Comment

Representation ID: 24647

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: RSPB

Agent: RSPB

A network of wildlife-rich sites around and through the borough recognised through the highly commendable Ipswich Wildlife Network.

Comment

Representation ID: 24694

Received: 24/10/2017

Respondent: Suffolk Preservation Society

A high quality historic environment rich in designated and non-designated heritage assets including listed buildings, conservation areas and parks and gardens. The Borough abuts the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a nationally designated landscape, and impacts of development on the setting of which should be accorded full weight in the development plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 24715

Received: 26/10/2017

Respondent: Mr Christopher Wrathall

The main advantages of Ipswich Town Centre include the variety of commercial buildings, shops and historic buildings. These should be preserved and protected and access to public spaces and buildings should be improved for all. I look forward to a town centre that is friendlier and more accessible for pedestrians, especially people with disabilities.

Comment

Representation ID: 24741

Received: 27/10/2017

Respondent: Mr Peter Sutters

My area (Copdock & Washbrook) is just outside of Ipswich and currently forms part of a green belt around the Town and should be kept as such. Rather than being overwhelmed with housing and industrial development.

Comment

Representation ID: 24765

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Mr Andrew Hunter

Open spaces and allotments are important to a town such as Ipswich which has tight boundaries and very little space to expand. They help break up the 'townscape' and add character. The town's heritage is also important, particularly given the many listed and non-designated buildings. The further conversion of pubs to retail use should be resisted.

Comment

Representation ID: 24819

Received: 20/10/2017

Respondent: Ipswich Wildlife Group

The area includes many important natural environment sites that should be protected in their current state. It holds important wildlife and habitats that make a significant contribution to the quality of life for residents.

Comment

Representation ID: 24840

Received: 24/10/2017

Respondent: Suffolk Constabulary

Good provision of quality urban parks and associated historic buildings, providing a recreational and educational resource.

Comment

Representation ID: 24895

Received: 27/10/2017

Respondent: Historic England

Ipswich has a rich historic environment and policies should be based on a clear understanding and recognition of the importance of this to the quality and
distinctiveness of the town as a whole. This requires a strong evidence base though any evidence base should be proportionate. However, with a local plan we would expect to see a comprehensive and robust evidence base to support policies. Sources include: National Heritage List for England; Heritage Gateway; Historic Environment Record; heritage at risk registers; locally listed heritage assets; conservation area appraisals; historic characterisation; archaeological assessments; topic papers; (list continues).

Comment

Representation ID: 24935

Received: 26/10/2017

Respondent: Greenways Countryside Project

Agent: Mr James Baker

This area benefits from a spectacular natural environment with internationally important wildlife populations and habitats. This resource contributes hugely to the quality of life for residents and is not replaceable, so should be protected at all cost.

Comment

Representation ID: 24955

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

Due to the confined boundaries of Ipswich Borough, there is an urgent need to protect existing green and open space and improve usability.

Comment

Representation ID: 25002

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Suffolk Wildlife Trust

The Borough and surrounding areas have a wide network of wildlife-rich sites, ranging from those of international importance (such as the Stour and Orwell Estuaries Special Protection Area (SPA) to those of more local importance. These sites are part of a valuable network and the Local Plan must protect all areas
of ecological value. This should include sites designated for their nature conservation interest, including County Wildlife Sites (CWS), and areas of greenspace that, whilst undesignated, contribute to the overall biodiversity value of the area.

Comment

Representation ID: 25186

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Environment Agency

The River Gipping as it flows through Ipswich and the Orwell estuary are overlooked in the Plan. The River Gipping in Ipswich is a neglected asset that is not accessible to people. It is a degraded environment that is hidden from view and not celebrated as one of Ipswich's key assets. The new Local Plan for Ipswich should include proposals to enhance the visual and ecological quality of the river and estuary, engage people with the river and detail how water quality will be maintained and improved in the river while the population of Ipswich increases. Developers proposing to build on land adjacent to the river should contribute to improving the water and habitat quality in the river. This should include contributing to the cost of removing redundant in-river structures that are of poor visual quality, are a health and safety and maintenance liability and prevent the free movement of fish and eels in the river.

Comment

Representation ID: 25357

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Pigeon Investment Management Ltd

Good network of parks and greenspaces.
Good transport links by rail to London and road via the A12 and A14 which can encourage business growth.
Mixed economy of office, industrial uses and working docks.
University that can educate a local workforce.
House prices in the Borough are not as high as other nearby areas in Essex, West and East Suffolk and Cambridgeshire making the town more affordable and thereby assisting businesses in recruiting staff. The provision of new housing to meet the objectively assessed need of the housing market area will ensure that housing remains affordable.