Object

Representation ID: 26294

Received: 28/02/2020

Respondent: RSPB

Agent: RSPB

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Notable omission to DM15. Representation made at Issues and Options stage suggested inclusion of line in policy, ‘k) to incorporate integrated swift-bricks.’ Suggestion not included - seen as missed opportunity. Due to national plight of swifts, failing to include could constitute a failure in the Council’s ‘Duty to conserve biodiversity’ under Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act. Cost of incorporating bricks insignificant and attitude towards them is positive so would not affect Council's ability to exercise functions and would be consistent with County Council's Suffolk Nature Strategy. Inclusion not unprecedented - included in Hackney Local Plan.

Object

Representation ID: 26320

Received: 02/03/2020

Respondent: Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

We have been informed by the RSPB that a suggestion was made to add a further point to DM15 – Tall Buildings with regards to the provision of swift bricks in new buildings. This is a sentiment we share at the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, and we note that there are no references to Green Space or biodiversity measures within this policy, which appears to be a valuable missed opportunity. We propose the addition of a further point: k. to incorporate integrated swift bricks”. In addition to this, other biodiversity features could be noted here, such as
the provision of green walls and roofs which would help meet the biodiversity net gain requirements.

Object

Representation ID: 26563

Received: 02/03/2020

Respondent: Cardinal Lofts (Mill) Ltd

Agent: Cardinal Lofts (Mill) Ltd

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Whilst generally supportive, objection to exclusion of IP035 from the ‘arc of land’, where tall buildings may be appropriate, as shown on IP-One Area Inset Proposals Map. Costs of developing IP035 are such that high density development, potentially involving ‘tall buildings’, will be required. Council has granted planning permission to redevelop the site for mixed use purposes, with buildings ranging from 7-11 storeys and ‘tall buildings’ have been developed on a number of adjacent sites. Policy will potentially frustrate development of this key Waterfront site - therefore, unsound. Impacts upon adjacent listed buildings and heritage assets, addressed under DM13.

Object

Representation ID: 26667

Received: 02/03/2020

Respondent: Historic England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Support changes to Policy DM15, but request criterion ‘i’ is amended. Remain concerned that the tall building arc still includes a significant area within the setting of the Grade I Listed Willis Building. One of its most striking features is its curvilinear glass curtain walling that reflects the surrounding buildings. Any new tall building therefore has the potential to impact on the setting, and therefore significance of this important building, and on this basis we advise pulling back the arc boundary in the immediate vicinity. Our Tall buildings advice note provides more information.