Preferred Options Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) Review

Support

Representation ID: 25713

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

We are pleased with the Council's aim of delivering at least 8,622 dwellings and we hope the appropriate provision will be given for a mix of housing, including high-quality family housing and housing for people on lower incomes.

Object

Representation ID: 25714

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

We will be pleased to work with Ipswich Borough Council with the aim of helping to deliver the economic, business and job growth namely 15,580 jobs by 2036. Nevertheless, we wonder whether this target is realistic given the challenge of delivering new housing, the future supply of labour and skills and the possible effects of Brexit. Furthermore, a recent report by Centre for Cities highlighted that Ipswich was losing more people per annum than other towns and cities. However, we reiterate the point that sites currently allocated for employment should be sustained due to their importance for economic growth.

Support

Representation ID: 25715

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce believes planning processes and decisions should be supportive of private sector investment and job creation and where possible, new developments should be sustainable, in keeping with the local character and environmentally friendly for future generations.

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and more importantly, our Greater Ipswich board will continue to work closely with Ipswich Borough Council, to ensure that the business voice is heard in planning and development discussions surrounding the towns future. We look forward to seeing how the above comments and recommendations fit in the with the Local Plan moving forward.