The Planning Committee was recently invited to discuss and make input to the District Council’s urban design framework for the Mead Lane area.
Public consultation, seeking ideas and comment, is planned for June, prior to the preparation of a supplementary planning document (SPD) to the Local Plan, which will be used to inform the processing of planning applications in that area.
The proposal to improve access, particularly for heavy lorries and emergency vehicles, has already appeared in the Urban Transport Plan, together with new facilities enabling buses to service the area; both plans supported by the Society.
The most recent Employment Study identified the need to retain significant B2 (industrial) use to the east of Marshgate Drive, but indicated that some of this area could be designated for B1 (office and commercial) use mixed with residential. The B1 use would serve as a buffer zone between any housing and B2 uses and the Council sees this initiative as an opportunity to improve conditions for existing businesses.
At the meeting we sought retention of adequate space for small businesses serving the town, some provision for commuter parking at the East Station, a more open aspect to residential development as seen from the Navigation and a limit on building heights to maintain the town’s profile as seen from Kings Meads.
Public consultation, seeking ideas and comment, is planned for June, prior to the preparation of a supplementary planning document (SPD) to the Local Plan, which will be used to inform the processing of planning applications in that area.
The proposal to improve access, particularly for heavy lorries and emergency vehicles, has already appeared in the Urban Transport Plan, together with new facilities enabling buses to service the area; both plans supported by the Society.
The most recent Employment Study identified the need to retain significant B2 (industrial) use to the east of Marshgate Drive, but indicated that some of this area could be designated for B1 (office and commercial) use mixed with residential. The B1 use would serve as a buffer zone between any housing and B2 uses and the Council sees this initiative as an opportunity to improve conditions for existing businesses.
At the meeting we sought retention of adequate space for small businesses serving the town, some provision for commuter parking at the East Station, a more open aspect to residential development as seen from the Navigation and a limit on building heights to maintain the town’s profile as seen from Kings Meads.
