Q1

Comment

Representation ID: 100

Received: 20/09/2017

Respondent: Mrs Sara Knight

Promoting quality of life in a sustainable environment at a time of climate change

Support

Representation ID: 162

Received: 23/09/2017

Respondent: Mr D C Warren

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL REQUIRED INFRASTRUCTURE IS COMPLETED BEFORE DEVELOPMENT TAKES PLACE. LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE IS ALREADY OVERLOADED AND CAN NOT TAKE ANY FURTHER INCREASE IN DEVELOPMENT.

Comment

Representation ID: 512

Received: 06/11/2017

Respondent: Mr John Giddings

Comment: Redgrave Parish Council (RPC) agrees with general scope of the vision subject to infrastructure changes being implemented (e.g broadband capabilities ) prior to developments being commenced.

Support

Representation ID: 513

Received: 06/11/2017

Respondent: Mr John Giddings

RPC supports the objectives but with the proviso that the District Council should consult individual neighbourhoods more widely in implementation of the details of plans.

Support

Representation ID: 611

Received: 11/10/2017

Respondent: Strovers Property Ltd

To create a thriving town centre by redeveloping the centre in a way which will attract a higher quality national retailer and make Stowmarket a shopping destination and reduce traffic exiting to neighbouring towns.

Object

Representation ID: 709

Received: 06/11/2017

Respondent: Martyn Levett

Duty to co-operate? No

A more realistic ambition is required rather than at the expense of village communities like Sproughton

Comment

Representation ID: 784

Received: 16/10/2017

Respondent: Supporters Against Fressingfield Expansion (SAFE)

The vision should also include " To protect our precious environment and providing sustainable development based on local need."

Comment

Representation ID: 912

Received: 17/10/2017

Respondent: Mr David Brown

Whilst recognizing that there is a need for an increase in housing stock, it is essential that key infrastructure such as utilities, communications, transport links are addressed in parallel, and inextricably linked with the development. I recognize that Elmswell and Woolpit are attractive due to their proximity to the A14, however, it will not take much of an increase in the current development to exceed the capacity of the local road network.
This will be compounded by the proposed increase in freight traffic from Felixstowe through Elmswell.

Support

Representation ID: 926

Received: 18/10/2017

Respondent: Mr Roy Barker

As Stated

Comment

Representation ID: 987

Received: 10/11/2017

Respondent: Simon Bell

There is insufficient focus within the Vision reflecting the high quality agricultural land within the district. Some attention to the development of agri-focused businesses and appropriate employment growth within this sector should be provided. At present, there is none.

Support

Representation ID: 997

Received: 18/10/2017

Respondent: Great Ashfield PC (arthur peake)

Infrastructure, specifically broadband, should be a higher priority as it is a driver for the vision.

Comment

Representation ID: 1214

Received: 20/10/2017

Respondent: Raydon Parish Council

To make the area a pleasant and desirable place to live.

Comment

Representation ID: 1352

Received: 22/10/2017

Respondent: Ms Carole Skippen

The environmental infrastructure must be put in place before building on the already busy and congested A14 corridor including the Strand and A137 and Wherstead Road. One accident on the Orwell Bridge can cause gridlock throughout our County.

Comment

Representation ID: 1371

Received: 23/10/2017

Respondent: Mr Alf Hannan

Babergh and Mid Suffolk will be an area of Suffolk that will be pleasing in which to live, to work and for tourists to visit

Comment

Representation ID: 1418

Received: 24/10/2017

Respondent: Mr William Eaton

All our villages should retain their village identities.
The introduction of new villages should be considered on land that is not considered prime agricultural land.

Support

Representation ID: 1634

Received: 26/10/2017

Respondent: Hoxne Parish Council

Hoxne Parish Council supports the vision as outlined in the consultation document.

