Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 19811
Received: 30/04/2010
Respondent: Stolkin and Clements (Southend) LLP
Agent: Firstplan
Option E20 will result in the coalescence of Great Wakering and Southend. The proposed site only adjoins a built up area on part of its northern boundary and it is open in aspect to the east, south and west. By virtue of its location it will have a significant impact on the landscape and the openness green belt.
The site also adjoins Star Lane Pits to the north and the ecological impact of siting employment uses close to this Local Wildlife Site should be carefully considered.
Option E20 extends from the south of the Star Lane Brickworks to the north of Poynters Lane and will result in the coalescence of Great Wakering and Southend. This is contrary to PPG2 which states that one of the key purposes of the green belt is to prevent neighbouring towns from merging into one another. The impact of coalescence is recognised in the consultation document when the site is considered for housing as Option WGW4.
The proposed site only adjoins a built up area on part of its northern boundary and it is open in aspect to the east, south and west. By virtue of its location it will have a significant impact on the landscape and the openness green belt.
The site also adjoins Star Lane Pits to the north. This is a Local Wildlife Site identified in the Rochford District Local Wildlife Sites Review (2007) which forms part of the Local Development Framework evidence base. The ecological impact of siting employment uses close to this Local Wildlife Site should be carefully considered.