A public consultation on a new masterplan for the Southgates area of King’s Lynn is to run from 3-31 October and can be completed online at www.visionkingslynn.co.uk/southgates-masterplan, on paper at Stories of Lynn, or at Tuesday Market Place drop-in
The masterplan sets out how the area can be used to support economic growth and improve access to the town, while protecting and enhancing important heritage assets such as the South Gate itself.
Southgates has functioned as the southern entrance into King’s Lynn since the 15th century and is full of heritage assets that illustrate the town’s historical significance, most notably the iconic South Gate.
The site is a strategic location for both the King’s Lynn Transport Strategy and the Town Investment Plan, which identify its potential to create an improved entrance and major economic asset for the town.
In August 2022 Norfolk County Council submitted a Levelling Up Fund bid to government for the £24 million King’s Lynn Sustainable Transport and Regeneration Scheme – STARS. This could be used to fund some elements of the masterplan. The Government is set to announce successful bids later in the year.
The consultation asks people for their views on a set of proposals to develop the area, which have been put together by BDP, an experienced practice of urban designers, town planners, architects and landscape architects, together with transport advisor, Urban Flow, and property advisor, Montagu Evans.
BDP and the project partners have already held a number of engagement sessions with local interest groups, residents and businesses located in the area immediately adjacent to the Southgates area. Now the consultation process will be opened up to the wider public to allow all residents of King’s Lynn to shape the masterplan.
The consultation launched online at https://www.visionkingslynn.co.uk on Monday 3 October with a presentation and Q&A session, chaired by Cllr Richard Blunt. The presentation was recorded and is available to view on the Vision King’s Lynn website.
Exhibition boards will also be on display at the Tourist Information Centre at Stories of Lynn in the Saturday Market Place (PE30 5DQ). Three additional drop-in sessions will be held at the Tuesday Market Place event cabin on the following days:
- Tuesday 11 October 11am-6pm
- Wednesday 19 October 11am-6pm
- Friday 28 October 11am-6pm
