Issue - meetings

The Planning Officer presented his report including matters in the update report.

Members then took part in a full debate on the masterplan report where a number of points were raised including commendation of the consultation process followed, support for the housing development, plans had not addressed the highways concerns within the area in particular, that, there was no north-south route secured for traffic between the A259 and A27, concerns relating to the secondary school were also raised.

The Planning officer provided answers to the points raised and the Group Head of Planning provided members with advice, specifically reminding members of the Local Plan and to think more strategically.

Further discussion took place around the broad stretch of land at the southern end of the development that had been left for trees and vegetation that could be adapted should there be a need for a road from Horsemere Road going east. The Group Head of Planning advised that this would change the viability of the entire plan as it had been modelled on the current road plan detailed.

The Committee

          RESOLVED

That subject to the receipt of a substitute plan for Figure 23 that clearly demonstrates improved provision for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians, it is recommended that “The Landings” Masterplan Document November 2020 be endorsed.