ipswich.gov.uk
Object
Ipswich Borough Council Local Plan Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review - Final Draft
Representation ID: 26657
Received: 02/03/2020
Respondent: Historic England
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Extremely concerned about the following key aspects:
1. The lack of clarity regarding the status of the IP-One Area Action Plan;
2. The lack of clear delineation of the opportunity areas; and
3. The absence of robust policies for these which in our view renders this aspect of the Plan not effective, and therefore unsound.
See detailed commentary for further explanation of these concerns. Ipswich has a high number of historic assets in the IP-One area and appropriate management of the historic environment will therefore be a significant consideration in the design and deliverability of new development.
If the IP-One Area Action Plan has been completed then Policy CS3 and supporting text need to clearly state this. Opportunity areas need to be clearly defined and labelled on the policies map, so that it is clear which policy and supporting text relates to which area, and the extent of the land in question. Recommended one policy for each opportunity area which specifically sets out the main criteria and parameters for that land. Robust site specific policies will help to articulate the vision for each opportunity area, setting out the means to improve connectivity, legibility, and ones experience of historic places, and help to ensure the key design and heritage principles are employed consistently and to a high quality. Review the wording for policies SP2, SP4, SP5, SP11, SP12, and SP13 identifying which heritage assets (or their settings) would be affected by the proposed development. Elevate the Development Options plans (i.e. those illustrating the development options and design guidelines) from chapter 6 into the policies.