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Object

Draft Site Allocations and Policies (incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) Development Plan Document

Representation ID: 154

Received: 07/03/2014

Respondent: Mr Clive Jones

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

The proposed use does not provide 'a safe and accessible environment where crime and disorder, and the fear of crime, do not undermine the quality of life or community cohesion' (NPPF 69).

Full text:

It does not provide a safe and accessible environment where the fear of crime does not undermine the quality of life or community cohesion (NPPF 69).

We have a son with learning difficulties. He is classified as a vulnerable adult and I am concerned about his safety. He has a full time job and often works late hours in Ipswich. He cannot drive and would have to either cycle or walk past the proposed gypsy/travelers' site to get to and from work, as would others. NB Sustrans National Cycle Route 48 also goes past this site.

I am concerned the gypsy site would have a significant adverse impact on the physical and social infrastructure of local settlements contrary to CS11c.

There are several businesses opposite and adjacent to the proposed site, which I consider will undoubtedly suffer loss of custom as well as other possible detrimental consequences if this site goes ahead. I am concerned that this would cause loss of local employment, business, rates etc. adversely affecting the local community and livelihoods of those concerned.