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Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
H7 Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation - Preferred Option
Representation ID: 3753
Received: 12/12/2008
Respondent: The National Trust Rayleigh Mount Local Committee
It would be sensible to wait for the outcome of the inquiry into the Regional Spatial Strategy before specifying the number of allocations. An over-provision would be difficult to reduce, since it would be subject to appeal, having raised the expectations of the traveller community.
An over-provision would be detrimental in terms of loss of green belt, and may encourage excessive numbers of travellers to come to the Rochford District.
Enforcement action against unauthorized sites should continue until specific authorized sites are identified, otherwise the unauthorized sites will become permanent by default.
It would be sensible to wait for the outcome of the inquiry into the Regional Spatial Strategy before specifying the number of allocations. An over-provision would be difficult to reduce, since it would be subject to appeal, having raised the expectations of the traveller community.
An over-provision would be detrimental in terms of loss of green belt, and may encourage excessive numbers of travellers to come to the Rochford District.
Enforcement action against unauthorized sites should continue until specific authorized sites are identified, otherwise the unauthorized sites will become permanent by default.
Comment
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
H Appendix 1
Representation ID: 3754
Received: 12/12/2008
Respondent: The National Trust Rayleigh Mount Local Committee
Land North of London Road, Rayleigh:
The proposed public open space parkland buffer must act as a 'stop' to prevent further development into the green belt beyond the new housing. For this reason, consideration should be given to making the buffer land over in ownership to an organisation (eg National Playing Fields Assocation or the Woodland Trust) which would protect it from being released for development at a later date. There must be a footpath link between the proposed new public open space and the existing Wheatley Wood open space owned by The Woodland Trust on the other side of the London Road. To have no link through between the two pieces of land woudl be an unacceptable lost opportunity. There would be merit in continuing the woodland theme through into the new open space parkland to create a really extensive area of woodland in this part of Rayleigh/Rawreth.
The spine road of the new housing development should incorporate a cycle path. It should be possible to create a cycle path along part of the London Road as an element of the new development, maybe all the way up to the Carpenter's Arms roundabout.
Land North of London Road, Rayleigh:
The proposed public open space parkland buffer must act as a 'stop' to prevent further development into the green belt beyond the new housing. For this reason, consideration should be given to making the buffer land over in ownership to an organisation (eg National Playing Fields Assocation or the Woodland Trust) which would protect it from being released for development at a later date. There must be a footpath link between the proposed new public open space and the existing Wheatley Wood open space owned by The Woodland Trust on the other side of the London Road. To have no link through between the two pieces of land woudl be an unacceptable lost opportunity. There would be merit in continuing the woodland theme through into the new open space parkland to create a really extensive area of woodland in this part of Rayleigh/Rawreth.
The spine road of the new housing development should incorporate a cycle path. It should be possible to create a cycle path along part of the London Road as an element of the new development, maybe all the way up to the Carpenter's Arms roundabout.
Comment
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
ED2 Employment Growth - Preferred Option
Representation ID: 3755
Received: 12/12/2008
Respondent: The National Trust Rayleigh Mount Local Committee
It would be better to provide an alternative allocation of land for light industrial use around Southend Airport to replace the Rawreth Industrial Estate, rather than allocate land south of London Road, Rayleigh for this purpose. This would enhance the airport as an economic catalyst.
It would be better to provide an alternative allocation of land for light industrial use around Southend Airport to replace the Rawreth Industrial Estate, rather than allocate land south of London Road, Rayleigh for this purpose. This would enhance the airport as an economic catalyst.
Comment
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
ED3 Existing Employment Land - Preferred Option
Representation ID: 3756
Received: 12/12/2008
Respondent: The National Trust Rayleigh Mount Local Committee
Is it really sensible to use existing long established industrial sites/employment land for new housing?
In the current economic climate some such sites may be underused, but an upturn in the economy in later years could easily reverse that situation.
In the case of the Rawreth Industrial Estate, the planning authority is proposing to release green belt land to replace it. How can this be regarded as acceptable?
