Planning in North Norfolk

Health & Wellbeing

1. A Health Impact Assessment will be required for development proposals of 250 dwellings or more. 2. Major development should be informed by the Planning in Health Protocol and have regard to the Healthy Planning Checklist as detailed in the Protocol and the updated criteria in 'Building for a Healthy Life' and incorporate the measures identified as necessary to improve health and well-being.

Provision & Retention of Open Spaces

Provision of new Open Spaces 1. All new major residential developments of 10 or more dwellings, or where the site area is 0.5 hectares or more, shall provide on-site open space, or contribute towards off-site open space, in accordance with the standards set out in Table 4 'Acceptable locations for Open Space associated with new developments' and 'Appendix 2: Open Space'. 2. All new open space and outdoor sport and recreation facilities shall be suitable, useable, well located, accessible, and designed with appropriate management arrangements in place having regard to the North Norfolk Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study (2019) and the quality standards set out in 'Appendix 2: Open Space'. 3. Open space and outdoor sport and recreation facilities will be provided on the development site, except where evidence indicates that off-site delivery would provide a facility of equal value in terms of quantity, quality and accessibility. In these circumstances direct provision should be made off-site as part of the development proposal. Financial contributions will be considered to support the creation or enhancement of off-site provision only where direct delivery is not possible. Protection of existing Open Spaces 4. Development on Formal Education & Recreation Areas (designated and non-designated facilities) will not be permitted unless: a. it comprises of development which enhances the functional use of the site for outdoor sport; or, b. the loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity, quality and local accessibility and the alternative provision is made available for use prior to the loss of the area of open space to be built upon; or, c. It can be demonstrated that the sport and recreation facility is surplus to requirements within the settlement and that any proposed loss would not result in a current or likely shortfall during the plan period (taking into account alternative forms of open space, sport and recreation in the area). 5. Development on open spaces designated as Open Land Areas and Local Green Spaces on the Policies Map will not usually be supported unless: it enhances the open character and/or recreational use of the land; it is surplus to requirements (taking into account all of the functions it can perform); or, where provision of equal or greater benefit is re-provided in the locality.

Provision & Retention of Local Facilities

1. New or improved community facilities or services will be permitted within the Selected Settlements or within the designated Countryside Policy Area where they meet the identified needs of the local community. 2. Development proposals that would result in the loss of premises currently, or last used for, important local facilities(1) will not be permitted unless: a. alternative provision of an equivalent or better quality facility is available in the vicinity or will be provided and made available prior to commencement of redevelopment; or b. it can be demonstrated that there is no reasonable prospect of retention of the facility; and, if it is a commercial operation: i. a viability test has demonstrated that the use is no longer viable and could not be made viable under alternative models of operation; and, ii. that efforts have been made for 12 months to sell or let the property at a realistic market price(2). 3. Development proposals on designated Health & Social Care Campuses as identified on the Policies Map at Cromer, Fakenham, High Kelling, North Walsham and Wells-next-the-Sea that would otherwise accord with Development Plan policies but would result in the loss of health care facilities will not be permitted unless the proposal enables the delivery of a replacement facility of equal or greater community benefit in that locality before an existing facility is lost.

Community-Led Development

1. Community led development will be supported where it is demonstrated that the proposal will contribute positively to the vitality and viability of the community as a whole, provided: a. there is evidence that the proposed development is needed to support the vitality and viability of the community; and, b. it is demonstrated that the location, scale, design and materials will protect, conserve and enhance the distinctive landscape types, character areas and their settings; and, c. the scale of the scheme is appropriate to the location; and, d. the proposal Incorporates substantial community benefits, including necessary infrastructure and service improvements; and, e. the Council is satisfied that: i. the scheme was initiated by, and is being led by, a legitimate local community group such as a Parish Council or constituted Community Land Trust; and, ii. the scheme has demonstrable community support as evidenced by meaningful public engagement; and, iii. it is demonstrated that the scheme will be effectively managed over the lifetime of the development and that any benefits provided by the scheme can be retained by the local community in perpetuity and would be significantly greater than would be delivered on an equivalent open market site. 2. Where housing is proposed it should be for affordable or key worker accommodation. A small element of open market housing on the site will only be acceptable where: a. it is clearly demonstrated to be the minimum necessary in order to deliver affordable dwellings which would not otherwise be provided; and, b. in all cases the majority of the homes provided are affordable.

Signage & Shopfronts

1. Advertisements and signs (illuminated & non-illuminated) should be: a. appropriate and relevant to the business or premises for which they have been created; b. sensitively designed and located having regard to the character of the building on which they are to be displayed reflecting the general characteristics of the locality and taking account of the design principles contained in the North Norfolk Design Guide SPD. 2. The size, scale, material, colour scheme and any means of illumination selected should be sensitive and appropriate to the local area and wider amenity. In areas of historic value, such as Conservation Areas, particular regard should be had to any impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area. Proposals which obscure features of architectural or historical interest, or are uncharacteristic of a buildings design, will not be permitted. 3. The creation of new shopfronts, or the replacement / alteration of an existing frontage should be well designed to reflect the character of the surrounding area and seek, where possible, to enhance the visual amenity of the local area. Proposals should have regard to: a. the existing character of the area; b. the suitability of the overall form, scale and architectural detail in relation to the overall appearance of the building; c. the suitability of materials in relation to the overall appearance of the building; and, d. any locally produced best practice guidance.

High Quality Design

1. All development proposals will seek to achieve an integrated design approach that reflects the characteristics of the site, respects the distinctive local character in terms of layout, landscaping, density, mix, scale, massing, materials, finish and architectural details and delivers an energy efficient and low carbon development. 2. All development proposals should take account of the North Norfolk Design Guide SPD and be informed by the Planning in Health Protocol. 3. All proposals will be expected to demonstrate a high quality of design that: a. contributes positively to the public realm and public open spaces, incorporating public art into schemes, where appropriate, to create high quality, sustainably designed places and spaces that supports a mix of uses and activities that promotes a healthy lifestyle; b. retains existing important landscaping and natural features, and includes landscape enhancement schemes that are compatible with the Landscape Character Assessment SPD and the creation, restoration or enhancement of ecological networks; c. provides and enhances the green infrastructure network across the District, which maximises connectivity, creating a movement hierarchy which is legible, permeable and well connected through incorporating footpaths, cycle paths, green links and networks to the surrounding area, respecting important approach routes; d. preserves and, where possible, enhances the special character of the historic environment; e. reduces opportunities for crime and antisocial behaviour, creating safe, secure and accessible environments; f. provides appropriate private amenity space; g. provides appropriate facilities for refuse, recycling and servicing; h. ensures that development is designed in accordance with minimum space standards and Accessible & Adaptable Homes policies; i. maximises the opportunities for the provision of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) taking into account the multi-functional benefits of compatible land uses and materials; and, j. provides adequate parking provision that incorporates appropriate Electric Vehicle Charging Points, which are discreet and accessible.

Employment Land

For the period 2024-2040, a total of 263.84 hectares of land is designated/allocated and retained for employment generating developments. Employment creating developments will be approved on the following sites subject to compliance with Policy E2 'Employment Areas, Enterprise Zones & Former Airbases'. Proposals which do not comply with Policy E2 will not be supported.

Employment Areas, Enterprise Zones & Former Airbases

1. Land within designated Employment Areas, Enterprise Zones, Employment Allocations or Mixed Use Allocations, as identified on the Policies Map, will be protected for employment use. 2. New employment development which falls within Use Classes E(g), B2 and B8, wi

Employment Areas, Enterprise Zones & Former Airbases

1. Land within designated Employment Areas, Enterprise Zones, Employment Allocations or Mixed Use Allocations, as identified on the Policies Map, will be protected for employment use. 2. New employment development which falls within Use Classes E(g), B2 and B8, will be permitted on designated and allocated employment areas where all of the following criteria are met: a. the proposed use does not undermine the functionality of the wider employment area; b. the scale and appearance of the development is compatible with the character of its surroundings, c. there are no significant detrimental health impacts as demonstrated through a Health Impact Assessment; d. there are no significant amenity impacts on occupiers of nearby dwellings or users of adjacent buildings by virtue of increased levels of noise, odour, emissions, dust, or loss of light; e. the traffic generated does not have a severe adverse impact on local amenity, highway safety or the operation of the highway network; f. in the case of Main Town Centre Uses it is first demonstrated that no alternative sequentially preferable site is available. 3. Development proposals for employment generating uses on Former Airbases will be permitted where they relate to the re-use of existing buildings or development of replacement buildings within the 'Airbase Technical Areas', as identified on the Policies Map, provided that there is no overall increase in gross floor space of the existing permanent buildings.

Employment Development Outside of Employment Areas

1. New employment development outside of designated Employment Areas, Enterprise Zones, Employment Allocations or Mixed Use Allocations will be permitted where it can be demonstrated that: a. there is no suitable and available land on designated or allocated employment areas; or, b. there are specific reasons for the development not being located on designated or allocated employment areas, including, but not limited to: i. the expansion of an existing business; ii. businesses that are based on agriculture, forestry or other industry where there are sustainability advantages to being located in close proximity to the market they serve; iii. industries and/or businesses which would be detrimental to local amenity if located in settlements, including on designated or allocated employment areas; and, c. the development would not adversely affect highway safety. 2. Conversion and redevelopment, or the change of use of premises providing twenty or more jobs to non-employment uses, will only be permitted where: a. the loss of land or buildings would not adversely affect the economic growth and employment opportunities in the area that the site or building would likely serve; and, b. it is demonstrated that the site is no longer suitable, available and/or economically viable, including evidence of marketing for a period of at least 12 months. 3. Development at Bacton Gas Terminal that is ancillary to the terminal use will be supported within the defined area as shown on the Policies Map.

Land at Tattersett Business Park

Land amounting to 28.8 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for general employment development. Development will be subject to compliance with adopted Local Plan policies and the following criteria: 1. Submission, approval and implementation of a Master Plan providing for landscaping of the whole of the allocated area, phasing of development, access arrangements, and removal of stored tyres from the site; 2. Each new build proposal resulting in the removal of an equivalent amount of floor space contained within the now derelict former barrack blocks on the adjacent site; 3. Development being restricted to employment generating proposals where it can be demonstrated that the proposal is incapable of being accommodated on other designated employment land in the District for either environmental or operational reasons; 4. There should be no development unless there has been clear demonstration that proposals will result in no adverse impacts on protected wildlife; 5. Prior demonstration that there is adequate power supply without compromising growth elsewhere; and, 6. Two scheduled monuments are situated to the southwest of the site. Development of the site should preserve or enhance these designated heritage assets and their settings. This site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Delivering Climate Resilient Sustainable Growth

1. Development will be delivered with the highest regard to sustainable development and climate change principles and contribute in line with the scale and type of development to achieve the following principles: a. Mitigating and improving resilience to the effects of climate change; b. Making the fullest contribution towards minimising greenhouse gas emissions and maximising low carbon infrastructure; c. Focusing larger scale development into areas where services will be available, where facilities can be supported, and where new development facilitates a step change towards choices in sustainable modes of transport through careful design and balanced mix of uses that supports walking and cycling as well as public transport and encourages a choice of sustainable travel modes; d. Contributing positively to community health and well-being through improved accessibility, multi-functional green infrastructure & open space provision, careful, high quality sustainable design and enhancing local distinctiveness; e. Avoiding areas at risk of flooding and coastal erosion and seeking to reduce flood risk elsewhere; f. Facilitating the creation and maintenance of inclusive and environmentally sustainable communities, making the best and most efficient use of already developed land, buildings and natural resources; g. Promoting the efficient use of land and resources, minimising water use, protecting water quality and minimising the impacts of air, land, light, and water pollution; h. Conserves and enhances natural & historic environments and the landscape character of the District; i. Contributes positively and enhances the natural environment ensuring habitat creation and net gain in biodiversity. 2. Planning applications that accord with the policies in the Plan (and, where relevant, with policies in Neighbourhood Plans) will be approved without delay, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. 3. Where there are no relevant policies or where the policies which are most important to the determination of 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 clear reason for refusing permission; or, b. Any adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the National Planning Policy Framework taken as a whole.

Renewable & Low Carbon Energy

1. Renewable energy proposals, including from community-led initiatives, will be supported and considered in the context of Sustainable Development and climate change, taking account of the wider environmental, social and economic benefits of renewable energy gain and its contribution towards energy supply. 2. Proposals for all types of renewable energy technology including the landward infrastructure for offshore renewable schemes or the integration of renewable technology on existing or proposed structures with any associated infrastructure, will be supported where the site is located in an area that does not exceed 'moderate-high' sensitivity within the Landscape Sensitivity Assessment SPD and it is demonstrated that any individual or cumulative adverse impacts would be satisfactorily mitigated in respect of all of the following: a. the visual impacts on the surrounding landscape, townscape and landscape character; b. the special qualities of all designated nationally important landscapes and heritage assets including their settings; c. the special qualities of nationally and internationally designated conservation sites and their qualifying features, habitats and biodiversity; d. residential and local amenity relating to visual dominance, noise, fumes, odour, vibration, glint and glare, shadow flicker, traffic generation, broadcast interference; e. air traffic safety, radar, reflected light, radar and telecommunications; and, f. there are appropriate details / mechanisms in place to restore the land to its original use and the removal of the technology at the end of its generating term. 3. In addition, the location of all planning proposals for wind turbines will be informed by the Suitable Wind Energy Areas indicated in Figure 5 and as defined on the Policies Map, and, following consultation, proposals must demonstrate that the planning impacts identified by the affected local community have been appropriately addressed.

Sustainable Construction, Energy Efficiency & Carbon Reduction

New development is required to achieve a progressively higher standard of environmental sustainability. 1. New build residential development, including replacement dwellings, must achieve reductions in CO2 emissions of a minimum 31% below the Target Emission Rate of the 2013 Edition National Building Regulation, (amended 2016) (Part L) unless superseded by updated building regulations or national policy. This should be achieved through: a. the implementation of the energy hierarchy; prioritising the use of design and energy efficient measures followed by the provision of appropriate renewable and low carbon energy technologies; b. incorporation of measures to maximise opportunities for solar gain through building orientation, natural ventilation, use of green roofs, natural shading, and other appropriate measures; 2. Residential and commercial proposals should be accompanied by a separate compliance statement setting out: a. the approach taken to address energy efficiency within the design and technical specification of the proposed development; b. comparative target energy performance and carbon emission rates of the proposal in relation to the benchmarked Target Emissions Rate for each dwelling proposed. 3. The above standards should be achieved as a minimum unless, it can be clearly demonstrated that this is either not technically feasible or viable. 4. Proposals for non-residential development above 250sqm floor space should achieve a minimum of BREEAM Very Good Standard or equivalent.

