LittleportMasterplan 26 LittleportMasterplan 27 Creating better movement and linkages that facilities are located within ensure To easy reach, and to actively encourage a walking and cycling network to facilitate access, promote a healthy lifestyle and link up different minimise car usage. To areas of the town and make the most of the railway links. Serving the wider hinterland linkages between the strengthen To town and hinterland and ensure that the town can supply the goods and ensure services people require. To that walkways, cycle routes and other developments extend out beyond the town to these communities where possible. Achieving sustainable growth make sure that growth is appropriate To for the character of the town – ensuring the necessary facilities and infrastructure to accommodate the new population manage flood risk are in place. To proactively and mitigate climate change. Promoting healthy and Promoting enjoyable lifestyles ensure that Littleport has the facilities To and services necessary to tackle the deprivation around health and skills, and that new development promotes a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle for all. Development Principles Principles Development principles reflect the issues and These development that the local community have indicated challenges which the needs to address. They provide the Littleport Masterplan development frameworks and proposals guidelines for the in subsequent chapters of this plan. which are set out Boosting the town centre the town centre by strengthen To encouraging a mix of uses and services which will increase the usage and vitality couple this with physical of the town. To improvements to make the town centre improve an attractive place to visit. To walking and cycling links to the town centre to enable easy access. Supporting business and employment ensure any housing growth is linked To to growth in jobs in order to reduce out commuting and support the town provide adequate space To economy. and support for businesses to develop enhance and grow in Littleport. To Littleport’s tourism offer to attract additional visitors to the town. Embracing Littleport’s rural character ensure that new development is set To rural framework, within a ‘green’ so everyone can access and enjoy green open spaces, both within the town and enhance the surrounding countryside. To existing spaces and create linkages to increase activity open up new areas. To along the riverside – one of Littleport’s key assets. What is the plan? is the What – bring this area into The Paddocks public use to provide opportunities for informal leisure and recreation. Ideas include use as allotments, a dog exercise area and an area for a youth shelter. Riverside – add features to the river area to make it a destination for both boating and non-boating leisure use. Ideas for improvements include enhancing the existing marina and adding picnic and play areas. The Moors – establish area as a nature reserve to create a haven for to build on the fen wildlife. Potential skating link to attract tourists.

p p p Proposals: town Green fingers connecting to countryside – routes which and enjoy the enable people to access and the surrounding countryside river area. – routes Linking the green fingers green which connect up the existing creating an spaces within the town integrated network of green spaces and a softer landscape edge to the town. – to green spaces Improve existing maximise their attractiveness and usage and provide additional green areas in the town centre and on new estates, to create informal green spaces, allotments and play areas. Examples include:

To create a network of green spaces that meet the edge of the town and create a network of green spaces that meet the To extend throughout it. land values, provide a use landscape to improve Littleport’s image, increase To focus for education, health and well being. healthy habitat viability, improve flood resilience and support biodiversity, To soils, water and air. living. connect people with nature as the fabric for sustainable To To ensure that Littleport is thoroughly connected to its unique natural ensure that Littleport is thoroughly To surroundings. all residents to benefit from the setting of the provide opportunities for To of the river and the fenland. town, taking advantage

p p p p Objectives: p p urban cooling and links for biodiversity. One of the most distinctive features of Littleport is its setting, rising above the One of the most distinctive features of Littleport directly to set in the countryside, access surrounding fenland. But although Littleport is spaces rationale to the location of green it from the town is limited, and there is no real the growth of the town, visual concerns within the town. In considering the impact of Fenland settlements can be seen from many miles across flat will be very significant. edges, where growth is likely to take landscapes and the scale and treatment of the place, is critical. through Although Littleport has no official park, it does have established green spaces and around the town, including the River Great Ouse and the national walking trail at along its bank, the playing fields at the sports centre, the mature trees and green site. St George’s church, various pockets of traditional orchards and a county wildlife more that There are also other routes that people use for walking and cycling, and still residents have identified that they would like to use. there is a deficit of local green infrastructure and open space provision and However, developers will be required to provide provision in line with the standards identified in the Cambridgeshire Green Infrastructure Strategy. green This landscape and public realm framework seeks to consolidate the existing assets into a network consisting of two parts; green ‘fingers’, pathways that connect the town to the surrounding landscape, and routes that connect between these fingers, creating an integrated network of green spaces. Green infrastructure is important as it can provide functions and benefits beyond recreational space, such as improved flood resilience, sustainable drainage, Commentary: Development Framework 1 Framework Development Natural Landscape Embracing the

