Comment

Representation ID: 25106

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: AquiGen

The ability to robustly and credibly define a Retail Park as a 'Centre' does rely on the relationship of the Park with the NPPF definition of a Town Centre. NPPF requires a Plan to include strategic policies for the provision of inter alia retail development. This supports the introduction of specific policy recognition for a Retail Park and the formulation of positive policies to identify an opportunity to evolve, support a specific need and enhance provision across an area. In this context we recommend that Futura Park warrants identification as a strategic Retail Park site.
Furthermore, affording the opportunity for a de facto extension to the east of Nacton Road would enhance the complementary relationship which exist with Futura Park.

Comment

Representation ID: 25296

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Conservative Group

Retail Parks should be considered as centres in their own right.

Comment

Representation ID: 25408

Received: 30/12/2017

Respondent: Ipswich Limited

Retail parks are centres in their own right. If local shops can be designated as local centres and district centres, the much larger floorspace retail units can definitely be considered centres in their own right, especially with the nature of them being a destination.