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Comment

Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 25013

Received: 29/10/2017

Respondent: Railfuture East Anglia

Representation Summary:

Of the options presented the best seems to be a blend of options 4&5. Key to maximising sustainable travel will be to focus development in and around towns with good access to the rail network. Woodbridge, Felixstowe and Saxmundham are on the rail network whereas (for example) Framlingham is not. A study of estate agents web sites reveals that 'distance to nearest rail station' has overtaken school catchment as being the most important consideration when choosing where to live.

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