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Object

Representation ID: 26319

Received: 28/02/2020

Respondent: Mr Norman Agran

Agent: Bidwells

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

IP054b proposed solely for residential use. No objection to residential allocation but objection to removal of commercial allocation as per adopted Local Plan. Policy approach does not reflect current land uses, too rigid and inconsistent with NPPF. Therefore, unsound. IP054b highlighted in Ipswich Economic Area Employment Land Supply Assessment and site sheets acknowledge existing uses - established commercial units.

Recognise aspiration to maximise housing on sustainably located brownfield land but request greater flexibility for continuation of existing uses.

Allocation would result in restriction of expansion for existing businesses. Request a more flexible approach - revert to residential and/or commercial uses.