news release - Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk
news release - Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk
news release - Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk
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� Elderly housing should be part <strong>of</strong> larger estates with a mix <strong>of</strong> housing<br />
types, and close to local services and amenities. There is a need for<br />
more supported housing in the borough.<br />
� Support for a mix <strong>of</strong> housing types in a new development, and if the<br />
<strong>Council</strong> do indicate the types and sizes <strong>of</strong> mix should be a flexible<br />
approach, reflecting the SHLAA and SHMA.<br />
o The same approach to specifying housing mix should be taken<br />
borough wide<br />
o There should be a threshold before specifying housing mix<br />
� Support for high quality housing provision, although this should not just<br />
be in Kings <strong>Lynn</strong>. Should have a flexible policy approach for sub<br />
division, to enable planners to refuse applications where subdivision<br />
would be detrimental to the character <strong>of</strong> the area.<br />
� Mixed views <strong>of</strong> lifetime housing. Should consider as one type <strong>of</strong><br />
property, so could be part <strong>of</strong> the mix on new development. Careful<br />
design in any new development should enable adaptation.<br />
� Growth should be in sustainable locations, but also support for<br />
appropriate rural areas. There is a need for a range <strong>of</strong> sites.<br />
5.12 Competitive and Enterprising<br />
Creating and sustaining a centre <strong>of</strong> regional importance with a diverse<br />
employment base built on the area’s economic strengths.<br />
Comments received-<br />
� Protect the character and heritage <strong>of</strong> our market towns, and natural<br />
environment<br />
� Protect and enhance our cultural facilities, promote and expand our<br />
tourism <strong>of</strong>fer across the borough<br />
� Need for flexible town centre policies<br />
� Balanced development in rural areas.<br />
o allow growth in rural economy<br />
o need for affordable housing<br />
o support for the exception policy for rural employment and<br />
affordable housing<br />
o important to support rural services<br />
� Downham Market – can’t keep expanding. (Some agents also<br />
promoting expansion)<br />
� King’s <strong>Lynn</strong> – address the transport issues to enable the new growth<br />
planned<br />
� Support for brownfield first strategy because <strong>of</strong> the regeneration<br />
benefits, but recognise the need to deliver so a range <strong>of</strong> sites should<br />
be allocated. Have a realistic strategy.<br />
� Flood risk should guide strategy.<br />
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