A1122 and shown on the Policies Map, will be protected as follows outside of the settlements specified within Strategic Policy LP01: a. New development, apart from specific plan allocations, will not be permitted if it would include the provision of vehicle access leading directly onto a road forming part of the Strategic and Major Road Network; b. New development served by a side road which connects to a road forming part of the Strategic and Major Road Network will only be permitted provided that it will not result in any unacceptable impact on highway safety, capacity, access or that the residual cumulative impacts from development, on the existing road network, would be considered severe.

Disused Railway Trackways

1. The following existing and former railway trackways and routes, as indicated on the Policies Map, will be safeguarded from development which would prejudice their potential future use for paths, cycleways, bridleways, new rail facilities, etc. unless the proposals for trackway use are accompanied by appropriate alternative route provision that makes the safeguarding unnecessary: a. King's Lynn Harbour Junction - Saddlebow Road; b. King's Lynn east curve; c. King's Lynn docks branch to Alexandra Dock and Bentinck Dock; d. Denver - Wissington; e. King's Lynn to Hunstanton; f. Part of the former King's Lynn to Fakenham line route from the West Winch Growth Area to the Bawsey/ Leziate countryside sports and recreation area towards Fakenham; g. From Middleton Towers to the borough boundary at Pentney; h. From the A47 near Wisbech to Watlington (Magdalen Road); and i. Heacham to the borough boundary at Burnham Overy. 2. The King's Lynn docks branch (as above) will, however, not be safeguarded to the extent this compromises port operations within the Port Estate.

Transportation

1. Deliver a sustainable transport network which improves connectivity within and beyond the borough, and reinforcing the role of King's Lynn as a regional transport node, so as to: a. facilitate and support the regeneration and development priorities as identified in Policy LP01 Spatial Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy; b. foster economic growth and investment. 2. Priority will be given to: a. Improving the strategic networks serving passenger and freight movements to, from and through the borough (including via the port) and including the introduction of measures to reduce congestion, and improve reliability and safety of travel within the A10, A17, A134, and A47(T)/A148/9 corridors. This will include seeking: i. bypasses for Middleton and East Winch working with the A47 Alliance; ii. the West Winch Housing Access Road; iii. junction improvements at key interchanges including A47(T)/A149; iv. improvements to rail infrastructure, facilities, and services on the King's Lynn to Cambridge/King's Cross and London Liverpool Street railway lines, aimed at achieving better frequency and quality of travel. b. implementing the King's Lynn Transport Study and Strategy (KLTSS) schemes including delivering a package of transport improvements within King's Lynn arising from the KLTSS. This will involve balancing ease of access, and car parking, with flows and highway safety, active travel and public transport. Priority locations for specific transport improvements are as follows: i. A149 Queen Elizabeth Way; ii. A47/ A17 Pullover roundabout; iii. Southgates roundabout (A148 STARS scheme); iv. King's Lynn town centre gyratory; v. Tennyson Avenue and A148; vi. A148/ Castle Rising Road/ A1078 signals; and vii. A1078 Edward Benefer Way. c. achieving improvements within the towns of King's Lynn, Downham Market and Hunstanton, particularly where there are air quality issues (the Gaywood Clock and King's Lynn Air Quality Management Areas); d. achieving a balanced package of highway, traffic management (including car parking), active travel and public transport improvements; e. maximising the use of alternative modes of freight movement via rail and the port; f. improving accessibility and connections between (and within) towns and villages; so, helping to reduce social exclusion, isolation and rural deprivation. To do this the Council and its partners will seek to: i. improve the quality of the bus network; ii. improve public transport connectivity through enhanced integration between bus and rail services at King's Lynn, Downham Market, Watlington and Lakenheath; iii. extend the choice of transport available for communities; iv. work with commercial providers of broadband to increase the accessibility of high-speed connections within the borough; v. provide integrated and safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. 3. Recognise that in the rural areas the private car will remain an important means of travel. Dealing with transport issues in new development 4. Development proposals should demonstrate that they have been designed to: a. reduce the need to travel. b. promote sustainable forms of transport appropriate to their particular location and related to the uses and users of the development. In order of preference this should consider: i. walking; ii. cycling; iii. public transport; iv. private car; c. provide for safe and convenient access for all modes. 5. Development proposals which are likely to have significant transport implications will need to be accompanied by a transport assessment or transport statement and travel plan to show how car-based travel can be minimised.

Parking Provision in New Development

Residential dwellings 1. New dwellings (including flats and maisonettes) will be required to include car parking to the following minimum standards: a. one bedroomed unit – 1 space per dwelling; b. two or three bedroomed unit – 2 spaces per dwelling; c. four or more bedroomed unit – 3 spaces per dwelling. 2. This provision may include under-croft parking and car ports providing these have no other use. Garages should be a minimum size 7m x 3m (internal dimensions) if there is no separate cycle storage/other storage or 5.5 x 3m if separate cycle storage/other storage is available (where no garage/storage provision is provided as 2 above). 3. Reductions in car parking requirements may be considered where it can be shown that the location and the availability of a range of sustainable transport links and taking into consideration local car ownership levels is likely to lead to a reduction in car ownership and hence need for car parking provision. 4. Each dwelling will also be required to provide a minimum of one secure and covered cycle space per dwelling. Other developments 5. For developments other than dwellings car parking provision will be negotiated having regard to the current parking standards published by Norfolk County Council.