Publication

Object

Representation ID: 24110

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Number of people: 2

Agent: Bidwells

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

On behalf of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust), we continue to strongly support the allocation of Hellesdon Hospital under Policy HEL1 for approximately 300 homes and employment uses. As detailed in comments made at the Regulation 18 (C) consultation stage, the site is entirely deliverable, and capable of making a significant contribution towards satisfying the Councils’ housing needs during the period to 2038.

The continued suitability of the site is detailed below. In considering the suitability of the site regard has been given to the specific requirements of Policy HEL1, as well as additional technical work, and discussions with key stakeholders, including Broadland District Council and Norfolk County Council Highways, that have taken place since the Regulation 18 (C) consultation.

However, whilst the principle of the policy is considered sound, in accordance with the tests set out in paragraph 35 of the NPPF, elements of the detailed wording are not sound, as they are neither effective or justified. Accordingly, minor alterations to Policy GNLP HEL1 are sought to ensure its soundness. These are considered in further detail below.

See attached document for full representation.