Question 9:
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24653
Received: 16/10/2017
Respondent: Alice Martin
Both
Both
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24739
Received: 26/10/2017
Respondent: Mr Christopher Wrathall
Both types of transport infrastructure should be sought: sustainable transport structures in the short term; the northern route as soon as possible.
Both types of transport infrastructure should be sought: sustainable transport structures in the short term; the northern route as soon as possible.
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24747
Received: 27/10/2017
Respondent: Mr Peter Sutters
Yes to Northern Bypass. Needed because the Orwell Bridge is just not up to the job with no sensible diversion routes.
But avoiding problem currently with A14 which effectively makes Ipswich a walled town from the south.
Access to waterfront needs something exciting. An inner circular trolley bus connecting station, shops and waterfront might be not that expensive an option.
Yes to Northern Bypass. Needed because the Orwell Bridge is just not up to the job with no sensible diversion routes.
But avoiding problem currently with A14 which effectively makes Ipswich a walled town from the south.
Access to waterfront needs something exciting. An inner circular trolley bus connecting station, shops and waterfront might be not that expensive an option.
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24808
Received: 14/10/2017
Respondent: East Suffolk Travellers Association
Improvements are needed to the local rail network. Atkins, consultants to East/West Rail, are putting the case for an increase in train service frequency into Ipswich from Bury St Edmunds and Felixstowe. This will require additional platform capacity at Ipswich and double-tracking the Felixstowe line. The proposed Ipswich Garden Village should benefit from a relocated Westerfield station served by more trains than at present. East Suffolk Line capacity should be enhanced to enable half-hourly services to Woodbridge and Saxmundham, and provide Woodbridge with a more attractive service into Ipswich. Ideally, the entire section from Woodbridge to Saxmundham should be re-doubled.
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24904
Received: 24/10/2017
Respondent: NHS England
Number of people: 2
We would support a policy to ensure sustainable transport infrastructure linking new and existing communities.
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24961
Received: 25/10/2017
Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group
All of these need to be provided to meet the current Local Plan targets. It is critical for Ipswich that the Local Plan Review seeks to address the severe congestion in the local road network that regularly occurs even without the closure of the Orwell Bridge. A roadworks permit system for Ipswich Borough is a must-have. A full cross-boundary Transport Assessment for the draft Local Plans is required to determine what additional transport infrastructure is required and where and when. If it cannot be provided then higher targets cannot be set, as it would be unsustainable to do so.
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25010
Received: 29/10/2017
Respondent: Railfuture East Anglia
Improvements to the local rail network. Atkins consultants for 'East-West Rail' are advancing the case for increases in the frequency of rail services into Ipswich from Bury St. Edmunds and Felixstowe but this will require additional platform capacity at Ipswich and double tracking the Felixstowe line. Ipswich Garden Suburb should benefit from a relocated station at Westerfield to provide sustainable transport links to the rest of the network. The East Suffolk line should be double track as far as Saxmundham (currently only as far as Woodbridge). This would enable the services to run every half hour to Woodbridge and Saxmundham and provide Woodbridge with a more attractive service into Ipswich.
See attached - full comment as per summary.
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25066
Received: 31/10/2017
Respondent: Save Our Country Spaces
All of these need to be provided to meet the current Local Plan targets. It is critical for Ipswich that the Local Plan Review seeks to address the severe congestion in the local road network that regularly occurs even without the closure of the Orwell Bridge. A roadworks permit system for Ipswich Borough is a must-have. A full cross-boundary Transport Assessment for the draft Local Plans is required to determine what additional transport infrastructure is required and where and when. If it cannot be provided then higher targets cannot be set, as it would be unsustainable to do so.
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25284
Received: 30/10/2017
Respondent: Conservative Group
The Conservative group are in favour of a Northern Route for Ipswich as well as significant upgrades to the Copdock interchange. Whilst we maintain a focus on sustainable public transport more must be done for the car driver who has been virtually ignored over the past few years. It cannot be ignored that despite environmental concerns car driving is more popular than it ever has been and journeys, especially those under 3 miles are increasing - these matters must be addressed rather than ignored.
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25404
Received: 30/12/2017
Respondent: Ipswich Limited
There should be an in-line platform rail station in South East Ipswich where traffic is a major concern especially around rush hour. (An additional rail spur (north) to near Adastral Park would also be sensible. It won't be cheap but if we don't endeavour for it the money will go elsewhere.
A full dual carriageway Northern Bypass goes without saying, however, a "northern route" or "relief road" is inadequate. There must be the understanding that Felixstowe HGV traffic should not be going through the Ipswich road network at all, especially near to residential areas, hence
the Upper Orwell Crossings isn't suitable.
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