Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Main Modifications document

Amend policy criteria to read:

The developer of the site will be required to ensure:

• TheNorfolk’s Historic Environment Service isRecord to be consulted prior to application to determine the need for, and the extent of, any archaeological assessments surveys prior to development;
• The preparation of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) and strategy to inform mitigation measures and the layout/development of the site which has regard to the Stage 2Level 2 VC Strategic Flood Risk Assessment; and
• Early engagement with Anglian Water and the Environment Agency regarding the options for foul drainage treatment of the site, includingrequisitioning of new sewer connection or alternative on-site treatmentthe preparation and submission of a site-specific foul drainage strategy as part of a planning application for the site.

Make consequential change to the supporting text.

Make updates to the following paragraph and the Needham Policy Map to reflect modifications to the settlement limit:

The settlement is constrained to the west by the A143 Bypass and Flood Zones 2 and 3 to the north and east. The Settlement Limit is drawn to provide for some limited infill development within the existing village core. The area of development adjacent to the Harleston bypass roundabout is excluded as it is within the flood zone.Existing development between VC NEE1 and adjacent to the A143 Harleston bypass roundabout has been included within the Settlement Limit. The Settlement Limit also excludes the church and village hall and the land opposite as it contributes to the open character and rural appeal of this part of the village.

Amend policy criterion to read:

• The preparation of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) and strategy to inform mitigation measures and the layout/development of the site, which has regard to the issues identified in the Stage 2 Level 2 VC Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, (including the May 2025 Addendum) and the National Flood Risk Assessment 2 data. Specifically, this will need to address the concerns over meeting the requirements of part b) of the exception test for the land south of High Road.

Make consequential changes to the supporting text.

Amend policy criteria to read:

The developer of the site is required to ensure the following:

• TheNorfolk’s Historic Environment Service isRecord to be consulted prior to application to determine the need for, and the extent of, any archaeological assessments surveys prior to development;
• Enhance landscaping along the west boundary, particularly behind the village green; and