The National Planning Inspectors examining the Local Plan will be holding hearings on “Matters Issues and Questions” in two parts. Part One is from 1st to the 10th of February, and Part Two begins on Tuesday 2nd March 9.30 am. It is Part Two that will be looking at “Matters Issues and Concerns” relating to Valley green space. These are contained in Matter 14 “Other site allocations and site-specific policies”, Issues 1 and 2:
Issue 1 University related allocations: c. Land between Suffolk Walk and Bluebell Road (Ref GNLP0133DR) and d. Land at the UEA Grounds Depot Site, Bluebell Road (Ref GNLP0133E).
The YVS has made detailed representations to the inspectors under Regulation 19 on these two sites.
Issue 2 Open space / leisure applications: a. Bawburgh and Colney Lakes (Ref BAW2).
YVS supports the inclusion of the lakes as a Country Park in the GNLP.
More information of the progress of the GNLP on the GNLP website.