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Representations on BMSDC Joint Local Plan Consultation Document (Interactive) - Q72
COMMENT Sproughton Parish Council (Mrs Susan Frankis)
Summary:
Flood plains could provide areas of open recreational space (without structures or equipment) that would be available for a majority of the time for community use.
Provision of Natural areas, Landscape and country park areas integrated by wildlife greenways that are more than just paths with shrubs / trees to provide cover for wildlife. Ideally close to the main residential areas for the provision of leisure walks etc. The Gipping Valley, the countryside views from it and valleys like Chantry Vale leading into it should be considered as landscape / wildlife projects to ensure the best is preserved for future generations residing in urban areas.
COMMENT Dr Jonathan Tuppen
Summary:
Flood plains could provide areas of open recreational space (without structures or equipment) that would be available for a majority of the time for community use
Provision of Natural areas, Landscape and country park areas integrated by wildlife greenways that are more than just paths with shrubs / trees to provide cover for wildlife. Ideally close to the main residential areas for the provision of leisure walks etc. The Gipping Valley......should be considered as landscape / wildlife projects to ensure the best is preserved for future generations residing in urban areas.
SUPPORT Lady Valerie Hart
Summary:
Yes, please see Chilton Parish Church letter dated 9 November.
COMMENT Great Cornard Parish Council (Nadine Tamlyn )
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Yes - In the past, not enough powers have been put in place to protect the 'Green Belt'.
SUPPORT Stour & Orwell Society (Ms Emma Proctor King)
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SOS supports the Council's approach.
COMMENT Stowmarket Town Council (Ms Michelle Marshall)
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Stowmarket Town Council believes that Chilton Fields should be protected within the Joint Local Plan.
COMMENT Mendlesham Parish Council (Mrs Sharon Jones )
Summary:
Yes. Already covered in the Mendlesham Neighbourhood Plan.
OBJECT Stowupland Parish Council (Claire Pizzey)
Summary:
Tyes and Greens should be protected. The character and visual qualities of these historic Greens and Tyes can be severely impacted by inappropriate development. Clearly Village Greens have protection - but a planning policy could protect the character and visual qualities that give Greens and Tyes their character - by requiring new development to compliment and enhance the area similar to requirements for new development in a Conservation Area.
COMMENT Miss R P Baillon
Summary:
Where none are provided, then they should be found and protected so that all populations have access to these facilities. Those members of the population who can least afford them are possibly those who require them most.
COMMENT Cllr John Hinton
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Local existing green space should be protected as management is effective.
COMMENT Bacton Parish Council (mrs tina newell)
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School playing fields, unless replaced with equal or better facilities. Open countryside that visually protects important landmarks or heritage assets.
COMMENT Wickham Skeith Parish Council (Tara Goodacre)
Summary:
During our village consultation, two areas were raised as having particular importance and we would like to propose the following:
Village Green to be given status of Heritage Asset/Local Green Space (whichever is the most appropriate)
The status of Local Green Space to be considered for land between Hall Farm and No 1 Kitchen Close (to protect view of Church) - shown as X on Wickham Skeith Map
The status of Local Green Space to be considered for land between entrance to West Barn and field of Broadway House (to protect view of valley) - shown as O on Wickham Skeith Map.
COMMENT Onehouse Parish Council (Mrs Peggy Fuller)
Summary:
Yes. The Pauper's Graveyard, owned and maintained by Onehouse Parish Council is a unique part of the village's heritage and should have an area of protection around it. There should also be a clear green belt between Onehouse and Stowmarket. People live in a village for a reason.
COMMENT Mr Peter Powell
Summary:
Flood plains could provide areas of open recreational space (without structures or equipment) that would be available for a majority of the time for community use.
Robust consideration should be given to protecting the areas that create scenery within the river walks, valleys, and vales, it is not just what is wihin them it is what you can see from them.
COMMENT Mr Philip Schofield
Summary:
Dog-walking areas where otherwise only hard paved areas are available
COMMENT Acton Parish Council (Mr Paul MacLachlan)
Summary:
Land in Acton comprising the allotments and conservation area on Barrow Hill should be designated as Local Green Space. The Parish Council has made a separate submission on this issue. Acton Parish Council, in conjunction with Chilton, Great Waldingfield and Long Melford Parish Councils, is seeking the creation of a Green Buffer Zone north and east of Sudbury.
The Parish Council has made a separate submission on this issue.
