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Comment
Draft Site Allocations and Policies (incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) Development Plan Document
Representation ID: 164
Received: 10/03/2014
Respondent: Associated British Ports
Agent: Associated British Ports
ABP supports the overall site allocation but requests amendment to the wording of the policy to allow for a lesser amount of open space in the proportional split of acceptable uses where a master plan or the preparation of more detailed proposals show this is appropriate and expedient. Site IP037 is situated within the Wet Dock area, part of an existing 'blue network' which provides an attractive waterfront area with public access for the town. The requirement for 15% open space uses is excessive and ignores the amenity function that the water area plays.
Site IP037 - Island Site is situated within the Wet Dock area - part of an existing 'blue network' which provides an attractive waterfront area with public access for the town. The requirement, therefore, that 15% of the development area of the Island Site should be reserved for open space uses is excessive and ignores the amenity function that the water area plays. On this basis, and notwithstanding its support for the allocation of Site IP037, ABP requests amendment to the wording of the policy to allow for a lesser amount of open space in the proportional split of acceptable uses where a master plan or the preparation of more detailed proposals show this is appropriate and expedient.