Comment

Representation ID: 25106

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: AquiGen

The ability to robustly and credibly define a Retail Park as a 'Centre' does rely on the relationship of the Park with the NPPF definition of a Town Centre. NPPF requires a Plan to include strategic policies for the provision of inter alia retail development. This supports the introduction of specific policy recognition for a Retail Park and the formulation of positive policies to identify an opportunity to evolve, support a specific need and enhance provision across an area. In this context we recommend that Futura Park warrants identification as a strategic Retail Park site.
Furthermore, affording the opportunity for a de facto extension to the east of Nacton Road would enhance the complementary relationship which exist with Futura Park.

Comment

Representation ID: 25108

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: AquiGen

There are no immediately available opportunities to the south and west of
[Ravenswood] District Centre to support a viable extension. In the absence of this, affording the opportunity for a 'de facto' extension to the east of Nacton Road would have the particular benefit of enhancing the complementary relationship which already exists with Futura Park and promoting mutually beneficial linkage.