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Appendix 3k – draft Littleport Masterplan exhibition boards LittleportMasterplan Introduction 1

A Beacon of Sustainability A10 A10 The draft Masterplan has been prepared following substantial

research and consultation with local residents, community Mildenhall Road Wisbech Road

groups and businesses. It builds on the two previous public Camel Rd consultation events on issues and options in January and June last year. The options stage consultation in June 2010 set out A10 St Georges’s

the key ideas in the draft Masterplan Vision. The results of Church River Great Ouse Great River this consultation have been taken on board and have been Ouse Great River reflected in the draft document. The Littleport Masterplan is an investment in Littleport’s future. It presents a vision for Littleport that embraces its unique natural fen landscape setting, and is focused on revitalising Woodfen Road the town centre, improving job opportunities, and achieving high quality development that enhances the image of the town. Grange Lane The plan is a document in progress and it will be amended as appropriate in response to feedback from this consultation. A questionnaire is available for completion. Your comments Padnal will be considered by the District Council and, where appropriate, changes will made to the Masterplan to take these into account. We welcome your views

A10 Ely Road Littleport Masterplan Working Party The Littleport Masterplan Working Party, set up by East Cambridgeshire District Council, 0 500 is tasked with preparing a coordinated long term development masterplan for Littleport, Plan of Littleport overlaid onto aerial photograph and ensuring that the local community are fully involved in the plan development process. All working party meetings are open to the public. The Working Party Members are:

Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Christine Ambrose Smith Sue Austen David Brown Peter Moakes Malcolm Pyrah East Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire Littleport Parish Council District Council District Council County Council District Council and Chairman of Working Party Tel: 01353 861010 Tel: 01353 663928 Tel: 01353 659910

These development principles reflect the issues and challenges which the The Masterplan vision local community have indicated that the Littleport Masterplan needs to for Littleport is: address. They provide the guidelines for the development frameworks To ensure Littleport develops in a way that is sustainable and proposals which are set out in the next few display panels. and enables it to thrive and provide for all whilst embracing the surrounding rural fen landscape.

Embracing Boosting the Achieving Creating better Littleport’s rural town centre sustainable movement and character To strengthen the town growth linkages To ensure that new centre by encouraging a To make sure that growth To ensure that facilities are development is set within a mix of uses and services is appropriate for the located within easy reach, ‘green’ rural framework, which will increase the usage character of the town – and to actively encourage a so everyone can access and and vitality of the town. ensuring the necessary walking and cycling network enjoy green open spaces, To couple this with physical facilities and infrastructure to facilitate access, promote a both within the town and improvements to make the to accommodate the new healthy lifestyle and minimise the surrounding countryside. town centre an attractive population are in place. car usage. To link up different To enhance existing spaces place to visit. To improve To manage flood risk areas of the town and make and create linkages to open walking and cycling links to proactively and mitigate the most of the railway links. up new areas. To increase the town centre to enable climate change. activity along the riverside – easy access. one of Littleport’s key assets. Promoting Serving the Supporting healthy and wider hinterland To strengthen linkages business and enjoyable between the town and employment lifestyles hinterland and ensure that the To ensure any housing To ensure that Littleport town can supply the goods growth is linked to growth in has the facilities and services and services people require. jobs in order to reduce out necessary to tackle the To ensure that walkways, commuting and support the deprivation around health cycle routes and other town economy. To provide and skills, and that new developments extend out adequate space and support development promotes a beyond the town to these for businesses to develop healthy and enjoyable lifestyle communities where possible. and grow in Littleport. To for all. enhance Littleport’s tourism offer to attract additional visitors to the town.

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Reinforcing the Town Centre WELLING

TON STREET Throughout the masterplan process, the town centre has been a main priority for local people. More and an improved Development mix of retail outlets, more parking spaces and re-introduction AD ION RO AT of a market are some of the improvements people would like Principles ST Boosting the town centre to see. SAINT GEORGE’S WELLING CHURCH TON STREET l CHURCH LANE ia t e Creating better s n The town centre was also highlighted as being in need of u e - d d i e s x e movement and linkages i r use physical enhancement and design work has illustrated how Mixed-use Mixed- M m iu Mixed-use d HIGH STREET e spaces could be improved to have a positive impact on the medium residential Serving the hinterland m image and appearance of the town. To make the town centre medium residential LIBRALIBIBRARRYY MAINMA STREESTREETT more user friendly and enable walking and cycling, proposals Achieving sustainable Concentrate TT own Centre retail at the west end Community uses growth VICTORIA STREETS encouragedSTRE include shared surface public realm. EE T

VILLAVILLLALAGE The shared space concept aims to create attractive shared HALLHAALLL ‘social’ areas and to reduce the dominance of vehicles, by BARKHAM’S LANE lowering vehicle speeds to make streets more ‘pedestrian and HEMPFIELD RO AD 50m

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This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. East Cambridgeshire District Council Licence LA100023279. Proposals: Maximise town centre Public realm Pedestrian priority The challenges The opportunities shopping enhancements areas By concentrating retail uses at the The overall feel and attractiveness/ Key junctions and other areas Why is the town centre How do we maximise western end of the town centre quality of the town centre of the town centre to be made facing challenges? town centre shopping? and providing additional retail would be greatly improved more pedestrian and cycle friendly a) It is not located on the most a) Concentrate retail uses at the space, through redevelopment of by enhancement work on key whilst maintaining full vehicle active route into and through the west end so that shops are more sites and restricting the conversion frontages and the streetscape. accessibility. Increased levels of town. continuous. of empty commercial property to cycle parking to be provided. residential. Community and leisure b) Traditional town centre uses are b) Take the opportunity on Ely uses leaving the town. Road / High Street to benefit Town centre office and These will add to the vitality and from people going through the c) Town centre uses such as retail development usage of the town centre and town centre. community and leisure are To be encouraged in the town should be encouraged. reducing in frequency. c) Take advantage of any centre to improve the town development opportunities in centre offer, increase footfall and d) Main Street is not well connected that area over the 20 years of the enhance viability. to the south where much of the Masterplan. future growth is likely to occur. e) Businesses and activities are relocating outside the centre.

