Site Allocations and Policies (Incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) Development Plan Document (DPD) Main Modifications

Object

Representation ID: 26784

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

SCC supports this policy, but suggests a change for clarity. The policy explains that parts of the Ravenswood allocations are in the Minerals Consultation Area, however does not explain the significance of this. The purpose of safeguarding mineral resources (in this instance sand and gravel) is to prevent them from becoming permanently unusable. Therefore, developments sites over a certain size (5ha) where there may be usable mineral resources should assess the quality and quantity of the mineral to determine whether some of that mineral can be used in the construction of the development. Suggest amendment.

Object

Representation ID: 26785

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Policies which detail how development should approach the opportunity areas are supported with some amendments proposed. In particular the opportunity areas should also include the possibility for the development of community facilities to meet the needs of residential development. Specifically, SCC is mindful of the deficit of early years education places in the town centre and waterfront areas, recognised in the Statement of Common Ground between the County and Borough Councils.

Object

Representation ID: 26786

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

The first section of the policy should include community facilities as part of the acceptable mix of uses to meet the needs of the residential population. This would make the policy consistent with the allocation for site IP037, which includes a requirement for early years facilities, as well as help to address the deficit in early years provision in the area. Due to the close proximity of the area to sites safeguarded in the minerals and waste local plan, the second section of the plan should include the requirement “Have regard to nearby uses safeguarded in Suffolk minerals and waste planning policy.”

Object

Representation ID: 26787

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Similar to opportunity area A, it would be helpful to include community uses to meet the needs of residents, such as early years facilities.

Object

Representation ID: 26788

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Part f of this policy should be amended to “school and early years education” to help meet the deficit of early years places in the area.

Object

Representation ID: 26789

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Similar to opportunity area A, it would be helpful to include community uses to meet the needs of residents, such as early years facilities.

Object

Representation ID: 26790

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Part d of this policy should be amended to: Residential and community uses where appropriate within mixed use developments adjacent to the river.

Object

Representation ID: 26791

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Part a of this policy should be amended to: Residential and community uses where appropriate within mixed use developments adjacent to the river. Due to the close proximity of the area to sites safeguarded in the minerals and waste local plan, the second section of the plan should include the requirement “Have regard to nearby uses safeguarded in Suffolk minerals and waste planning policy.”

Object

Representation ID: 26792

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Due to the close proximity of the area to sites safeguarded in the minerals and waste local plan, the second section of the plan should include the requirement “Have regard to nearby uses safeguarded in Suffolk minerals and waste planning policy.”

Object

Representation ID: 26793

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

IP037: The inclusion of the early years setting in policy IP037 is welcome, however in order to be clear about the requirements of the site it is recommended that the policy specify the land area for the early years requirement. Table 80 identifies that 90 places should be provided on this site. SCC would request, 1292.7m2 or 0.13ha (rounded up).

The policy acknowledges there is a relationship with safeguarded waste sites. However, while this does highlight the relationship it does not explain the significance of being near a safeguarded site, or what may be expected of developers and decision makers because of it. For consistency and clarity it is recommended that the wording in other policies near to safeguarded minerals and waste sites is used (see suggested change).