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Anglian Water is generally supportive of the Policy DM18 but considers that it should be made clear that new development should not prejudice the continued operation of established uses in Anglian Water's ownership.

We note that Policy DM18 (formerly DM26 of the adopted plan) and has been amended to included reference to satisfactory mitigation of amenity impacts.

It is important to note that in the case of Anglian Water's existing water recycling centres it is not always possible to provide mitigation to address such impacts. For example where residential development is proposed in a location which could give rise to adverse amenity impacts principally.

We would to prevent encroachment of occupied land and buildings which could give rise to future amenity loss and impose additional constraints on the operation of our assets. Planning permission must only be granted where it has been demonstrated that the proposed development would not be adversely affected by the normal operation of our operational assets.

It is therefore suggested that Policy DM18 is amended as follows:

The Council will protect the quality of life of occupiers and neighbours by only granting
permission for development that does not result in an unacceptable loss of amenity. Exceptions
will only be made where satisfactory mitigation measures can be secured or where this is not possible that any identified impacts can be avoided. The factors we will
consider include:

 visual privacy and overlooking
 overbearing impact and sense of enclosure
 sunlight, daylight, overshadowing and artificial light levels
 noise and vibration levels
 odour, fumes and dust
 contamination

Development that would be adversely affected by the conduct of established uses nearby will
not be permitted or where it would prejudice the continued operation of established uses.