Is it really sensible to use existing long established industrial sites/employment land for new housing?
In the current economic climate some such sites may be underused, but an upturn in the economy in later years could easily reverse that situation.
In the case of the Rawreth Industrial Estate, the planning authority is proposing to release green belt land to replace it. How can this be regarded as acceptable?
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Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
ED4 Future Employment Allocations - Preferred Options
Representation ID: 3757
Received: 12/12/2008
Respondent: The National Trust Rayleigh Mount Local Committee
It would be better to create the employment park at Southend Airport, rather than use land to the south of London Road, Rayleigh.
However, if an employment park is created south of London Road, it should not be any larger than the existing Rawreth Lane Industrial Estate which the planning authority proposes using for future housing allocation.
I would object strenuously to any land currently allocated as public open space in the Rochford District Local Plan being used to create an employment park in this location.
As the London Road is one of the primary approaches into the town of Rayleigh, the appearance of any employment park should not detract from the experience of entering Rayleigh - the design of any industrial/commercial buildings would be important in this respect. A procession of ugly warehouse type buildings along the London Road would be totally unacceptable. Landscaping should be generous. The proposed new housing to the north of London Road would be adversely affected by the creation of an employment park on the south side of the road.
It would be better to create the employment park at Southend Airport, rather than use land to the south of London Road, Rayleigh.
However, if an employment park is created south of London Road, it should not be any larger than the existing Rawreth Lane Industrial Estate which the planning authority proposes using for future housing allocation.
I would object strenuously to any land currently allocated as public open space in the Rochford District Local Plan being used to create an employment park in this location.
As the London Road is one of the primary approaches into the town of Rayleigh, the appearance of any employment park should not detract from the experience of entering Rayleigh - the design of any industrial/commercial buildings would be important in this respect. A procession of ugly warehouse type buildings along the London Road would be totally unacceptable. Landscaping should be generous. The proposed new housing to the north of London Road would be adversely affected by the creation of an employment park on the south side of the road.
Comment
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
ENV6 Large Scale Renewable Energy Projects - Preferred Option
Representation ID: 3758
Received: 12/12/2008
Respondent: The National Trust Rayleigh Mount Local Committee
It is not clear whether this policy would cover the provision of a waste incinerator to generate electricity. If it would apply to such a development, then the policy should specifically state the planning authority's opposition to a waste incinerator.
The problems of waste incineration go far beyond visual impact, and cover long-term health risks and pollution, excessive traffic movements to bring in the waste, and the disposal of the toxic ash from the site, for instance. As such, it cannot be compared with more passive forms of renewable energy generation such as wind turbines.
It is not clear whether this policy would cover the provision of a waste incinerator to generate electricity. If it would apply to such a development, then the policy should specifically state the planning authority's opposition to a waste incinerator.
The problems of waste incineration go far beyond visual impact, and cover long-term health risks and pollution, excessive traffic movements to bring in the waste, and the disposal of the toxic ash from the site, for instance. As such, it cannot be compared with more passive forms of renewable energy generation such as wind turbines.
Comment
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
ENV8 Code for Sustainable Homes - Preferred Option
Representation ID: 3759
Received: 12/12/2008
Respondent: The National Trust Rayleigh Mount Local Committee
A higher standard should be required. The planning authority should seek to ensure that code level 6 is achieved by developments by 2010.
Why accept a lower standard?
A higher standard should be required. The planning authority should seek to ensure that code level 6 is achieved by developments by 2010.
Why accept a lower standard?
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Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
ENV9 BREEAM - Preferred Option
Representation ID: 3761
Received: 12/12/2008
Respondent: The National Trust Rayleigh Mount Local Committee
All non residential buildings should be required to meet a minimum BREEAM rating of 'excellent'.
There may be merit in implementing the 'merton rule' in addition to this.
Why accept a lower standard?
All non residential buildings should be required to meet a minimum BREEAM rating of 'excellent'.