Biodiversity Net Gain

1. Qualifying development must achieve a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain, or higher as stipulated in national legislation, over the pre-development biodiversity value as measured by the statutory Biodiversity Metric, small sites metric, or agreed equivalent. 2. Development proposals should be accompanied by a biodiversity net gain strategy that: a. Establishes the pre-development biodiversity value of the development site; b. Demonstrates that the Mitigation Hierarchy in Table 1 'Applying the Mitigation Hierarchy' has been employed in securing biodiversity net gain; i. Avoidance ii. Mitigation iii. Compensation c. Clarifies and explains the predicted biodiversity outcomes both qualitatively and quantitatively; d. Demonstrates how the proposal complies with the Biodiversity Gain Hierarchy in Table 2 'Biodiversity Gain Hierarchy'; and, e. Details of how the biodiversity net gain will be maintained for at least 30 years after the development is completed.

Green Infrastructure

1. Development proposals will be supported in principle where they fully incorporate green infrastructure and provide a detailed scheme for: a. the provision and delivery of new green infrastructure; b. the mitigation and enhancement of existing green infrastructure; c. improving green infrastructure connectivity; and, d. its future maintenance and management. 2. Where it can be clearly demonstrated that green infrastructure cannot be delivered on site then off site provision followed by financial contributions will be required to deliver enhancements and mitigation to existing green infrastructure close to the site. 3. Enhanced Green Infrastructure will be in accordance with that identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure & Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy and any subsequent SPD. 4. Public Rights of Way and access will be protected, enhanced and promoted. New development should create convenient and attractive links within development and to the surrounding area, assist with creation of a network of accessible greenspace and provide links to public transport and walking and cycling networks. 5. Development will not be permitted if it would hinder the creation, maintenance or planned investment in a continuous signed and managed route around the English coast.

Trees, Hedgerows & Woodland

1. The retention of existing trees and hedgerows and the provision of new trees and hedgerows including street trees within a proposal will be supported. The planting of suitable native or appropriate new trees, hedgerows and woodland throughout the District having regard to the North Norfolk Landscape Character Assessment SPD will be encouraged; a. to mitigate against the impacts of climate change; b. to enhance the character and appearance of the district; c. to improve the green infrastructure provision and ecological connectivity, where it would not conflict with other nature conservation interests. 2. Development that harms or requires the loss of a protected tree, hedgerow or woodland will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances where the public benefit of the development would clearly outweigh the loss or deterioration of any tree, hedgerow or woodland. In such circumstances, adequate replacement provision, taking account of size, comparable biomass and suitable native or appropriate species for the location, will be required. 3. Harm or loss to any natural landscape feature will not be permitted unless a landscape strategy, which would compensate for the loss or harm, is secured or where the overriding benefits arising from the development outweighs the harm. 4. Where a proposed development retains existing trees and hedgerows on-site, or where development occurs within a tree root protection area, provision must be made for their care and protection throughout the duration of the development with mitigation measures being put in place to ensure that development works do not have a harmful impact on existing trees.

Protecting Environmental Quality

1. All development proposals will protect the quality of the environment and will avoid, minimise and take every opportunity to reduce through proportionate mitigation measures, all emissions, contamination and other forms of pollution. Proposals will need to comply with statutory environmental quality standards and demonstrate, individually or cumulatively, that the development would not give rise to adverse impacts on; a. the natural environment; b. the health and safety of the public; c. air quality; d. water quality, including surface water and groundwater; e. light and noise pollution; and, f. land quality and condition. 2. Exceptions will only be made where it can be clearly demonstrated that the environmental benefits of the development and the wider social and economic need for the development outweigh the adverse impact. 3. Proposals for development should minimise the impact on tranquillity and dark skies in North Norfolk and the adjoining Authorities' areas. 4. Development proposals on contaminated land (or where there is reason to suspect contamination) must include an assessment of the extent of contamination and any possible risks. Proposals will only be permitted where the land is, or is made, suitable for the proposed use. 5. Development that would result in unacceptable risk to life or property, will not be permitted in: 1. Major Hazard Zones; 2. in the vicinity of existing developments that require particular conditions for their operation or that are authorised or licensed under pollution control or hazardous substances legislation (including hazardous pipelines) where new development would be likely to impose significant restrictions on the activities of the existing use in the future. 6. All development proposals involving a net increase in overnight stays that are located within the catchments of the River Wensum Special Area of Conservation (SAC), the Broads SAC, or the Broadland Ramsar must provide evidence to enable the Local Planning Authority to conclude through a Habitats Regulations Assessment that the proposal, in combination with other plans and projects, will not have an adverse effect on the integrity of the habitats concerned. Proposals that fail to demonstrate nutrient neutrality will not be permitted.

Water Efficiency

All new development must be designed and constructed in a way that minimises its impact on water resources. 1. All new dwellings, including building conversions, must be designed and constructed in a way that enables them to meet or exceed Building Regulations Part G, amended 2016 water efficiency higher optional standard or any higher standard subsequently established nationally. 2. Non-housing development should meet the BREEAM "Very Good" water efficiency standard, or equivalent successor. 3. Projects are expected to aspire beyond these ratings where possible to do so. Applications should include sufficient detail as to intended standard and set out the measures to be incorporated to enable compliance.

Coastal Change Management

1. Within the Coastal Change Management Area, as defined on the Policies Map, proposals for new permanent residential development, including the conversion of existing buildings, will not be permitted. 2. For other development proposals within the Coastal Change Management Area, planning permission will be granted subject to: a. demonstration through a Coastal Erosion Vulnerability Assessment that the proposal will not result in an increased risk to life or to property; and, b. the works are consistent with the relevant Shoreline Management Plan and it is demonstrated that there will be no adverse impact on the environment or elsewhere along the coast; and, c. the proposal comprises essential infrastructure including coast protection schemes; or, d. proposals for temporary time-limited development directly related to the coast, together with appropriate planning conditions or a legal agreement to secure the long term management potentially including the eventual demolition and removal of the development; or, e. proposals are for commercial, tourism/leisure or community infrastructure which provides economic, social and environmental benefits to the community. 3. In any location, development proposals that are likely to increase coastal erosion as a result of changes in groundwater and surface water run-off will not be permitted. Any development proposals shall not hinder the creation and maintenance of any coastal infrastructure. 4. New development or the intensification of existing development in a coastal location that is within Hold The Line Zones, as defined on the Policies Map, but outside the Coastal Change Management Area, will need to demonstrate that the long-term implications of coastal change on the development have been addressed in a supporting Coastal Erosion Vulnerability Assessment.

Coastal Change Adaptation

1. Proposals for the relocation and replacement of community facilities, tourism/leisure, infrastructure, commercial, agricultural and business uses affected by coastal erosion will be permitted in the Countryside Policy Area, provided that: a. the proposed development replaces that which is in the Coastal Change Management Area as defined on the Policies Map, and is forecast to be affected by erosion within 50 years of the date of the proposal; b. the new development is beyond the Coastal Change Management Area and is in a location that is well related and accessible to the coastal community from which it was displaced; c. in the case of touring and static caravan pitches, the phased roll-back of pitches to less vulnerable sections of the Coastal Change Management Area on a temporary basis will also be favourably considered; d. the site of the development or the use it replaces is either cleared and the site rendered safe and managed for the benefit of the local environment, or put to a temporary use that is beneficial to the well-being of the local community, as appropriate; and, e. taken overall (considering both the new development and that which is being replaced) the proposal should result in no significant detrimental impact upon the landscape, townscape or biodiversity of the area, having regard to any special designations and the timescales involved. 2. Proposals for the relocation and replacement of dwellings affected by erosion will be permitted, provided that: a. the development replaces a permanent dwelling (with unrestricted occupancy), which is within the Coastal Change Management Area and is forecast to be at risk from erosion within 50 years of the date of the proposal; b. the new dwelling is used as a primary residence; c. the new development is beyond the Coastal Change Management Area and is in a location that is well related to the coastal community from which it was displaced; and: i. adjoins an existing group of dwellings; ii. the development does not result in an isolated form of development; iii. the development is in proportion to and respects the character, form and appearance of the immediate vicinity and surrounding area; and, iv. is consistent with other policies in the Local Plan. 3. If it is demonstrated that a suitable site is not available, the relocated development is within or adjacent to a defined Selected Settlement; and, a. the site of the dwelling it replaces is either cleared, and the site rendered safe and managed for the benefit of the local environment, or put to a temporary use that is beneficial to the well-being of the local community, as appropriate. The future use of the site should be secured (by legal agreement) in perpetuity. Interim uses such as affordable housing will be considered beneficial to the well-being of the local community in interpreting this clause; and, b. taken overall (considering both the new development and that which is being replaced) the proposal should result in no significant detrimental impact upon the landscape, townscape or biodiversity of the area, having regard to any special designations and the timescales involved.

Protection & Enhancement of Landscape & Settlement Character

1. Proposals for development should be informed by, and be sympathetic to the key characteristics and valued features of distinctive Landscape Types and Character Areas, their strategic objectives and guidelines as identified in the North Norfolk Landscape Character Assessment SPD (2021) and Landscape Sensitivity Assessment SPD (2021) and relevant Conservation Area Appraisals. 2. Outside of designated landscapes the Council will support development which is in scale and keeping with the defined landscape character and which is appropriate to its surroundings in terms of siting, design, materials, external appearance and landscaping. Consideration will be given to both the individual and cumulative impacts of a proposal. 3. Development proposals should demonstrate that their location, scale, design and materials will protect, conserve and enhance: a. the defining qualities and local distinctiveness of the Landscape Character Type including its key characteristics, valued features and qualities (including historical, cultural biodiversity interests) and the relevant vision and landscape guidelines; b. the distinctive settlement character; c. the pattern and quality of the distinctive landscape features, such as watercourses, woodland, trees and field boundaries, and their function as ecological corridors for dispersal of wildlife; d. visually sensitive skylines, hillsides, seascapes, valley sides and geological features; e. the setting of, and views into and from the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, the Broads, Conservation Areas and Registered Parks and Gardens; f. nocturnal character. 4. Proposals should demonstrate measures that enable a scheme to be well integrated into the landscape, and enhance connectivity to the surrounding green infrastructure and Public Rights of Way network and provide biodiversity enhancements. 5. For development proposals with wider visual impacts the Council will require a Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment undertaken to current best practice.

Heritage & Undeveloped Coast

1. In the designated Heritage Coast and Undeveloped Coast, as defined on the Policies Map, development will only be permitted where it is specifically allowed by this Plan or a neighbourhood plan, or can be demonstrated to require a coastal location and which will not be significantly detrimental to the open coastal character. 2. Community facilities, commercial, business and residential development that is considered important to the social and economic well-being of the coastal community will be permitted where it replaces that which is threatened by coastal erosion.

Biodiversity & Geodiversity

1. Development proposals where the principal objective is to conserve or enhance biodiversity or geodiversity interests of European, international, national and local nature conservation designations will be supported in principle. 2. Development proposals will be expected to: a. provide a suitable ecological survey to establish the extent of potential impact where there are grounds to believe that ancient woodland, veteran trees, protected species, priority species or priority habitat may be affected during and after development; b. retain, protect and buffer ecological and geological features and provide for the appropriate management of those features; c. deliver a measurable biodiversity net gain, in accordance with Policy CC10 'Biodiversity Net Gain'; d. incorporate biodiversity enhancement features, by designing-in provisions for wildlife, including the provision of nests and roosts; and e. avoid the net loss or fragmentation of habitats and support the creation of coherent ecological networks in urban and rural areas and through Nature Recovery Networks. 3. Adverse impacts of development on biodiversity must be addressed in accordance with the biodiversity net gain hierarchy detailed in Policy CC10 'Biodiversity Net Gain'. Effective avoidance, mitigation and compensation will be secured through the imposition of planning conditions or planning obligations as appropriate including monitoring for the effectiveness of these measures. Where the requirements of this hierarchy cannot be met, development will be refused. 4. Development where there is a likely significant effect on a European site should only be permitted where the proposal is in accordance with the requirements of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) or any successive regulations in order to ensure adverse effects on integrity, alone or in-combination, are ruled out and any necessary mitigation secured. 5. Development likely to have a direct or indirect adverse effect on Nationally & Locally Designated Sites will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that the need and benefits of the development clearly outweigh both the adverse impacts of the notified special interest features of the site and any adverse impact on the wider network of natural habitats.

Impacts on Internationally Designated Sites: Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy

1. All net residential development and tourism accommodation proposals will be required to contribute towards strategic mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure & Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS), or subsequent Supplementary Planning Document, through the payment of a per-dwelling (or equivalent) developer contribution and for larger-scale proposals of 50 units plus through the additional provision of onsite enhanced green infrastructure (EGI) or contributions towards off-site strategic green infrastructure (as identified as strategic opportunity areas in the GIRAMS or opportunities identified in the North Norfolk Green Infrastructure Position Statement 2019 or any subsequent update or supplementary planning document). Such enhanced green infrastructure is in addition to any local open space policy requirements identified in Policy HC2 'Provision & Retention of Open Spaces' and should be at such a proportionate scale and standard, as outlined in the GIRAMS, and be of a scale and quality able to divert and deflect visitors from European sites. Such green infrastructure is often referred to as Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspaces (SANGS). SANGS are usually one area of an alternative attractive semi-natural environment but in the context of the Norfolk GIRAMS, EGI is proposed as an alternative to a SANG and can incorporate a network of open spaces, permissive routes and natural or semi-natural environments across a given area. Prior to Local Plan and GIRAMS adoption, the authority will seek a financial contribution, where appropriate, from proposed residential (and new tourism accommodation) development to deliver all avoidance and mitigation measures identified in the strategy (including strategic measures) through project level HRAs, or otherwise, to mitigate recreational impacts in compliance with the Habitats Regulations and other relevant government policy. 2. In exceptional circumstances, it may be permissible to identify and implement bespoke mitigation measures in perpetuity to ensure compliance with the Habitats Regulations. Measures required to mitigate the in-combination impacts of recreational disturbance on Habitats Sites will be delivered according to the detailed mitigation package as set out in the GIRAMS.

