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Representation ID: 685

Received: 10/03/2014

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The built environment plays a role in supporting good mental health through access to services and the creation of environments which feel safe and encourage social interaction. The Borough's approach to space and design will be important for this, in addition to applying the principles of the 'Secured by Design'. Ipswich's population is growing older, so to create an environment which enables older people to have a good quality of life, the Borough Council should support the implementation of the Government's 'Lifetime Neighbourhoods' principle in new development. This covers the built environment, access to services, resident empowerment and housing standards.