Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor J Moriarty.

 

The minutes of the meeting held on 17 September 2020 were agreed as a correct record.

 

There were no matters arising.

 

Please indicate if there are any interests which should be declared.  A declaration of an interest should indicate the nature of the interest (if not already declared on the Register of Interests) and the agenda item to which it relates.  If a disclosable pecuniary interest is declared, the Members should withdraw from the room whilst the matter is discussed.

 

These declarations apply to all Members present, whether the Member is part of the meeting, attending to speak as a local Member on an item or simply observing the meeting.

Councillor de Whalley declated an interest in policy E.16 Parkway development as was a Trustee of the Grimston Fen and Allotment Trust.

 

 

To consider any business which, by reason of special circumstances, the Chairman proposes to accept as urgent under Section 100(b)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act, 1972.

There was no urgent business.

 

Members wishing to speak pursuant to Standing Order 34 should inform the Chairman of their intention to do so and on what items they wish to be heard before a decision on that item is taken.

 

Councillor A Kemp was present under Standing Order 34.

 

There was no Chair’s correspondence.

 

To consider the remaining items deferred from the meeting held on 17 September 2020 (to commence with LP36 King’s Lynn Policy).

 

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Councillor A Kemp was present under Standing Order 34 and asked questions/made comments.

 

The officers highlighted the changes to the policies set out below and responded to questions and comments.

 

The Task Group considered the following policies:

 

9.1 LP36 King’s Lynn Policy

 

RESOLVED:  The Task Group agreed the above policy, subject to the amendments set out below:

 

1)             Number 5 on page 163 relating to provision of retail space be deleted.

 

2)            Number 14 on page 164, cross reference be made to the Borough Council’s Biodiversity Policy.

 

3)            Number 15 on page 164 to be amended to include reference to the King’s Lynn Transport Study and the importance of connectivity.

 

9.2 King’s Lynn

 

RESOLVED: The Task Group agreed the above policy, subject to the amendments set out below:

 

1)            Page 168 – reference to the Riverfront be included in Regeneration Areas.

 

2)            Page  168, 9.2.18, word offer to be deleted and replaced with potential.

 

E1.1 King’s Lynn – Town Centre Policy

 

RESOLVED: The Task Group agreed the above policy, subject to the amendment set out below:

 

1)            Page 171 a.  New Government Use Class E be added and reference be made to this within the policy.

 

2)            Reference to repurposing of existing buildings and vacant buildings be included.

 

E1.2 King’s Lynn Town Centre Retail Expansion Area Policy

 

RESOLVED: This policy be deleted and other King’s Lynn policies  be re-numbered accordingly.

 

E1.2A King’s Lynn – Port Policy

 

RESOLVED:  The Task Group agreed the policy.

 

E1.3 King’s Lynn – Gaywood Clock Policy

 

RESOLVED:

The Task Group agreed the policy, subject to the amendments set out below:

 

1)            Page 176 a.  New Government Use Class E be added and reference be made to this within the policy.

 

2)            Page 176 c. Officers to amend text as per discussion.

 

3)            Reference be made to the use of non- motorised users and the King’s Lynn Transport Study.

 

E1.4 King’s Lynn – Marsh Lane Policy

 

RESOLVED:  The Task Group agreed the Policy.

 

E1.5 King’s Lynn – Boal Quay Policy

 

RESOLVED:  The Task Group agreed the policy subject to the amendment set out below:

 

1)    Land amounting to 4.1 hectares is allocated for mixed use including residential development of not more than 50 dwellings.

 

E1.6 King’s Lynn – South of Parkway Policy

 

RESOLVED:  The Task Group agreed the Policy.

 

E1.7 King’s Lynn – Land at Lynnsport Policy

 

RESOLVED:  The Task Group agreed the Policy.

 

E1.8 King’s Lynn – South Quay Policy

 

RESOLVED: The Task Group agreed the Policy subject to the following amendment set out below:

 

1)    Land amounting to 0.5 hectare is allocated for mixed use including residential development for at least 50 dwellings.

 

E1.9 King’s Lynn – Land West of Columbia Way Policy

 

RESOLVED:  The Task Group agreed the policy.

 

E1.10 King’s Lynn – North of Wisbech Road Policy

 

RESOLVED:  The Task Group would discuss this policy further at the meeting on 7 October 2020.

 

 

The next meeting of the Task Group will take place on Wednesday 7 October 2020 at 11.00 am via Zoom.

 

The next meeting of the Local Plan Task Group will be held on Wednesday 7 October 2020 at 11 am via Zoom.