Protection of Amenity

1. All new development will provide for a high standard of amenity including adequate living and working conditions. This standard should be achieved and maintained without preventing or unreasonably restricting the continued operation of established authorised uses and activities on adjacent sites. 2. Development will not be permitted which causes unacceptable impacts on the amenity of neighbouring occupants, or does not provide for adequate levels of amenity for future occupants. 3. In assessing the impact of development on the living and working conditions of existing or future occupants, proposals should take account of the North Norfolk Design Guide SPD or provide a justification for any departure from this, having regard to the following considerations: a. the provision of adequate areas of usable and secluded private amenity space; b. loss of privacy and outlook and prevention of overlooking; c. loss of daylight and/or sunlight and prevention of overshadowing; d. prevention of disturbance from odour, noise, vibration, dust, air and artificial light pollution.

Norfolk Coast National Landscape & The Broads

1. The highest degree of protection will be given to the designated landscapes and settings of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape and The Broads. 2. Development proposals should seek to further the purposes of designation and contribute positively to the conservation and enhancement of the defined key qualities of these valued landscapes and their settings through appropriate siting, scale, massing, materials, and design. 3. Except when specifically allocated in this Plan or a Neighbourhood Plan, proposals for major development will be refused, unless exceptional circumstances exist and it can be demonstrated that the proposal is in the public interest. 4. Proposals located in, or within the setting of, a protected landscape should demonstrate how they: a. respect the scenic quality and maintain an area's distinctive sense of place, and reinforce local distinctiveness and local landscape character as defined by the North Norfolk Landscape Character Assessment SPD 2021 or subsequent updates, having particular reference to the defined key characteristics and valued features; b. conserve and enhance wildlife and cultural heritage including flora, fauna, and geological features; c. minimise negative impacts on key qualities of tranquillity and sense of remoteness and nocturnal landscape character; d. avoid, mitigate and compensate, for any residual adverse effects; e. are limited in scale, are sustainable, and are in appropriately sited locations; f. are relevant to the economic, social and wellbeing of the area; g. further the delivery of the objectives of the statutory management plans. 5. Development proposals which are considered to have potential adverse impacts on the local landscape character will need to be informed by a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment undertaken in accordance with current best practice.

Protecting & Enhancing the Historic Environment

1. Development proposals will conserve and, where possible, enhance the North Norfolk historic environment by: a. conserving the historic dimension of the landscape; b. conserving cultural, built, historic and archaeological features of national and local importance and their settings, including those that are not formally designated; c. identifying and protecting locally important buildings that contribute to the area's local character and identity; d. increasing opportunities for access, education and appreciation of all aspects of the historic environment, for all sections of the community; and, e. better revealing the significance of the heritage asset, unless there are no identifiable opportunities available, where the removal of existing features that have a negative impact on the historic environment, as identified through character appraisals, should be sought. 2. The re-use of Listed Buildings and buildings identified on the Local List will be encouraged and the optimum viable use that is compatible with the fabric, interior and setting of the building will be permitted. 3. Development proposals that affect the significance of a designated or non-designated heritage asset including any contribution to that significance by its setting will be required to submit a heritage statement that provides sufficient information proportionate to the importance of the asset and the impact of the proposed development. Designated Heritage Assets 4. Development proposals, including alterations and extensions, will conserve or where opportunities arise, enhance a designated heritage asset including any contribution to that significance by its setting. Harm should be avoided in the first instance. 5. Development proposals, including alterations and extensions, that result in substantial harm to or total loss of significance of a designated heritage asset including any contribution to that significance by its setting will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances for Grade II heritage assets or wholly exceptional circumstances for Grade II* and Grade I heritage assets and Scheduled Monuments, where it is demonstrated that the harm or loss is necessary to achieve substantial public benefits that outweigh the harm or loss. Where a development proposal will lead to less than substantial harm this harm should be weighed against the public benefits of the proposal. Non-designated Heritage Assets 6. Development proposals, including alterations and extensions, should conserve or where opportunities arise, enhance a non-designated heritage asset including any contribution to that significance by its setting. 7. Development proposals, including alterations and extensions, that result in substantial harm to or total loss of significance of a non-designated heritage asset including any contribution to that significance by its setting will be required to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that any harm has been fully assessed. A balanced judgement will be required having regard to the scale of any harm or loss and the significance of the heritage asset. Conservation Areas 8. Development proposals will conserve and where opportunities arise, enhance the character and appearance of Conservation Areas, where account will be taken of any relevant Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans in determining proposals. Archaeology 9. Development proposals should identify assets of archaeological significance. An archaeological evaluation will be required for development sites that are known or thought to have the potential to include non-designated heritage assets with archaeological interest. Where appropriate, archaeological remains should be left in situ following further design/engineering work. If the benefits of a particular development are considered to outweigh the importance of retaining archaeological remains in situ, satisfactory excavation and recording of remains will be required before development is begun. Heritage at Risk 10. Development proposals that bring into use or improve an asset so it is no longer deemed at risk on the Heritage at Risk Register will be supported where appropriate to their significance.

Residential and Specialist Elderly Persons Accommodation, Overstrand Road

4 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 150 dwellings, in addition to 60 units/40 dwellings equivalent of specialist elderly persons accommodation, public open space and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site specific requirements: 1. Careful attention to site layout, building heights and materials in order to minimise the visual impact of the development on the Norfolk Coast National Landscape; 2. Provision of convenient and safe vehicular access from Overstrand Road or Northrepps Road to include associated improvements, carriageway realignment and widening to a minimum of 5.5m, and provision of a frontage footway at the Northrepps Road access; 3. The submission, approval and implementation of a Transport Impact Assessment to assess the impact of the development on the strategic road network and identify areas where mitigation may be required and propose appropriate schemes; 4. On site delivery of not less than 1.31 hectares of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 5. Retention and enhancement of hedgerows and trees around the site, including the protection of existing woodland within the site and the provision of a landscaped buffer along the northern and western boundaries; 6. The submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan ensuring that there are no adverse effects on European sites and greenfield run off rates are not increased; 7. The submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Drainage Strategy, details of any enhancements and setting out how additional foul flows will be accommodated within the foul sewerage network; 8. Enhancement to sewerage infrastructure should be undertaken prior to the first occupation of any dwelling to prevent detriment to the environment and comply with Water Framework Directive obligations; 9. Delivery of comprehensive development in accordance with agreed phasing which ensures delivery of all aspects of the allocated uses; and, 10. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS).

Land West of Pine Tree Farm, Norwich Road

Land amounting to 44 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for a mixed-use development of approximately 500 dwellings, in addition to 100 units/67 dwellings equivalent of specialist elderly persons accommodation, sport and recreational facilities, and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site-specific requirements: 1. Unless otherwise agreed by the local highway authority, the provision of a new segregated cycle/pedestrian footway along the Norwich Road including a dedicated footbridge (or suitable alternative) crossing over the railway and a cycle/pedestrian link to Roughton Road; 2. Provision of two vehicle access points onto the A149. The provision of a roundabout at the southern access should be provided prior to occupation of dwellings on the site; 3. The submission of a Transport Assessment, to be publicly consulted on, to include analysis of the impact of the development on the local transport networks, including during construction, and to identify mitigation and required; 4. Careful attention to site layout, building heights and materials, with provision of generous landscape buffering along the southern boundary, in order to minimise the visual impact of the development on the Norfolk Coast National Landscape; 5. The provision of not less than 4.9 hectares of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 6. Unless alternatives are first agreed by the Local Planning Authority, the provision of land suitable for a sports pitch(es), the size and type to be agreed in consultation with the Local Planning Authority, plus an agreed contribution towards delivery; 7. Provision of additional green infrastructure on the site should be designed to maximise connectivity between the residential development and the open space. Biodiversity improvements and access should be provided to Beckett's Plantation, and opportunities should be sought for its enhancement and connectivity with open space to the south; 8. Retention and enhancement of hedgerows and trees around and within the site including the protection of existing woodland within the site; 9. The existing public footpath through the site should be retained and upgraded to a surfaced route within in a green corridor and a new route should be provided from the site to connect with Roughton Road; 10. The submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan ensuring that there are no adverse effects on European sites and greenfield run off rates are not increased; 11. The submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Drainage Strategy, providing details of any enhancements and demonstrating that there is capacity available in the sewerage network and at the receiving water recycling centre to accommodate wastewater flows from the site prior to occupation of any dwellings; 12. Enhancement to sewerage infrastructure should be undertaken prior to the first occupation of any dwelling, in accordance with the phasing strategy to be agreed for the site, to prevent detriment to the environment and comply with Water Framework Directive obligations; 13. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS); 14. Delivery of comprehensive development in accordance with agreed phasing which ensures delivery of all aspects of the allocated uses; 15. Development should preserve and enhance the setting of the grade II listed Pine Tree Farmhouse through careful layout, design and landscaping, including the enhancement of the tree belt and landscaping close to the Farmhouse.

Land North of Valley Lane

Land amounting to 0.9 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 27 dwellings, public open space, and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies in this Plan and the following site specific requirements: 1. Carefully and sensitively designed development incorporating suitable open space and landscaping will be required to preserve, and where opportunities arise, to enhance, the setting of the Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings to the north; 2. Site layout, scale and massing which incorporates suitable landscaping and buildings that retain a soft edge to the settlement from Spout Hills County Wildlife Site; 3. Retention and enhancement of mature hedgerows and trees around the site; 4. Access to be provided from Pounds Close with an acceptable junction with

Affordable Homes in the Countryside (Rural Exceptions Housing)

1. Proposals for affordable housing development within the designated Countryside Policy Area will be permitted where they comply with all of the following criteria: a. the proposal would help to address a proven local housing need for affordable housing as demonstrated in up to date evidence; b. the site is physically well related to a built up part of a settlement and the facilities it provides; c. the affordable housing provided is made available solely to people in local housing need at an affordable cost for the life of the property (the Council will ensure that any planning permission granted is subject to appropriate conditions and/or planning obligations to secure its affordability in perpetuity); d. the scheme is of a scale and design appropriate to its immediate surroundings and is sympathetic to the local area; and, e. where market housing is included within proposals, it is clearly demonstrated to be the minimum necessary in order to deliver affordable dwellings which would not otherwise be provided, and in all cases the majority of the homes provided are affordable. 2. For the purposes of this policy 'local housing need' means the need in the Parish and adjoining Parishes as evidenced by the most up to date evidence.

Essential Rural Worker Accommodation

1. Proposals for development in the designated Countryside Policy Area to meet the housing needs of full-time workers in agriculture, forestry and other essential rural workers connected with that land who need to live at or near their place of work will be permitted where they comply with all of the following criteria: a. there is a demonstrated essential need for one or more full time workers to be readily available on site at most times for the enterprise to function properly; b. it is demonstrated that the functional need cannot be met by another existing dwelling on the site of the enterprise, or in the immediate vicinity and where practicable and appropriate, first consideration is then given to the sub-division or conversion of an underused or redundant building; c. the enterprise has been established for at least three years and is, and is likely to remain, financially viable; d. the proposal does not represent a replacement for another dwelling on the site which has been sold on the open market in the last five years; and, e. the proposed dwelling is no larger than that required to meet the functional needs of the enterprise, nor unusually expensive to construct in relation to the income that the enterprise would sustain in the long term. 2. Where accommodation is required in relation to a newly created enterprise, where there has been insufficient time to demonstrate financial soundness, permission may be granted for a temporary dwelling in the form of a caravan or wooden structure which may easily be dismantled and removed from the site.

Gypsy, Traveller & Travelling Showpeople's Accommodation

1. The accommodation needs of the district's Gypsy & Traveller community will be met by the provision of a minimum of 11 permanent pitches. Development will be permitted for new site provision or for the expansion and intensification of existing sites provided that it is of an appropriate scale and nature and that it complies with all of the following criteria: a. the intended occupan

Minimum Space Standards

1. All new dwellings and conversions shall comply with or exceed the minimum Nationally Described Space Standard. 2. All residential development proposals should set out in a Design & Access Statement how each dwelling type complies with or exceeds the minimum standards as set out in the technical requirements of the Nationally Described Space Standards. 3. Where exemptions are sought, these will need to be fully justified and will only apply to the minimum number of units necessary.

Land West of Langham Road

Land amounting to approximately 3.1 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 30 dwellings, public open space and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site-specific requirements: 1. Provision of convenient and safe vehicular access including alterations onto Langham Road, including carriageway widening at the site frontage to a minimum of 5.0m; 2. Residential development should be limited to the north and east of the site adjacent to the existing built form, and its design should incorporate appropriate on-site open space to reduce increased recreational disturbance; 3. Delivery of high-quality design which pays careful attention to site layout, building heights, materials and glazing in order to minimise the impact of the development on the National Landscape and wider landscape views of Blakeney Marshes, and to protect the residential amenities of adjacent occupiers; 4. Provision of footway improvements along Langham Road, including the provision of a 2.0m wide footway along the site frontage where appropriate, and extending within the highway to the junction of Harbour Way; 5. Provision of a new pedestrian/cycle link that connects the site to Morston Road including associated off-site improvements, connecting through to Langham Road; 6. Provision of a high-quality landscaping buffer along the western boundary to Morston Road, and the creation of a soft edge to the southern site boundary and access road to Langham Road, including the retention and enhancement of the existing boundary trees and hedgerows; 7. On-site delivery of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 8. Development should conserve, and where appropriate, enhance the significance of Two Bowl Barrows scheduled monument to the west of the site, and provide appropriate mitigation for the impact of development on their setting; 9. Submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan ensuring that there are no adverse effects on European Sites and greenfield run off rates are not increased; 10. Submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Water Drainage Strategy demonstrating that there is capacity available in the sewerage network and at the receiving water recycling centre to accommodate wastewater flows from the site; 11. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS). 12. Submission and approval of an impact assessment in relation to local recreational pressures on Wiveton Downs SSSI, development will need to provide effective mitigation which includes the enhancement of existing natural boundaries to mitigate the impact on its setting. This site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Land East of Langham Road

Land amounting to 1.5 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 30 dwellings, public open space and on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site-specific requirements: 1. Delivery of high quality design which pays careful attention to site layout, building heights, materials and glazing in order to minimise the impact of the development on the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, wider landscape, views of Blakeney Church, and to protect the residential amenities of adjacent occupiers; 2. Provision of convenient and safe vehicular access from the Langham Road, including carriageway widening at the site frontage to a minimum of 5.0m; 3. Footway improvements along the Langham Road, including the provision of a 2.0m wide footway along the site frontage extending within the highway to link with existing footway at Kingsway; 4. Improvements to the footway crossings at the New Road junctions with Saxlingham Road and Wilson's Way; 5. Extension of the 30mph speed limit to southern extent of site; 6. Provision of high quality landscaping along the northern, eastern and southern site boundaries, including the retention and enhancement of all existing boundary trees and hedgerows, having particular regard to the northern boundary and integration of public footpath FP6 into the development to facilitate access and protect the residential amenities of the adjacent occupiers; 7. Provision of a scheme to deliver off-site improvements to FP6 and FP18 to provide a safer route to the primary school, including an off carriageway facility at the Saxlingham Road; 8. Submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan ensuring that there are no adverse effects on European Sites and greenfield run off rates are not increased; 9. Submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Water Drainage Strategy demonstrating how additional foul flows will be accommodated within the foul sewerage network; 10. On-site delivery of not less than 0.08 hectares of public open space; and, 11. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS).

