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Policy DM46 Port of Ipswich
Support
Draft Site Allocations and Policies (incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) Development Plan Document
Representation ID: 161
Received: 10/03/2014
Respondent: Associated British Ports
Agent: Associated British Ports
ABP supports the allocation IP262 but requests the addition in the site allocation details of wording noting that the site forms part of a larger site in ABP's ownership which spans the adjoining administrative area of Babergh DC which is suitable for port-related use.
ABP owns the site which adjoins the Power Station Berth and has licences/consents allowing the handling of explosive materials and ammonium nitrate fertiliser. Reference to this adjoining area would aid understanding of the full extent of the area capable of development (not least given the proximity of the Orwell Country Park SSSI and Nature Reserve).
ABP supports the allocation of Site IP262 and the wording of the site allocation details. The site (which totals c 5.6ha in area, some of which is in Babergh DC's adjoining administrative area) is in the ownership of ABP and adjoins the Power Station Berth which has the benefit of a licence allowing the handling of explosive materials under the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987 and consents to both ABP and Origin under the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 and the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1992 for the handling of ammonium nitrate fertiliser. ABP welcomes the identification of the site for port-related uses (which are not defined or limited in the DPD). As the full extent of the site intended for port-related use is split by the Borough boundary, a note referencing this adjoining area would be beneficial in aiding understanding of the full extent of the area capable of development (not least given the proximity of the Orwell Country Park SSSI and Nature Reserve).
Object
Draft Site Allocations and Policies (incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) Development Plan Document
Representation ID: 375
Received: 10/03/2014
Respondent: Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The Appropriate Assessment of the Site Allocations Document states that policy DM46 could have an adverse impact on the integrity of the Stour & Orwell estuaries SPA. These recommendations do not appear to have been incorporated in to policy DM46. The policy should be revised to ensure the policy does not result in significant adverse impact on the integrity of the SPA.
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Object
Draft Site Allocations and Policies (incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) Development Plan Document
Representation ID: 571
Received: 27/03/2014
Respondent: Suffolk County Council
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Site IP262 the Former Ash Tip overlooks the Orwell, in a topographically favourable location in the vicinity of prehistoric sites, particularly of Palaeolithic date. No objection in principle to development but it will require a condition relating to archaeological investigation attached to any planning consent. A desk-based assessment is recommended in the first instance.
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Object
Draft Site Allocations and Policies (incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) Development Plan Document
Representation ID: 648
Received: 07/03/2014
Respondent: Lafarge Tarmac
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The allocation of land for port related uses at the Ash Tip Cliff Quay site (IP262) is supported. The policy should, however, allow suitable flexibility to encourage other suitable industrial uses which may be appropriately situated on the port site. Industrial activity on the port site, including associated HGV movements to and from the port must be appropriately accommodated within wider regeneration proposals.
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Object
Draft Site Allocations and Policies (incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) Development Plan Document
Representation ID: 704
Received: 10/03/2014
Respondent: Natural England
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Policy DM46 Port of Ipswich - we have no comments on these sites subject to proposals being required to comply with policies DM33 - DM35.
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