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GreenExistingManagement connectors housing Consultation site allocations Area Possibleotential improvementswalking and cycling to routes between ‘fingers’ happeningPossible improvements each year to Additional sites for cycle parking station as a stopping point. between ‘fingers’ permeability of existing network Existing employment site allocations permeabilitySites for potential of existing new housingnetwor k Chettisham 400mExisting (5 green min walk)spaces and with Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 Designated cycle and should be provided within the 400m (5 min walk) and Pdevelopmentotential new road network Areapotential of search for enhancement for potential new 1Potential in 1000 new chance road of network happening 800m (10 min walk) radius Potential new road network each year walking routes town centre, near facilities such as accessExisting into employment development sites area PExistingotential housing walking site and locations cycling routes Conservation area boundary Potential walking and cycling routes schools, and in residential areas, Public Open Space Identify walking and cycling routes B1411 Prickwillow Potential leisurenew employment use sites SitesCycle for spine potential route new housing Listed buildings Sites for potential new housing B1392 Listed(short buildingsterm) development through Littleport to link up to facilitate this mode of transport. 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A Determination Please let us know your views to Succeed Turning the Littleport Masterplan into reality will require sustained and coordinated actions, with continued engagement with landowners, businesses and the community. The Masterplan frameworks described in the previous panels provide the foundation upon which future detailed project specific studies, proposals and funding bids can be developed. It will require an integrated approach to delivery, enabling sustainable economic growth alongside strategic priorities such as housing, and a clear implementation programme. Crucial elements of delivery will include: n Strong and integrated programme management n The embedding of the Masterplan in local thinking n Phasing of development and management of risk n Funding

Please take a few minutes to complete All comments received will be considered by the District Council, and the plan will be amended further to take these the draft Littleport Masterplan views into account before the Littleport Masterplan is finally questionnaire. adopted later this year. Email: [email protected] These display boards are also available Write to: Draft Littleport Masterplan, to view on the District Council’s website East Cambridgeshire District Council, The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely, and if you wish to complete Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EE the questionnaire online then please Telephone: 01353 665555 go to www.eastcambs.gov.uk. You can also write to us with your views. We appreciate your contribution

Design: www.dynamiccreative.co.uk 01353 661997. Photography courtesy of Geoff Durrant, Dynamic Creative and studio | REAL. studio | REAL were commissioned by East Cambridgeshire District Council to prepare options for a masterplan to provide a vision and strategic development framework for the future development of Littleport up until 2031. The copyright of these designs and drawings is held by studio | REAL. LittleportMasterplan Introduction 1 Town Centre Urban Design Framework Studio REAL produced a Town Centre Urban Design Framework which identified the key Key features of the design ideas: frontages in the town centre that contain street space and contribute to its character. This shows where improvement to what New town centre housing with flexible New shared surface public realm with is a basically a strong pattern would raise ground floor units for possible future clear visual differentiation between New corner overall quality of the streetscape significantly; conversion to retail/commercial use carriageway and pedestrian priority areas landmark buildings this might be through facelifts or repair, or it could be more comprehensive redevelopment. Wellington Street They then went on to provide details of how some of these areas could be enhanced. This plan sets out their vision for the Crown Lane town centre, further details of the individual sites examined by Studio REAL can be found in the appendices to the draft Littleport Masterplan document.

The document concentrates on design opportunities White Hart Lane and illustrations and provides a ‘concept’ for Church Lane Park the town centre. The proposals are ideas only, illustrations of what could be done with a site should the owner be willing or the site become available, and are intended to promote discussion. They are not part of the formal Littleport Masterplan and do not preclude other sites within the town centre from being appropriately improved or redeveloped.

Improvements to pedestrian New ground floor retail units Courtyard arrangements and cycle connectivity with residential units above containing servicing and parking for residents

Design: www.dynamiccreative.co.uk 01353 661997. Photography courtesy of Geoff Durrant, Dynamic Creative and studio | REAL. studio | REAL were commissioned by East Cambridgeshire District Council to prepare options for a masterplan to provide a vision and strategic development framework for the future development of Littleport up until 2031. The copyright of these designs and drawings is held by studio | REAL. LittleportMasterplan Church Lane Park / Crown Lane 2 Objectives Objectives Continuous development frontage with clear definition between public and private space New developments located to form high quality spaces with good quality existing frontages and graduation of levels of privacy. Natural surveillance of public realm from windows of opposite. Provide town centre uses that support the proposals included in the Masterplan. principal rooms facing onto the public realm. Terminate important views in the centre adding Continuous development frontage with clear definition between public and private space to the legibility of the town centre and the uniqueness of the place that it is. Unlock possible and increasing levels of privacy. Natural surveillance of public realm from windows of principal future development sites. Help improve pedestrian and cycle connectivity. rooms facing onto the public realm. Terminate important views in the centre adding to the legibility and uniqueness of the place that it is.

New shared surface public realm with clear visual differentiation between carriageway and pedestrian areas

New town centre housing with flexible ground floor units for possible future conversion to retail/commercial use Site with possible development potential New pocket parking in format that can be developed into New residential units defining building frontage new route to High Street and providing natural surveillance New ground floor retail unit with over park and new route residential units above New corner marker building New pedestrian and cycle route with 700m2 ground floor retail to High Street use and office accommodation on two floors above

New public realm treatment to junction signalling areas of pedestrian priority whilst maintaining full vehicle accessibility

Design: www.dynamiccreative.co.uk 01353 661997. Photography courtesy of Geoff Durrant, Dynamic Creative and studio | REAL. studio | REAL were commissioned by East Cambridgeshire District Council to prepare options for a masterplan to provide a vision and strategic development framework for the future development of Littleport up until 2031. The copyright of these designs and drawings is held by studio | REAL. LittleportMasterplan Wellington Street / White Hart Lane 3 Objectives Objectives Continuous development frontage with clear definition between public and private space and New developments located to form high quality spaces with good quality existing frontages graduation of levels of privacy. Natural surveillance of public realm from windows of principal opposite. Provide town centre uses that are consistent with the proposals included in the rooms facing onto the public realm. Terminate important views in the centre adding to the Masterplan. Continuous development frontage with clear definition between public and legibility of the town centre and the uniqueness of the place that it is. private space and graduation of levels of privacy. Natural surveillance of public realm from windows of principal rooms facing onto the public realm. Terminate important views in the centre adding to the legibility of the town centre and the uniqueness of the place that it is.