Land East of Astley Primary School

Land amounting to 1.4 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 25 dwellings, public open space, school parking and associated supporting on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan and the following site-specific requirements: 1. Retention of existing roadside hedges, except where removal is required to facilitate access, and setting back of development on both road frontages; 2. On-site delivery of not less than 0.07 hectares of public open space, to the south west area of the site in addition to, and incorporating, the retention and enhancement of the existing pond and provision of green infrastructure corridors to support biodiversity; 3. Provision of a layout of development which protects, or relocates, the existing water main that crosses the site; 4. Submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Drainage Strategy including how any additional foul flows will be accommodated in the foul sewerage network; 5. Provision of convenient and safe vehicular access solely from The Lane and incorporation of footpath/cycle link through the development to the primary school; and, 6. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS).

Land West of Astley Primary School

Land amounting to approximately 5.65 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 90 dwellings, public open space, school parking and associated supporting on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan and the following site-specific requirements: 1. Setting back of development from the road frontage along Fakenham Road unless an alternative design approach is identified as more practical and feasible; 2. Provision of a convenient and safe vehicular access from Fakenham Road and/or Hillside; 3. Provision of a car parking area for the school (drop-off and pick-up); 4. Development layout that does not prejudice the potential development/redevelopment of land to the west including provision of a vehicular access point, and ensures that any potential long-term expansion of the school is not prejudiced; 5. An ecological appraisal to assess the impact of development and to identify enhancement measures; 6. Provision of landscaping, green wildlife links throughout the site, and pedestrian/cycle access to the existing network; 7. Submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Drainage Strategy demonstrating that there is capacity available in the sewerage network and at the receiving water recycling centre to accommodate wastewater flows from the site; 8. Delivery of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 9. Retention and enhancement of existing hedgerows and landscaping along the southern boundary to mitigate the impact of wider views from the south and west and elsewhere within the site; and, 10. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS). This site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Land at Runton Road / Clifton Park

Land amounting to approximately 8 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of up to 70 dwellings, public open space and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site-specific requirements: 1. Provision of a convenient and safe vehicular access from the adjacent Clifton Park development; 2. Careful attention to site layout, design and building heights in order to minimise the visual impact of the development on long-ranging views from the National Landscape to the west; 3. Development should be located to the north of the site, but with a deep landscaped frontage along Runton Road (as a minimum no development proud of No. 19 Clifton Park) to ensure an open frontage to the site; 4. High-quality landscaping should be provided to the rear of the built development and adjacent to the railway line, and the western edge of the housing should also be set back into the site to allow strategic landscaping along that boundary; 5. Development should include the provision of approximately 4.6ha of designated open space, as identified on the Policies Map (with a focus on retaining and enhancing ecology and wildlife habitats), which should be retained in perpetuity; 6. The delivery of on-site multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance, taking into consideration public access and visual amenity needs; 7. Development should have careful attention to form and site layout in order to appropriately mitigate the amenity impacts from Cromer Wastewater Recycling Centre; 8. Provision of new, and enhancement of existing pedestrian/cycle links throughout the southern area of the site with appropriate access to the built development, and connectivity with Clifton Park, Mill Lane, Fulcher Avenue, Sandy Lane, as well as north-south pedestrian access between the site and Clifton Park; 9. Existing footpaths/bridleways running through the housing area should be provided with adjacent landscaping to maintain attractive recreational routes; 10. The submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan ensuring that there are no adverse effects on European sites and greenfield run off rates are not increased; 11. The submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Drainage Strategy providing details of any enhancements and demonstrating that there is capacity available in the sewerage network and at the receiving water recycling centre to accommodate wastewater flows from the site; 12. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS); 13. Submission of details to demonstrate the safeguarding of suitable access for the maintenance of water supply infrastructure; and, 14. The retention and enhancement of hedgerows and trees around and within the site including the protection of existing woodland within the site. The site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Former Golf Practice Ground, Overstrand Road

Land amounting to approximately 6.4 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 150 dwellings, in addition to 60 units/40 dwellings equivalent of specialist elderly persons accommodation, public open space and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site specific requirements: 1. Careful attention to site layout, building heights and materials in order to minimise the visual impact of the development on the Norfolk Coast National Landscape; 2. Provision of convenient and safe vehicular access from Overstrand Road or Northrepps Road to include associated improvements, carriageway realignment and widening to a minimum of 5.5m, and provision of a frontage footway at the Northrepps Road access; 3. The submission, approval and implementation of a Transport Impact Assessment to assess the impact of the development on the strategic road network and identify areas where mitigation may be required and propose appropriate schemes; 4. On site delivery of not less than 1.31 hectares of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 5. Retention and enhancement of hedgerows and trees around the site, including the protection of existing woodland within the site and the provision of a landscaped buffer along the northern and western boundaries; 6. The submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan

Development Site Allocations

Planning permission will be granted for development on the following Allocated Sites subject to compliance with the site specific and general policies of this Plan: Allocation Details Site Reference Site Name Settlement Approx 30 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. BLA01/B Land West of Langham Road Blakeney Approx 30 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. BLA04/A Land East of Langham Road Blakeney Approx 25 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. BRI01 Land East of Astley Primary School Briston Approx 90 dwellings, school parking, open space and supporting infrastructure. BRI02/C Land West of Astley Primary School Briston Up to 70 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. C10/1 Land at Runton Road / Clifton Park Cromer Approx 150 dwellings, 60 units/40 dwellings equivalent of elderly care accommodation, open space and supporting infrastructure. C16 Former Golf Practice Ground, Overstrand Road Cromer Approx 500 dwellings, sports facilities, open space, 100 units/67 dwellings equivalent of elderly care accommodation and supporting infrastructure. C22/4 Land West of Pine Tree Farm Cromer Approx 560 dwellings, open space, 100 units/67 dwellings equivalent of elderly care accommodation and supporting infrastructure. F01/B Land North of Rudham Stile Lane Fakenham Approx 70 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. F02 Land Adjacent Petrol Filling Station Fakenham Approx 65 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. F03 Land at Junction of A148 & B1146 Fakenham Approx 55 dwellings, new public park and supporting infrastructure. F10 Land South of Barons Close Fakenham Approx 27 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. H17 Land North of Valley Lane Holt Approx 180 dwellings, 60 units/40 dwellings equivalent of elderly care accommodation, open space and supporting infrastructure. H20 Land at Heath Farm Holt Approx 150 dwellings, 60 units/40 dwellings equivalent of elderly care accommodation, open space and supporting infrastructure. HV01/C Land East of Tunstead Road Hoveton Approx 50 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. HV06/A Land at Stalham Road Hoveton Approx 60 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. LUD01/C Land South of School Road Ludham Approximately 350 dwellings, 100 units/67 dwellings equivalent of elderly care accommodation, open space, retention of existing commercial uses and supporting infrastructure. NW01/B Land at Norwich Road & Nursery Drive North Walsham Approx 330 dwellings, 60 units/40 dwellings equivalent of elderly care accommodation, open space and supporting infrastructure. NW16 Land at End of Mundesley Road North Walsham Sustainable Urban Extension comprising approx. 1,800 dwellings, 300 units/200 dwellings equivalent of elderly care accommodation, employment land, neighbourhood centre, primary school, health facilities, open spaces, and supporting infrastructure. NW62/A Land West of North Walsham North Walsham Approx 45 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. MUN03/A Land off Cromer Road & Church Lane Mundesley Approx 45 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. SH04 Land Adjoining Seaview Crescent Sheringham Approx 48 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. SH18/1B Land South of Butts Lane Sheringham Approx 45 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. ST04/A Land at Brumstead Road Stalham Approx 150 dwellings, open space and supporting infrastructure. ST19/B Land Adjacent Ingham Road Stalham Approx 80 dwellings, employment land, open space and supporting infrastructure. ST23/2 Land North of Yarmouth Road, East of Broadbeach Gardens Stalham Employment land. TAT01 Tattersett Business Park Tattersett Approx 20 dwellings and supporting infrastructure. W01/1 Land South of Ashburton Close Wells-next-the-Sea

Land North of Rudham Stile Lane

Land amounting to 26.5 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 560 dwellings, in addition to 100 units/67 dwellings equivalent of specialist elderly persons' accommodation, public open space, and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site specific requirements: 1. Submission, approval and implementation of a Master Plan to address access and sustainable transport, layout, landscaping, phasing and conceptual appearance; 2. Submission, approval and implementation of a comprehensive access strategy and Transport Assessment providing for safe and convenient access to the A148 together with any necessary junction improvements along the length of Fakenham by-pass including at the A148/B1105 and A148/A1065 junctions; 3. Appropriate provision of off-site mains water reinforcement; 4. The submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Water Drainage Strategy, including any enhancements and that it is demonstrated that there is adequate capacity in the water recycling centre; 5. Retention or replacement of existing sporting facilities including the rugby club and sports centre. Replacement facilities should be of equal or added value and suitable to serve the needs of Fakenham; 6. On site delivery of not less than 7.53 hectares of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 7. Submission, approval and implementation of the findings of a Health Impact Assessment; 8. Submission and approval of a development phasing plan which ensures delivery of all aspects of the allocated uses; and, 9. Appropriate contributions will be secured towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS).

Land Adjacent to Petrol Filling Station, Wells Road

Land amounting to 2.4 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 70 dwellings, public open space and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site specific requirements: 1. Delivery of a carefully designed development taking into account site layout, building heights, topography; 2. Provision and retention of strong landscaping on the western boundary of the site, and the retention and enhancement of landscape buffers along the eastern and southern boundaries of the site; 3. Provision of highway access off Wells Road with improvements to the existing access into the forecourt; 4. The submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Water Drainage Strategy including any enhancements to the network capacity; 5. On site delivery of not less than 0.19 hectares of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; and, 6. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS).

Land at Junction of A148 & B1146, Opposite Petrol Filling Station

Land amounting to 2.2 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 65 dwellings, public open space and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site specific requirements: 1. Landscaping buffers should be provided to soften the boundaries between the development and the A148; 2. Retention of hedgerows and trees on the western and southern boundaries of the site; 3. Provision of convenient and safe vehicular access to Toll Bar, including carriageway widening to a minimum of 5.5m between the site access and Wells Road; 4. Provision of footway at site frontage connecting directly with the existing facility at the south side of Wells Road and to the existing footway at Toll Bar; 5. Improvements required to enable a safe pedestrian route between the site and Fakenham High School via Toll Bar and Rudham Stile Lane Public Right of Way; 6. Retention of land to be made available to facilitate a capacity improvement scheme at the A148/A1065 roundabout; 7. The submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Water Drainage Strategy including any enhancements to the network capacity; 8. On site delivery of not less than 0.17 hectares of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; and, 9. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS). This site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Land South of Barons Close

Land amounting to 4.1 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for development of approximately 55 dwellings, 2.6 hectares of public open space, and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site specific requirements: 1. Retention and enhancement of landscaping around the site boundaries, and planting along the western boundary; 2. Provision of a landscaped buffer to the south of the site to include ecological connectivity; 3. Provision of a convenient and safe vehicular and pedestrian access from Baron's Hall Lane, including improvements to the restricted byway to the west of the site; 4. Retention of the footpath at the site entrance and its extension to provide direct links to the town centre and new river side park; 5. No development shall be located in areas of flood risk, as demonstrated through the submission of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment; 6. Phased delivery of not less than 2.6 hectares of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 7. Submission of adequate information in order to undertake a project level Habitat Regulation Assessment, HRA addressing hydrological issues, site design, layout, drainage and habitat surveys; 8. The submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan, including the provision of SUD's in accordance with best practice; 9. The submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Water Drainage Strategy including any enhancements to the network capacity; 10. Enhancement to sewerage infrastructure should be undertaken prior to the first occupation of any dwelling to prevent detriment to the environment and comply with the Water Framework Directive obligations; and, 11. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS). This site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Land North of Valley Lane

Land amounting to 0.9 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 27 dwellings, public open space, and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies in this Plan and the following site specific requirements: 1. Carefully and sensitively designed development incorporating suitable open space and landscaping will be required to preserve, and where opportunities arise, to enhance, the setting of the Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings to the north; 2. Site layout, scale and massing which incorporates suitable landscaping and buildings that retain a soft edge to the settlement from Spout Hills County Wildlife Site; 3. Retention and enhancement of mature hedgerows and trees around the site; 4. Access to be provided from Pounds Close with an acceptable junction with the A148; 5. Improved pedestrian access across the site into Spout Hills from the town; 6. The submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan ensuring that there is no increase off site and safe access and egress; 7. The submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Drainage Strategy, including any enhancements and setting out how additional foul flows will be accommodated within the foul sewerage network; 8. Enhancement to sewerage infrastructure should be undertaken prior to the first occupation of any dwelling to prevent detriment to the environment and comply with the Water Framework Directive; 9. On site delivery of not less than 0.07 hectares of public open space or the agreed payment of an equivalent financial contribution for the extension or improvement of local open space provision; and, 10. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS).

