Object
Hockley Area Action Plan - Issues and Options
Representation ID: 9291
Received: 28/04/2009
Respondent: Barratt Eastern Counties
Agent: Kember Loudon Williams Ltd
3.8
The scale of residential development will result in a net loss in employment floorspace. This would run counter to the principles of sustainable development when applied to this settlement and could undermine the vitality and viability of the town centre.
The key issue is to retain the employment function of the Eldon Way Industrial Estate as opposed to promoting other uses. The Town Centre is encircled by residential areas and so there are no overriding reasons why more residential development should be injected into this area. There are clear reasons why employment development should be retained and enhanced at Eldon Way.
3.8
The scale of residential development will result in a net loss in employment floorspace. This would run counter to the principles of sustainable development when applied to this settlement and could undermine the vitality and viability of the town centre.
The key issue is to retain the employment function of the Eldon Way Industrial Estate as opposed to promoting other uses. The Town Centre is encircled by residential areas and so there are no overriding reasons why more residential development should be injected into this area. There are clear reasons why employment development should be retained and enhanced at Eldon Way.