New, high quality residential unit New treatment to lane/public in key strategic position along realm, creating shared surface Wellington Street high quality street/lane

New road alignment to New residential units with flexible accommodate new unit ground floor accommodation

New courtyard arrangement for servicing/residents parking

New corner marker building with ground floor retail use and town centre residential on two floors above

New building with ground floor commercial/retail/community use and residential above terminating important alignment of White Hart Lane

Consultation Activity

A public exhibition was held on Wednesday 19th January and Saturday 22nd January at Littleport Village Hall. 152 people attended over the two days. 20 people representing local organisations attended the Community Representatives Workshop and 82 pupils from the two primary schools in the town attended the special schools session of the exhibition on Thursday 20th January. In addition, presentations were given to Littleport Parish Council, the Littleport Neighbourhood Panel, and the Littleport Rotary Club.

Displays and copies of the draft document and questionnaire were available from Littleport Parish Council Offices, Co-op, Wisbech Road, Littleport Leisure Centre, BP garage/SPAR, Littleport Library and the YPL Centre during the consultation period. In areas of the hinterland where it was not possible to have a display, Officers travelled with the Mobile Library van with copies of the document and were on hand to answer questions.

Over 900 copies of the draft Masterplan document were distributed to residents, statutory consultees, local businesses and retailers and community organisations in Littleport. A newsletter and poster containing information about the consultation and a summary of the draft Masterplan proposals was sent to the database of interested parties and local residents (over 600 contacts). Copies were also given to Cambridgeshire County Councils Young Peoples Team for distribution at their youth club sessions.

The District Council has a consultee register. 70 people on the register were identified as having an interest in the draft Littleport Masterplan and were sent a copy of the draft document and associated documents.

Adverts and posters promoting the exhibition and the consultation were delivered to over 3,000 homes via the Ely Weekly News. Posters and newsletters delivered by hand to areas that do not receive the newspaper.

Information about the draft Masterplan and the public consultation was printed in the Littleport Life magazine, which is delivered to every household in the parish of Littleport. Newsletters and posters were also distributed via both primary school pupils’ school bags.

The exhibition display panels, the draft Littleport Masterplan document and a link to the on-line questionnaire were available on the Littleport Masterplan pages of District Council website. Feedback from Questionnaire

Respondent Profile

109 questionnaires were completed and returned, either at the exhibition or on-line via the East Cambridgeshire District Council website.

81% of respondents were local residents, 19% were either an employee or from a local business in Littleport. 8% were aged under 20, 21% aged 21-34, 17% 35-49, 27% aged 50 – 64 and 27% aged 65+.

Responses Masterplan Section % Response Comments Officer Response Development Principles 37% strongly support, Largely in support of No change to development 54% support, 4% Masterplan. principles. Embracing Littleport’s oppose Rural Character Number of comments Supporting Business and expressing concern about Employment deliverability and financing Boosting the Town of Masterplan proposals. Centre Promoting Healthy and Balance of growth – Enjoyable Lifestyles ensuring the growth level is Achieving Sustainable appropriate for Littleport. Growth Serving the Hinterland Any further housing Creating Better development should be Movement and Linkages conditional on infrastructure being in place prior to new The development principles dwellings being occupied. reflect the issues and challenges that the local community have indicated that the Littleport Masterplan needs to address. They provide the guidelines for the Masterplan development frameworks and proposals.

Development Framework 1 – 89% support the Strong support for proposals Embracing the Natural proposals, 4% do not for development of riverside, Landscape support the proposals, marina and The Moors. 7% support in part To provide opportunities for all Improvements to Station residents to benefit from the Road suggested – also a fenland setting of the town and more usable footpath take advantage of the riverside between the Holmes and and the town’s green open Station Road (across the spaces. Moors).

Whilst I support proposals, the necessary infrastructure should not be hindered.

Concerns regarding cost of Concerns noted - no delivery and maintenance of development will take place open spaces and public without consent of land access to private land. owner

It should be noted that the Noted – this will need to be 'green' area opposite the taken into consideration south entrance to St. should any development George's Church is a take place in this area. graveyard. Although the headstones were removed the graves remain.

Green fingers require Omit green fingers that cross walking across A10 – safety the A10 concerns raised.

As a member of Littleport Angling Club I am dismayed at the suggestion of a new marina/hotel on the river. It seems at the moment that boats are the holy grail of all local authorities to encourage tourism but the pollution they cause and litter does not sit well with your "green" ramblings. Not enough green space.

Need to link the riverside to rest of town.

In the meantime local farmers could be encouraged to remove private signs on existing lodes or paths. A gate system instead preventing bikes etc getting through would help.

The outlook from village/town has already been affected by industrial buildings blocking views out. Could have been done more sensitively and with an attitude of inclusion. Development Framework 2 – 81% support the Support for retaining the Proposed short term housing Balancing Future Growth proposals, 9% do not character of the town – no growth is spread throughout Areas support the proposals, sprawling estates. Housing the town. In the longer term 10% support in part development should be there will be lack of sites To ensure that growth occurs at sympathetically spread within the town to allow this. a level that is appropriate for throughout the town within Littleport and alongside the the natural boundaries. necessary facilities and infrastructure to support growth. Mixed comments re location At the Options Stage of housing to the West – consultation (June 2010) the West regarded as too far West was identified as the away from town centre and preferred area for future station, and too close to a growth. To the West was main ‘A’ road and industrial preferred because of the area. It was also felt that its good road links, proximity to proximity to A10 would employment areas and encourage people to get into housing in this areas would their cars and drive to Ely. have less impact on riverside views.

Comments stating the need to have the necessary infrastructure in place first.

Essential that affordable housing construction goes hand in hand with building of houses for private purchase.

Affordable housing - usually means studio and 1 bed flat, not properties high in demand. We need family housing options with priority given to existing residents.

A 30% affordable housing 30% ratio is District Council ratio regarded as very high Policy. by some respondents.