There may be merit in implementing the 'merton rule' in addition to this.
Why accept a lower standard?
Comment
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
H2 General Locations and Phasing - Preferred Option
Representation ID: 3762
Received: 12/12/2008
Respondent: The National Trust Rayleigh Mount Local Committee
With regard to proposed housing on land to the North of London Road, Rayleigh:
London Road is one of the primary approaches into the town of Rayleigh. Considerable effort should therefore be made to ensure that any housing development here is of a high aesythetic standard, so that its visual appearance does not detract from the experience of entering the town. At least one high quality distinctive building should be included along the frontage of the London Road, whose attractive appearance will produce a strong sense of town identity both for those living in the new housing and for visitors to Rayleigh. This may be public building or a private one.
Landscaping will be important, to preserve a feeling of spaciousness along the London Road, and make the development as attractive as possible from the road.
A frequent public transport (bus) service to the railway station and high street will be essential to prevent excessive road congestion being created by the development. The developer should be required to ensure this service is provided.
With regard to proposed housing on land to the North of London Road, Rayleigh:
London Road is one of the primary approaches into the town of Rayleigh. Considerable effort should therefore be made to ensure that any housing development here is of a high aesythetic standard, so that its visual appearance does not detract from the experience of entering the town. At least one high quality distinctive building should be included along the frontage of the London Road, whose attractive appearance will produce a strong sense of town identity both for those living in the new housing and for visitors to Rayleigh. This may be public building or a private one.
Landscaping will be important, to preserve a feeling of spaciousness along the London Road, and make the development as attractive as possible from the road.
A frequent public transport (bus) service to the railway station and high street will be essential to prevent excessive road congestion being created by the development. The developer should be required to ensure this service is provided.
Comment
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
H2 General Locations and Phasing - Preferred Option
Representation ID: 3768
Received: 12/12/2008
Respondent: The National Trust Rayleigh Mount Local Committee
Whilst it is acknowledged that the planning authority has, in response to the previous public consultation on the core strategy, significantly reduced the number of proposed new housing units for Rayleigh, and tried to spread the future housing allocation more equally across the whole of the Rochford District, a change which is very much welcomed, it is nonetheless disappointing that a very large number of housing units are still allocated to the west Rayleigh/Rawreth area.
This part of the Rochford District has seen considerable housing development already over the past 20 odd years, with a consequent loss of green belt land and an increase in congestion on roads such as Rawreth Lane, Downhall Road and London Road.
The proposed new housing units for land to the north of London Road, Rayleigh would increase road congestion further, particularly giong towards Rayleigh railway station and the town centre, putting pressure on the difficult London Road/The Approach junction and on Crown Hill, which is already heavily congested at some times of the day.
Although the land lies within the boundary of Rawreth it is divorced from Rawreth Village and closer to Rayleigh. Residents of the new housing may feel they belong to neither Rawreth nor Rayleigh, but have mobed into a kind of noman's land without identity or facilities.
Whilst it is acknowledged that the planning authority has, in response to the previous public consultation on the core strategy, significantly reduced the number of proposed new housing units for Rayleigh, and tried to spread the future housing allocation more equally across the whole of the Rochford District, a change which is very much welcomed, it is nonetheless disappointing that a very large number of housing units are still allocated to the west Rayleigh/Rawreth area.
This part of the Rochford District has seen considerable housing development already over the past 20 odd years, with a consequent loss of green belt land and an increase in congestion on roads such as Rawreth Lane, Downhall Road and London Road.
The proposed new housing units for land to the north of London Road, Rayleigh would increase road congestion further, particularly giong towards Rayleigh railway station and the town centre, putting pressure on the difficult London Road/The Approach junction and on Crown Hill, which is already heavily congested at some times of the day.
Although the land lies within the boundary of Rawreth it is divorced from Rawreth Village and closer to Rayleigh. Residents of the new housing may feel they belong to neither Rawreth nor Rayleigh, but have mobed into a kind of noman's land without identity or facilities.