COMMENT Botesdale & Rickinghall CAP Group (Mr. William Sargeant)
Summary:
Where green space is owned or controlled by the local or parish council there should be adequate protection. Other green space under private ownership may be subject to agricultural or other commercial requirements and any protection may be considered intrusive.
SUPPORT Suffolk Preservation Society (Bethany Philbedge)
Summary:
Yes - in conjunction with Parish Councils and/or Neighbourhood Plan groups.
OBJECT Mr John Foster
Summary:
Open space should be required and protected but existing policy is unhelpful. Open spaces in new developments are often too small to be effective and a cumulative approach would be beneficial in which open space is treated as infrastructure.
SUPPORT Chilton Parish Council (Mr Dave Crimmin)
Summary:
Yes - see our letter of 10th November 2017 on subject of Green Buffer Zone.
COMMENT Ms Sharon Maxwell
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Flood plain could provide areas of recreational use.
COMMENT Denham Parish Council (Sarah Foote)
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Denham Parish Council feels all green space should be identified for any new development and existing spaces should be protected.
COMMENT Mrs Tania Farrow
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Yes- should be considered in any new development
COMMENT Mrs Linda Rushton
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If farmland is considered Green Space then the long distance views of St Lawrence Church from the B1115 and Valley Road should be protected.
COMMENT Freston Parish Council (Ms Elizabeth Aldous)
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There should be an audit of Local Green Spaces in each village/settlement. BDC should keep an overview.
COMMENT Stowmarket Society (Mr Michael Smith)
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It is important that privately owned visually important open spaces are identified and protected.
SUPPORT Mr Carroll Reeve
Summary:
Yes and to include important views into and out of neighbourhoods. Each town and parish should put its proposals forward to the district council for agreement/adoption.
COMMENT Little Waldingfield Parish Council (Mr Andy Sheppard)
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LWPC believes that local green spaces should be identified and protected.
SUPPORT Mrs Nicky Willshere
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Yes. The Pauper's Graveyard, owned and maintained by Onehouse Parish Council is a unique prt of the village's heritage and should have an area of protection around it. There should aso be a clear green belt between Onehouse and Stowmarket. People live in a village for a reason.
SUPPORT Long Melford Parish Council (Mr Robert Wiliams)
Summary:
Yes, as discussed in question 56, Long Melford, along with the villages of Acton, Great Waldingfield and Chilton, would like to see a Green Buffer established to prevent encroachment from Sudbury. Long Melford are also in the process of preparing a Neighbourhood Plan which may reveal other areas for protection.
COMMENT Pinewood Parish Council (Mrs Sandra Peartree)
Summary:
Belstead Meadows
SUPPORT Mrs Louise Baldry
Summary:
Any land with potential for community ownership and conversion to Local Green Space. Community Woodlands, Orchards etc
SUPPORT Mrs Louise Baldry
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Any land with potential for community ownership and conversion to Local Green Space. Community Woodlands, Orchards etc.
SUPPORT Mr Andrew Coxhead
Summary:
Green Space is important for the well being of people living in the area
COMMENT Brantham Parish Council (Mrs Sarah Keys)
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We would support CF 2 due to the limitations of the NPPF approach.
COMMENT Mr Jeff Cribb
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Very difficult to administer, but it is critical to maintain the character of our communities
COMMENT Barking Parish Council (Mrs Rosemary Cochrane)
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Barking Tye (Common) - MSDC to enforce Bye Laws
COMMENT Woolverstone Parish Council (Mr Simon Pearce)
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There should be an audit of Local Green Spaces in each village/settlement. BDC should keep an overview.
COMMENT Lavenham Parish Council (Carroll Reeve)
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Yes and to include important views into and out of neighbourhoods. Each town and parish should put its proposals forward to the district council for agreement/adoption.
COMMENT Barking Parish Council (Mrs Rosemary Cochrane)
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Barking Tye (The Common at Barking)
MSDC to enforce the Bye Laws in support of Barking Parish Council
COMMENT Mrs Sheila Hurdwell
Summary:
Protection of the identity of individual settlements:
Protect the margins of rural areas (Hinterland, Hamlet) by preventing over development and 'sprawl'
SUPPORT LAWSHALL PARISH COUNCIL (Mrs Dorothy Griggs)
Summary:
The preparation of the Lawshall Neighbourhood Plan entailed undertaking thorough examination of sites that qualify for Local Green Space status in accordance with the national guidelines. These are now imbedded in the 'made' Neighbourhood Plan and the emerging Local Plan should acknowledge these designations.
