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DM23
Object
Draft Core Strategy and Policies Focused Review
Representation ID: 187
Received: 10/03/2014
Respondent: Planning Potential Limited
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? Yes
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The 200sqm threshold is too restrictive, especially in respect of the potential requirement for an impact assessment. The NPPF sets a default threshold of 2,500sqm, which is considered to better reflect retail proposals that would potentially require investigation of impact.
The 200sqm threshold is too restrictive, especially in respect of the potential requirement for an impact assessment. The NPPF sets a default threshold of 2,500sqm, which is considered to better reflect retail proposals that would potentially require investigation of impact
Support
Draft Core Strategy and Policies Focused Review
Representation ID: 469
Received: 10/03/2014
Respondent: The Ipswich Society
Very much in favour of improving retailing in the town centre with brownfield sites used for residential. Concerned at lack of plans for attracting new employment to the wider Ipswich area and reliance on service growth. Supportive of idea that varied and quality housing will attract people from London and its suburbs. Small speciality shops should be encouraged. Concerned that quality of design is not improving as much as hoped, policy DM5 needs to be strong so poor design is refused. Central Skyline policy and policy on out of town retail (DM23) are supported.
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