Comment

Representation ID: 24900

Received: 27/10/2017

Respondent: Historic England

We would note the difference between high density and high rise. Ipswich in particular has had a number of high rise buildings to deliver high density. Historic development patterns also provide high density housing at a low rise level. High density and high rise should not become synonymous. Historic England is commissioning research to better understand how increasing housing density in heritage-rich areas can be achieved in ways sensitive to the historic environment. This will be coming forward during the local plan process and should be considered as part of the evidence base to the local plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 24968

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

We support the current Local Plan densities, which have recently been found by the Planning Inspector to be sound. Clearly Ipswich Borough will have set these as they believed them to be most appropriate. The current building density requirements should be a regarded as a maximum to prevent undesirable high density developments. Lowering the current density levels will only result in lower quality developments with less open space of which there is already a deficit in most areas.

Comment

Representation ID: 25287

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Conservative Group

We are against any high-density developments.

Comment

Representation ID: 25363

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Pigeon Investment Management Ltd

The slowdown in development of high density development in Ipswich shows that the viability of high density development in the Borough of Ipswich is an issue.

Comment

Representation ID: 25460

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Options for increasing densities within Ipswich should be thoroughly explored before further growth is considered on greenfield sites, particularly beyond the administrative boundary. This could include the potential relocation of businesses, which may prefer improved access to the primary route network. However, it should be recognised that more urban locations for businesses, particularly those towards the centre of the town, can offer better opportunities to use sustainable transport for journeys to work.