Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report

Comment

Representation ID: 25004

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Natural England

Q1: Natural England advise that the following types of plans relating to the natural environment should be considered where applicable: Green infrastructure, Biodiversity, Rights of Way Improvement, Shoreline Management, Coastal access, River basin management, AONB management, and landscape plans and strategies.
Q2: We agree with the following key sustainability issues relevant to the Ipswich Local Plan (Table A): The need to maintain and/or enhance soil quality, protect and enhance sites designated for their geological interest, manage pressure on protected sites, conserve and enhance biodiversity (including sites designated for the their nature conservation value), halt biodiversity net loss, ensure the protection and enhancement of local distinctiveness and character, and manage pressure from new development on the AONB.
Q3: See full text attached for detailed comments about SA framework objectives for biodiversity, and transport, travel and access. Also comments on suggested indicators for biodiversity, landscape and green infrastructure.