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East Norwich Masterplan stage 2: What you told us

In July 2021 we undertook an initial ‘listening and learning’ engagement exercise. Over 181 people attended our drop-in event at Carrow Abbey, generating over 190 comments. In addition, 224 of you responded to our survey which invited your thoughts on the vision and your aspirations for and concerns about the site. These boards present the key messages emerging from this initial engagement exercise.

The overall vision for east Norwich

You said:

Most people indicated that they agreed with the vision for east Norwich

Priority issues for you were:

  1. protecting biodiversity;
  2. respecting local heritage; and
  3. creating good walking, wheeling and cycling links and connections

How we responded…

  • We are excited about the opportunities in the east Norwich area and the masterplan will play a key role in defining its future regeneration
  • Given the contrasting nature of the different sites within the masterplan area, celebrating nature, heritage and opening up new connections are key opportunities to be explored and promoted

Housing and character

You said:

  • Your feedback was clear in delivering the message that new development should respect local character
  • Some people expressed concern about higher density developments

How we responded…

  • We are suggesting that the scale (height and bulk) of development should not be dramatically different to what is around it.
  • We are suggesting a wide mix of homes – from small houses to riverside apartments, including new build and conversions and including affordable housing.

Open space

You said:

  • The creation of riverside amenity space for walking and enjoyment was top of your open space priorities
  • You encouraged inclusion of areas for food growth, moorings and areas to be rewilded

How we responded...

  • We think there is an amazing opportunity to use the sites to create an extensive new riverside walk along the River Wensum.
  • The masterplan will encompass a wide range of open spaces can be formed – some completely natural to the east and others more managed to the west.

Transport and movement

You said:

  • You felt greatest priority should be given to walking, wheeling and cycling
  • Many of you were concerned about the potential impact of development on local roads and specifically Trowse Village

How we responded...

  • Music to our ears. We are suggesting that all the sites connect up together with new routes and links who want to walk, wheel and cycle - not just drive.
  • This will then be able to connect with and expand the City’s existing network of routes – radically improving links between the city and the Broads.

Community facilities

You said:

  • Enhanced primary health care provision and primary school provision were your two biggest priorities
  • Use Carrow Abbey site and other historic buildings for new community facilities

How we responded...

  • The emerging masterplan will promote sites for a new primary school within the masterplan area.
  • The masterplan framework will also suggest appropriate locations for health facilities and other community facilities – in new and existing buildings.

Creating jobs

You said:

  • You told us that the areas closest to the railway line on the Carrow Works and Utilities sites were the best locations for employment uses
  • You also see the area as most suitable for leisure, culture and creative uses

How we responded…

  • We agree with you – and are suggesting these locations for employment uses.
  • The waterfront will also be a focus for leisure and commercial uses to help attract visitors who enjoy both the historic city and the nature of the Broads.

The importance of heritage

You said:

  • Opening these historic sites up for public use was seen as the primary heritage opportunity
  • You also felt that the creative reuse of historic buildings is also a wonderful opportunity

How we responded…

  • We agree – the masterplan will show how the sites can be opened up and, over time, become an integrated part of the city.
  • The masterplan works with and around the site’s identified heritage assets – these are valuable resources for the city and will play a massive role in making the area so special.

Environmental sensitivities

You said:

  • Taking account of the area’s flood risks was a hugely important issue for you
  • Having new development which is design to be environmentally sustainable was also a key issue

How we responded...

  • We have worked hard to outline a framework which takes proper account of the flood risks across the site.
  • We will ensure that the masterplan will promote sustainable design techniques and measures.
     

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