Comment

Representation ID: 24665

Received: 16/10/2017

Respondent: Alice Martin

Some praise should be given to the improved retail offering in Ipswich over recent years with key retailers coming in and an improved Buttermarket. However there is still a long way to be a truly ambitions town rather than setting for 'it'll do'. I don't really see the need for the different quarters apart from town-centre planning policies, promoting development around the waterfront and seeking national well-paid employers move around Portman Road/Civic Drive area of town.

Comment

Representation ID: 24938

Received: 27/10/2017

Respondent: Historic England

The multiple layers of the Ipswich Vision, IP-One areas, and site allocations do not provide a clear strategic direction for central Ipswich. Refinement of approach to provide clarity is essential. This clarity should include consideration of the need to conserve and enhance the historic environment. This is most apparent in the connectivity between the town centre and the Waterfront, which involves a number of designated heritage assets and their settings. We would recommend a review of the Central and Wet Dock conservation area appraisals and their boundaries as part of the evidence base for the new local plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 25085

Received: 23/11/2017

Respondent: Associated British Ports

ABP has no particular view on whether a continuation of the IP-One approach or alignment with the Ipswich Vision 'quarters' is preferable for planning purposes. ABP would only request that, whichever the approach adopted, the policy approach reflects the matters raised by ABP.

Comment

Representation ID: 25088

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Ipswich Central

Ipswich Vision 'quarters' definitions should be adopted for planning purposes. The Vision Board should be tasked with assisting with master planning of the Quarters in order that they develop a unique character.

Alternative uses should be encouraged within the Eastgate and Westgate Quarters and core retail investment should be concentrated within the Central Quarter, together with a more independent offering within the Saints Quarter. Several buildings/areas within the Central Quarter could be redeveloped to suit modern retail demand for example Upper Brook Street and to bring new occupiers to previously underused sites.

Comment

Representation ID: 25158

Received: 27/10/2017

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

If economic and business growth is to occur we believe that the focus on central Ipswich should be extended, especially westward to include Norwich Road as a key gateway to the town, although we support the overriding aim of re-aligning the key routes through the town north to south to strengthen the links between the town centre and the Waterfront.In order to simplify, and provide a clearer statement of intent for, future developments the 'quarters' defined and described under IP-One and Ipswich Vision should be made consistent and probably rationalised.

Comment

Representation ID: 25228

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: New Anglia LEP for Norfolk and Suffolk

New Anglia LEP is committed to the Ipswich Vision and will continue to support the evolution and implementation of the Vision. Through better alignment with the Ipswich Vision, the Local Plan could add significant value to efforts to revitalise Ipswich Town Centre, but it is recognised that the Ipswich Vision and the Local Plan approach the issues in different ways. In developing the Local Plan, the Borough Council should consider how far planning policies and allocations can contribute to the coordination of investment in Ipswich Town Centre, through the Ipswich Vision.

Comment

Representation ID: 25387

Received: 30/11/2017

Respondent: Gladman Developments

Gladman note that consideration is being given to the future policy focus for the regeneration of central Ipswich and that reference are made within the consultation document to the approaches contained within 'IP-One' and the 'Ipswich Vision'. Any policy approach of this nature should avoid being overly prescriptive and instead seek to provide a suitably broad framework within which development opportunities can be brought forward over the plan period that can positively respond to prevailing market conditions to secure the development needed to support regeneration.

Comment

Representation ID: 25412

Received: 30/12/2017

Respondent: Ipswich Limited

These quarters are by Ipswich Central - not Ipswich Vision.
The policy isn't appropriate because the contents do not remain constant. The goalposts are constantly being changed and there is no consistency or clear vision.
There is also too much attempted copycat with disastrous effects. Maybe we should focus on something a bit more bespoke to Ipswich.

Comment

Representation ID: 25454

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Along with the Borough Council and others, the County Council is a strong supporter of the Ipswich Vision. The County Council welcomes the consideration being given to a better alignment between the Ipswich Vision quarters and the zones identified in the Plan.