Plans for new car park emerge to 'relieve pressures' on Norfolk town centre |
Aylsham Town Council has submitted a proposal to Broadland Council for a new transport hub and car parking off Norwich Road.
The proposed site is set to offer 62 parking spaces and cycle stands for 10 bikes, forming part of the approved 250-home development currently under construction on the same road.
In the documents, the council said the parking area would "relieve pressures on the town centre", and provide an area for those wishing to travel further afield such as to Cromer or Norwich via bus.
The proposed car park is north of the 250-home development off Norwich Road in Aylsham. (Image: Canham Consulting)
The proposed car park in Aylsham (Image: Canham Consulting)
Solar panels have also been proposed on some of the parking spaces to generate electricity for the site alongside height barriers for vehicles.
Lighting will be designed with consideration to adjacent uses, while providing for a safe and secure development, the documents added.
The major housing scheme to the south of the proposed car park was lodged by developers Norfolk Homes and Saffron Homes, and approved at the end of 2024.
Once completed, it will include 252 new houses, a care home, and public open spaces.