Concern that the planned Current building densities average housing density (35 are much higher. This level dwellings per hectares) is is appropriate for a rural too high, and should be area. relaxed to a lower figure to allow for larger gardens. There is recognition that higher densities produce greater friction between residents in neighbourhoods that offer little in the way of privacy between adjacent properties.

Provision for cars and parking within new housing developments identified as a requirement.

New housing should be built with eco/sustainable factors in mind.

The Masterplan promises development of services and facilities as a consequence of housing growth. It should be that housing growth is permitted only in return for improvements in infrastructure, schools, etc. Development Framework 3 – 88% support the Support for developing Any issues to be resolved Building Business Activity proposals, 2% do not businesses near the A10, through the planning Areas support the proposals, though concern over the process. 10% support in part proximity to existing/new To ensure housing growth is housing. linked to growth in employment, providing an increased number Support for encouraging and range of employment businesses in the vicinity of opportunities for residents and the railway station. attracting new businesses to Littleport to boost the local Split views regarding out of The sequential test (a economy. town retail and national planning principle) seeks to chains coming to Littleport allocate land in the town and impact these may have centre before considering on town centre. out of centre sites.

Strong concern about town centre - strong desire to retain the Main Street as the heart of the village.

Shops in town centre The Masterplan notes the appear to be closing at the decline in local shops and moment - to be replaced by serves and sets out proposal takeaways and for town centre hairdressers. How is it improvements to address proposed to reverse this this. trend?

Buildings and land near and in the centre of Littleport get used for housing when really we need those spaces kept for retail, offices, community, children's activities, e.g. the Burberrys factory.

On behalf of our client, James Graven & Sons Ltd, we write to confirm our support for the allocation and designation of land west of Meadow Court for development of employment uses in the short term. Following this allocation it is our client’s intention to submit a planning application in the Spring of 2011.

Better Broadband facilities required.

All commercial and Masterplan proposes industrial development employment inside the A10 should be zoned on other to benefit from close side of the A10 but not proximity to town centre and strung out along the allow for easier Wisbech Road. More use walking/cycling to work for should be made of land employees. between A10 and Black Bank Road, with access to any development from Black Bank Road. Development Framework 4 – 84% support the Support for new community Expanding Community proposals, 6% do not facilities and extending and Facilities support the proposals, supporting existing ones, 10% support in part many of which are at For Littleport to play a stronger capacity. role as a local service centre providing a broad range of Comments made regarding Noted services and facilities for local ensuring infrastructure and people and visitors, both now services in place before new and as the population grows. housing.

Whatever facilities are provided i.e. schools etc; there must be some attention to parking. Concerns raised about the Noted – will require careful deliverability/viability, use of Section funding and maintenance of 106/Community the developments Infrastructure Levy funds to suggested. ensure infrastructure is delivered.

Issues regarding gaining No development will take access to development place without consent of suggested over private land land owner. e.g. to development along Padnal and new marina and hotel to be addressed.

Concerns about use of Any development would Padnal to access any new need to be accessed via Ely facilities in this area due to Road. nature of road and junction with Victoria Street.

Also support for retaining Padnal as green area for walking and cycling and not building in that area.

Support for locating a primary school to the East - providing access can be resolved.

Strong support for a See Secondary School secondary school in Location section below. Littleport – some concerns about suitability of leisure centre site due to flood zone and additional costs that may be incurred in mitigating against flood risk.

Respondents felt better use should be made of the riverside and that it is important not to develop near the river. Support for developing a link from the station to the river.

Concerns about suitability of The Parish Council are proposed location of new aware of the issues with the cemetery as is in an area of site, but have been unable to flood risk. identify alternative locations due to the cost of land.

Think again about relocating Downham Road site in Ely Ely's sports centre to a now has planning position where it could put permission. the viability of Littleport's leisure centre in question.

Need police station for increased population. An office in the medical centre is not appropriate. Development Framework 5 – 87% support the Concern about the decline The Masterplan notes the Reinforcing the Town Centre proposals, 5% do not of the town centre; over decline in local shops and support the proposals, provision of hairdressers services and sets out To establish a strengthened and 8% support in part and takeaways, impact of proposal for town centre improved retail offer in the town new Co-op, and as many of improvements to address centre and enhance the quality the retail shops have closed this. of the public realm to make it a and turned to housing - how more attractive/pleasant place to can this be reversed? visit that is easy to get around on foot and cycle. Respondents in favour of a The sequential test (a more varied retail offering, planning principle) seeks to with retail to be located in allocate land in the town the town centre and not out centre before considering of town. out of centre sites.

Mixed views on large national stores coming to Littleport.

Town centre needs to meet needs of local community. A market would be beneficial but needs local produce at affordable prices unlike farmers market in Ely. Attract independent businesses etc.

Through route is along High Street (and not Main Street), so more shops along there would encourage passers by to stop and look around.

Concentrating retail provision at the west end of the town will help to address the east/west disparity, and will ensure that new housing areas are closer to retail uses thereby making their locations more sustainable. Some respondents felt the physical appearance of the town needs attention. Noted. Funding, delivery and viability concerns expressed.

Careful management of pedestrians and traffic is essential. Don't completely alienate car users. Car access is still essential for a town like this; otherwise users will drive to supermarkets instead.

Proposals for Crown Lane Proposals form part of town surface: A lot of through centre design work not HGV/agricultural vehicles Masterplan document. Any with crops etc - what route development would be would they take? Retail at subject to detailed transport West End puts even more assessment. traffic into the Crown crossroad.

The vision (will there be a Note a vision is included. stated Vision for the Masterplan?) should be to maximise the proportion of Littleport residents going about their lives in their own town centre. The streets are charming but narrow, and the vision must also be to maximise the proportion of people moving around the centre without driving a motor vehicle. There has tended to be an assumption (certainly on the part of housing developers) that people will always prefer to use their car, and the Vision should resist this, as inimical to the existing and future character and attractiveness of Littleport. Development Framework 6 – 81% support the The railway station is The draft Littleport Moving Around proposals, 6% do not regarded as an asset. Masterplan notes the need support the proposals, However, the parking (for for additional parking at the To create a town that has a 13% support in part cars and bikes) and access station. range of easy and convenient road (for vehicles and choices for people, from walking pedestrians) is woefully and cycling, private vehicle, inadequate and the limited train, boats, buses and service pattern is seen by bridleways, to get into and some as a major constraint, around town and into the which should be addressed surrounding fenland countryside. before all the additional housing is approved. Other public transport modes (i.e. busses) need to serve it.

