Hopes to save open space from development in Elmswell

A parcel of land in Elmswell is hoped to be saved from development after the parish council called on the district council to exclude it from any new or pending plans.

The open space area is between Church Road and Pightle Close.

Elmswell Parish Council is proposing to Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils that they amend the settlement boundary within the neighbourhood plan to now exclude the area and villages have until 4pm, on August 18, to submit their views.

People can send an email to the councils at communityplanning@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk

Martyn Abbott, who lives in the village, posted a message on the social media platform Nextdoor, suggested those who support the move to contact Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

He said: “Using this suggested response: Ref: Elmswell NP Focused Consultation Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to you in regards to the email sent on Friday 4th August in reference to ‘Elmswell NP Focused Consultation’ and the Elmswell Neighbourhood Plan.

“Please take this as my full support of the Elmswell Parish Council to amend the settlement boundary to now exclude the area of open land north of Church Road (also referenced as the land previously identified as site LA064 in the emerging Babergh & Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan (Nov.2020)).

“To clarify I am in full support of amending the settlement boundary to exclude this piece of land. Regards INSERT YOUR NAME & ADDRESS HERE.”