Object

Representation ID: 612

Received: 10/03/2014

Respondent: Mersea Homes Limited

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

In the light of the Inspector's approach at the Colchester focused changes examination, certain policies will need to be robustly evidenced to substantiate the changes made and the elements of the policy to which no changes have been made. Policy DM5 appears to indicate a need to meet Building for Life criteria. If this is the case, flexibility inserted through paragraph 9.52 should be reflected in the bullet.

Object

Representation ID: 685

Received: 10/03/2014

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The built environment plays a role in supporting good mental health through access to services and the creation of environments which feel safe and encourage social interaction. The Borough's approach to space and design will be important for this, in addition to applying the principles of the 'Secured by Design'. Ipswich's population is growing older, so to create an environment which enables older people to have a good quality of life, the Borough Council should support the implementation of the Government's 'Lifetime Neighbourhoods' principle in new development. This covers the built environment, access to services, resident empowerment and housing standards.