An efficient transport infrastructure is very important and must be given great thought, particularly regarding bus services as well as cycling and walking and bridleways.

Many felt that cars needed to also be provided for, given the poor bus service and rural nature of the area and that more parking should be provided for cars as well as bicycles.

The proposed footpath Noted – map forms part of shown from Parsons Lane Town Centre design work going down the driveway to not Masterplan document the Vicarage and then traversing the Church lawn and passing in front of the north entrance is all on private land. There is a perfectly good and well lit public footpath that passes through the churchyard to the east side of the church.

Support for ‘spine cycle link’ to Ely but concerns about cost. Any provision for a cycle way between Littleport and Ely alongside the route of the old A10 should not decrease the size of the existing carriageway.

A combined cycle/walkway south of the old River Croft to facilitate the railway station would further encourage rail use

Cycling routes identified are on present footpaths, which are not sufficiently maintained.

Whilst some felt that more Any development would consideration should be need to be accessed via Ely made of the need for a road Road. to the east of Littleport allowing traffic to by pass the built up village centre and link in with Sandhill Bridge, there were concerns that opening up Padnal would just create more traffic on Victoria Street, which is already at high levels.

Questions raised about Concerns noted - no delivery and financing of development will take place proposals and gaining without consent of land access to private land. owner.

Support for Water Taxi proposal as it would service as transport and a tourist attraction.

Our clients land can provide Access to this area requires detailed discussions with either of the stated options County Council Highways for the Woodfen Road/A10 Department. access. Both options have also been the subject of detailed highway design and traffic considerations and have been shown to be achievable. A new roundabout on the A10 has the added advantage of being able to provide access to both proposed land uses. Access from the roundabout only would need to go through the residential area to serve the employment land. For this reason we believe the A10 access to be preferable - please see our detailed report sent under separate cover.

In the future will you please Issue has been raised with again look at the possibility Environment Agency. of building the Welney Road up to save the journey via Downham Market each winter when it is flooded?

New estates; parking at house, communal parking areas are a waste of time. Everyone just parks on road outside front door, make developers build parking next to house. Just drive down Columbine Way in Ely or Highfields in Littleport to see.

My strong feeling is there must be parking facilities at any school or other venue really young children would attend. Cars are a fact of life in a rural area.

Make Thoroughfare Way, City Road, White Hart Lane, Victoria Street one way as City Road is too narrow for 2 way traffic and parked cars.

You can only serve the hinterland properly if you provide transport and the services and shops that are required. Presently most people will get into their cars and then drive to larger better equipped towns. Framework Priority Reinforcing the Reference the frameworks - Town Centre is order of priority - all need to Respondents were asked to regarded as the most be embraced otherwise it rank the development important won't work. They are all frameworks in order of priority development important and inter related. framework, Moving Around as the least important. The other frameworks received equal votes for being the top priority. Level of Growth 60% strongly The balance needs to right supported or between building new The draft Masterplan sets out supported the levels homes and making sure proposals for an additional 1,719 of growth, 25% there are not going to put a homes in Littleport, phased over opposed or strongly strain on the doctors and the next 20 years. This would opposed, 15% had no schools. take the population of Littleport view to just over 13,000 (the current Low growth, improved population is 8,800). facilities for current people who live here, not plans to grow Littleport into another faceless satellite.

Reasonable growth but roads need improving.

No development to north (just west of rail station).

Generally the plan is ok but beware of pushing growth before providing services otherwise it will become a commuter town without a heart or community.

Littleport has a 'sleepy village' feel about it and this is not a bad thing - but it also has a feel about it of a friendly welcoming village community, so any expansion has to be carefully done to enhance these qualities Secondary School Location 68% strongly support The new secondary school The Masterplan already or support location should be built on higher notes in the text that flood The draft Masterplan proposes close to existing ground rather than near the risk studies will be required locating the new secondary leisure centre, 13% leisure centre. to see if it is possible to school to the north of Littleport, oppose or strongly reduce or manage the flood close to the leisure centre. oppose, 19% no view. It would be better not to risk effectively at the have the secondary school suggested site near the built on the flood plain. leisure centre.

Look for different school site.

Don't build on existing sports facilities.

The secondary school will be a huge benefit to our children's education.

With the plan of the secondary school going in near leisure, could there also be a swimming pool added.

The proposed secondary school is an urgent priority and the suggested site is ideal. The flood risk is minimal. The Environment Agency cannot be allowed to lower the existing standard of defence to the Littleport and Downham IDB district. The new secondary school should be on the leisure centre site. They would complement each other; the leisure centre has facilities the school could make use of. Existingyouth/community facilities should be considered so that they are used to full potential.

Good idea for secondary school to use leisure facilities. Must address flood risks and minimise as much as possible.

Sec school; re site in flood area - no suggestion of another.

Do not support the Masterplan recommendation for a secondary school to be built on the flood plain given current government guidelines. An absolutely absurd suggestion in view of the increasingly unpredictable weather patterns affecting this country. Should be centrally located within proposed development site L02 to reduce car usage and minimise carbon footprint.

Long Term Vision 88% strongly With a population of over Newsletter with draft supported or 8,000 but only 100 forms Masterplan summary, details The draft Littleport Masterplan supported the long filled in last time shows not of the consultation and how sets out a vision for the long term vision, 5% enough people have given to respond was sent to every term development of the town opposed or strongly an opinion. A question sheet household. Copies of the over the next 20 years, reflecting opposed, 7% had no should be sent to all draft masterplan and community needs and ensuring view households with full info on questionnaire available at future growth is coordinated to the proposed masterplan. key locations around provide long term sustainability. Littleport during 6 week It suggests a comprehensive consultation period. plan to develop the town, showing how further growth can be accommodated and identifying the scope to improve the town’s infrastructure and services.

Feedback from Community Activities

Primary Schools Workshop

Pupils from Millfield Primary School and Littleport Community Primary School visited the exhibition on Thursday 20 th January. There were asked to think about the six development frameworks within the draft Littleport Masterplan and to decide which they thought was the most important and the reason why.

