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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
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).
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.