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p Objectives: p p No of house completions Build rate per year Littleport population total Commentary growth is the future level of A fundamental issue for consideration by the Masterplan Littleport. Growth can provide the which local people wish to see taking place in local range of services, facilities and population base to support a comprehensive new secondary school. employment and justify facilities such as the proposed they local people made it clear that During consultation on the Littleport Masterplan did not additional facilities, but they wished to see growth take place, together with want to see too rapid a rate of growth. an east –west divide is developing in Littleport with has also identified that Research this area in the west. Investment in restricted facilities and higher levels of deprivation could help to alleviate this emerging problem. are in Littleport. Currently there There is already a fairly substantial housing ‘stock’ yet been in the town that have not outstanding planning permissions for 759 dwellings developed. Littleport also has a high proportion of empty properties compared to the per national average. Building rates have averaged a relatively low rate of 67 dwellings although these are picking up following a period of stalled development year recently, during the recession. Three growth options were identified for Littleport, ranging from continuing a low option growth option of 76 dwellings per year annual build rate, to a medium growth to a high growth option of some 145 dwellings per based on 96 dwellings per year, Masterplan recommends phased the extensive consultation results this Following year. growth, with low growth over the first 10 years of the plan, followed by medium growth in subsequent years. Flexibility in this phasing may be required if there is an upturn in the market and development is needed to deliver employment sites. A further strong message emerged from the consultation – as a rural community local people wished to see new houses with gardens and would prefer to see lower densities of development wherever possible. Development Framework 2 Framework Development Growth Areas Balancing Future Population statistics 2011 mid year estimates. Assumes housing occupancy of 2.5 people per dwelling. Population

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p p Objectives: p p It is vital to the future sustainability of Littleport that housing growth is matched by that housing growth is matched It is vital to the future sustainability of Littleport for local people. growth in employment offering quality job opportunities the make to is One Littleport. growing a in jobs for considerations major two are There in jobs in more of the local workforce necessary land available, but the other is to retain is taken up by Littleport people. Littleport. At present only 30% of local employment retain more income in the town and A target of 50% is proposed, which will both employment land to accommodate the reduce out commuting. Some 8.5ha-10ha of new jobs is needed. major potential is to the west of the There are choices for possible locations, but the and proximity to existing employment town where there is excellent access to the A10 in providing office accommodation and areas. The town centre also has a part to play retail space. Ideas for employment around the station based on rail commuting will depend upon improvements to the service and facilities at the station and are long term aspirations. the e-space A need for follow on business accommodation for businesses out-growing north business centre has also been identified. of existing retail and office space will support the town centre. Retention as and encourage this employment growth Littleport needs to be seen support To be an area conducive to business and infrastructure such as faster broadband should encouraged. regard to tourism, Littleport already has much to offer visitors, but more could With river and be done in terms of raising the towns profile, building on assets such as the such surrounding countryside, and taking advantage of the close proximity of attractions Centre and Ely. Wetland as the Welney Commentary: Development Framework 3 Framework Development Activity Areas Building Business

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Objectives: p p p Art space Dentists Museum space Open space for casual play and informal recreation Leisure Sports pitches Primary Schools Primary Secondary School Community facilities Library space Community space Nurseries Healthcare GPs Facility Education Source: East Cambridgeshire Infrastructure Investment Strategy Interim Report, August 2010, AECOM. Source: East Cambridgeshire Infrastructure Investment Strategy Interim Report, In response to the recent growth the town has experienced the Parish Council has In response to the recent growth the town has experienced the Parish identified a potential site for a new cemetery and allotments and the Medical Centre is has included improvement works starting to look at plans for expansion. Anglian Water in their 2010-2015 business plan. to the sewage treatment plant, which is at capacity, Commentary: some existing facilities. However, Littleport benefits from a number of community subscribed such as the preschools, facilities in the town are close to capacity or over Medical Centre and allotments. Other services are struggling with viability cemetery, are open 4 days a week. And there issues, such as Barclays Bank, which is now only for that are currently missing, some facilities that the community considers essential owned facility for youth. example a secondary school and dedicated publicly for additional facilities. Growth will support existing and generate need Development Framework 4 Framework Development Facilities Expanding Community

