The Public Open Space Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) covers ten different types or typologies of public open space.
It provides detailed guidance on:
- the protection of existing open spaces and outdoor sport and recreation facilities from inappropriate development;
- the requirements for new open spaces and outdoor sport and recreation facilities provision associated with new development and advice on maintenance;
- and the enhancement of the Borough’s tree canopy cover.
The SPD amplifies policies DM28 ‘Protection of Open Spaces, Sport and Recreation Facilities’, DM29 ‘Provision of New Open Spaces, Sport and Recreation Facilities’ and DM10 ‘Protection of Trees and Hedgerows’ (in relation to canopy cover) of the 2017 Ipswich Local Plan.
Adoption and consultation history
Following consultation on a draft, which took place between 29 January and 7 March 2016, the Supplementary Planning Document was adopted by the Council on 22 March 2017.
Inspection of adoption documents
- Public Open Space SPD (PDF)
- Adoption Statement (PDF)
- Consultation Statement (PDF)
- Consultation List (PDF)
- Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Report (PDF)
- Habitats Regulations Assessment (PDF)
Document viewing locations
These documents are also available for inspection at the following locations:
- Town Hall, Cornhill, Ipswich, IP1 1DH (Mon to Sat 10am to 4pm)
- Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE (Mon, Weds, Thurs 9am to 6pm; Tues, Fri 9am to 7pm; Saturdays 8:30am to 5pm; Sundays 10am to 4pm)
- Grafton House Reception, 15-17 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DE (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm) – by appointment only
To view the documents at the Council’s Offices, Grafton House, please call 01473 432019 or email: planningpolicy@ipswich.gov.uk to arrange a viewing.