Development Framework 1 – Embracing the Natural Landscape: 24 votes Development Framework 2 – Balancing Future Growth Areas: 14 votes Development Framework 3 – Building business Activity Areas: 17 votes Development Framework 4 – Expanding Community Facilities: 6 votes Development Framework 5 – Reinforcing the Town Centre: 11 votes Development Framework 6 – Moving Around: 10 votes Community Representatives Workshop

20 local people attended.

A presentation was given on the Draft Littleport Masterplan, followed by a question and answer session on the development frameworks chaired by Councillor Moakes, Chair of the Littleport Masterplan Working Party.

Question Discussion Feedback Development Do you feel that these proposals succeed With additional population there will need to be Framework 1 – in making the most of Littleport’s green more green spaces Embracing the Natural open spaces? SL – company owns The Moors and would be Landscape prepared to offer land as country park Reaffirm need for riverside development Support for a community centre on The Paddocks Development Do you think that the growth levels Strong feeling towards greater emphasis on Framework 2 – proposed (low growth in years 1-10, employment first to create demand for housing Balancing Future medium growth in years 11-10) are and then bring forward new houses. Growth Areas appropriate for Littleport? Creation of secondary school key to attracting businesses Do you agree with the location of the Housing to west – may lead to people just main housing growth to the west? heading to bypass and down to Ely, ignoring the town. Housing must go alongside new school. Would like to see some growth to east and west Issues with delivery of land to East. Development Do you support allocation of new Accessibility to bypass is the key issue Framework 3 – Building employment land at Woodfen Road? 5th spur on roundabout would result in business Business Activity Areas traffic driving through the residential area to access the business park. Yes as employment land behind Thurlow Nunn in flood plain Need for high speed broadband to encourage businesses Do you agree that any new tourist River it is an asset - underutilised should link with facilities should be focused on the Ely and Downham Market via boat riverside area, or do you think other Tourist accommodation needed areas of the town would be more appropriate? Development Do you agree with the proposed location Mixed views regarding location due to are being Framework 4 – of the new secondary school on a site in in flood zone. Expanding Community the vicinity of the Leisure Centre? Vote in favour of Leisure centre site: 10 for – 5 Facilities against

Do you agree with the ideas of 2 new Yes - priority to the east primary schools, one to the east of Littleport and one in the new development to the west? How would you prioritise the community Look at what we have and provide first what is facilities - which should be provided in missing: theatre, cinema, permanent youth the early phases of the plan? facilities and something for teenagers 15-19 year olds, pre school provision, medical centre expansion. Massive need for cemetery and crematorium Development Do you think that focusing retail Will have some effect but need to look at car Framework 5 – development at the western end of Main parking - most of residents go to town centre by Reinforcing the town Street will help to reinforce the retail offer car. centre in the town? Need plan to refurbish whole of Main Street Look at traffic management Development Do you support the emphasis on cycling Mixed views Framework 6 – Moving and walking? Footpath through church on Town Centre report – Around goes over private land. Needs re-routing around front of church Object to walkway through alongside Branching Out shop – crime potential through walkway

Do you support the idea of opening up Yes subject to adequate safety provision access to Woodfen Road area from the Put a bridge over road so can be walked across A10? East – west corridor – only route is Victoria Street – Main Street route. Any development to the east should provide through road from Victoria Street to Ely Road General Does the draft Littleport Masterplan meet Useful exercise and would provide blueprint for your expectations – if not why not? any future development Incorporate into planning policy The timescale/progress in development – reemphasise that increase in employment opportunities is vital Get infrastructure right and rest will follow

Summaries of Individual Letters/emails received.

