Object

Representation ID: 204

Received: 10/03/2014

Respondent: Historic England

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The vision makes little reference to the historic environment. Given that the NPPF requires local plans to set out a positive strategy for the conservation and enhancement of the historic environment (paragraph 126), it would be sensible for the vision to be strengthened.

Object

Representation ID: 345

Received: 11/03/2014

Respondent: Mrs Mary Ames

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Give greater priority to developments that improve the lives of existing residents through raising educational standards, getting people into work and revitalising the town centre.

Object

Representation ID: 638

Received: 07/03/2014

Respondent: Lafarge Tarmac

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

It is an oversight from the previously adopted plan that the vision does not make reference to the important role of Ipswich Port, which is a key asset for the Borough. The distinct nature of the port employment area and the specific industrial activities which take place on the Cliff Quay site including LT's asphalt operation are not appropriately covered by the blanket designation as a 'Major Employment Area.'

Support

Representation ID: 718

Received: 10/03/2014

Respondent: Crest Strategic Projects

Crest supports the vision. Criterion i) states that, during the plan period, land will start to come forward for development at the Northern Fringe, in conjunction with essential infrastructure. Crest fully supports this statement and considers that the Northern Fringe is a key element of the plan's vision. Crest welcomes the deletion of text that tied a development start date for the site to the latter part of the plan period, and supports a policy for the Northern Fringe that does not restrict start dates and subsequent development phasing. Crest considers that the proposed wording for criterion i) is appropriate.

Object

Representation ID: 770

Received: 10/03/2014

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

We believe the CS needs to have more emphasis on improving the lives of existing residents and homes-led expansion risks worsening lives. There needs to be more focus on: raising education standards; helping residents off benefits; reducing long term unemployment; revitalising the town centre; tackling traffic congestion; improving poor health and levels of physical activity; improving private rented housing stock. Without a focus on these issues we do not believe the CS complies with the NPPF, is not sustainable and is unsound.

Object

Representation ID: 785

Received: 10/03/2014

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

There are inconsistencies in the CS car parking policy, whilst the site allocations DPD assumes Bury Road Park & Ride will reopen the CS deletes reference to new Park & Ride. Whilst IP-One proposals expand car parking capacity this is inconsistent with more, walking/cycling/bussing/P&R and the need is queried also. Access and cost are the issues for car parking. A review of car parking is needed, we believe surplus long term parking could become short-term. Increased parking must be assessed in terms of impact on air quality also. CS and site allocations DPD must be consistent towards P&R.

Object

Representation ID: 883

Received: 10/03/2014

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Completing the regeneration of the waterfront should be given greater prominence in the vision, given the area's importance, and the Council must make the maximum possible use of brownfield sites in accordance with the NPPF. The new reference to additional short-stay parking to support shopping/tourism in the town centre is understandable but the vision should be broader and include e.g. better information and improved linkages between the centre and surrounding car parks. The County Council seeks reassurances that the car parking policy and allocations will support Travel Ipswich. The vision should aim to improve the town's health and wellbeing.