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

Support

Representation ID: 26292

Received: 28/02/2020

Respondent: RSPB

Agent: RSPB

During the prior consultation on the Ipswich Local Plan Review Preferred Options, the RSPB responded with comments on various policies and is very pleased to see that the majority of these have been taken into consideration. It also commends the explicit reference to take action to conserve and enhance swift populations in the Natural Environment Policy (DM8), Design and Character Policy (DM12) and Supplementary Planning Documents.

Object

Representation ID: 26294

Received: 28/02/2020

Respondent: RSPB

Agent: RSPB

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Notable omission to DM15. Representation made at Issues and Options stage suggested inclusion of line in policy, ‘k) to incorporate integrated swift-bricks.’ Suggestion not included - seen as missed opportunity. Due to national plight of swifts, failing to include could constitute a failure in the Council’s ‘Duty to conserve biodiversity’ under Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act. Cost of incorporating bricks insignificant and attitude towards them is positive so would not affect Council's ability to exercise functions and would be consistent with County Council's Suffolk Nature Strategy. Inclusion not unprecedented - included in Hackney Local Plan.