Index 1 – Letter 1 2 – Letter 2 3 – Letter 3 4 – Letter 4 5 – Letter 5 6 – Environment Agency 7 – Anglian Water 8 – East of England Development Agency 9 – Highways Agency 10 – Wildlife Trust 11 – Adec 12 – Sanctuary Hereward Tenants 13 – Fenland Line Users Association 14 – Sustrans 15 – Natural England 16 – Cambridgeshire County Council 17 – Cheffins on behalf of clients re Eastfield Farm and Greyfield Farm 18 – Brown & Co on behalf of client 19 – Cheffins on behalf of client re land west of Woodfen Road, Littleport. No Organisation Comment Officer Response 1. Letter 1 Do not build anymore housing around Littleport or The Littleport Masterplan, together with the anywhere else in Cambridgeshire. You have other masterplans for the District, recognise already decimated my local environment with that growth is taking place and it is concrete and cars making the environment I grew unavoidable, and that the process needs to be up in an ugly and polluted place. Do not make it managed in accordance with an overall plan more so. Kindly cease building. rather than on a piecemeal basis. 2. Letter 2 Long term resident of village who has witnessed The Littleport Masterplans notes the decline in the loss of shops and local services, particularly local shops and services and sets out the loss of the secondary school, and poor public proposals to seek to reverse this – a key transport. Considers it crucial to encourage local aspect is increasing the critical mass of employment into the town. Concern about ‘poor’ Littleport to help sustain these services. planning decisions by ECDC eg approval of new Co-op store. 3 Letter 3 Expresses concern about poor internet access The Littleport Masterplan makes reference to speeds. Not convinced on need for dedicated the need to encourage broadband spine cycleway to Ely. Poor rail service with improvements. Comments in the document frequent cancellations – a need to re twin the rail could be strengthened to take on board the track up to Kings Lynn. need to encourage rail authorities to improve rail services for Littleport. 4 Letter 4 Expresses concern about cost of translation No translations requests have, as yet, been service to offer document in different languages, received but this is a service which the the need for restrictions on take aways, charity Council is required to provide. shops, car boot sales and firmer regulations for The suggestion to look at Downham Market dog owners to clear up after their pets. More dog and how it is thriving will be followed up. walking areas needed. Points to Downham Market as a town centre where shops are thriving. Need to link junior schools, senior schools and wildlife areas. 5 Letter 5 Sets out a series of detailed questions relating to Detailed questions to which an individual budget for implementing the plan, timescales, response will be given by officers. Whilst community safety, housing, specific road network relocation of the train station is an interesting issues, cycle routes, marina.hotel. Suggests idea, this is unlikely to be practical in term of moving train station to be located nearer to the costs v benefits. Swan and use the current site of housing. 6 Environment Overall EA are supportive of the plan. School location – the Masterplan already Agency Area between Padnal and River Great Ouse notes in the text that flood risk studies will be identified for leisure/recreation is suitable usage, required to see if it is possible to reduce or provided that any buildings are subject to manage the flood risk effectively at the sequential test. suggested site near the leisure centre. Notes that the preferred site for the new secondary school indicates a proposed departure from the principle of the sequential test. Recommend that a Hotel – comments noted. Omit location from site specific flood risk assessment should be the plans but highlight in the text the carried out to investigate the exact flood risk prior desirability of a hotel in the Littleport area if to taking the masterplan forward. Failure to this is commercially viable. comply with sequential test will require an exception test to be passed. Concern about the suggestion for a hotel to the south of the railway station which will be within a zone of rapid inundation. A site specific flood risk assessment would also be required for this site. 7 Anglian Water Notes a current scheme to increase capacity at the Noted. Littleport Waste Water Treatment Works, and that the need for works for further expansion at a later stage in the planning period will need to be assessed closer to the time. Notes a requirement for potentially significant sewerage network improvements to accommodate the proposed allocations in the west of the town which will need to be funded by developers. 8 East of England No comments Development Agency 9 Highways Overall content with broad principles and Recommend that the Masterplan include text Agency objectives for Littleport’s growth but would wish to noting the requirement for developers to carry see more emphasis on tacking congestion issues, out transport assessments, which include in particular with the impact of development in impact on A10, A14, A47, A11. Littleport on the A10, A47, A11 and A14 and their respective junctions. Request that a reference to this impact be included in the plan, and that it indicate developers will be required to carry out transport assessments and off set further pressures that may impact on the operational capacity of the A14, A47 and A11. Highways Agency would welcome opportunity to work with the District on research /evidence base for the strategic road network to assess impact of developments. 10 Wildlife Trust Welcomes the green infrastructure proposals and ideas for a connected network through the town, as well as enhancement of the existing open spaces. 11 Adec Pleased to note the community recognition of the These facilities are included in the wider need for additional arts and cultural activity, as well ‘additional community services’ reference. as an indicative spatial requirement. Only concern is that the need for additional arts and cultural resources is not mentioned in the ‘at a glance’ section or in the table of activity. 12 Sanctuary Need to ensure adequate capacity of medical Noted Hereward centre if population expands. Viability of spending Tenants money on cycle lane questioned. Would welcome a demand responsive minibus service. 13 Fenland Line Station area needs development if more housing Masterplan refers to need to develop station Users growth is to take place. Station is of significant services. Association value to the town. Could incorporate a link from the Refer bus comments to local bus company station to the river and thus make more of the river as a facility.. Suggests a bus service from Downham Market via Southery and another from Mildenhall. Both to stop off at the station. Littleport is the quickest station to link Mildenhall with London 14 Sustrans Suggestions for additional cycle routes linking to Suggestions noted and can be taken forward Welney WWT, Little Downham and Littleport East. when cycle routes are examined in detail. Suggests a Littleport architectural style designing Similarly design issues can be addressed in in provision for walking and cycling. Seek to design codes for specific sites. achieve a spread of employment across the town. The vision for the town should resist reliance on the car, and street layout and design favour walking and cycling. Improved permeability will greatly improve active travel as will a spine route link to Ely. 15 Natural England P13 – the Ouse Washes should also be Amend text to reflect this. recognised as an SPA, SAC and Ramsar site, and the Welney Wetland Centre as of international importance for breeding and wintering birds.

Constraints section – this section should recognise Amend text to reflect this. the diversity and importance of non designated habitats.in the intensely agricultural landscape of Littleport, and to ensure that development of future infrastructure does not have an adverse effect on the Ouse Washes

Identifies that there are deficits in local green Amend text to reflect reference to these infrastructure and open space provision, and standards and the shortfall on informal open recommends adherence to the standards space. suggested in Natural England’s ‘Accessible Natural Green Space Standards’ (ANGST). The Masterplan should set out objectives/developer requirements for green infrastructure provision in line with those identified in the Cambridgeshire Green Infrastructure Strategy.

Strongly support the objectives identified for Development Framework 1 Embracing the Natural Landscape., for riverside tourism, and multifunctional Green Infrastructure. 16 Cambridgeshire Set of very detailed comments on specific points in County Council the draft masterplan. Their key points include:- Strongly supports the vision and aims of the Littleport Masterplan.

Embracing the natural landscape – welcomes This can be taken into account when details of the emphasis on the need for additional green green infrastructure are developed further. infrastructure but would wish to see consideration of how proposals relate to existing rights of way network.

Green fingers should not cross the A10 bypass Amend maps to reflect this due to safety issues

All of the River Great Ouse County Wildlife Site Amend maps to reflect this should be included in the green finger to the east of Littleport, so that it can contribute to the development of the Cambridgeshire Green Infrastructure network.

Supports principle of additional housing growth in market towns including Littleport, subject to additional infrastructure and improved employment prospects.

A10 access - Further discussions will be needed Need for detailed traffic assessments of to determine a satisfactory solution for access off options already noted in the draft Masterplan the A10 to Woodfen Road which meets local document priorities, recognises the role of the A10 as a strategic route, and achieves safe highway design

Employment – working with the LEP to encourage inward investment to the area, and improve local skills would improve employment prospects.

Schools provision – in respect of primary To note schools, note that CCC would consider providing a primary school up to 3FE in size where circumstances appropriate, rather than 2FE and one FE school. Access to the primary school to the east of the town would need to be provided off Peacock Way/Sandys Crescent rather than Padnal.

Pre schools and childcare provision – provide Incorporate into text further detail on additional level of provision likely to be needed.

