Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review

Comment

Representation ID: 24998

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Natural England

We note the reference to the Recreational Disturbance Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy (RAMS) (page 39) and agree that the implementation of this strategy within Ipswich Borough and neighbouring districts will result in new residential development having no likely significant effect in combination on internationally designated sites. New figures for predicted housing growth will need to be included in the evidence base and the tariff calculations for the strategy.

Comment

Representation ID: 24999

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England considers that Accessible Natural Greenspace Standards (ANGSt) should be applied to the Borough to ensure that everyone has access to good quality natural greenspace near to where they live. We advise seeking opportunities to link existing natural greenspaces in addition to the management of existing open spaces and the creation of new ones.