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Comment
Draft Site Allocations and Policies (incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) Development Plan Document
Representation ID: 163
Received: 10/03/2014
Respondent: Associated British Ports
Agent: Associated British Ports
ABP supports the allocation of Site IP037, but requests amendment to the wording of Policy DM42 to allow:
- the expansion of boat building and marine leisure uses where appropriate
- more flexibility in the proportional split of acceptable uses where a master plan or the preparation of more detailed proposals show this is expedient.
ABP supports the allocation of Site IP037 - Island Site for employment as part of a mixed use development. However, the proportional split of uses set out in the policy can only, given the nascent proposals for the site, be aspirational. The precise split should be a matter for a future master plan and/or planning application. The Island Site presently accommodates successful high-profile marine businesses (including Fairline Boats Ltd and Spirit Yachts Ltd) and the commercially successful Ipswich Haven Marina (which has contributed significantly to the regeneration of the waterfront area). Accommodating these activities in the future development of the Island Site so that they continue to contribute to an active and appealing waterfront environment for further regeneration will be critical. This should be properly reflected in Policy DM42 and in the Opportunity Area development principles and guidelines in Part C of the draft DPD.