A.37. The South Norfolk
Support
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 3252
Received: 08/03/2023
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
We have proactively engaged with the Council and consultants regarding the preparation of the Water Cycle Study (WCS) to support the plan. Anglian Water is generally supportive of the VCHAP to guide small-scale development in rural settlements within the district. Although we have raised a number of proposed modifications to the policies in the VCHAP, these are considered to help provide clarity and consistency and ensure the Plan is effective as it proceeds to submission for examination. We would emphasise that a consistent policy approach to surface water management on all development sites is important to reduce the risk of run-off and minimising the risk of surface water intrusion into our foul drainage network.
As the Plan intends to bring forward relatively small sites across rural communities in South Norfolk, we do not perceive a policy requirement for phasing delivery or headroom/capacity at our WRCs to be necessary. However, we actively endorse early engagement with us so we can assess the connection requirements of each development and its impact and implement any mitigation necessary.
Support
South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (Reg. 19 Pre-submission Draft)
Representation ID: 3255
Received: 08/03/2023
Respondent: Environment Agency (Eastern Region)
Consider that the Plan is Sound, but consider that ongoing engagement is needed to refine the WCS and lead to the production of a Statement of Common Ground with the Council prior to Submission/Examination.
Reference is made to existing evidence base guidance for Local Planning Authorities.