Object

Representation ID: 25632

Received: 08/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Policy DM10 and Plan 6 set out the green corridors through the town, linking out to the surrounding areas. We note that the policy and plan also include a blue corridor along the River Gipping from the Wet Dock to the edge of the Borough. We query why this corridor is not shown extending east and then south along the Gipping and in to the River Orwell? This whole stretch is designated for its nature conservation value (including Special Protection Area, Ramsar site, SSSI and Country Wildlife Site) and forms an important corridor within and out of the town.

Object

Representation ID: 25766

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England fully supports policy requirements to protect and enhance the natural environment, including green infrastructure and ecological networks and to ensure development design contributes towards local biodiversity. We would support a requirement for all development to contribute biodiversity net gain, in accordance with the NPPF and Defra YEP, wherever possible.

Support

Representation ID: 25799

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: AONB

The AONB team fully support the aspiration to create a green rim round the periphery of Ipswich borough. As well as providing an ecological link for wildlife, such an asset can provide opportunities for commuting, recreation and help encourage active live styles.
Such a network can also alleviate pressure on more sensitive coastal European sites.
A similar project exists in Colchester; the Colchester Orbital - which may be useful for the emerging Green Rim project in Ipswich

Object

Representation ID: 25937

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Ashfield Land Limited

The wording of DM10 must be carefully considered. For example, reference to Plan 6 shows that land to the north of Whitton Lane is included as part of the green rim. This land is also allocated for employment use. This demonstrates that, if applied too literally, DM10 could conflict with other key allocations. It is clear in certain cases (Whitton Lane) that there will be limited opportunities for the site to contribute to the creation of a green rim. The policy should recognise that the application of the green rim policy must take account of other proposed and permitted uses.

Object

Representation ID: 25953

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Environment Agency

It is good to see the inclusion of Policy DM10 - Green Corridors. The policy could be further enhanced by stating that development within close proximity to river banks should consider tree planting where appropriate and ensure that an appropriately sized ecological buffer along the river is maintained.

Support

Representation ID: 26029

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Sproughton Parish Council

The Council especially liked the new Green Corridor Policy which includes the river corridor J for the River Gipping. It is also positive that you are encouraging people to walk and spend time along the river through this policy which is important to this Parish.