Object

Representation ID: 26171

Received: 04/02/2020

Respondent: Ravenswood Residents Association

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

IP150a, IP150d and IP150e equate to 254 houses. Should fully reflect 65.8% private housing and 34.2% social housing mix. Recommend additional new access to Ravenswood to cope with anticipated surge in traffic volumes. Already heavy congestion at access point during; morning/ evening peaks, school drop-off/ pick-up, and, lunch times, which prevents emergency vehicles access. Does "Highway Network" just refer to the Nacton Road/ Thrasher Roundabout or ALL local roads? Second access road should relieve pressure for whole of Ravenswood, not just new sites. Upgrading private road to south of Ravenswood needed as second access. Has additional pupil demand been considered?

Object

Representation ID: 26179

Received: 28/01/2020

Respondent: Ms Sally Wainman

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Concerned about the change to the Local Plan in Ravenswood off Alnesbourne Crescent. New residents will put pressure on the sources of the local GP surgery.

Object

Representation ID: 26182

Received: 10/02/2020

Respondent: Hilary Scott

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

There is already insufficient car parking as people park illegally throughout Ravenswood. Traffic congestion in Ravenswood is a nightmare. The addition of 126 homes will only worsen this. More homes should be built in central Ipswich rather than on the green land in the outskirts which is bad for wildlife, climate change and traffic pollution/ congestion. A park or a lake should be pursued instead to enhance the area and encourage more wildlife. We need more green spaces, trees and areas of natural beauty no more homes in already overpopulated developments.

Object

Representation ID: 26183

Received: 10/02/2020

Respondent: Mrs Helen Abbott

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

There would be a significant detrimental impact to the local transport network which is already an issue on the estate. With only one entrance/exit there are already problems with access, particularly during the morning and evening rush hour which is not helped by the passing traffic blocking the main roundabout on Nacton Road, and also the additional traffic at McDonald’s on the Ravenswood roundabout. Adding additional housing to this already hugely congested area and potentially upwards of 250 extra vehicles (realistically this would be more!) is irresponsible without a major revision to the access points provided onto/off of the estate.

Object

Representation ID: 26184

Received: 10/02/2020

Respondent: Mrs Jacky Robson

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Main concern is that this, in conjunction with the proposal to build houses next to the primary school in Downham Boulevard, will put intolerable pressure on the vehicular access in and out of Ravenswood. This is aggravated by the amount of queuing traffic generated by Macdonalds restaurant, situated near the only entrance/exit. Apart from the traffic problems, Ravenswood seems to have been well-designed with good cycle paths, bus routes etc. I do hope that you will re-consider this decision, and look carefully at the idea of incorporating another entrance/exit to Ravenswood.

Object

Representation ID: 26185

Received: 10/02/2020

Respondent: Hallowtree Scout Activity Centre

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

This area of land borders an AONB which would be negatively affected by additional vehicular traffic in the area. The existing access track to Bridge Wood/Orwell Meadows/Hallowtree Campsite is already in disrepair. Additional traffic in the area would be at the detriment to the properties in the Alnesbourn Priory site. It is a short-sighted effort by the council to boost housing in an area which is unequipped to handle the additional capacity. No work should be allowed to take place. The land must be kept undisturbed which will allow the flora and fauna to develop.

Object

Representation ID: 26187

Received: 10/02/2020

Respondent: Dr Bashar Shatta

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Strongly object. Access is a major problem for all Ravenswood residents as well as parking.New roads in and out of Ravenswood are needed and more parking spaces should be provided before any other houses are built.

Object

Representation ID: 26192

Received: 11/02/2020

Respondent: Mr Jonathan N/A

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Generally supportive of a mixed tenure development on this site in line with recent SOS verdict. However, cannot support development until IBC takes significant measures to improve the flow of traffic in the area. The roundabouts at the entrance to Ravenswood are a significant bottle neck, causing dangerous congestion due to illegal manoeuvres. Traffic is regularly problematic at rush hour, but also at other hours due to the popularity of McDonald’s. Solutions might include additional entrances to the residential areas (with measures to prevent use as a cut through), additional entrances to Ravenswood retail park, additional lanes between roundabouts.

Object

Representation ID: 26197

Received: 14/02/2020

Respondent: Cindy Lawes

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Object. A suburb this size should not have only one entrance and exit. The additional 126 houses will bring additional vehicles into the suburb, and this will exacerbate problems. We have to manage through the Henning Road roundabout, which is frequently blocked by people trying to get into the MacDonalds and then out the suburb onto a major roundabout. The Orwell Bridge closures worsen this. Another access road off the A1189 will not alleviate any of the problems. The doctor’s practice is already stretched and this was worsened by the closure of Landseer Surgery. Inadequate health facilities for new residents.

Object

Representation ID: 26614

Received: 02/03/2020

Respondent: Ipswich School

Agent: Mr Matt Clarke

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Site IP150e: Allocated in 1997 Local Plan, as part of site ref 6.1. Remainder of Ravenswood community has been built out but several parcels remain undeveloped. It is suggested that a more cautious approach is taken to the likelihood of delivery being achieved within the Plan Period.