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The Inspector appointed to oversee the inquiry into part of the Joint Core Strategy for Broadland, Norwich and South Norfolk held a pre-hearing at Norwich City Football Club on Tuesday, April 16th.
David Vickery has been appointed by the Planning Inspectorate to conduct the examination into parts of the JCS after elements of the document were challenged in the High Court.
The legal challenge was fought on the grounds that reasonable alternatives to proposed development in the North East of Norwich had not been properly considered, specifically relating to its sustainability appraisal.
A High Court judge agreed that parts of the JCS should be reviewed and that a revised sustainability appraisal for the North East Growth Triangle, including Rackheath, should be prepared.
In February this year, the local councils which together form the Greater Norwich Development Partnership submitted revised plans to the Secretary of State, for independent examination. Mr. Vickery will conduct his public examination of the revised submission next month.
The Inspector has stressed the inquiry is not a review of the whole JCS, which has been adopted and prepared in accordance with government planning policy; the hearing will cover only the parts of the strategy which were subject to the judgement and court order.
The inquiry will be held at Norwich City Football Club from May 21st-23rd 2013.
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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 in response
to the increasing need to respond to the challenge of climate change.
After lengthy consideration the previous government 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
- User-friendly public transport systems, encouraging people
to use 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 have been keen to incorporate
the views and opinions of all interested parties. A series of public
consultations and presentations have been staged in and around Rackheath
and the wider Norwich area.
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Overview