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Comment

Development Management Policies DPD

Representation ID: 25534

Received: 04/05/2010

Respondent: Go-East

Representation Summary:

Reference - Page 22
Character of Place - Local List. You might consider that an economic use of an historic building might best secure its long-term care and maintenance.

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Thank you for sending the Discussion and Consultation Documents to Government Office.

In summary, we think the draft documents are thorough and detailed. My comments relate mainly to the Development Management Document, as I anticipate that local stakeholders and those with thematic expertise and site-specific knowledge, are better positioned to comment on the Allocations Document.

In terms of the Development Management Document, it is well-written, accessible and easy to understand. It relates well to the emerging Core Strategy. Preferred options are identified, and alternatives are demonstrated to have been considered. You have asserted the emerging DPD has been subject to sustainability appraisal. As you amend the draft and develop a clear way forward, you might use the text to confirm that it has also been tested against the Habitats Regulations Assessment. The January 2010 HRA Report is available on your website.

Detailed comments on paragraphs and proposed policies are appended to this letter. I have observed that you are developing a 'house style' for making vision statements. Each thematic section is supported by a detailed Vision Statement, drawn from the Core Strategy that describes policy objectives up to 2025. The 'Vision' subsection on page 3 is, perhaps, a recital of a corporate mission statement.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss anything contained in this letter or on any aspect of your work with the Local Development Framework.

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You have confirmed sustainability appraisal and listed the assessments in your evidence base (pages 6 - 8). You might confirm the DPD has been tested against Habitats Regulations.

Reference - Page 22
Character of Place - Local List. You might consider that an economic use of an historic building might best secure its long-term care and maintenance.

Reference - Page 32
Policy DM10 (i). You might reconsider replacing the term "valuable" agricultural land with 'best and most versatile' and include a clear link to Para.28 of PPS7 Sustainable Development in Rural Areas.

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Policy DM12. You might consider whether there is a relationship with Poilcy DM7 Local List.

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You might include a reference to Annex A of PPS7 Sustainable Development in Rural Areas when describing the functional and viability tests for determining applications for agricultural dwellings.

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You have recognised the national policy requirement for dwellings to be commensurate with functional requirements. You might explain how you derived the figure of 175 square meters.

Reference - Page 53
Your commitment to direct development away from areas of flood risk is welcome. National policy directs development to sites of lowest probability of flooding. You might take advice from the Environment Agency whether your proposed construction of policy (especially inclusion of "as far as practicable") is in conformity with PPS25.

Comment

Development Management Policies DPD

Representation ID: 26045

Received: 28/04/2010

Respondent: Go-East

Representation Summary:

Page 22 - Character of Place - Local List. You might consider that an economic use of an historic building might best secure its long-term care and maintenance.

Full text:

Thank you for sending the Discussion and Consultation Documents to Government Office.

In summary, we think the draft documents are thorough and detailed. My comments relate mainly to the Development Management Document, as I anticipate that local stakeholders and those with thematic expertise and site-specific knowledge, are better positioned to comment on the Allocations Document.

In terms of the Development Management Document, it is well-written, accessible and easy to understand. It relates well to the emerging Core Strategy. Preferred options are identified, and alternatives are demonstrated to have been considered. You have asserted the emerging DPD has been subject to sustainability appraisal. As you amend the draft and develop a clear way forward, you might use the text to confirm that it has also been tested against the Habitats Regulations Assessment. The January 2010 HRA Report is available on your website.

Detailed comments on paragraphs and proposed policies are appended to this letter. I have observed that you are developing a 'house style' for making vision statements. Each thematic section is supported by a detailed Vision Statement, drawn from the Core Strategy that describes policy objectives up to 2025. The 'Vision' subsection on page 3 is, perhaps, a recital of a corporate mission statement.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss anything contained in this letter or on any aspect of your work with the Local Development Framework.

Page 3 - You have confirmed sustainability appraisal and listed the assessments in your evidence base (pages 6-8). You might confirm the DPD has been tested against Habitats Regulations.

Page 22 - Character of Place - Local List. You might consider that an economic use of an historic building might best secure its long-term care and maintenance.

Page 32 - Policy DM10 (i). You might reconsider replacing the term 'valuable' agricultural land with 'best and most versatile' and include a clear link to Para.28 of PPS7 Sustainable Development in Rural Areas.

Page 35 - Policy DM12. You might consider whether there is a relationship with Policy DM7 Local List.

Page 43 - You might include a reference to Annex A of PPS7 Sustainable Development in Rural Areas when describing the functional and viability tests for determining applications for agricultural dwellings.

Page 44 - You have recognised the national policy requirement for dwellings to be commensurate with functional requirements. You might explain how you derived the figure of 175square meters.

Page 53 - Your commitment to direct development away from areas of flood risk is welcome. National policy directs development to sites of lowest probability of flooding. You might take advice from the Environment Agency whether your proposed construction of policy (especially inclusion of 'as far as practicable') is in conformity with PPS25.

Comment

Development Management Policies DPD

Representation ID: 27816

Received: 30/04/2010

Respondent: Mr K W Randall

Representation Summary:


p.22 Has Council a list of local important buildings?

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Housing

p.12 DM1 Design of New Developments
Add - infrastructure, health facilities, school - if major development

p.13 Density of New Developments is a major concern in a part of the County that is already densely populated

p. 14 Is Hockley considered to be a Town Centre

p.15 Agree the there should be no replacement of individual dwellings with flats.

p.22 Has Council a list of local important buildings?

p.23 Agree with control over demolition of buildings within Conservation Areas.

p.25 Prefer Option DM9 - must restrict development on edge of Conservation Areas.

Green Belt and Countryside

p. 26 2017 - Why use Green Belt land for creation of new jobs.
2025 - How can Rochford be suitable for tourists if there is such a high population density.

p.28/29 Agree with comments on these pages. Must remember the importance of agricultural land in rural areas. Use land for agriculture.

Environmental Issues

p.51/56 Agree with statements regarding Environmental Issues.

Transport

p.57 2017 - What is the South Essex Rapid Transit System

p.59 Where will funding come from for important transport issues.

Economic Development

p. 61 What phases of enhancement have been implemented in Hockley?

(In five years). Southend Airport will not provide significant employment due to current and future financial constraints. People living in Leigh will not have a better quality of life due to being in flight path.

(2017) Where will Eco-Enterprise Centre be located?
Where will new Employment Park be located?

Retail and Town Centres

p.67 Already a strong cluster of restaurants and cafes in Hockley.

District already fully developed. New housing should be severely restricted.
Green belt land must be protected.
Agricultural land must remain as agricultural land.
Residents of the district do not want gypsy and travellers sites in the area.
The high hopes of economic development plans for Southend Airport may have to be toned down due to economic climate.
Every effort must be made to fill vacant shops in places like Hockley before any grandiose plans are contemplated.