Comment
Rochford District Core Strategy Regulation 26 Draft
Representation ID: 699
Received: 02/07/2007
Respondent: Persimmon Homes (Essex)
Agent: RPS Planning and Development
Paragraph 4.6.3
We support in principle the policy of having three tiers of settlement type, with Hockley/Hawkwell, Rayleigh and Rochford/Ashingdon at the top of this settlement hierarchy. However, we believe that the distribution of housing units should be spread more evenly across these top tier settlements. At present, the levels of housing distribution vary considerably between these three settlements.
Paragraph 4.6.6
We support in principle the broad approach taken by focusing the majority (90%) of development in the major settlements and the remaining 10% in second tier settlements.
This policy conforms with Planning Policy Statement (PPS) 3 which states that housing should be developed "in suitable locations which offer a range of community facilities and with good access to jobs, key services and infrastructure" (Para 36) It is also in accordance with the policies of the draft East of England Plan. The smaller settlements within the district do not have the necessary range of shops and services to support additional large-scale development and will not therefore meet the government objectives for sustainable development set out in PPS1.
Rochford District Council: Local Development Framework - Core Strategy Preferred Options (Regulation 26) Draft
I am writing in response to your Core Strategy Preferred Options (Regulation 26) Draft consultation. I enclose a copy of our representation made on behalf of our client Persimmon Homes Essex.
I trust that this is self-explanatory, however, should you require additional information or wish to discuss any of the matters raised, please do not hesitate to contact me.