Object

Representation ID: 25634

Received: 08/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Whilst we note that the allocation of this site for sports use is carried forward from the current adopted Local Plan this is regrettable. As recognised in the supporting sheet for the site, it is an area of wildlife value and forms part of the ecological corridor on the south-eastern edge of the town. Proposals for any sports facilities on this site must be informed by survey and assessment of all of the ecological receptors likely to be impacted by the development. Appropriate ecological mitigation and enhancement measures must be embedded as part of any proposal.

Object

Representation ID: 25846

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Ravenswood Environmental Group

The Plan does not qualify/ explain what the Sports Park is. The SA suggests this is just open green space that can sit comfortably with an adjacent Nature Reserve and SPA but it may be that built development, traffic, parking, lighting, evening activities and noisy activities. Plans should serve a clear purpose. If it's for predominantly open space then a Sports Park should be in Policy SP6. Residents are entitled to read the Local Plan and have certainty as to what is permissible here. The site is valued as a green space and for its ecological and visual value.

Object

Representation ID: 26094

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Highways:
- It does not appear that safe and sustainable access can be made to the site.
- Access through IP150a or via perimeter track following major scheme for sites 150c, 152d and 152.
- Provision of footway along perimeter track is an opportunity to improve sustainable access.
- Site is likely to have a significant impact on junctions which are already under strain and junction (capacity) enhancements could be necessary to avoid cumulative residual severe impact.

Object

Representation ID: 26123

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Ravenswood Residents Association

ACCESS to this Sports Park site will also need to be specified, as presumably access from Alnesbourne Crescent would need to be made, it would appear, through the proposed new housing development on IP150d.