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p Objectives: p p Littleport town centre is facing a number of challenges; traditional town centre uses are traditional town centre Littleport town centre is facing a number of challenges; and leisure uses are reducing. It lies off the leaving the town and town centre community Street is not well connected to the south main routes into and through town, and Main population and employment growth Yet where much of the growth is going to occur. services and facilities. must be supported by improvements in shops centre has been one of the main priorities Throughout the Masterplan process, the town and an improved mix of retail outlets for local people. A lack of parking provision, more of the improvements people would and the re-introduction of a market are just some like to see. development within the town centre The Masterplan proposes to focus retail and office town centre both to work and shop. with the aim of bringing more people into the will meet the need for retail provision Whilst the new Rainbow Road store on Wisbech in the short term, levels of provision will need to be reviewed for longer term and suitable space made available. The town centre was also highlighted as the area of the town most in need of physical enhancement. Though the town centre remains the most distinctive and attractive part want a higher quality shopping of the town there are areas that need attention. People time in. environment that would make the town a more pleasant place to visit and spend sites and Consultants Studio REAL have done some design work, looking at how key spaces in the town could be improved by enhancement or development to have a positive impact on the image and appearance of the town. illustrating that these proposals are ideas only, however, It is important to make clear, what could be done with a site should the owners be willing or sites become available. the town centre more user friendly and enable walking and cycling, the Studio make To REAL proposals include shared surface public realm with clear visual differentiation between carriageway and pedestrian priority areas. Commentary: Development Framework 5 Framework Development Centre the Town Reinforcing

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p p p p p Key features of the Key proposals: p Town Centre Urban Centre Town Design Framework Centre a Town Studio REAL produced which Urban Design Framework in the identified the key frontages street space town centre that contain This and contribute to its character. to what shows where improvement would is a basically a strong pattern raise overall quality of the streetscape significantly; this might be through or it could be more facelifts or repair, comprehensive redevelopment. They then went on to provide details of how some of these areas could be enhanced. This plan sets out their vision for the town centre, further details of the individual sites examined by Studio REAL can be found in the appendix.

What is the plan? LittleportMasterplan 38 What is the plan? LittleportMasterplan 39 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: Access – to open Road/A10 Woodfen west of Woodfen up access to land to the include a fifth leg off the Options Road. roundabout or Road existing A10/Wisbech on the construction of a new roundabout need to be subject to A10. Both options will detailed traffic assessments. between A Cycle Spine Route Littleport and Ely – carry out a feasibility study into potential for a purpose built cycle lane running alongside the old A10 road linking Littleport with Ely for work, shopping and leisure purposes. Designated cycle and walking routes – identify walking and cycling routes through Littleport to link up key facilities and services in the town, encouraging a more active and healthier lifestyle, and enabling access to the countryside. These designated cycle and walking links need to be short, direct, well and on roads that overlooked for safety, have sufficient width. A key focus should be on links to schools, including the new secondary school, employment areas, shops and the railway station. New developments should incorporate cycle friendly roads with design and layout actively skewed in favour of these modes. Increased level of cycle parking – additional sites for cycle parking should be provided within the town centre, near facilities such as schools, and in residential areas, to facilitate this mode of transport. Improved bus services – the viability of a demand responsive bus/minibus service to link key facilities and services in peak periods should be investigated, potentially in conjunction with a dial a ride provider or other social enterprise, to help those who are unable to walk or cycle long distances, and for the rural hinterland areas. Littleport station – investigate opportunities to increase car parking and cycling facilities serving the station. Encourage local bus operators to reroute existing bus services around Littleport to include the station as a stopping point.

