Have your say on shape of city to come
A public exhibition has opened outlining where development will be allowed in the city over the next decade.
A shortlist of 80 potential development sites has been drawn up, which excludes some of the most contentious ones in south Norwich.
But the plans include converting pubs, historic buildings and building over car parks. Local people have until 24th March 2011 to comment.
More than 80 potential sites for development across the city have been shortlisted and are allocated for different types of development, such as housing or employment, providing over 3000 homes.
The City Council are keen to hear local people’s views on the future shape of the city. Cabinet member for environment Victoria MacDonald said: “We have identified sites where development could take place – and now we would like to ask the public what they think of these choices. This is your chance to help us shape how Norwich could develop in the next 15 years.”
Within the plans are proposals to
- extend the campus at the University of East Anglia
- convert Earlham Hall into an Enterprise and Innovation Centre
- build community facilities on playing fields at The Hewett School
- turn the former Livestock Market on Hall Road into a high quality business park
Issues such as parking, cycling, open spaces and conservation are included within the development plan. Following the consultation, the council will revise the draft plan, producing the next stage of consultation in late 2011.
The public exhibition runs until 24th March 2011 (except 9 March) on weekdays from 9am to 5pm in the first floor lobby of City Hall. You can view the documents and make comments online or at the planning reception, 2nd floor, City Hall or at the Millennium Library at the Forum.
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