news release - Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk

5.10 Attractive and Sustainable
Create places for people to live, work and visit that balance these needs
with considerations for West Norfolk’s unique natural and built heritage.
Comments received-
� Should make clearer the importance of our heritage, and the
conservation of our built environment
� Support for a dispersed approach to development in the borough,
recognising the importance of Kings Lynn and using a hierarchy
strategy for the borough. However would like some development in
rural areas to sustain rural communities, we need a balanced
approach. Kings Lynn is a priority but not at the expense of the rest of
the borough.
� Mixed views on any further expansion in Downham Market.
� Real need for affordable housing. This is a priority for rural areas, and
also Hunstanton and Downham Market. New development should
include an aspect of affordable housing.
� Developers should provide quality open space. This is wider and
should safeguard biodiversity and include ecological enhancement to
contribute towards the Green Infrastructure Management Plan.
� Protect good quality agricultural land / enhance our waterways /
support the Shoreline Management Plan / protect AONB but shouldn’t
adopt a blanket restriction on new development.
� Support green infrastructure and provide for a full range of recreation
facilities
� Recognise the balance between economic priorities for the borough
and the environment. Also the priorities for financial contributions from
developers.
� Have regard to flood risk
� There is support for renewable energy (although concerns at wind
turbines), but need to consider the % we’ll require.
5.11 Cohesive and Equitable
Create and sustain fair, tolerant and cohesive neighbourhoods with a
strong local culture and sense of community.
Comments received-
� Retain and improve local services for all elements of our community
throughout the borough, this is particularly important in rural areas.
� Cultural and leisure facilities are crucial to improve our Quality of Life
� Recognise the need to consider our approach to migrant worker
housing. Ensuring private sector housing is of sufficient quality and
looking at varying needs of transient groups. Need for accommodation
to be close to local services and amenities.
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