Plans for Holt’s development including the creation of a ‘green wheel’ of open spaces and public routes will move ahead following an overwhelming vote in favour of a new neighbourhood plan for the town.
A referendum for the Holt Neighbourhood Plan was held at the end of June, with 552 voting in favour and 131 against - a majority of 83pc.
From an electorate of 3,270 this meant a turnout of 20.92pc.
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Maggie Prior, town councillor and chairwoman of the Holt Neighbourhood Plan, said it represented a step forward for the town.
She said: “We worked around key aims that will benefit our local community, now and into the future.
“These include promoting sustainable development, particularly appropriate and affordable housing for the Holt community.
“We have stressed that high-quality design and standards of amenity should be sought, whilst also conserving heritage assets. Mixed-use development is supported.
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“Patterns of growth have been considered to make the fullest possible use of public transport, walking and cycling, and to focus on development in locations which are, or can be made, suitable.
“It is also a priority to provide leisure facilities for all ages, particularly our young people.
“A key consideration was the need for much-improved provision of access for any disabled person across the area.
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“Protecting our existing green spaces is vital to serving the local community.”
The ‘green wheel’ would consist of foot and cycle paths, bridleways, quiet streets and lanes and public transport routes, and it would be supported by ‘spokes’ leading in and out of the town.
North Norfolk District Council will now move ahead with adopting the plan.
After the neighbourhood plan is adopted, it will be taken into consideration when decisions on planning applications are made.
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