Secondary school – CCC has significant Members views requested. It is suggested concerns about the deliverability of the secondary that officers arrange for further dialogue with school site at the leisure centre location due to the CCC on the issue of the deliverability of flood risk and access issues, although it the secondary school, whilst leaving the recognises the potential benefits of co-location with current text and location shown in the existing leisure facilities and playing fields and the Littleport Masterplan unchanged. (The text community benefits that this would bring. currently identifies the strong local community Suggests that the location issue is revisited. If the support for the leisure centre location, but also District Council wish to pursue the leisure centre highlights the need for flood risk studies to see site, CCC willing to enter into further dialogue to if the risk can be managed or mitigated discuss the costs and risks associated with such a effectively P34). development, relating to both flood risk and the costs of widening Camel Road.

Libraries – additional library provision would be required, and opportunities should be explored to co-locate enhance library provision with new or existing community facilities as part of a community hub.

Leisure Opportunities to the East – concern that Amend text to clarify that leisure/recreational Padnal has no capacity for additional traffic if use is intended to be low key rather than significant leisure developments take place to north significant developments. east of town, such as hotel, marina and water taxi, See 6 above re hotel location. and also about the impact of these on River Great Ouse County Wildlife Site. New Cemetery and Allotments – concern that The Parish Council are aware of the problems road access to preferred site at Horseley Hale is with access to the site, but have been unable inadequate for purpose, having insufficient visibility to identify alternative locations due to the cost at junction of Horseley Hale with Camel Road. of land. This will require ongoing discussion. Suggest text in masterplan amended to indicate current preferred location is subject to satisfactory resolution of road access issues, or identification of alternative suitable site.

Town Centre – suggest that status of proposals The draft masterplan already indicates that outlined in town centre report is clarified and these proposals were put forward as ideas for indicate how detailed design proposals might be discussion only, and have no formal status. taken forward. They indicate what could be achieved if landowners are willing and/or should sites become available. Whilst ideally detailed design proposals would be taken forward through development of a comprehensive detailed town centre plan, the Council does not currently have the funding or resources to carry this out. The process will therefore need to be managed through the development control process as and when sites become available.

Moving Around – CCC strongly support the As per item 9 sustainable transport emphasis of the Masterplan. Would wish to see and be involved with further feasibility work in respect of the various transport proposals eg Ely-Littleport cycle spine road, cycle and walking routes, increased cycle parking, demand led bus services and improved links to rail station.

Suggest a need for transport assessment of growth impacts on wider strategic network (similar to the Highways Authority comments).

Suggest a need for some softer transport measures such as travel plans, travel awareness campaigns and car sharing schemes.

Suggest further work is also needed to assess The Littleport Masterplan identifies the need impact of population growth on car parking at for improvements to increase car parking at station. the station and encourage local bus operators to reroute existing bus services around Littleport to include the station as a stopping point.

Funding – CCC indicate that they would wish to Noted. be involved in any future discussions relating to funding of the additional infrastructure and community facilities, and clarify how this relates to the District Council’s planning obligations strategy currently under preparation. 17 Cheffins on Puts forward a case for development of land to the The decision to opt for land for new housing behalf of clients east of Ely Road on the following grounds: development to the west of Littleport rather re Eastfield Height differentials are similar to the land than the east of Littleport was taken by the Farm and shown in the plan for phase 1, Littleport Masterplan steering group, after Greyfield Farm Preferable to locate new housing close to consideration of a range of factors:- site of new primary school and leisure area Consideration of the amount of further growth Land to the east is more sustainable to required in Littleport during the plan period, develop because it is closest to the town and that there is insufficient need or centre, community facilities and rail station, justification for development of land to both and good access can be obtained from Ely the east and west of Littleport. Road. The high level of existing planning The site could accommodate a new permissions in Littleport which have not yet cemetery for the town been developed out and consideration of build The site can be planned with landscaping rate trends over the last 10 years and screening so important views can be The need for the masterplan to be maintained. employment led rather than housing led. Community consultation indicated a clear Development of the land to the east would preference for further development on land to be less visually intrusive than development the west of the town, rather than the east. to the west and south side of the town (The preferred area for growth was to the The land is immediately available for West (36%), 26% opted for both to the East development, and would be offered for sale and West, and 18% to the East. 9% said to a number of small developers rather then neither area). a single major plc developer, to avoid any Land to the west was closer to existing road monopoly situation. links, existing and proposed employment areas, and the land to the west is outside the flood zones.

18 Brown & Co on Confirm that their land holdings would be available Noted behalf of client for the proposed residential use shown in the draft Littleport Masterplan. 19 Cheffins on Supports development of land to west of Ely Road. Members views requested behalf of client Land south of Grange Lane that is shown for re land west of residential development appears to be too remote Woodfen Road, from the town centre and existing services and Littleport facilities to be sustainable, particularly when other land east of Ely Road is available.

His client has obtained highway consultants advice As noted above, further transport on opening up Woodfen Road to the A10, which assessments and discussion with recommended a new roundabout on the A10 just Cambridgeshire County Council Highways North of Saxon Business Park. This land is Dept will be required to examine further how entirely within his client’s ownership and would this can be progressed. allow a link from the new access road to the Saxon Business Park to the south, removing the unsatisfactory existing left turn only access to the Park.

Considers that the amount of employment The Littleport Masterplan places a significant allocated on the Woodfen Road site (7ha) is emphasis on the role of employment excessive, in view of the existing allocated & development to help balance housing growth, undeveloped sites on Wisbech Road. Their and the Woodfen Road is considered a site research and local knowledge of the business which would be attractive to businesses. It is market suggests that there is an over-provision of recommended that no change be made to the employment sites locally. They would prefer an Littleport Masterplan, but that the issue be allocation of 4ha for employment on Woodfen assessed further prior to incorporation into the Road site. Council’s Core Strategy.

In terms of phasing they note that both the It is important that sites identified for employment and housing elements of the site development are deliverable, and it is would need to be brought forward together in the recommended that the Masterplan be short term 2011 – 2021 in order to fund the cost of amended to provide for more flexibility on this the access road. At present the draft plan point. indicates employment development in the short term 2011 – 2021 and housing development in the longer term after 2021, but the representations advise that this will not be commercially viable. They suggest that the Masterplan should be more flexible in its phasing to allow for residential use on Woodfen Road site to come forward earlier if there is an upturn in the market.

Support the allocation of land west of Woodfen Noted Road for residential and employment purposes, the land is in single ownership and their client is keen to pursue such development.