COMMENT Kersey Parish Council (Mrs Sarah Partridge)
Summary:
More areas of local green space should be identified and protected.
OBJECT Mrs Jackie Ward
Summary:
Tyes and Greens should be protected. The character and visual qualities of these historic Greens and Tyes can be severely impacted by inappropriate development. Clearly Village Greens have protection - but a planning policy could protect the character and visual qualities that give Greens and Tyes their character - by requiring new development to compliment and enhance the area similar to requirements for new development in a Conservation Area.
SUPPORT Mr John Bellwood
Summary:
Flood plains could provide areas of open recreational space (without structures or equipment) that would be available for a majority of the time for community use.
Green lung adjacent to A14/A12 and main line railway.
SUPPORT Mr Neil Lister
Summary:
Any land with potential for community ownership and conversion to Local Green Space. Community Woodlands, Orchards etc.
COMMENT Fressingfield Parish Council (Mr Alexander Day)
Summary:
The Parish Council's experience of the protection from District council planning over recognised green spaces in the community has created a rather jaundiced view of the importance attached to this initiative. Green spaces for the benefit of the community and the associated environmental benefits cannot be underestimated and it is paramount that those green spaces identified by the local community, perhaps highlighted within a NDP should be protected at all costs.
COMMENT Mr John Kitson
Summary:
Flood plains could provide areas of open recreational space (without structures or equipment) that would be available for a majority of the time for community use.
COMMENT Mr Peter Sutters
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There should be a green lung surrounding the A12 / A14 corridors to protect settlements from air pollution.
COMMENT Diss & District Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group (Ms Deborah Sarson)
Summary:
The DDNP governance arrangements are designed to protect the identity of individual settlements in the NP Area and also to ensure separation between, unless there is collective agreement otherwise.
The DDNP anticipates bringing forward specific proposals to safeguard open space within and between settlements and such other areas as may need protection.
COMMENT Cockfield Parish Council (Mr Doug Reed)
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Cockfield Parish Council sees the need to protect school sports fields and recreation facilities.
COMMENT Mrs Kathie Guthrie
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Any future large developments should have plenty of green space interspersed.
Current footpaths and woodlands should be protected in addition to special sites already identified.
COMMENT Mrs Carol Ingleson
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Yes common land, Woodland footpaths and bridleways and childrens play areas should all be protected. W
COMMENT Chelmondiston PC (Mrs Rosie Kirkup)
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Yes, gardens commons and village greens should be carefully protected for their value as recreation and biodiversity providers.
COMMENT Palgrave Parish Council (Sarah Foote)
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Diss & District Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group intends to bring forward specific proposals for ensuring separation between and protection of identity of the individual settlements in its area.
COMMENT Debenham Parish Council (Mr Richard Blackwell)
Summary:
Needs to be assessed on a case by case basis. The community will soon let us know if an area needs protecting or not.
COMMENT Mr Richard Blackwell
Summary:
Needs to be assessed on a case by case basis. The community will soon let us know if an area needs protecting or not.
COMMENT Mr Alf Hannan
Summary:
Yes - all local green spaces identified in Haughley Neighbourhood Plan
OBJECT Mr. Nick Miller for Sudbury Green Belt Group
Summary:
We absolutely must recognise as a bottom line for the Local Plan, that by just tacking developments adjacent to a town, we deprive that part of town (in our case, half of Sudbury and Gt Cornard) of its open space access within day-to-day walking distance. Therefore new development must be sited accordingly, or well exceed the 10% rule in such cases, as they will need also to compensate the town, especially where (as in most of Sudbury) there is negligible green space.
SUPPORT Raydon Parish Council (Mrs Jane Cryer)
Summary:
Yes. Land around the American War Memorial on the Airfield at Raydon, including the former and runway leading away from the Memorial
COMMENT Great Ashfield PC (arthur peake)
Summary:
Village open spaces used for recreation.
COMMENT Supporters Against Fressingfield Expansion (SAFE) (Dr John Castro)
Summary:
Yes- Can Neighbourhood Plans designate their own green spaces.
SUPPORT Mr D C Warren
Summary:
Local councils should be able to input areas which enhance the local landscape
COMMENT Mrs Sara Knight
Summary:
Wilder spaces for therapeutic wandering need as much protection as managed spaces for organised useage. Protection of the network of footpaths is also of key importance here.
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