To create a town that has a range of easy and convenient choices for people, range of easy and convenient choices for people, create a town that has a To private vehicle, train, boats, buses and bridleways, from walking and cycling, town and into the surrounding fenland countryside. to get into and around

Sustrans Encourage walking and cycling in enjoyable Littleport, as the healthy, and sustainable transport options. principle fundamental a be to needs This of the Masterplan. Objective: p Commentary: first developed. It is primarily The existing road network reflects how the town around with the A10 forming a ring organised around a crossroads and has a T shape, to be integrated into this existing it to the west and north. New development needs which out transport assessments, structure and developers will be required to carry include impact on A10, A47 and A11. dispersed the town centre illustrates the The map of the 10 minute walking radius from people travel. The leisure centre, nature of the key services and facilities to which recreation ground Lane Medical Centre, the new Rainbow food store and Parsons main but the railway station, the are all within 10 minute walk of the town centre, new housing areas are all well beyond employment sites, both primary schools and the to enable easy travel between these points are needed. this. Ways so to the west should be planned Additional routes serving new residential areas walking and cycle ways, which that they link areas together and include dedicated work. In this way the whole town will were strongly supported in public consultation the town, particularly to the west of benefit from increased integration. In some areas, of land to be opened up and reduce new road links are needed to enable new areas pressure on existing poor accesses and junctions. a number of people also commented that some older people are less able However, these groups, car to walk or cycle and consideration must be given to their needs. For travel or public transport are the preferred options. do Improvements at Littleport Station, particularly for car and cycle parking, would from much to encourage more use of this sustainable means of transport. Bus services need to be the rural areas surrounding Littleport are sparse, and cost effective solutions found for these more isolated areas. Development Framework 6 Framework Development Moving Around

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Little Downham Little Downham WitchfordWitchford Pymoor Pymoor Liaison mechanisms will be required with the public, local landowners and private sector interests, as well as support from officers with a range of landscaping including knowledge specialist and urban design, community development, project management and community engagement. In addition an officer level advisory Growth Delivery Board has been set up, bringing together key advisors from stakeholder agencies across the County such as Cambridgeshire Horizons, Cambridgeshire County Council and This will allow the Anglian Water. been has which knowledge and expertise gained through growth in other parts of Cambridgeshire to be brought to the table to benefit East Cambridgeshire. A first task for these groups will be to develop an implementation plan for the Littleport Masterplan, indicating how the vision in the plan will be realised. Phasing of development and management of risk Phasing of development and management Funding Strong and integrated programme management Strong and integrated programme in local thinking The embedding of the Masterplan p p p p Turning the Littleport Masterplan into reality will require sustained and co-ordinated the Littleport Masterplan into reality will require actions, Turning The Masterplan businesses and the community. with continued engagement with landowners, chapters provide the foundation upon which future frameworks described in the previous and funding bids can be developed. It will require detailed project specific studies, proposals enabling sustainable economic growth alongside strategic an integrated approach to delivery, implementation programme. Crucial elements of priorities such as housing, and a clear delivery will include: A determination to succeed East Cambridgeshire District Council has set up a Growth Delivery Sub Committee to oversee the development of implementation plans in respect of the growth initiatives in the District. It’s role is to identify and address potential barriers to growth, ensuring that there is community engagement in the monitoring and plans the of development and reviewing progress. This Sub Committee reports direct to the District Council’s Strategic Development policy committee. Strong and Integrated Programme Management Strong and Integrated Programme How do we get there? do we How

LittleportMasterplan 42 How do we get there? LittleportMasterplan 43 The frameworks described in the previous chapters set out the ‘big picture’ for a co-ordinated to the approach development of Littleport in the future. there are clear priorities However, emerging which it will be important to in vision the secure to order in undertake the Littleport Masterplan. It is also critical that projects that can be delivered earlier are identified. Such projects, if delivered will help create investor to a high quality, and community confidence, change perceptions of Littleport and set a benchmark for design quality. The frameworks have already indicated that in the shorter term period 2011-2021 the main focus will be on developing out the stock of sites with existing planning permissions – some 759 new dwellings. In the longer term 2022-2032 it is anticipated that a further 960 new dwellings might be built. The development of employment land, infrastructure, services and facilities need to be aligned with these levels of development. A particular focus is needed on employment development because this will be crucial to balance future levels of housing growth. Phasing and Risk Management Maintain a high profile for the Masterplan strategy in the local media and amongst the Environment Agency and the Rail wider stakeholders such as Anglian Water, Authorities. Highlight the opportunities in the Littleport Masterplan to local developers and the building early linkages with key landowners. local community, Encourage collaboration with local partners to identify funding to take the ideas in the Masterplan forward.

