ipswich.gov.uk

Object

Proposed Submission Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review

Representation ID: 5154

Received: 04/03/2015

Respondent: clive gissing

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Without properly defined specific and measurable jobs growth objectives the CS is unsound. To improve clarity and effectiveness 2 jobs targets are required: one for the Borough and one for outside. Measurement indicators should be specified. A recent report by Peter Brett Associates calls into question the viability of developing new offices, industrial units, warehousing and large retail offerings within Ipswich. This challenges the ability of the CS to deliver the massive jobs growth target. For soundness the CS needs to address the severe obstacle to growth identified and produce a specific and realistic jobs target for Ipswich Borough.

Full text:

Without properly defined specific and measurable jobs growth objectives the CS is unsound. To improve clarity and effectiveness 2 jobs targets are required: one for the Borough and one for outside the Borough. Measurement indicators should be specified.
A recent report by Peter Brett Associates (listed on the IBC website) calls into question the viability of developing new offices, industrial units, warehousing and large retail offerings within Ipswich. This challenges the ability of the CS to deliver the massive jobs growth target. For soundness the CS needs to address the severe obstacle to growth identified and produce a specific and realistic jobs target for the Borough of Ipswich.