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Question 81:
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24708
Received: 24/10/2017
Respondent: Suffolk Preservation Society
Yes. We support tall buildings (not exceeding 7 storeys) where they are of a very high standard of design and they do not cause harm to the setting of designated heritage assets.
Yes. We support tall buildings (not exceeding 7 storeys) where they are of a very high standard of design and they do not cause harm to the setting of designated heritage assets.
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24754
Received: 30/10/2017
Respondent: RSPB
Agent: RSPB
Tall buildings around the waterfront which have integrated swift-bricks within them will undoubtedly increase the vibrancy of the waterfront area.
Swifts have declined by 51% since the mid-1990s. They are the fastest bird in direct flight. Only landing to nest. They are the epitomy of "vibrant".
The RSPB in conjunction with Barretts has worked with Manthorpe building products and Action for Swifts to design and produce a low-cost integrated swift-brick (c.£20)
The presence of swifts using integrated nest-bricks within the tall buildings around the waterfront, will undoubtedly enhance the vibrancy of the area. Swifts are the fastest bird in direct flight and apart from when they land to nest, spend their entire life in the air (eating, sleeping and mating). Their presence in communities is a true sign of summer and their high speed "screaming" parties around roof-tops provide an incredible, natural exhilarating display. They are the epitomy of & quot;vibrant".
They are in the UK for only three months of the year and are almost completely reliant on us providing places for them to nest in appropriate buildings. Since the 1990's the UK has lost over half its population of swifts. Urgent action is required to save them.
The RSPB in conjunction with Barretts has worked with Manthorpe building products and Action for Swifts to design and produce a low-cost integrated swift-brick (c.£20)
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24782
Received: 30/10/2017
Respondent: Mr Andrew Hunter
I doubt tall buildings have enhanced the vibrancy of the area, particularly where development has stalled.
I doubt tall buildings have enhanced the vibrancy of the area, particularly where development has stalled.
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24814
Received: 19/10/2017
Respondent: Ministry of Defence
The MODs principle concern relates to ensuring that tall structures especially tall buildings do not cause an obstruction to air traffic movements at MOD aerodromes or compromise the operation of air navigational transmitter/receiver facilities located in the area. As you will be aware air traffic approaches and technical installations at MOD aerodromes are protected with statutory safeguarding zones which identify height consultation zones in the area surrounding MOD aerodromes relative to topography and distance from the site (s).
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24836
Received: 23/10/2017
Respondent: Mr Michael Mann
Decrease the number of high-rise buildings around the town and number of pointless office blocks standing empty for many years.
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24943
Received: 27/10/2017
Respondent: Historic England
The Waterfront, by the nature of the existing historic warehouse buildings, can potentially incorporate buildings of a more industrial scale and height. However, new additions along the Waterfront are of mixed success. Those truly tall buildings have had a significant impact on the skyline and nearby designated heritage assets. We are concerned that further tall buildings will cumulatively be severely harmful to Ipswich's historic environment. There is unlikely to be scope for additional tall buildings elsewhere in Ipswich's historic core and, owing to its topography, buildings at the edge could still have an impact looking out from the town centre.
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25022
Received: 30/10/2017
Respondent: Suffolk Wildlife Trust
The vibrancy of tall buildings could be enhanced through the inclusion of swift nesting opportunities integrated into the fabric of the buildings. Such buildings provide ideal opportunities for swift nest boxes and can play a significant part in swift conservation.
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25424
Received: 30/12/2017
Respondent: Ipswich Limited
The tall buildings didn't really take off. Tall buildings do not suit Ipswich. Whether we are talking office blocks or residential, there has always been a struggle for occupancy in the town.
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25474
Received: 31/10/2017
Respondent: Ipswich Community Media CIC
Keep the wine rack as a monument - a piece of sculpture somehow it speaks for our time?
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25501
Received: 30/10/2017
Respondent: Ms Jeanette Mott
No more high rise buildings.
Please think carefully and consult with residents first. Advertise better, I didn't realise this was going on. Make Ipswich a place where people want to be. Areas of Ipswich are rundown with no community spirit to local amenities or places to meet.
No more high rise buildings. More music venues needed for youngsters. Something for youngsters to do in Ipswich would be good. No local sports facilities or anything in Stoke Park.