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Object

Ipswich Borough Council Local Plan Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review - Final Draft

Representation ID: 26655

Received: 02/03/2020

Respondent: Historic England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Concerned that 'higher density homes' is a synonym for tall buildings/ flats. Appears to be confirmed in final paragraph of Policy. Inference that ‘high density’ could ‘compromise’ the historic character of Ipswich, by way of tall buildings affecting the setting of these assets, impacting on their significance. Consider this section on densities needs to be clarified, and ‘high’, ‘medium’ and ‘low’ densities defined. Should also make clear that good design should not only respect the historic character of an area, but respond to it. High density does not need to take the form of flats, see‘Increasing Residential Density publication (2018).

Change suggested by respondent:

Section on densities needs to be clarified, and ‘high’, ‘medium’ and ‘low’ densities defined. Should also make clear that good design should not only respect the historic character of an area, but respond to it.

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