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Object

Representation ID: 25978

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Council should consider including requirement/ encouragement for development to promote local heritage and distinctiveness. The policy does require protecting and enhancing heritage assets, but design can also reflect heritage which may not be visible or which may no longer be present. Additionally, through the provision of information boards or signage, development can contribute to understanding of the town and its heritage.

County would appreciate a discussion regarding the relationship between open space and highway design. Need to consider how planting relates to highway design and maintenance requirements, and opportunities for future widening. May be a matter for forthcoming design guidance.