p p p Embedding the Littleport Masterplan Embedding the Littleport actions then its vision, objectives and If the Masterplan is to be successfully executed implementing projects but also by the have to be well understood, not just by those wider community. The local planning system will play an important role in the delivery of the provides a clear and robust ideas in the Littleport Masterplan. The Masterplan of the town and the local evidence base in terms of the future spatial framework community’s from and all its proposals have benefited vision for its future growth, evolution. These proposals will be incorporated community engagement in the plan’s for East statutory planning documents Development Framework within the Local can be Cambridgeshire, going through the statutory planning processes, so that they taken forward. A Littleport Masterplan champion(s) role could also be considered to assist in the embedding process. This should be a figurehead position, suitable for a Councillor appointment from the local government partners. The role of the champion would be to: High quality development standards will also be necessary to help integrate The new Highfields housing site is new development into the existing community. a good example of what can be achieved. Clear design codes and design briefs are need to useful tools in helping to raise standards of design and construction and will be an early priority in the implementation programme. The Cambridgeshire Quality account Charter for Growth also provides a potential framework for this, taking into climate and character. connectivity, four themes of community, xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx Long term 2022-2032 xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx 2011-2021 Short term Development Framework 6 – Moving Around Development Framework Access Road/A10 Woodfen Primary Schools and Preschool provision Schools and Preschool Primary Cemetery Medical Centre expansion Additional commercial leisure facilities Additional community space Centre the Town 5 – Reinforcing Development Framework Maximise town centre shopping centre office and retail development Town realm enhancements Public Community and leisure uses priority areas Pedestrian between Littleport and Ely Cycle Spine Route Designated cycling and walking routes Improved bus services Littleport station – car and cycle parking and buses Secondary School Development Framework 4 – Expanding Community Facilities Development Framework Development Framework 3 – Building Business Activity Areas Development Framework employment sites development Road of 150 Wisbech West and Land Road Woodfen Green fingers connecting town to countryside Green fingers connecting town Linking the green fingers Improve existing green spaces Growth Areas 2 – Balancing Future Development Framework rates housing growth Low Medium housing growth rates Affordable housing employment sites development Road Wisbech Centre retail development Town Centre office development Town Next Generation Broadband Riverside tourism development Development Framework 1 – Embracing the Natural Landscape 1 – Embracing the Development Framework The table below indicates the suggested phasing, although this will need to be flexible, taking into account new opportunities or new opportunities taking into account this will need to be flexible, phasing, although indicates the suggested The table below that might arise. changed circumstances