Support

Representation ID: 1893

Received: 29/10/2017

Respondent: Mrs Tania Farrow

I support the vision outlined in the consultation document but care is needed on implementation to ensure the historical and traditional character of the area is maintained as much as possible whilst recognising the needs of current and future communities

Comment

Representation ID: 1895

Received: 29/10/2017

Respondent: Palgrave Parish Council

The Council concurs with the vision for Mid Suffolk as outlined in the draft local plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 1998

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Bures St Mary Parish Council

We are in the process of collating responses from a recent survey for a Joint Parish Plan. The indications are that the community recognises the need for smaller family homes along with sheltered accommodation for the elderly whilst conserving the village's identity and community spirit. It has also shown the importance of infrastructure to be in place prior to any housing build. There is overwhelming concern about the impact of traffic on safety and the environment and that these issues should be a priority consideration in any future development of this parish and the surrounding area.

Object

Representation ID: 2007

Received: 06/11/2017

Respondent: Drinkstone Parish Council

Duty to co-operate? No

The vision should be more explicit on:
how it will ensure a wide range of housing types are delivered with less reliance on developer led windfall developments;
what its strategy is for developing high quality employment opportunities given its poor record of new business creation;
how it will take account of technological changes over the next 20 years;
how it will use the development process to address environmental degradation and enhance the quality of the environment;
how it will address entrenched infrastructure issues - poor broadband/mobile coverage, inadequate road network; absence of mains gas and sewage in many villages

Support

Representation ID: 2078

Received: 04/11/2017

Respondent: Great Finborough Parish Council

Agree with the vision however with the understanding that the terms are very general

Comment

Representation ID: 2120

Received: 31/10/2017

Respondent: Capel St Mary Parish Council

The areas identified in the vision seem appropriate.

Comment

Representation ID: 2335

Received: 02/11/2017

Respondent: Fressingfield Parish Council

"To create a living environment that is healthy, diverse, sustainable and attractive for current and future residents of Mid Suffolk and Babergh by developing a strategic framework and setting out key principals, policies and objectives to allow natural growth."

Comment

Representation ID: 2338

Received: 02/11/2017

Respondent: Chelmondiston PC

We think that this is a reasonable approach to the task. the aim should be a sustainable environment and quality of living.

Comment

Representation ID: 2407

Received: 01/11/2017

Respondent: Preston St Mary Parish Council

To maintain the historical integrity of the district, particularly when building new homes, but also to consult directly with resident in the communities to assess what their needs are. Some communities have a higher density of younger people whilst many of the rural areas have a higher density of older people living in them. To deliver a plan that enhances the wellbeing of the residents of the district.

Support

Representation ID: 2490

Received: 02/11/2017

Respondent: Lindsey Parish Council

Lindsey Parish Council supports the stated vision for development

Comment

Representation ID: 2520

Received: 07/11/2017

Respondent: Mrs Michaela Chan

Whilst I understand there is a need for more housing stock, our villages should be left to keep their identity. The development of new villages, with properly planned infrastructure is a much better option.

Support

Representation ID: 2545

Received: 03/11/2017

Respondent: Cockfield Parish Council

Cockfield Parish Council supports the vision as set out.

Comment

Representation ID: 2573

Received: 03/11/2017

Respondent: Hadleigh Society

Creation of a community providing a wide range of housing and employment opportunities to enable individuals to achieve their potential, whilst supported by excellent transport, social and community services, all within a sustainable network of natural and built assets, and new development of high quality and inclusive design that can give pleasure and enjoyment to the populace by creating a distinctive sense of place and community.
The vision for housing ought be:-
"Delivering homes of all types, in sustainable locations to meet the varying local community needs"
The above is more meaningful than the Council's

Comment

Representation ID: 2770

Received: 04/11/2017

Respondent: Mr Des Lydon

The environment is of prime importance as it is easily degraded and ruined but very difficult or impossible to recover. The Shotley peninsular is an area of natural beauty but is being over developed. There is a lack of amenities, school places, doctors and the roads are inadequate for the volume of traffic. The Shotley road is prone to flooding and the new Ipswich tidal barrier will increase the risk. Consideration must be given to the wild life.