Land at Heath Farm

Land amounting to 7.1 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 180 dwellings, in addition to 60 units/40 dwellings equivalent of specialist elderly persons accommodation, public open space, and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the relevant policies within this Plan and the following site specific requirements: 1. Access being delivered off Nightjar Road via the existing A148 roundabout and delivery of footpath connections to footpath FP9a; 2. Provision of a landscape buffer of approximately 1.3 hectares adjacent to the east and south-eastern boundary of the site; 3. Submission, approval and implementation of a heritage impact assessment incorporating suitable open space and landscaping to preserve and enhance the setting of the Listed Buildings at Heath Farm to the south east of the site; 4. Submission of a Transport Assessment identifying sustainable traffic mitigation measures to include; delivery of enhanced pedestrian access improvements across and along the A148 to facilitate pedestrian access to the medical centre, and bus stops on Cromer Road and the east of the town; 5. That the existing Anglian Water Main is protected by easements and should not be built over or located in private gardens where access for maintenance and repair could be restricted. The existing water mains should be located in highways or public open space; 6. A layout of development which protects the alignment of the medium pressure gas main which crosses the site; 7. Submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan ensuring that there is no increase in greenfield run off rates; 8. Submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Drainage Strategy setting how additional foul flows will be accommodated within the foul sewerage network and implemented prior to first occupation of any dwellings; 9. On-site provision of open space will be delivered in accordance with the standards set out in this Local Plan; 10. Delivery of comprehensive development in accordance with agreed phasing which ensures delivery of all aspects of the allocated uses including not less than 60 units of specialist elderly persons accommodation; 11. Submission of adequate information in order to undertake a project Level Habitat Regulation Assessment, HRA, addressing issues relating to hydrological issues, site design, layout, drainage, supporting habitats and habitat survey, localised recreational impacts and provision of suitable long term drainage maintenance strategy designed to mitigate impacts on European sites, and 12. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS). This site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Delivering Sufficient Homes

1. The housing requirement is for a minimum of 8,900 new homes over the plan period 2024-2040. As part of this total, a minimum of 2,000 affordable dwellings will be provided. To achieve this, specific development site allocations and new growth in Small Growth Villages suitable for not less than 5,327 new dwellings are planned for. 2. Development will be permitted in accordance with the adopted settlement hierarchy and the table below. 3. The Council will update and publish its five-year housing land supply position by 1st October each year. If, at any time during the plan period, the Council is unable to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, the presumption in favour of sustainable development will apply and favourable consideration will be given to the release of additional sites that are consistent with the spatial strategy of this Plan.

Delivering the Right Mix of Homes

Unless the proposal is for a Rural Exceptions Scheme, Gypsy and Traveller accommodation, or specialist residential accommodation, all new housing developments, including those for the conversion of existing buildings, shall provide for a mix of house types, sizes and tenures in accordance with the following table: Size of Scheme (Dwellings/hectares): 0-5 dwellings or sites smaller than 0.2 hectares - No requirement for Required Market Housing Mix, Required Affordable Housing Mix, Number of Serviced Self-Build Plots, or Specialist Elderly/Care Provision. Size of Scheme (Dwellings/hectares): 6-9 dwellings or sites larger than 0.2ha in the Designated Rural Area - At least 15% on site provision (Affordable Zone 1), At least 35% on site provision (Affordable Zone 2), Required Affordable Housing Mix: 25% of the affordable homes as Intermediate Housing with properties in a mix comprising approx. 20% two-bed and 80% three-bed. Rented in the remainder, No requirement for Number of Serviced Self-Build Plots, No requirement for Specialist Elderly/Care Provision, Option of financial contribution (both zones). Size of Scheme (Dwellings/hectares): 10-25 or sites larger than 0.2 hectares - At least 15% on site provision (Affordable Zone 1), At least 35% on site provision (Affordable Zone 2), Required Affordable Housing Mix: mix comprising one, two and three-bed with the majority two-bed, No requirement for Number of Serviced Self-Build Plots, No requirement for Specialist Elderly/Care Provision. Size of Scheme (Dwellings/hectares): 26-150 or sites larger than 4 hectares - At least 15% on site provision (Affordable Zone 1), At least 35% on site provision (Affordable Zone 2), Required Market Housing Mix: Not less than 50% two or three bedroom properties, Required Affordable Housing Mix: mix comprising one, two and three-bed with the majority two-bed, At least one serviced plot or 2% of total number of units, whichever is greater, Minimum 60 units. Size of Scheme (Dwellings/hectares): 151 dwellings and above - At least 15% on site provision (Affordable Zone 1), At least 35% on site provision (Affordable Zone 2), Required Market Housing Mix: Not less than 50% two or three bedroom properties, Required Affordable Housing Mix: mix comprising one, two and three-bed with the majority two-bed, Further 40 units for each additional 250 dwellings thereafter.

Gypsy, Traveller & Travelling Showpeople's Accommodation

1. The accommodation needs of the district's Gypsy & Traveller community will be met by the provision of a minimum of 11 permanent pitches. Development will be permitted for new site provision or for the expansion and intensification of existing sites provided that it is of an appropriate scale and nature and that it complies with all of the following criteria: a. the intended occupants meet the definition of Gypsies and Travellers, or the description of travelling showpeople (105); b. development minimises impact on the surrounding landscape; c. safe vehicular access to the public highway can be provided and the development can be served by necessary utilities infrastructure; d. the movement of vehicles to and from the site will not result in any unacceptable impact on the capacity of the highway network; e. there is adequate space for parking, turning and servicing on site; f. the site is in a sustainable location on the outskirts of, or within a reasonable distance of, a settlement which offers local services and community facilities; g. suitable landscaping, boundary enclosures and screening are provided to give privacy, minimise impact on the character and amenities of the surrounding area and neighbouring settled community; h. proposals should include any additional uses intended to be carried out from the site. 2. Conditions will be used to control the nature and level of non-residential uses on the site. 3. Proposals which result in the loss of existing authorised Gypsy and Traveller sites/yards or pitches/plots will not be supported unless: a. it can be demonstrated that there is no longer a need for such accommodation on the relevant site; or, b. replacement pitches or plots are provided within the District.

Replacement Dwellings, Extensions, Domestic Outbuildings & Annexed Accommodation

1. Proposals to extend or replace existing dwellings will be permitted provided that the proposal: a. would not materially increase the impact of the dwelling on the appearance of the surrounding area; and, b. would comply with the provisions of Policy ENV8 'High Quality Design' and take account of the North Norfolk Design Guide SPD. 2. In determining what constitutes a 'material increase in impact' account will be taken of the size of the proposal in relation to the prevailing character of the area, the size of the existing property, the prominence of the site, plot coverage, and impact of the proposal on the landscape and townscape of the area. 3. Proposals for annexed accommodation will be supported provided that the proposal: a. is physically attached to, and comprises an extension to, an existing dwelling; or b. is for the sympathetic conversion and restoration of an existing building; and, c. in both cases, provides a scale of accommodation which is subordinate to the existing dwelling and clearly designed for the intended purpose.

Re-Use of Rural Buildings in the Countryside

The change of use and conversion of existing buildings in the designated Countryside Policy Area to residential and commercial uses will be permitted where they comply with all of the following: 1. it is demonstrated that the buildings are either redundant or disused; 2. the proposal involves the conversion of existing buildings without significant rebuilding, alteration or extension. It should be demonstrated that a substantial proportion of the structural elements and existing fabric of buildings will be retained throughout the conversion; 3. the proposal preserves or enhances the character and appearance of buildings and their setting, taking account of the provisions of the North Norfolk Design Guide SPD; 4. the buildings have not been erected or altered in the preceding ten years for another purpose; 5. it can be demonstrated that the proposal has no adverse impacts on protected species.

Accessible & Adaptable Homes

1. All new homes must be designed and constructed in a way that enables them to be adapted to meet the changing needs of their occupants over their lifetime and comply with or exceed the Government's Accessible and Adaptable Standards or successor. Planning permission will be granted for new dwellings subject to: a. all new dwellings meeting the Building Regulations M4(2) Standard: Category 2 - Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings; b. A minimum of 5% of dwellings on sites of 20 units or more being provided as wheelchair user dwellings in accordance with the Building Regulations M4(3) Standard: Category 3. 2. Exemptions will only be considered where the applicant can robustly demonstrate that compliance: a. is not practical to achieve given the physical characteristics of the site; or, b. would significantly harm the financial viability of the scheme. 3. Where exemptions are sought on practicality or viability grounds, the minimum number of units necessary will be exempted from the requirements. 4. All residential development proposals should set out in a Design & Access Statement how each dwelling type complies with or exceeds the M4(2) and M4(3) standards.

Land East of Tunstead Road

Land amounting to 10.7 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 150 dwellings, in addition to 60 units/40 dwellings equivalent of specialist elderly persons accommodation, open space and associated on-site and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the relevant policies within this Plan and the following site specific requirements: 1. Delivery of a carefully designed residential development that will integrate into the surrounding character; 2. Provision of convenient and safe vehicular access which includes appropriate traffic calming onto Tunstead Road to provide a through connection for all vehicles to the adjoining allocation and the Brook Park/ Stalham Road roundabout; 3. Provision of pedestrian and cycle connections through the development and adjoining allocation which encourage walking and cycling into Hoveton and neighbouring areas, including green access corridors to the open space and to the existing cycle path which runs through the south west of the site; 4. Provision of a landscaping buffer to the north of the site to soften the boundary between the development and the agricultural land to the north and to mitigate potential impacts on heritage assets, including the Hoveton Hall Park and Garden, St. Peter's Church and the Ice House; 5. Delivery of not less than 1.07 hectares of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on- going maintenance; 6. Retention of existing trees and hedgerows around the site; 7. Submission of a Transport Assessment, undertaken for this development and the adjoining allocation (HV06/A), identifying sustainable traffic mitigation measures that alleviate the potential cumulative impact on the road network; 8. Submission, approval and implementation of a site-specific Water Catchment and Foul Water Drainage Strategy, incorporating new pipe work to the north of the allocation and Brook Park that includes direct foul water drainage connection to Belaugh WWTW, in agreement with Anglian Water, and aligned with the Anglian Water catchment strategy, and network improvements; 9. Delivery of sewerage infrastructure required to accommodate wastewater flows from the development should be undertaken prior to the first occupation of any dwelling to prevent detriment to the environment and comply with Water Framework Directive obligations; 10. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS); and, 11. Delivery of comprehensive development in accordance with agreed phasing which ensures delivery of all aspects of the allocated uses. This site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Land at Stalham Road

Land amounting to approximately 4.7 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 50 dwellings, public open space and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site-specific requirements: 1. Delivery of a carefully designed residential development that will integrate into the surrounding character; 2. Provision of a convenient and safe access onto Stalham Road; 3. Appropriate off-site mitigation improvements to the A1151/A1062 double mini roundabout prior to first occupation; 4. Provision of a 3.0m wide pedestrian/cycleway along the full extent of the site frontage onto Stalham Road and provision of pedestrian/cycle connection to the adjoining allocation (HV01/C); 5. Provision of a landscaping buffer to the north and north-west of the site to soften the boundary between the development and the agricultural land to the north, and to mitigate potential impacts on the Hoveton Hall Park and Garden, St. Peter's Church, and the Ice House; 6. Provision of landscaping which includes the retention and enhancement of the existing hedgerow fronting Stalham Road where appropriate; 7. Delivery of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 8. Submission of a Transport Assessment undertaken for this development and the adjoining allocation (HV01/C), identifying sustainable traffic mitigation measures that alleviate the potential cumulative impact on the road network; 9. Submission, approval and implementation of a site-specific Water Catchment and Foul Water Drainage Strategy, incorporating new pipe work north of the allocation and Brooke Park that includes direct foul water drainage connection to Belaugh WWTW, in agreement with Anglian Water, and aligned with the Anglian Water catchment strategy, and network improvements; 10. Delivery of sewerage infrastructure required to accommodate wastewater flows from the development should be undertaken prior to the first occupation of any dwelling to prevent detriment to the environment and to comply with the Water Framework Directive obligations; and, 11. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS).

Land South of School Road

Land amounting to approximately 3.4 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 60 dwellings inclusive of open space and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the relevant policies within this Plan and the following site-specific requirements: 1. Provision of a convenient and safe vehicular access via Norwich Road and/or Willow Way to accommodate development to the south of the site. No access should be provided from Norwich Road to land north of the designated open space, as shown on the Policies Map; 2. Provision of pedestrian footway to connect with the school bus service stop on School Road, and a pedestrian/cycle link that connects development to the north and south of the designated open space, as shown on the Policies Map; 3. Delivery of a high quality landscaping scheme, particularly along the western and northern boundary; 4. Development should have careful attention to form and site layout by providing approximately 0.7ha of designated open space to the east of the site, as shown on the Policies Map, in order to allow for wider views from School Road to the Grade I Listed St Catherine's Church; 5. Delivery of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 6. Submission, approval and implementation of a foul drainage strategy demonstrating either that there is capacity available in the sewerage network and at the receiving water recycling centre, or that a package treatment plant can be provided on-site to accommodate wastewater flows from the site; 7. Provision of required off-site water mains reinforcement; 8. Provision of adequate information in order to undertake a project level Habitat Regulation Assessment (HRA) addressing issues relating to sewerage infrastructure and hydrological issues to demonstrate that adequate safeguards are in place to rule out adverse effects on the integrity of the protected sites; 9. Provision of a satisfactory Flood Risk Assessment and completion of any necessary flood mitigation measures; 10. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS); 11. Submission of details to demonstrate the safeguarding of suitable access for the maintenance of waste infrastructure; and, 12. Consider the enhancement and alignment of the Public Right of Way (FP3) through the site.

