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CS14
Object
Draft Core Strategy and Policies Focused Review
Representation ID: 198
Received: 10/03/2014
Respondent: Mr Leslie Short
Agent: Mr Leslie Short
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
My clients, Applekirk Properties Ltd. and Beeson Properties Ltd. object to that part of CS2 which proposes the reduction of proposed retail floor space by 20,000 m² and considers that such a move is counter-intuitive to the CS retail strategy which is based upon a diversified and improved retail offer for the town. Further, whilst understanding the need for protection of the existing centre my clients have advanced a scheme through discussion with the council supported (plus retail assessment) which demonstrates that a retail led regeneration of the waterfront at the Stoke bridge end could deliver the council's retail aspirations.
My clients, Applekirk Properties Ltd. and Beeson Properties Ltd. object to that part of CS2 which proposes the reduction of proposed retail floor space by 20,000 m² and considers that such a move is counter-intuitive to the CS retail strategy which is based upon a diversified and improved retail offer for the town. Further, whilst understanding the need for protection of the existing centre my clients have advanced a scheme through discussion with the council supported (plus retail assessment) which demonstrates that a retail led regeneration of the waterfront at the Stoke bridge end could deliver the council's retail aspirations.
Object
Draft Core Strategy and Policies Focused Review
Representation ID: 264
Received: 06/03/2014
Respondent: Theatres Trust
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The title of policy CS14 Retail Development should be amended to include reference to cultural facilities. Cultural facilities are a main town centre use and we support the changes to the wording of the policy to refer to arts, culture and tourism. However, retail offer and cultural/tourism offer are not connected and criteria for the maintenance of a successful shopping centre will not be the same as for tourist attractions and cultural offer. Theatres are part of the evening economy as well as being anchor for your cultural offer and their success is not related to shops.
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Object
Draft Core Strategy and Policies Focused Review
Representation ID: 574
Received: 10/03/2014
Respondent: Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
There is insufficent evidence to justify the proposed reduction in new retail floorspace in policy CS14 up to 2026; the figures are not based on an up to date assessment. The DTZ 2013 suggests the Council should review/update the 2010 Strategic Retail Capacity Study to assess future requirements.
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Object
Draft Core Strategy and Policies Focused Review
Representation ID: 865
Received: 10/03/2014
Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group
Number of people: 323
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Support the commitment to 'Improving the retail offer in Ipswich' especially as the EEFM August 2013 identifies the retail sector as the highest jobs growth sector in Ipswich 2011-2031. However, we are concerned that the CS position bucks the national trend regarding retail. Retail development at Westgate seems unlikely given the number of high profile withdrawals from Ipswich, the shift to online retailing and the failure to secure retail redevelopment of Cox Lane. A 47% increase in retail jobs in Ipswich is unachievable and should be reviewed. The Council should consider more seriously the published views of Ipswich Central.
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