Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review

Comment

Representation ID: 24974

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

Traffic flows and air quality need to be monitored and assessed as new developments are built out under current Local Plans, and remedial action taken when required. Until such remedial action has been shown to be effective, further development around problem areas should be curtailed. Planning conditions relating to transport infrastructure/travel plans should be enforced. Cross-boundary Transport Assessments are required for the draft Local Plans and any remedial measures identified, tested (through modelling) and implemented. Assess the viability of direct cross-town bus routes that avoid the need to go into the town centre, e.g. Ransomes via the hospital to Whitehouse.

Comment

Representation ID: 24975

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

Outdoor recreational spaces need to be provided as near as possible to homes for easy access to minimise travel. They need to be located in areas that already have a shortage of any specific type of open space. We agree that protection of the Ipswich recreational and wildlife corridor 'green rim' around the town based on the earlier Haven Gateway Green Infrastructure Strategy is required.

Comment

Representation ID: 24976

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

Yes. The DM policies need to take better account of the major air quality issues affecting Ipswich. Air quality must be improved and all AQMAs eradicated. Development should not be permitted if it risks worsening air quality.

Comment

Representation ID: 24977

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

No. It is not realistic to release areas of protected open spaces within the Borough to residential development, given the current large shortfalls of Open Space in Ipswich. Continuing protection of the Ipswich recreational and wildlife corridor 'green rim' around the town based on the earlier Haven Gateway Green Infrastructure Strategy is required. We strongly oppose any attempt to use what little remaining countryside there is in the Borough for homes, especially as neighbouring authorities are using up their countryside adjacent to Ipswich Borough boundaries to deliver large amounts of homes.

Comment

Representation ID: 24978

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

No. There is already a deficit of Open Space across Ipswich and it should not be allowed to deteriorate further. It is worth noting that with the proposed growth under the current Local Plan, the demand for Open Space per head of population will increase further.

Comment

Representation ID: 24979

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

In general, the Local Plan should continue to insist on a mix of dwelling sizes and types on each individual site, although some flexibility would appear sensible.

Comment

Representation ID: 24980

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

Yes. The current building density requirements should be a regarded as a maximum to prevent undesirable high density developments. Lowering the current density levels will only result in lower quality developments with less open space of which there is already a deficit in most areas.

Comment

Representation ID: 24981

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

No. Some flexibility would appear sensible.

Comment

Representation ID: 24982

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

A degree of flexibility would appear sensible. We note in the current local Plan a margin of 150% has been provided which we consider excessive in view of the shortage of housing land.

Comment

Representation ID: 24983

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

A northern relief road to accommodate the IGS development and ease current congestion. Road improvements to alleviate the existing congestion in the town centre. Deliver IGS SPD infrastructure requirements. Cross-boundary Transport Assessments for the draft Local Plans. No further development if it increases congestion, or worsens air quality, without appropriate remedial measures. Enforce planning conditions about transport infrastructure/travel plans. Better sequencing of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. A roadworks permit system. Specific walking/cycling measures e.g. improving cross-town cycling infrastructure. Allow cars to use bus lanes outside peak times. Reinstate Norwich Rd Park and Ride. Assess the viability of direct cross-town bus routes. Improve Westerfield Railway Station and the Ipswich-Felixstowe line. Assess the viability of a further station at Futura Park.