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Representation ID: 619

Received: 10/03/2014

Respondent: Babergh District Council & Midsuffolk District Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

BDC/MSDC are gravely concerned about the lack of employment opportunities on a development of this scale, in order to minimise commuting. The proposal lacks: employment opportunities outside the main education/community hub; mention of B Class uses at the hub; and opportunities for commercial employment generating users at the local centres. Most new working age residents will have to travel given a lack of opportunities within close proximity, contrary to sustainable transport principles. The allocation represents a key opportunity to provide jobs close to homes and provide further employment land. Without it the proposal will exacerbate commuting/congestion in the IPA.