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The next step in future development of Eye Airfield is available for residents and interested parties to comment on - after the outline of a key vision for the area has been unveiled.
Core Connections, consultants commissioned by Mid Suffolk District Council, has produced a newsletter which outlines the key vision for the partially-developed Second World War airfield.
This vision, and all of the feedback received, will then be used to produce a Development Brief for the area.
This brief will act to ensure there is a structured and co-ordinated approach for future sustainable development - and that it meets the needs of the current and future users and provides employment opportunities for the surrounding rural area.
The culminating vision is one of the key outcomes of a consultation evening, which was held at the Cornwallis Arms in early January. After listening to the views of more than 50 local businesses, residents and councillors, this vision illustrates how Eye Airfield could become a food, energy and waste centre of excellence in the future.
The application for the airfield to become a rural business growth hub - to be known as the Hartismere Enterprise i-Hub - was also supported by the businesses, residents and councillors that attended the January meeting.
Cllr Tim Passmore, Leader of Mid Suffolk District Council, said: "Economic prosperity and growth in Mid Suffolk is at the top of our agenda and the development of the Eye Airfield, and its hinterland, is crucial to economic prosperity in the northern area of Mid Suffolk.
“It is absolutely vital that this brings opportunities for young people to enter the workforce, high value jobs and world-class companies.
"This vision document has been drafted after listening to all the views from the public meeting. Any further comments in this consultation stage are vital to securing the optimum development for the airfield.
"I would encourage everyone to have a look at what is being proposed and add in their feedback - this way we will end up with a significant development that we can all be proud of."
One of the new ideas to emerge was for a ‘Quiet Zone’ for businesses that would be compatible with residential neighbours.
The plans are available on the Mid Suffolk website, http://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/Business/, under the business section and comments are welcome to help draw up a Development Brief to guide the future development on this 250ha site.
Please send your comments, either by e-mail or post, to: liz@coreconnections.uk.com or write to: Dawn Easter, Mid Suffolk District Council, 131 High Street Needham Market, Suffolk IP6 8DL.
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