Appendix E - Appraisal of the Core Strategy Issues and Options
Comment
Sustainability Appraisal of the Core Strategy
Representation ID: 143
Received: 08/07/2008
Chapter 9(Transport and Accessibility): Core Strategy Issue 8 (cycle & pedestrian facilities) and 9 (completion of National Cycle Network and greenways) effect on SO 12 (air pollution) and SO 17 (congestion and pollution) over the long term (L) could be cumulatively significantly positive and possibly more than just slightly positive over the medium term (M). I would like to see these L and M effects reviewed with due regard given to the effect of cumulative, ongoing improvements in facilities.
Comment
Sustainability Appraisal of the Core Strategy
Representation ID: 1712
Received: 08/07/2008
We are unconvinced by the present SA. Many double green ticks we feel are glib & should be more questioned. We will select a high risk example to illustrate another concern - objective 14 which incorporates marine environment. The concentrated retail & office space planned for the town centre would appear to jeopardise the quality of the marine environment. The sea is blatantly a supreme asset of the town. Should we be endorsing a strategy that is prepared to risk Hastings being known for its foul seashore?
Comment
Sustainability Appraisal of the Core Strategy
Representation ID: 1730
Received: 07/07/2008
We are unconvinced by the present sustainable appraisal. Many double green ticks we feel are glib and should be more questioned. We will select a high risk example to illustrate another concern - objective 14 which incorporates marine environment. The concentrated retail and office space planned for the town centre would appear to jeopardise the quality of the marine environment. The sea is blatantly a supreme asset of the town, if not its most defining characteristic. Should we be endorsing a strategy that is prepared to risk Hastings being known for its foul seashore?