Policy RTC2 - Sequential approach to retail development

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Object

Core Strategy Submission Document

Representation ID: 15708

Received: 21/09/2009

Respondent: Mr & Mrs Cooper

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Proposals unsound.

Do not need more shops in Hockley, Rayleigh or Rochford. All these centres struggle to fill existing retail units and there is a predominance of charity shops already occupying prime sites which suggests that 'real' retailers cannot see a way to sustain businesses there.

Maybe if rents and rates could be reduced???

Full text:

Proposals unsound.

Do not need more shops in Hockley, Rayleigh or Rochford. All these centres struggle to fill existing retail units and there is a predominance of charity shops already occupying prime sites which suggests that 'real' retailers cannot see a way to sustain businesses there.

Maybe if rents and rates could be reduced???