How do we get there? LittleportMasterplan 44 How do we get there? LittleportMasterplan 45 Mitigation Measures Phasing proposals in Masterplan provide for lower growth rates in Phasing proposals in Masterplan will phasing and sequencing of development short term. Further implementation plans. Strict business be required in the long term sustainability. planning techniques to ensure and in Engage landowners with the Masterplan, using local champion, future documentation and proposals. Continue with community consultation, involvement and engagement champion. programme. Identification of a local Littleport Masterplan support and backing for the plan Partnerships Enterprise Obtain Local District Council to at sub regional level. Develop funding strategy. identify clear developer contributions policy. of Littleport Masterplan to raise business confidence levels. Promotion with Identification of local Littleport Masterplan champion to liaise business interests. Planning briefs for specific sites. Inclusion of Masterplan proposals within statutory planning documents. and This is essential to enable access to new housing, employment will need to be assessments school sites to be achieved. Traffic The alternative to development in completed to determine viability. area is the Option B scenario of growth to the Road the Woodfen this was less popular during the public However, east of the Ely Road. consultation on these options. Control through the statutory planning processes. Ensure ECDC infrastructure investment strategy is in place. Design codes and briefs to encourage high quality design. Local landowners have opportunity to specify their requirements to developers. Highways Authority controls through the planning process. Co-operative working and liaison between all groups responsible Littleport Masterplan champion/ for public services – using Local Growth Delivery Sub Committee to help raise awareness of the plan proposals amongst other stakeholders. Co-operative working with other local authorities and sharing of best practice. Impact Significant Significant Significant Significant Significant Significant Significant Significant Significant Significant Significant Significant High in short term. Medium in longer term Medium Low High in short term. Medium in longer term High in short term. Medium in longer term Low Low/medium Low Medium Medium Medium Medium Likelihood Risk climate on Impact of poor economic market developer confidence and demand Lack of co-operation from local landowners A lack of community/political consensus on plan Lack of public funds to implement projects e.g. secondary school Lack of private funds to implement projects e.g. tourism facilities Piecemeal development by developers not complementary to the Littleport Masterplan Unable to secure agreement to new access off the A10 Housing growth not matched by infrastructure growth quality development Poor Failure to manage traffic demand arising from growth Inability to afford/provide for demand for services arising from the growth Lack of capacity and resources in the local authorities to manage growth effectively Littleport Masterplan – Significant Risks Assessment – Significant Masterplan Littleport The current particularly when planning over a long time scale. plan will be subject to uncertainties and risk, Any growth and change to be extremely and investors and the economic climate is likely resulting in a cautious approach by developers economic downturn is measures will need to be built into the Mitigation predictions. 4-5 years. Beyond this it is difficult to make uncertain over the next possible. Plan to reduce this risk as far as Littleport Masterplan Implementation Voluntary Funding Voluntary sector funding will arise as Voluntary part of community action or work by charitable trusts. Whilst some of these will be small scale, organisations such as can offer Funding the National Lottery quite significant monies. Other sources, Fund Communities such as the Landfill for example, have a focus on landscape management initiatives which fits well with the natural landscape focus of the Littleport Masterplan. The East Cambridgeshire Growth Delivery Sub Committee will be seeking to attract these as work on the implementation of the Littleport Masterplan progresses. Public Funding Public At the time of writing the future of as the public sector funding is unclear, new coalition government introduces its programme of reform. Although probably reduced, there is still likely to be mainstream funding for items such as small transport schemes, schools, environmental improvements, affordable housing and primary health care. The East Cambridgeshire Growth Delivery Sub Committee will lead discussion with the various mainstream providers to agree and align priorities to ensure that the public sector is working together to deliver the Littleport Masterplan. There may also be continuing opportunities to access other specialist forms of funding. The forthcoming will seek to boost Growth Fund Regional local economies, and is likely to focus on developing private sector enterprise and pump prime investment finance. The East Cambridgeshire Growth Delivery Sub Committee will be proactive in securing these for the delivery of the Littleport Masterplan. It is expected that the majority of housing and employment sites will be bought forward by private developers on a commercial basis. The Masterplan will guide developers to these opportunities and set individual development sites within the context of the vision for the whole town. Developers make a contribution towards the community facilities which are needed as a direct result of new development taking place through Section 106 contributions. East Cambridgeshire District Council is developing proposals for a Community a district wide tariff Infrastructure Levy, system to collect developer contributions towards new infrastructure. Essentially this is a set tariff payable on each unit of development (such as a house), which is increased the for provide to pooled, then demands on physical infrastructure (like roads) and social infrastructure (schools, play areas, doctors surgeries) resulting from new development. This proposed tariff is likely to become a future source of investment for the projects identified in the Littleport Masterplan. However, it is unlikely to secure sufficient monies from development to fund all infrastructure needs and other funding sources will be needed. Funding is likely to come from three main sources: to come from three main Funding is likely Investment Private Funding significant in the Masterplan for Littleport is required to achieve the vision The level of investment of the town. a step change in the development and will represent or by the nature of the project, programme will most often be determined The type of investment or programme to be tied to a specific project Most sources of funds are likely development location. to a specific location. opportunity and/or

