ipswich.gov.uk
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Object
Draft Core Strategy and Policies Focused Review
Representation ID: 218
Received: 10/03/2014
Respondent: Historic England
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Policy DM30:
It is not clear whether the density targets set out in this policy have been reviewed since the adoption of the Core Strategy to establish whether they remain appropriate. High densities may be acceptable in some locations, including in the town centre, but care needs to be taken to avoid harm to heritage assets through overly dense development. The policy helpfully sets out exceptions to the general approach, and we recommend specific site allocations provide clarity with regards to overall design issues.
Policy DM30:
It is not clear whether the density targets set out in this policy have been reviewed since the adoption of the Core Strategy to establish whether they remain appropriate. High densities may be acceptable in some locations, including in the town centre, but care needs to be taken to avoid harm to heritage assets through overly dense development. The policy helpfully sets out exceptions to the general approach, and we recommend specific site allocations provide clarity with regards to overall design issues.