Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review

Comment

Representation ID: 24877

Received: 27/10/2017

Respondent: Sport England

Sport England considers that existing open space of community/amenity value (including playing fields and other outdoor sports facilities) should be protected from development, unless replacement provision of equivalent or greater quantity, quality and accessibility is proposed.

Comment

Representation ID: 24878

Received: 27/10/2017

Respondent: Sport England

Sport England supports the development of sustainable modes of transport such as walking and cycling, as they increase levels of physical activity in the population. Sport England would encourage IBC to develop a sustainable transport plan for the Borough to help develop existing infrastructure and prioritise investment.

Comment

Representation ID: 24879

Received: 27/10/2017

Respondent: Sport England

Sport England does not encourage a standards approach with regard to the provision of outdoor space for sport, as this fails to take account of current levels of provision and variations in existing supply and future needs. Policies should be based on the current Ipswich Playing Pitch Strategy (2015) which assesses current supply and demand, as well as future requirements, for playing pitches in the Ipswich Borough Council area.

Comment

Representation ID: 24880

Received: 27/10/2017

Respondent: Sport England

Policies relating to provision for sport should be based on the findings of the Ipswich Playing Pitch Strategy (2015) (for outdoor sport), and the Ipswich Sports Facilities Strategy (2015) (for indoor sport). These assessments used the approved Sport England methodology for such studies and are therefore considered to be a robust evidence base on which to inform local plan policy.