How do we get there? LittleportMasterplan 46 LittleportMasterplan 47 Short Term the purposes of the Masterplan short For term refers to projects for years 1-10. (Plan period 2011-2021). Continues overleaf. Regional Growth Fund Regional A Government fund to support economic growth in parts of England hit by public sector cutbacks. S106 Section 106 Agreement agreement between a Local Legal Authority and developer in order to secure contributions (in cash or kind) towards the provision of infrastructure and services that are necessary to facilitate a proposed development e.g. provision of highways. SAC Special Area of Conservation designation is recognition that The SAC the wildlife and habitats are particularly valued in a European context. Littleport Parish Council Parish Littleport tier of local government ‘parish’ Local for a range of administration, responsible cemeteries, services including allotments, village halls and play areas. Long Term the Masterplan long the purposes of For for years 11-21. term refers to projects (Plan period 2022-2032). Natural England Statutory body comprising the former English Nature, Countryside Agency and Development Service. the Rural Site Ramsar of International Importance Wetland Habitat especially as Waterfowl protected by The Ramsar Covention, an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. A series of separate Development Plan Documents (DPDs) that set out policies and proposals for the development and use of the land in the District. LEP Enterprise Partnerships Local partnerships that are being Public/private set up to help lead business growth and prosperity in the sub regions. HGF Housing Growth Funds A grant fund available from the Department for Communities and Local Government to promote housing and infrastructure growth, administered locally by Cambridgeshire Horizons. LDF Development Framework Local Green Infrastructure A network of multi-functional greenspace, both new and existing, both rural and urban, which supports the natural and ecological processes and is integral to the health and quality of life of sustainable communities. A document prepared by East A document prepared Council as part Cambridgeshire District Development Framework. of the Local Statutory A DPD forms part of the been through Development Plan having e.g. Core independent examination Strategy DPD. ECDC East Cambridgeshire District Council District level tier of local government administration, responsible for a range of services including development planning, environmental health, housing, building control, economic development, leisure and community facilities. DPD Development Plan Document County Wildlife Site Sites of county significance for wildlife. One of a suite of documents within the local development framework, which sets out the long term spatial vision for the district, strategic policies and development control policies. The Core Strategy was approved in October 2009 as a Development Plan Document. As a result of the abolition of the Spatial Strategy the Core Regional Strategy is now due to be reviewed. Core Strategy East Cambridgeshire District Council Core Strategy Cambridgeshire Horizons Cambridgeshire Horizons role is to bring together all the elements of growth to ensure sustainable new communities are and that built throughout the County, the associated new services and facilities have benefits for both the new and existing residents. A proposed tariff system that the Government is planning to introduce as a more efficient means of obtaining developer contributions toward infrastructure provision. CIL Community Infrastructure Levy CCC Council Cambridgeshire County Council is Cambridgeshire County Libraries and responsible for Education, and Roads Heritage, Social Services, Strategic Planning, Environment, Traffic, Disposal, and Waste Standards, Trading within the East Estate County Farms Cambridgeshire District. Glossary and background documents documents background and Glossary If you wish to contact East Cambridgeshire District Council about the Draft Littleport Masterplan please write to: Littleport Masterplan East Cambridgeshire District Council, The Grange, Nutholt Lane Cambs CB7 4EE Ely, 01353 665555 Telephone: Email: [email protected] Contact Us Littleport Facts and Figures Littleport Facts and Sustainability Appraisal Draft Littleport Masterplan Draft Options Report Assessment Draft Littleport Masterplan Habitats Regulations Draft Littleport Masterplan Health Appraisal Centre Report Draft Littleport Masterplan Town

p p p p p Further Information Further available on the library of further information There is an extensive and in the Local Development Framework District Council’s website Masterplan sections: www.eastcambs.gov.uk and sub regional, district and local plans, policies These list all of the regional, of the the last few years in relation to the development studies carried out over as well as baseline research, Development Framework, East Cambridgeshire Local to the minutes, and consultation reports relating newsletters, working party Littleport Masterplan. Littleport Masterplan are Background research documents to the which includes: included in a separate Appendices document These appendices documents are available on the District Council’s website. the District Council’s website. These appendices documents are available on They can also be supplied on request. Sustrans Sustrans is a charity dedicated to improving access for cyclists and pedestrians. Sustainable development Development which enables people to satisfy their needs and secure quality of life without compromising the quality of life for future generations. Drainage systems which seek to reduce the environmental impact of surface water discharges from new development. SUDS Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Stakeholder individual, local interest groups, Private local councils, public authorities, utility companies, and other organisations that have an interest in development and or specific sites. SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest The designation of an area as an SSSI gives legal protection to wildlife and or geological features of the area. Natural England is responsible for designation. A document forming part of the suite It of documents making up the LDF. contains additional detail and information on policies or proposals, which are outlined in a Development Plan Document. SPD Supplementary Planning Document SPA Area Special Protection a designation under the is A SPA on the European Union Directive Birds. Under Conservation of Wild States of the the Directive, Member have a duty to European Union (EU) migratory birds safeguard the habitats of threatened birds. and certain particularly

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