Ipswich Borough Council Local Plan Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review - Final Draft

Support

Representation ID: 26544

Received: 02/03/2020

Respondent: Network Rail

Agent: Network Rail

It is encouraging to see that Network Rail is mentioned in Policy ISPA2 Strategic Infrastructure Priorities as a working partner of Ipswich Borough Council to enable the delivery of key infrastructure projects.

Support

Representation ID: 26545

Received: 02/03/2020

Respondent: Network Rail

Agent: Network Rail

We support Policy CS5 in relation to Improving Accessibility and agree that inclusive transport infrastructure should be a priority. This will be especially important with the population increase in the local area that would be generated by the growth in local economy and new housing outlined in Policy CS7 The Amount of Housing Required.

Object

Representation ID: 26546

Received: 02/03/2020

Respondent: Network Rail

Agent: Network Rail

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Network Rail have previously responded to planning applications in relation to Policy CS10 Ipswich Garden Suburb, where we have requested further information and mitigation measures in relation to the potential impacts on the Westerfield Level Crossing. We would actively encourage early engagement on strategic development sites to ensure all impacts are identified and taken into consideration at the masterplan stage. This is especially important in the context of Policy CS17 Delivering Infrastructure, where developments will be required to meet the on and off site infrastructure requirements and Policy CS20: Key Transport Proposals.