Object

Representation ID: 25621

Received: 08/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Whilst paragraph 9.6.7 recognises that green spaces should provide wildlife habitats as part of the wider ecological network, this does not appear to be included as part of policy DM6. The policy should include the requirement for new open spaces, sport and recreation facilities to provide ecological enhancements as part of their design and implementation, in order to create multi-functional spaces which are of value to people and wildlife.

Support

Representation ID: 25731

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Sport England

Sport England supports this policy which seeks to secure new opportunities for sport and recreation. We also support the flexible approach to on-site or off-site provision.

Object

Representation ID: 25762

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Natural England

Support this policy. recommends that large developments include green space that is proportionate to its scale to minimise any predicted increase in recreational pressure to designated sites, by containing the majority of recreation within and around the developed site. The Suitable Accessible Natural Green Space (SANGS) guidance can be helpful in designing this; it should be noted that this document is specific to the SANGS creation for the Thames Basin Heaths, although the broad principles are more widely applicable. Green infrastructure design should seek to achieve the Natural England Accessible Natural Greenspace Standards. Recommend six features for provision.

Object

Representation ID: 25823

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Cardinal Lofts (Mill) Ltd

The Company's comments, in respect of this policy, follow on from those set out above in relation to Policy CS16. The Company again offers its general support to the objectives of the policy but considers that it needs to be more explicit in recognising that, on higher density, previously developed, sites in the IP-One Area, and particularly on the Waterfront, it will not be possible to make full provision for open space in accordance with the Council's standards.

Support

Representation ID: 25989

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Joint Suffolk Health and Wellbeing Strategy - Outcome 1: Every Child in Suffolk has the best start in life

As set out in this letter, our authorities will work together to ensure that sufficient choice of school and pre-school places are provided to meet demands arising from development.

The Plan also promotes safe and sustainable travel, and access to green space. Policies CS16 and DM6 are key in this regard, with the Public Open Space SPD setting standards in respect of formal and informal recreation and play - which are key in a child's development.

Object

Representation ID: 26011

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Supporting text on open space proportions (paragraph 9.6.2) suggests specific proportions of sites for green space and notes that this space can contribute to part of a site's SuDS provision. This is helpful but it should be noted that, on some sites, 10% or more of the site area may be required for SuDS provision alone.

County would appreciate a discussion regarding the relationship between open space and highway design. Need to consider how planting relates to highway design and maintenance requirements, and opportunities for future widening. May be a matter for forthcoming design guidance, rather than local plan directly.

Object

Representation ID: 26107

Received: 01/04/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Constabulary

The provision of new open space must comply with the relevant SBD guidance, in particular reference to having clear boundaries between public and private spaces, not to immediately abut residential areas, to avoid locating such facilities at the rear of dwellings, to ensure that small children's play areas can be made secure at night and to ensure that the provision of any informal spaces aimed at young people is only done following formal consultation with the DOCO;