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At present, we are raising an unsound representation on Flood Risk grounds. This is because the evidence base that informs the Local Plan is not yet finalised. The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) has not yet been agreed as the River Gipping fluvial model is not yet verified and ready for use. This is because we are still awaiting the final outputs and deliverables for this model. Therefore, there is not currently a reliable evidence base to derive the SFRA and inform the Local Plan. We have and will continue to work in partnership with Ipswich Borough Council on the SFRA. As soon the modelling is completed we will be able to engage further to ensure that the SFRA is finalised and the Local Plan appropriately reflects its findings. A statement of common ground will be prepared if required.
In addition to the above, we have included our comments below on the rest of the Local Plan document. These have been provided in the same format as the Local Plan itself.

In terms of the rest of the policy itself:
Paragraph 9.4.10 needs to make reference to the fact that the SFRA is a living document and is awaiting modelling information to update it.
We fully agree with paragraph 9.4.12 which states that more and less vulnerable development in Flood Zones 2 and 3a may be acceptable but will require Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) to demonstrate that such developments will be safe.