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Comment

Representation ID: 25437

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

In making decisions relating to open space and biodiversity, IBC should be mindful of the importance of open space and the natural environment to public health, the historic environment and the economy. Factors cited by companies in favour of investing in Suffolk and Norfolk include the area's quality of life and its environment. Our natural environment plays a huge part in the quality of life here and in our existing and future competitiveness. The Local Plan offers an opportunity - even in an urban area like Ipswich - to incorporate measures for enhancement of the natural environment into new development.