Land off Cromer Road & Church Lane

Land amounting to approximately 3.2 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 45 dwellings inclusive of open space and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the relevant policies of this Plan and the following site-specific requirements: 1. Development proposals should be stepped back from Church Lane and the Coastal Change Management Area to take account of coastal change and maintain key landscape and heritage views through siting, scale, massing, materials, vernacular style and design to conserve, and where appropriate enhance the Mundesley Conservation Area and Grade II listed All Saints Church; 2. Careful attention to layout and building design to ensure no unacceptable overlooking or overshadowing of properties on Church Lane; 3. Retention and enhancement of existing mature trees and hedgerows which form the site's western boundary; 4. Provision of a convenient and safe access from Cromer Road for land north-east of the designated open space as identified on the Policies Map or, if not feasible, from Church Lane to the satisfaction of the Highway Authority. An additional access should also be provided for land south of the area of designated open space, onto Church Lane; 5. Provision of approximately 0.5ha of designated open space, as shown on the Policies Map, that incorporates the railway embankment which provides a pedestrian/cycle link between Cromer Road and Church Lane, and connects to a new footway along the site's frontage on Church Lane to All Saints Way; 6. Delivery of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 7. Submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan, ensuring that there is no increase of surface water run-off from the site; 8. Delivery of sewerage infrastructure required to accommodate wastewater flows from the development should be undertaken prior to the first occupation of any dwelling to prevent detriment to the environment and comply with Water Framework Directive obligations; and, 9. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS). This site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Land at Norwich Road & Nursery Drive

Land amounting to 18.6 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for a mixed-use development including approximately 350 dwellings, in addition to 100 units/67 dwellings equivalent of specialist elderly persons accommodation, the retention 2 hectares of existing employment land and provision of 3.5 hectares of public open space and supporting infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with relevant policies of this Plan and the following site specific requirements: 1. Delivery of an estate road providing a through highway connection with adjoining residential developments to the north-east and south-west prior to occupation of no more than 150 dwellings; 2. Delivery of not less than 3.5 hectares of public open space; 3. The retention of the existing businesses on employment land of no less than 2 hectares; 4. A transport assessment must be undertaken to identify mitigation measures, if necessary, for the A149/B1150 and wider transport network; 5. Provision of an offset of no less than 6 metres between the development site and the existing properties at Norwich Road and Nursery Drive; 6. Retain and enhance landscaping along southern, south-western and north-eastern boundaries of the site, whilst retaining and strengthening existing hedgerows within the site boundary, with particular regard to the northern boundary adjacent to Nursery Drive; 7. Provision of pedestrian and cycle links to the railway station, town centre and local schools; 8. Submission and approval of effective surface water management ensuring that there is no increase of surface water run-off off site; 9. That enhancement to sewerage infrastructure is undertaken ahead of occupation of dwellings to prevent detriment to the environment and comply with Water Framework Directive obligations; 10. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS); and, 11. Delivery of comprehensive development in accordance with agreed phasing which ensures delivery of all aspects of the allocated uses.

Land at End of Mundesley Road

Land amounting to approximately 16 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for a mixed-use development of approximately 330 dwellings, in addition to 60 units/40 dwellings equivalent of specialist elderly persons accommodation, public open space and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site-specific requirements: 1. As part of the first phase of the development, provision of convenient and safe vehicular access via a roundabout onto the B1145 and additional access provided onto Mundesley Road/Lyngate Road; 2. An internal layout that minimises additional vehicular traffic utilising Mundesley Road and Lyngate Road; 3. An ecological appraisal to assess the impact of development on nearby wildlife sites and protected species to inform a detailed mitigation and enhancement plan to be implemented as part of the development; 4. Provision of a bridge over the Paston Way trail that facilitates access to the B1145 and the rest of the site. Careful attention should be given to its design, layout and ability to mitigate and enhance the character and wildlife value of the Paston Way trail and Knapton Cutting County Wildlife Site, ensuring the north-western triangle of land is used for access and landscaping only; 5. Retention and enhancement of the existing mature hedgerows and trees along the northern and eastern boundary of the site, and strengthening of the tree belt associated with the former railway embankment where appropriate; 6. Development should be located to the south of the site with careful attention to site layout and design which incorporates significant open space to the north along with a suitable and enhanced landscaping buffer. The southern boundary alongside existing housing should include a landscaped buffer; 7. Provision and enhancement of access to the Paston Way trail and FP11 pedestrian/cycle link with a new pedestrian/cycle link connecting both, and the provision of a new pedestrian/cycle link providing access to Acorn Road; 8. The delivery of multi-functional open space together with measures for it's ongoing maintenance; 9. The submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan to demonstrate that greenfield run off rates from the site are not increased; 10. The submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Drainage Strategy providing details of any enhancements and demonstrating that there is capacity available in the sewerage network and at the receiving water recycling centre to accommodate wastewater flows from the site prior to occupation of any dwellings; 11. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS); 12. A Transport Assessment, the scope and methodology of which is to be agreed with the Local Highway Authority, and which will have regard to land allocated under Policy NW62/A and the cumulative impacts will be undertaken to identify appropriate off-site highway improvements and mitigation measures. These will include, but are not limited to: i. Traffic and speed management measures and capacity improvements on the B1150 at Coltishall and Horstead. Unless otherwise agreed with the Highway Authority, this will include a new right turn lane at the junction of the B1150 and B1354, Coltishall and a new bus stop cage on the B1150 High Street, Coltishall; ii. Pedestrian safety improvements at Coltishall and Horstead. Unless otherwise agreed with the Highway Authority, this will include works to improve crossing facilities at Ling Way, High Street and the B1150/Mill Road/B1354 junction; iii. Improvements to the signalised junction at Norwich Road, North Walsham; iv. Provision of off-site pedestrian and cycle improvements to North Walsham town centre, key services and the railway station following a detailed assessment of walking and cycling routes to and from the town to identify desire lines and to remedy any gaps in provision. 13. The agreed off-site highway mitigation measures will be delivered in accordance with a Phasing and Delivery Plan that will be agreed as part of the first planning application for the site(s). Unless otherwise agreed with the Highway Authority, the above mitigation measures required at Coltishall and Horstead will be delivered at the beginning of the first phase of development to ensure that construction impacts are appropriately mitigated and minimise any impact from the early phases of development on the functioning of the highway network; Proportionate Funding 14. The delivery of necessary Highway infrastructure and mitigation as part of the development through proportionate works and/or contributions from site allocations NW62/A and NW16, taking account of their relative impacts. The requirements for each development and its funding will be agreed and detailed as part of the phasing and delivery plan(s) prior to determination, and secured by legal agreements; and, 15. Unless otherwise agreed by the Local Education Authority, proportionate educational contributions will be required from NW62/A and NW16 taking account of their relative pupil generation to ensure the necessary school provision is delivered at the right time in line with the phasing of the strategic allocations in North Walsham.

Land West of North Walsham

Land West of North Walsham will provide a mixed-use sustainable urban extension amounting to 105 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, and is allocated for development of approximately 1,800 dwellings, in addition to 300 units/200 dwellings equivalent of specialist elderly persons accommodation, 7 hectares of employment land, green infrastructure, community facilities and a road linking Norwich Road and Cromer Road. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the relevant policies of this Plan and the following site specific requirements: Development Brief & Design Code 1. Approval before the determination of the first application of a comprehensive Development Brief incorporating a site wide Vision and Master Plan demonstrating how the development will respond to the particular characteristics of the site and detailing the delivery of all of the uses and infrastructure required in this policy. 2. Approval before the determination of the first application of a site wide Design Code to complement the Development Brief detailing the design principles for all development and land uses. Green infrastructure 3. Approval before the determination of the first application of a Green Infrastructure Strategy detailing the delivery of the green infrastructure including new areas of open spaces, play areas, sports pitches, strategic landscaping and green corridors. The Green Infrastructure Strategy should complement principles in the Design Code and Drainage Strategy. Delivery of on-site green infrastructure should provide the opportunity to contribute towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS); 4. Development proposals will provide the following specific green infrastructure: i. approximately 17 hectares of new public open space including a new 'town park' of approximately 2ha, new sports pitches of 2ha and a minimum of 2.4ha of allotments; ii. a substantial area of strategic green infrastructure at a minimum of 10ha to the south and western countryside edge of the development to create a new green edge of the town; iii. enhancement of the Weavers Way corridor acting as a green access spine through the development including improving biodiversity along the corridor. It will provide a pedestrian & cycle crossing point across the link road that prioritises these uses over vehicle traffic; iv. a new green corridor which will traverse north to south through the development providing an access and biodiversity corridor; Environmental Mitigation 5. Approval before the determination of the first application of a Drainage Strategy detailing the delivery of sustainable drainage and flood mitigation & storage measures that will be integral to the urban development and green infrastructure, including using surface water runoff as a resource that to contributes to water sensitive urban design (WSUD) and integrating the water cycle within the built and green environment; 6. Proposals should appropriately use design, layout and landscaping to protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings including designated and non-designated heritage assets including the 'Battlefield Site'. Landscape buffering and open space should be used to protect the Listed Buildings at Bradmoor Farm; 7. Retain and enhance existing hedgerows on Greens Road, and the south-eastern and western boundaries. Landscape buffers and/or green corridors will be provided along the existing urban edge of the town to protect the amenity of existing residential areas along Weaver's Way and the northernmost boundary. Retain existing mature trees along Skeyton Road and the eastern boundary of the site; Sustainable Transport 8. The provision of a network of interconnected streets, squares, green corridors and public spaces which prioritise moving around on foot and by cycle over the use of private motor vehicles; 9. The delivery of appropriate public transport measures on site providing facilities and regular services to/from the town and key services; 10. The delivery of a new road designed as an attractive main street through the development with mixed-use frontage usages and segregated cycle paths and footways. This new road should be suitable for HGV traffic (including high sided vehicles) and will connect Norwich Road to Cromer Road. It should be delivered, in full, at the earliest opportunity, in accordance with a phasing plan agreed as part of the first planning application; 11. The road design must not prejudice the potential long-term expansion of the road to the north over the railway line or south to the A149; 12. A Transport Assessment, the scope and methodology of which is to be agreed with the Local Highway Authority, will be undertaken to identify appropriate off-site highway improvements and mitigation measures. These will include, but are not limited to: i. Traffic and speed management measures and capacity improvements on the B1150 at Coltishall and Horstead. Unless otherwise agreed with the Local Highway Authority (which will have regard to land allocated under Policy NW16 and the cumulative impacts) this will include a new right turn lane at the junction of the B1150 and B1354, Coltishall and a new bus stop cage on the B1150 High Street, Coltishall; ii. Pedestrian safety improvements at Coltishall and Horstead. Unless otherwise agreed with the Local Highway Authority, this will include works to improve crossing facilities at Ling Way, High Street and the B1150/Mill Road/B1354 junction; iii. Improvements to the signalised junction at Norwich Road, North Walsham; iv. Measures to discourage the use of Aylsham Road and Skeyton Road, North Walsham by motor vehicles; v. Provision of off-site pedestrian and cycle improvements to North Walsham town centre, key services and the railway station following a detailed assessment of walking and cycling routes to and from the town to identify desire lines and to remedy any gaps in provision. 13. The agreed off-site highway mitigation measures will be delivered in accordance with a Phasing and Delivery Plan that will be agreed as part of the first planning application for the site(s). Unless otherwise agreed with the Local Highway Authority, the above mitigation measures required at Coltishall and Horstead will be delivered at the beginning of the first phase of development, to ensure that construction impacts are appropriately mitigated and minimise any impact from the early phases of development on the functioning of the highway network; Community Facilities & Employment 14. Provision of community facilities including a new 2 form entry primary school of not less than 2.5 ha of land, focused in a broadly central location within the development, and a local centre providing options for local convenience, retail and health services and other community uses; 15. Options for the enhancement of facilities at North Walsham Football Club should be considered in line with local and national standards and guidance from Sport England and other sports bodies, as part of the wider Green Infrastructure strategy for the site; 16. Delivery of approximately 7 hectares of employment land located in the Cromer Road/Bradfield Road area, reflecting the prevailing character of the town and recent development provided with direct access from the new link road and major road network; New Homes 17. Delivery of approximately 1,800 homes built with a mix of dwelling types, sizes and tenures in accordance with Policy HOU2 of this Plan. A range of densities and layouts will provide variety within the scheme in line with the approved Design Code; 18. The phased provision of not less than 300 units/200 dwellings equivalent of specialist elderly accommodation in accordance with Policy HOU2 of this Plan. Proportionate Funding 19. The delivery of necessary Highway infrastructure and mitigation as part of the development through proportionate works and/or contributions from site allocations NW62/A and NW16, taking account of their relative impacts. The requirements for each development and its funding will be agreed and detailed as part of the phasing and delivery plan(s) prior to determination and secured by legal agreements; 20. Unless otherwise agreed by the Local Education Authority, proportionate educational contributions will be required from NW62/A and NW16 taking account of their relative pupil generation to ensure the necessary school provision is delivered at the right time in line with the phasing of the strategic allocations in North Walsham. This site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Land Adjoining Seaview Crescent

Land amounting to 1.7 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 45 dwellings, public open space, and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site specific requirements: 1. Delivery of high quality design that pays careful attention to site layout, design and landscaping having regard to the site's location within the Norfolk Coast National Landscape; 2. Provision of a pedestrian and cycleway route across the site from Holway Road to Morley Hill; 3. Retention of vista across the site towards Morley Hill through careful attention to site layout and building heights, and to minimise the impact on the residential amenities of the dwellings to the north and south of the site; 4. Submission, approval and implementation of a comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan and Drainage Strategy ensuring no increase in flood risk to and from the site, and that any SUD's features are to be constructed outside the flow path (west side of the site); 5. Provision of a landscaped buffer around the site boundaries including appropriate landscaping along the western and eastern boundaries, enhancement and extension to existing hedgerows, retention of scrub and grassland and new tree planting within the site, and wildlife mitigation and enhancement measures; 6. Provision of suitable access for pedestrian and maintenance purposes across the site from Sheringham Community Centre to Morley Hill; 7. Provision of a pedestrian crossing on Holway Road including a refuge island to provide access to bus stops and schools; 8. Provision of convenient and safe vehicular access directly onto the A1082 (Holway Road); 9. Provision of an additional access via Seaview Crescent; 10. On site delivery of not less than 0.12 hectares of public open space; and, 11. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS).

