Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review

Comment

Representation ID: 25110

Received: 30/11/2017

Respondent: Gladman Developments

It is likely that the Local Plans will need to plan for additional growth beyond that
identified in the most recent SHMA to ensure that the economic development ambitions of the area can be achieved through positive plan making. The need to proactively enable sustainable economic growth should be at the forefront of any decision making regarding the future growth scenario.

Comment

Representation ID: 25111

Received: 30/11/2017

Respondent: Gladman Developments

Gladman does not specifically favour any of the options that have been identified, but would highlight the need to plan for significant growth in proximity to Ipswich in addition to making realistic assumptions regarding the delivery of new homes across Ipswich's important urban regeneration sites.

Comment

Representation ID: 25113

Received: 30/11/2017

Respondent: Gladman Developments

Given the existing evidence in relation to ageing populations, and the national strategy in relation to housing for older people, Gladman recommend that the Local Plan should include a specific policy in relation to the provision of specialist accommodation for older people.

Comment

Representation ID: 25385

Received: 30/11/2017

Respondent: Gladman Developments

The scale of new growth required to shape the future of the area will require the consideration of a range of different delivery options, including those across local authority boundaries. It is noted that a new economic strategy is due to be published by the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership in October 2017. It is important that the ambitions of the LEP are reflected within the local plans that are prepared in the area and that the implementation of this important strategy is carefully considered through the duty to cooperate and integrated within Local Plans in their final form.

Comment

Representation ID: 25386

Received: 30/11/2017

Respondent: Gladman Developments

The opportunity exists for the delivery of a further sustainable extensions to the urban area of Ipswich at Bucklesham Heath Garden Village to support the delivery of the vision for the HMA and FEA` (Please see the Bucklesham Heath Garden Village Vision Document). By supporting significant levels of further growth in the form of a new garden village to the East of Ipswich, the Plan can take a proactive step towards delivering the new homes, infrastructure and facilities that the urban areas needs to create a positive impact on the local, regional and national economy.

Comment

Representation ID: 25387

Received: 30/11/2017

Respondent: Gladman Developments

Gladman note that consideration is being given to the future policy focus for the regeneration of central Ipswich and that reference are made within the consultation document to the approaches contained within 'IP-One' and the 'Ipswich Vision'. Any policy approach of this nature should avoid being overly prescriptive and instead seek to provide a suitably broad framework within which development opportunities can be brought forward over the plan period that can positively respond to prevailing market conditions to secure the development needed to support regeneration.

Comment

Representation ID: 25389

Received: 30/11/2017

Respondent: Gladman Developments

The Local Plan should seek to ensure that the objectively assessed needs for market and affordable housing are met in full. Where necessary, the Council will need to ensure that its evidence base is up to date to ensure that this can be achieved. This will also include the need to test a range of policy options through the sustainability appraisal process to determine the most appropriate strategy to pursue with regards to housing mix, affordability, affordable housing and the density of development.

Comment

Representation ID: 25391

Received: 30/11/2017

Respondent: Gladman Developments

It is vital that the Local Plan continues to identify locations to meet strategic and general employment needs. The area is well placed to benefit from the expansion of the transport and logistics sector. The east of Ipswich is well placed to support this expansion through the delivery of mixed use urban extensions. Furthermore, Ipswich and the New Anglia LEP area is recognised to have a strong and growing digital technology sector. It is essential that Local Plans create the right environment in which these industries can further develop.

Comment

Representation ID: 25392

Received: 30/11/2017

Respondent: Gladman Developments

It is positive that the future infrastructure and transport requirements for the Ipswich urban area are being considered at a strategic level through the plan making process and that projects are underway to explore alternative options for east-west routes. The Local Plan provides the opportunity to manage growth in a manner that supports infrastructure delivery by setting a framework to shape investment in homes, employment sites, schools, health care facilities, community facilities, retail, public transport and roads. Garden Villages provide an opportunity to deliver a number of key objectives in this regard.

Comment

Representation ID: 25394

Received: 30/11/2017

Respondent: Gladman Developments

The provision of specialist housing to meet the needs of older people is of increasing importance and the Council need to ensure that this is reflected through a positive policy approach. The Council need to have a robust understanding of the scale of this type of need across the District. Therefore, in addition to the above suggested policy wording, which provides a positive framework in relation to sites which may come forward for extra care developments Gladman recommend that specific site allocations for this type of specialist housing should also be identified and included within the Local Plan.