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Broadland
District Council have submitted a multi-million
pound application for funds to help pay
for an exemplar phase of up to 200 homes
on the proposed Rackheath Eco-Community
site, which has been earmarked as one of
the government’s
preferred locations for a pioneering eco-development.
The initial development would showcase the
nature and design of energy-efficient homes
being proposed for the community in response
to the increasing threat of climate change.
Money would also be used to fund a ‘retrofitting’ scheme,
offering incentives for existing homes and
businesses at Rackheath to carry out improvements.
The proposed scheme features pathways and
cycle links from Rackheath to Norwich and
the nearby village of Wroxham, along with
extra bus services linking homes to employment
centres.
There will also be a study into sustainable
water use with a commitment to biodiversity
within an environmentally friendly green
infrastructure.
Paul Knowles, of Norwich-based Building Partnerships
who are promoting the eco-community at Rackheath,
said: “This application for part of
the Government’s £60 million
fund for Eco-Towns is a major step forward
in delivering the Eco-Community and it is
hoped that an allocation close to the £28.5
million application will be endorsed before
Christmas.”
If the government agrees to fund the plans,
work could start at Rackheath by next year.
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Welcome
Welcome to the Rackheath Eco-Community
website, designed to tell you everything you need to know about the
proposed pioneering new development for the village of Rackheath
near Norwich in Norfolk.
Eco-Communities are being encouraged by the government in response
to the increasing need to respond to the challenge of climate change.
After lengthy consideration the government recently gave the go-ahead
to four proposed Eco-towns in the UK, including Rackheath which was
previously awarded Grade A status in terms of its sustainability
as an Eco-Community - the only site to attract top rating.
The demand for environmentally-friendly residential schemes which
encourage and demonstrate a commitment to sustainable living is greater
than ever. The global population is rising rapidly and we are consuming
more natural resources every year than the planet can replenish.
Eco-Communities such as Rackheath will be low carbon
developments, designed to the highest environmental standards
and acting as
best practice examples for future design and construction. They
will feature:
- Renewable on-site energy production capable of
supplying heat and power to every home
- User-friendly public transport systems, encouraging people
to use trains, buses, cycles and walkways
- Efficient recycling and waste management
- High quality amenities, including shops, schools and sports
facilities
- A network of green open spaces, parks and gardens
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This website contains the latest
news and information about the Rackheath project, key background
information about Eco-Communities and links to other relevant websites
and organisations.
You will also find details of how to get in touch
to voice your opinion or ask questions about the scheme.
From the outset, the developers and authorities are keen to incorporate
the views and opinions of all interested parties. A series of public
consultations and presentations have begun in and around Rackheath
and the wider Norwich area.
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Overview