Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review

Comment

Representation ID: 24829

Received: 20/10/2017

Respondent: Ipswich Wildlife Group

Management of open spaces by local authorities in partnership with specialist organisations such as Suffolk Wildlife Trust is the strategy most likely to maintain the wildlife benefit and provide accountability.

Comment

Representation ID: 24830

Received: 20/10/2017

Respondent: Ipswich Wildlife Group

We strongly support the green rim concept. Belstead Brook Park, Orwell Country Park and the planned Garden Suburb country park form an existing basis for the green rim. In other areas, regardless of size, the open space is worth protecting as a link within the green rim.

Comment

Representation ID: 24831

Received: 20/10/2017

Respondent: Ipswich Wildlife Group

To improve the value of the Wildlife Network, creating links with surrounding districts would increase its value and effectiveness. Continuity could be achieved by the neighbouring districts having similar networks for the relevant areas around the fringes of Ipswich. This would ensure vital connections are maintained across political boundaries.

Comment

Representation ID: 24832

Received: 20/10/2017

Respondent: Ipswich Wildlife Group

Yes, Local Nature Reserves protect areas valued by people and wildlife. We suggest the following sites should be considered for Local Nature Reserve status: Holywells Park; Christchurch Park; Chantry Park; Bourne Park; Ellenbrook Meadow and open space; Gippeswyk Park, the Garden Suburb Country Park; Braziers Wood, Braziers Meadow and Ravenswood open spaces; Pond Hall Farm; Landseer Park; Bramford Lane open space; Stonelodge Park; and Bramford Road Recreation ground.