Land South of Butts Lane

Land amounting to 1.7 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of a maximum of 48 dwellings, public open space, and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site specific requirements: 1. Delivery of high quality design which pays careful attention to site layout, design, building heights, materials and landscaping, having regard to the site's location within the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, Upper Sheringham Conservation Area, Sheringham Park Registered Park and Garden and their setting; 2. Provision of a scheme for the retention and enhancement of perimeter trees and hedgerows; 3. Provision of a substantial landscaped buffer along the western boundary and between the development and woodland to the south to minimise any visual impact from the Upper Sheringham Conservation Area and the setting of Sheringham Park and Garden, along with biodiversity enhancements and mitigation measures; 4. Submission, approval and implementation of a comprehensive Foul Water Drainage Strategy; 5. Submission of details to demonstrate the safeguarding of suitable access for the maintenance of water supply infrastructure; 6. Provision of a site layout designed to take into account the existing water main within the site; 7. Provision of a site layout and design which minimises the loss of amenity to residents of dwellings to the north; 8. Provision of convenient and safe access from the A1082 (Holway Road) via the existing access road from the development to the east; 9. Provision of on-site and off-site improvements to enable safe cycling and walking connectivity and access to Public Right of Way (PROW) FP27, including provision of a footpath and cyclepath connection to Cooper Road; 10. On site delivery of not less than 0.13 hectares of public open space; and, 11. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS).

Land at Brumstead Road

Land amounting to approximately 5 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 45 dwellings, public open space and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan, and the following site-specific requirements: 1. Provision of convenient and safe vehicular access onto Brumstead Road; 2. Provision and enhancement of the existing footpath along the frontage of the site and Brumstead Road to create an improved pedestrian/cycle link that connects with the existing footpath at Lyndford Road; 3. Provision of a new pedestrian/cycle link that connects the site to FP10 and provides a through connection to Brumstead Road; 4. Retention and enhancement of the existing hedgerow adjacent to Lyndford Road and the enhancement of the existing hedgerows and mature trees fronting Brumstead Road where appropriate; 5. Delivery of layout, design and landscaping of the site that respects the setting of the site on the edge of the town and careful attention to building heights and materials; 6. Provision of a landscaped buffer north of the site to establish a new boundary that softens the views from the north of the site; 7. The submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan to demonstrate that greenfield run off rates from the site are not increased; 8. Delivery of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 9. The submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Drainage Strategy demonstrating that there is capacity available in the sewerage network and at the receiving water recycling centre to accommodate wastewater flows from the site prior to the commencement of development. Clear plans should be agreed for any necessary sewerage infrastructure improvements which will need to be confirmed at a project level HRA; and, 10. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS). This site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Land Adjacent Ingham Road

Land amounting to approximately 7.2 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 150 dwellings, public open space, and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the relevant policies within this Plan and the following site-specific requirements: 1. Provision of a convenient and safe vehicular access to Ingham Road; 2. Provision of a 2.0m footway along the full width of the southern frontage that provides a connection to, and enhances, the public ROW, FP4; 3. Widening of Ingham Road carriageway to 6.0m where necessary as agreed by the Highway Authority; 4. Submission, approval, and implementation of a Transport Assessment to assess transport impacts and identify whether off-site highway mitigation works are necessary. Specifically, consideration is required of traffic capacity at any junctions between the site and the A149; 5. Delivery of layout, design and landscaping of the site that respects the setting of the site on the edge of the town and careful attention to building heights and materials; 6. Provision of a suitable landscaping scheme including, where appropriate, the retention of existing mature trees and the planting of new trees within the site; 7. Provision of appropriate landscape buffering including the retention of existing mature trees along the northern boundary to soften the impact on adjacent dwellings and to mitigate the wider views from the north of the site. Retention and enhancement of existing landscaping along the south-eastern boundary of the site; 8. The submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Drainage Strategy demonstrating that there is capacity available in the sewerage network and at the receiving water recycling centre to accommodate wastewater flows from the site setting how additional foul flows will be accommodated within the foul sewerage network prior to the commencement of development. Clear plans should be agreed for any necessary sewerage infrastructure improvements which will need to be confirmed at a project level HRA; 9. Delivery of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 10. Site layout and design should take account of a redundant water main within the site; and, 11. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS). This site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Land North of Yarmouth Road, East of Broadbeach Gardens

Land amounting to approximately 4.6 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for a mixed-use development of approximately 80 dwellings, not less than 1 hectare of employment land, open space, and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the relevant policies within this Plan and the following site specific requirements: 1. Prior approval of a master plan to address access, mix of uses including the provision of serviced employment land, layout, density of development, landscaping and conceptual appearance; 2. Retention and enhancement of mature trees and hedgerows around the site; 3. Provision of safe highway access from Yarmouth Road, and a pedestrian/cycle link to the developed area to the north to improve permeability; 4. Submission, approval and implementation of a Transport Assessment that assesses appropriate off-site highway mitigation works. Specifically, consideration is required for traffic capacity at any junctions between the site and the A149; 5. No buildings or SUDs features should be constructed in the area of ponding in the South East corner of the site; 6. Submission, approval and implementation of a foul drainage strategy setting how additional foul flows will be accommodated within the foul sewerage network, prior to the commencement of development clear plans should be agreed for any necessary sewerage infrastructure improvements which will need to be confirmed at a project level HRA; 7. Appropriate layout, and design of landscape buffering, particularly on the eastern and western boundaries of the site, should be implemented in order to protect and enhance the settings of the adjacent Listed Buildings, other nearby heritage assets and the Stalham Conservation Area; 8. Delivery of not less than 0.21 hectares of multi-functional open space together with measures for its on-going maintenance; 9. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS); 10. Provides for a layout of development which will allow for comprehensive development of the entirety of the allocation. This site is underlain by a defined Mineral Safeguarding Area for sand and gravel resource; therefore, investigation and assessment of the mineral will be required, to the satisfaction of the Mineral Planning Authority, potentially followed by prior extraction to ensure that needless sterilisation of viable mineral resource does not take place.

Land South of Ashburton Close

Land amounting to 0.7 hectares, as defined on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development of approximately 20 dwellings, public open space, and associated on and off-site infrastructure. Planning permission will be granted subject to compliance with the policies in this Plan, and the following site specific requirements: 1. Delivery of high quality design that pays careful attention to site layout, building heights and materials in order to minimise the impact of the development on the Norfolk Coast National Landscape; 2. Provision of convenient and safe vehicular access from Home Piece Road to the north, and Market Lane to the west; 3. Retention and enhancement of mature hedgerows and trees around the site boundaries; 4. Submission, approval and implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan ensuring that there are no adverse effects on European sites and that greenfield run off rates are not increased; 5. Submission, approval and implementation of a Foul Water Drainage Strategy setting out how additional foul flows will be accommodated within the foul sewerage network; 6. On-site delivery of not less than 0.05 hectares of public open space; 7. Upgrading and enhancement of the public right of way (BR23) to the south of the site to provide pedestrian and cycle access, including access from Ashburton Close; 8. Provision of landscaping to the south and west of the site to minimise the visual impact of the development from Holkham Hall Registered Park and Garden (Grade I); and, 9. Appropriate contributions towards mitigation measures identified in the Norfolk Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance & Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS).

Flood Risk & Surface Water Drainage

1. All new built development will: a. be located to minimise the risk of flooding, mitigating any such risk through avoidance, design and the implementation of sustainable drainage (SuDS) principles unless it can be demonstrated that it is not feasible; b. not materially increase the flood risk to other areas and incorporate appropriate surface water drainage mitigation measures to minimise its own risk of flooding; and, c. have regard to climate change and flood extents from all sources identified in the NNDC Strategic Flood Risk Assessment 2017/18, and subsequent updates. 2. Developers will be required to demonstrate that the proposed development: a. complies with national policy including where appropriate the sequential and exceptions tests; b. does not increase greenfield run off rates and vulnerability of the site, or the wider catchment, to flooding from surface water run-off from existing or predicted water flows; c. has a positive impact on the risk of surface water flooding on site and in the surrounding area adjacent to the development, where appropriate; d. addresses the potential impact of infiltration upon groundwater Source Protection Zones and/or Critical Drainage Catchments; e. provides adequate foul water treatment and disposal already exists or can be provided in time to serve the development; f. that suitable access is safeguarded for the maintenance of water supply and drainage infrastructure; g. that no surface water connections will be made to the foul system; and, h. does not compromise the drainage scheme of a larger site which already has planning permission. 3. For brownfield sites, the run off rate should be agreed in conjunction with the LLFA and be no more than the rate prior to any new development and as adopting betterment principle be as close to greenfield rates as possible. 4. Open areas, including highways, within new development must be designed to optimise drainage and reduce run-off, while protecting groundwater and surface water resources and quality. 5. Proposals for vulnerable development in (zone 2 and higher flood risk areas, zones 3a and 3b) must be accompanied by a site-specific flood risk assessment in line with national policy. Proposals for re-development, should demonstrate how opportunities to reinstate areas of functional flood plain have been taken into account. 6. Where SuDS are proposed, development proposals should be an integral part of the green infrastructure framework of the site and seek to provide multi-functional benefits by combining water management with open space with benefits for amenity, recreation wildlife and Biodiversity. 7. The approach to surface water drainage should be based on evidence of an assessment of site conditions and national guidance, reflecting best practice and the Lead Local Flood Authority guidance. Developers should provide the appropriate information required to assist in the determination of such applications as outlined in 'Appendix 1: Flood Risk & Surface Water Drainage'. 8. In adherence with LLFA guidance, drainage strategies must also consider the potential increase in the volume of runoff from a development as a result of increases in the area of impermeable surfaces along with water quality and exceedance issues. 9. A proportionate Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy/Statement comprising of checklist and drainage sketch layout plan should be included at pre-application stage. 10. Surface water should be managed at the source, with reduced transfer and discharge elsewhere following the drainage hierarchy. Evidence of how the hierarchy has been followed is required and where a drainage option is not feasible, evidence of all alternatives considered should be submitted. Where there is no alternative option but to discharge surface water into a surface water or combined sewer, developers will need to engage with the Anglian Water and the LLFA and demonstrate why there is no alternative. Clear evidence depicting the above and that the discharge of surface water will be limited to attenuation rate, including climate change allowance, will need to be submitted. 11. Drainage requirements including detailed maintenance and management arrangements for the lifetime of the development will be secured by way of planning conditions and/or planning obligations.

Infrastructure Provision, Developer Contributions & Viability

1. To ensure the delivery of necessary infrastructure, secure sustainable communities and to meet the wider sustainability objectives, the Council will secure infrastructure through specific developer obligations and contributions in order to properly service, manage and mitigate the impact of development, which: a. meet the tests set out in NPPF and the specific requirements set out throughout the Development Plan, taking account of the guidance in Supplementary Planning Documents; b. are directly related to the development, and are necessary to make the development acceptable; and, c. cannot be secured by planning conditions. 2. Proposals are required to be informed by the infrastructure requirements needed to support and service the proposed development. The delivery of development shall align with the provision of infrastructure. The timing of provision of infrastructure and facilities will be carefully considered in order to ensure that appropriate provision is phased and in place when it is required. 3. Where on-site infrastructure provision is either not feasible or not desirable, off-site provision or developer contributions will be required in order to secure delivery of the necessary infrastructure. 4. In particular development will be expected to provide, or contribute towards the provision of: a. infrastructure requirements as identified in the site specific proposals; b. affordable housing, in compliance with Policy HOU2 'Delivering the Right Mix of Homes'; c. the delivery of community infrastructure, including but not limited to education, healthcare, libraries, community facilities, telecommunications and police infrastructure; d. satisfactory access to the development, and pedestrian & highway safety improvements necessary to mitigate any impacts on the wider highway network; e. the delivery and ongoing maintenance (or financial contribution/commuted sums) of formal and informal open space including sport and recreation, play space, allotments or other facilities required directly to serve the development and contribute to local community facilities; f. sustainable transport; g. the delivery of environmental infrastructure including biodiversity management, net gain landscaping, flood defences, SuDS, waste management and, where necessary their maintenance; h. visitor impact mitigation on European sites from additional recreational pressure in accordance with the Norfolk Green Infrastructure & Recreational Avoidance Mitigation Strategy, or successor, on those sensitive sites; i. the delivery of any other infrastructure requirements in a made Neighbourhood Plan; j. monitoring purposes. 5. Proposals which are not supported by the necessary infrastructure will not be permitted unless justified by a comprehensive Viability Assessment, prepared in accordance with the latest national and any local guidance. 6. Proposals that are not accompanied by a viability assessment will be required to be fully policy compliant. 7. Development proposals that seek to depart from policy on viability grounds must be supported by a viability assessment at validation stage that is suitable, proportionate, and transparent and accords with the required Council's methodology. Assessments should consider alternative funding mechanisms to aid scheme viability. 8. Additional appraisals will be required to support applications that are materially altered post submission. 9. On medium and longer term developments including phased schemes, the Council will require additional viability appraisals at subsequent phased / reserve matter stages where the Council and or Developer considers that there has been significant change in market conditions.

Fibre to the Premises (FTTP)

All dwellings and all new commercial buildings with more than 100sqm of floorspace shall be provided with fibre connections in accordance with the National Building Regulations. Where such connections are clearly shown not to be practical or viable, alternatives such as superfast fibre should be provided.

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Planning permission will be granted for new telecommunications infrastructure provided that: a. it has been demonstrated that there are no reasonable opportunities for sharing a site, mast or facility with existing telecommunications infrastructure in the area that would not result in a greater visual impact; b. it has been demonstrated that the least visually intrusive option has been selected, including the use of innovative design and construction and/or sympathetic camouflaging and landscaping; and, c. for any building-mounted installations, it would not have an unduly detrimental impact on the character or appearance of the building.

New Tourist Accommodation, Static Caravans & Holiday Lodges, & Extensions to Existing Sites

1. Proposals for new tourist accommodation, static holiday caravans and holiday lodges will be supported where: a. the site is within the boundary of a Selected Settlement or is small scale and well related to such a settlement or established tourist business; or, b. the proposal is for a replacement static caravan site or holiday lodge accommodation which would result in the removal of an existing clifftop static caravan site or the relocation of existing provision which is within the Coastal Change Management Area or Environment Agency Flood Risk Zone 3; and, c. the proposal demonstrates measurable biodiversity net-gains; and, d. the proposal would not have a significant detrimental impact upon: i. the defined special qualities of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape; ii. the key characteristics and valued features of the defined Landscape Type; iii. residential amenity; and, iv. the safety and operation of the local highway network. 2. Proposals for new hotel facilities will be supported subject to compliance with the sequential approach in accordance with national retail policy and Policy E4 'Retail & Town Centre Development'. 3. Business expansion and extensions to existing tourist accommodation, static caravan and holiday lodge sites will be supported where: a. the proposal demonstrates measurable biodiversity net-gains; and, b. the proposal would not have an adverse impact upon: i. the defined special qualities of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape; ii. the key characteristics and valued features of the defined Landscape; iii. residential amenity; and, iv. the safety and operation of the local highway network. 4. All proposals within a designated Coastal Change Management Area shall demonstrate through a Coastal Erosion Vulnerability Assessment that the proposal will not result in an increased risk to life or to property. 5. In all cases, any adverse impact of proposals will be balanced against the economic benefits of the sustainable growth and expansion of all types of tourism businesses in the rural area.

