Planning in Norwich

River Wensum SAC, The Broads SAC and Broadland Ramsar - Nutrient Neutrality

Within the catchments of the River Wensum Special Area of Conservation (SAC), The Broads SAC and the Broadland Ramsar: • Residential development that results in an increase in the number of overnight accommodation and • Non-residential development that, by virtue of its scale or type may draw people from outside the catchments of the SACs and/or generate unusual quantities of surface water and/or (by virtue of the processes undertaken) contain unusual pollutants within surface water run-off must provide sufficient evidence to enable the Local Planning Authority to conclude through a Habitats Regulations Assessment that the proposal will not adversely affect the integrity of sites in an unfavourable condition.

The Growth Strategy

To meet the need for around 40,541 new homes to 2038, sites are committed for a minimum of 49,492 new homes which is equivalent to a 22% housing delivery buffer above need. To aid delivery of 33,000 additional jobs and support key economic sectors, 360ha of employment land is allocated and employment opportunities are promoted at the local level. Supporting infrastructure will be provided in line with policies 2 and 4. Environmental protection and enhancement measures including further improvements to the green infrastructure network will be delivered. Growth is distributed in line with the settlement hierarchy to provide good access to services, employment and infrastructure. It is provided through urban and rural regeneration, along with sustainable urban and village extensions. The majority of the housing, employment and infrastructure growth is focussed in the Strategic Growth Area illustrated on the Key Diagram which includes Greater Norwich's key part of the Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor, including the Norwich urban area, Hethersett and Wymondham and key strategic jobs sites at Hethel and the Norwich Research Park. Growth is also focussed in towns and villages to support vibrant rural communities.