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Comment

Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 24954

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

Representation Summary:

Yes.
Are Babergh and Mid-Suffolk prepared to work with Ipswich and Suffolk Coastal to address cross-boundary issues and deliver additional homes?
Add reference to increasing levels of violent crime in Ipswich and fear of personal safety (especially at night).
Falling house sales in Ipswich caused by e.g. stamp duty changes and people choosing to extend.
The poor coordination of utility works. A permit system is urgently required to minimise disruption.
Ipswich has sub-standard cycling infrastructure, which requires major improvement in order to encourage sustainable travel and reduce congestion.
Ipswich now has five AQMAs.
The need to create more high-quality and better-paid jobs to improve the economy.
Assess the impact of BREXIT on the SHMA.

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