Touring Caravan & Camping Sites

1. The use of land for touring caravan and camping sites will be supported where: a. the site is within the boundary of a Selected Settlement; or, b. the proposal is for the expansion of a site already in use for touring and camping; or, c. the site lies outside of the boundary of a Selected Settlement but does not lie within the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, Heritage Coast, or Undeveloped Coast; and, d. complies with Policy CC7 'Flood Risk & Surface Water Drainage' and national policy including where appropriate the sequential and exceptions tests. 2. All proposals within a designated Coastal Change Management Area shall demonstrate through a Coastal Erosion Vulnerability Assessment that the proposal will not result in an increased risk to life or to property. 3. In all cases proposals must demonstrate measurable biodiversity net-gains; and that the proposal would not have a significantly detrimental impact upon: a. The key characteristics and valued features of the defined Landscape Type; b. residential amenity; and, c. the safety and operation of the local highway network. 4. In all cases, any adverse impact of proposals will be balanced against the economic benefits of the sustainable growth and expansion of all types of tourism businesses in the rural area.

New Tourist Attractions & Extensions

1. The Council will support proposals for new build tourist attractions and extensions to existing attractions across the District. Proposals will be supported where: a. the site is not within the designated Norfolk Coast National Landscape, Heritage Coast, or Undeveloped Coast; b. it has been demonstrated that there are no suitable buildings for re-use in the locality. 2. In all cases, proposals must demonstrate measurable biodiversity net-gains; and that the proposal would not have a significantly detrimental impact upon: a. The key characteristics and valued features of the defined Landscape Type; b. residential amenity; and, c. the safety and operation of the local highway network. 3. Any adverse impact of proposals will be balanced against the economic benefits of the sustainable growth and expansion of all types of tourism businesses in the rural area.

Spatial Strategy

1. The majority of new development will be located in the larger towns and villages in the District having regard to their role as employment, retail and service centres, the identified need for new development and their individual capacity to accommodate sustainable growth. Major development will not be permitted in the Norfolk Coast National Landscape unless there are exceptional circumstances, and it can be demonstrated that the proposal is in the public interest. Development will be located where it minimises the risk from flooding and coastal erosion, and mitigates and adapts to the impacts of climate change. Selected Settlements Cromer, Fakenham and North Walsham are defined as Large Growth Towns where a high proportion (approximately 50%) of new housing, commercial and other developments will be located. Holt, Hoveton, Sheringham, Stalham, and Wells next the Sea are defined as Small Growth Towns where a lesser quantity of development will be located. Blakeney, Briston, Ludham and Mundesley are defined as Large Growth Villages recognising their wider role as local service centres in meeting the needs of residents and those of a wider rural hinterland. A small amount of development will be focused in and adjacent to the defined Small Growth Villages reflecting their limited service role to help address housing needs and support vitality and sustainability across the rural area. The Small Growth Villages are: Aldborough, Bacton, Badersfield, Beeston Regis, Binham, Catfield, Corpusty & Saxthorpe, East Runton, Erpingham, Felmingham, Great Ryburgh, Happisburgh, High Kelling, Horning, Itteringham, Langham, Little Snoring, Little Walsingham, Neatishead, Northrepps, Overstrand, Potter Heigham, Roughton, Sculthorpe, Sea Palling, Southrepps, Stibbard, Sutton, Tunstead, Trunch, Walcott, West Runton, Worstead and Weybourne. 2. Development will be permitted within the defined Settlement Boundaries of the Selected Settlements subject to compliance with the policies of this Plan. Within designated Residential Areas, residential and compatible small scale non-residential developments will be permitted. 3. Outside of the defined boundaries of Small Growth Villages residential development will be permitted where all of the following criteria are satisfied: a. The site is immediately adjacent to the defined Settlement Boundary; b. The number of new dwellings granted planning permission (less any lapsed) since the adoption of the Plan is not significantly more than the indicative growth figures for each settlement as set out in Table 3 'Small Growth Villages - Indicative Growth Figures' c. The proposal is small scale, incremental growth compatible with the form and character of the village and its landscape setting in terms of siting, scale, design, impact on heritage assets and historic character; d. New dwellings on suitable sites within the defined settlement boundary, along with dwellings built under Policy SS3 'Community-Led Development', building conversions and dwelling subdivisions within the defined settlement boundary, and those provided through Policy HOU3 'Affordable Homes in the Countryside (Rural Exceptions Housing)' will not count towards the 9% indicative growth figure; e. Safe and convenient access can be provided; f. On larger sites, suitable schemes proposed in partnership with a registered provider that deliver a minimum of 50% affordable housing will receive more favourable consideration. 4. The rest of North Norfolk, including all settlements not listed above, is designated as Countryside Policy Area where development will be limited to those types allowed for in Policy SS2 'Development in the Countryside'.

Development in the Countryside

In the designated Countryside Policy Area, as defined on the Policies Map, planning permission will be granted which complies with the policies of this Plan and is for one or more of the following: a. use and development of land associated with agriculture or forestry; b. the provision of infrastructure including, but not limited to, roads, drainage, coastal and flood protection, power including renewable energy, and development by statutory undertakers, utility and telecommunications providers; c. affordable homes, replacement dwellings, sub division of dwellings, essential rural workers accommodation; d. temporary and permanent accommodation for gypsies and travellers; e. community facilities and services including, but not limited to, community halls, health, education, places of worship and community led developments; f. recreation and tourism; g. extensions to existing dwellings and businesses; h. re-use of existing buildings; i. new employment generating development or specialist accommodation for the elderly infirm (and others requiring care), where there is a demonstrable need for the development and where alternative sites within defined Settlement Boundaries are shown not to be available or suitable; and, j. small-scale residential development adjacent to the defined settlement boundaries of Small Growth Villages in accordance with Policy SS1 'Spatial Strategy'.

Retail & Town Centre Development

1. Support will be given for maintaining and enhancing the vitality and viability of the following hierarchy of town centre and local centres: Retail Hierarchy Settlement Large Town Centres - serves the District and beyond and are the main focus for retail and leisure development. Cromer, Fakenham, North Walsham Medium Town Centre & Tourist Centres - provide a range of services for local residents, their rural Hinterland, and tourists. Holt, Hoveton, Sheringham, Stalham, Wells-next-the-Sea Local Centres – provide for basic or everyday local needs and for their immediate rural catchment. Growth Villages a. Proposals for retail and other town centre development of a scale appropriate to the retail hierarchy will be supported provided that development respects the character of the centre, including its special architectural and historic interest, and assists in maintaining its existing retail function; b. Proposals for convenience and comparison goods provision of an appropriate scale in Large Town Centres will be considered favourably, provided that proposals reflect the identified capacity to support growth as established in the Retail & Town Centre Study and other appropriate evidence, and seeks to enhance and broaden the retail offer. 2. Site selection for retail and other town centre uses should follow national policies and guidance. Town Centre Area boundaries & Primary Shopping Areas are defined on the Policies Map. 3. Development proposals for retail development, which are located between the Primary Shopping Area and the Town Centre Area boundary, will be supported only where it is demonstrated that the proposal cannot be suitably accommodated within the Primary Shopping Area and will bring positive economic regeneration benefits. 4. Support for out-of-centre development will be dependent on how it reflects: a. the capacity available to support the proposal as identified in the Retail Study and subsequent permissions; and, b. how it seeks to enhance expenditure retention and in relation to the assessment of impacts on the town centre and wider retail catchments, and is in accordance with the locally derived impact thresholds below: Impact Threshold Settlement 1,000sqm gross and over Cromer, Fakenham 500sqm gross and over North Walsham, Hoveton, Holt, Sheringham 250sqm gross and over Stalham, Wells-next-the-Sea 5. Retail and Main Town Centre Use proposals in Hoveton/Wroxham will be considered in the context of the entire town centre and the policies of the relevant Broads Authority Development Plan. 6. Proposals for residential development within Primary Shopping Areas will be considered favourably provided that they are above ground floor level. Such proposals should include a separate and secure access, preferably to the rear of the property, which does not result in a net loss of ground floor retail space. 7. Proposals should respect their surroundings and contribute positively to the visual amenity of their locality providing public realm improvements and wider public benefit, such as: a. enhanced accessibility and connection between urban spaces; b. improvements to streetscape, lighting, signage, paving, street furniture, and public art; c. improvements to the pedestrian and cycle environment; d. complementary surfacing and hard landscaping materials; e. incorporate tree planting and green infrastructure, wherever possible; f. innovative design and improvements in local design quality that help to develop a strong local identity and sense of place in accordance with the North Norfolk Design Guide. 8. Outside of identified town centres, in Growth Villages, proposals for the conversion or extension of shops that are designed to improve their viability will be supported in principle. 9. In the designated Countryside Policy Area proposals for small scale specialist retail services will be supported in principle only where it can be demonstrated that the proposal is to perform a wholly ancillary role to an existing or planned use and is of an appropriate and proportionate small scale.

Retaining an Adequate Supply & Mix of Tourist Accommodation

Development proposals that would result in the change of use or redevelopment of buildings currently, or last used, for tourist accommodation will be supported subject to: 1. The proposal making provision for replacement accommodation of a similar scale and type elsewhere in the vicinity and is made available prior to commencement of use of the replacement development; or, 2. An independent viability assessment demonstrating that the use is no longer viable and that all reasonable efforts have been made to sell or let the property at a realistic price, including evidence of marketing for a period of 12 months.

Electric Vehicle Charging

1. Proposals where vehicle parking is incorporated will include appropriate provision for electric vehicle charging points, taking account of the development type and size, the level of parking provision and its context and location. Electric vehicle parking spaces should be counted as part of the total parking provision, and bays should be clearly marked on a layout plan. The delivery of chargepoints should include parking space provision for people with disabilities. Proposals should specify the type of chargepoints to be installed. 2. Proposals for new residential development, including dwellings resulting from a change of use and major renovation will be required to provide electric vehicle charging points in accordance with current and any future updated building regulations. 3. Proposals for all non-residential development, residential institutions (use classes C2/C2A), and proposals for stand-alone car parks, should provide active(1) provision for electric vehicle charging points of a minimum of 1 charging point or 20% of all new parking spaces, whichever is the greater, unless there is evidence that the viability of the scheme would be significantly affected. 4. Proposals for hotels (use class C1), guest houses, and overnight tourist accommodation, should provide active(1) provision for electric vehicle charging points of a minimum of 30% of all new parking spaces, unless there is evidence that the viability of the scheme would be significantly affected. 5. For major developments, details of how the required electric vehicle charging points will be allocated, located and managed, including the mechanism/procedure for taking payments, will be detailed in the relevant Transport Assessment or Transport Statement. 6. Developments with dedicated electricity sub-stations should specify the sub-station to a sufficient capacity to fully cater for all electric vehicle charging requirements.

Sustainable Transport

Development will be well located and designed to minimise the need to travel and maximise the use of sustainable forms of transport appropriate to its particular location. Development proposals will be considered against the following criteria: 1. The proposal provides for safe and convenient access on foot and by cycle, public and private transport addressing the needs of all, including those with a disability; 2. The proposal is served by safe and suitable access to the highway network, without detriment to the amenity or character of the locality; 3. Outside of designated Settlement Boundaries, as defined on the Policies Map, the proposal does not involve direct access onto a Principal Route, as defined on the Policies Map, unless the type of development requires a Principal Route location; 4. The expected nature and volume of traffic generated by the proposal can be accommodated by the existing road network without detriment to the amenity or character of the surrounding area, that it would not cause an unacceptable impact on highway safety and that any residual cumulative impacts on the road network would not be severe; 5. If the proposal would generate significant amounts of traffic movement, it is supported by a Travel Plan. In the case of larger schemes, the proposal is accompanied by a Transport Statement or Transport Assessment, the coverage and detail of which reflects the scale of development and the extent of the transport implications.

Parking Provision

Development will be permitted where: 1. Adequate, safe and secure vehicle and cycle parking facilities are provided within the plot or site curtilage to serve the needs of the proposed development and in order to avoid inappropriate on-street parking, highway safety problems, and to protect living and working conditions locally. 2. Development proposals make provision for vehicle and cycle parking in accordance with the latest Norfolk County Council Parking Guidelines as a 'starting point' which may be varied in order to reflect local conditions such as the availability of public parking, sustainable travel modes and design and conservation objectives. 3. Vehicle and cycle parking should be integrated as a key element of design in development layouts to ensure good quality, safe, secure and attractive environments. 4. Proposals will be expected to take account of the requirements of the North Norfolk Design Guide SPD or any successive document. In addition: 5. Development proposals should provide electric vehicle charging facilities in accordance with Policy CC8 'Electric Vehicle Charging'. 6. Development proposals that would result in the loss of designated Public Car Parks, as defined on the Policies Map, will not be permitted. Elsewhere, development proposals that would result in the loss of public car parking facilities which make an important contribution to the local parking provision will not be permitted unless alternative equivalent or better quality provision is made available in a suitable location prior to the commencement of redevelopment.

Safeguarding Land for Sustainable Transport

1. Former railway track beds and other railway land will be protected from development that would be prejudicial to the re-use of the railway, or to sustainable transport links and facilities in the following locations: a. between Stalham and North Walsham (mostly on the Weavers' Way) and up to the North Norfolk administrative boundary; b. between North Walsham and Mundesley (Paston Way); c. between Cromer and Mundesley (via Overstrand and Sidestrand); d. Fakenham to Walsingham. 2. Areas designated as Land Safeguarded for Sustainable Transport, as defined on the Policies Map, and which are currently in use as, or with potential for, rail freight terminal facilities in the following settlements will also be protected from development: a. Cromer b. Fakenham c. Ryburgh d. North Walsham