Policy FA1: Strategic Policy for Western Area
Object
Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version
Representation ID: 3848
Received: 17/08/2012
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Rother District Council object to the reference to renewable energy generation in the Combe Valley Countryside Park, as no comprehensive assessment has been made to determine this is the most appropriate area. Further investigative work is required to determine the most suitable location and therefore it is not appropriate to limit this potential to the Combe Valley Countryside Park, particularly given its objectives (nature conservation, recreation and strategic gap). It is considered more appropriate to make policy references to the fringes of Hastings and duly qualify the regard to the above issues in identifying any suitable locations.
Rother District Council object to the reference to renewable energy generation in the Combe Valley Countryside Park (and to the inclusion of an area identified on the key diagram is shown in the Rother District boundary), as no comprehensive assessment has been made to determine this is the most appropriate area. Further investigative work is required to determine the most suitable location and therefore it is not appropriate to limit this potential to the Combe Valley Countryside Park, particularly given its objectives (nature conservation, recreation and strategic gap). It is considered more appropriate to make policy references to the fringes of Hastings and duly qualify the regard to the above issues in identifying any suitable locations.
Support
Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version
Representation ID: 3907
Received: 17/08/2012
Bourne Leisure supports point (c) of Policy FA1, which encourages the retention of existing and provision of more high quality visitor accommodation in specific locations, but considers that it is important to promote tourism generally throughout the Western area.
In regard to point (k) of Policy FA1, Bourne Leisure would reiterate the need to take account of the specific characteristics and vulnerability of any existing or proposed land use; whether the residual risks of flooding are acceptable and can be satisfactorily managed; and whether the proposed development makes a positive contribution to reducing or managing flood risk.
Policy FA1: Strategic Policy for Western Area
Bourne Leisure supports point (c) of Policy FA1 which states that in the Western Area, the Council will:
c) encourage the retention of existing and provision of more high quality visitor accommodation along the Seafront, the main arterial routes and close to other generators of demand.
However, the Company considers that it is important too, to promote tourism generally throughout the Western area, in order to achieve Objective 7b.
Policy FA1 also states that the Council will:
k) direct development to areas at the lowest risk of flooding and require site specific Flood Risk Assessments to be provided for development in areas at a higher risk as identified in the Strategic Risk Assessment- in the vicinity of Bulvehythe and West Marina and the Combe Haven River..";
In regard to point (k), Bourne Leisure would reiterate the comments made on supporting paragraph 5.23 i.e. that whilst Bourne Leisure accepts in principle the need for risk-based sequential and exception tests to be undertaken, full account should also be taken of: the specific characteristics and vulnerability of any existing or proposed land use; whether the residual risks of flooding to people and property are acceptable and can be satisfactorily managed; and whether the proposed development makes a positive contribution to reducing or managing flood risk.
The Company considers that this approach would be more effective, given the aims at paragraph 5.9 and within Policy FA1 to increase housing, employment and tourism in the area.
Support
Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version
Representation ID: 4035
Received: 08/08/2012
Comments made in support of the following:
- securing employment development & visitor accommodation subject to sustainable transport
- Research & development facilities & education infrastructure
- Combe Valley Countryside Park & green spaces network
- Flood risk control
See attached.
Object
Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version
Representation ID: 4036
Received: 08/08/2012
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Objections to policy include:
- Queensway employment corridor is unsustainable & harmful to the environment
- West Marina development should be non car dependent and have high frequency rail travel
- Object to Link Road
- Acadamy terminology should be revised
See attached.
Object
Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version
Representation ID: 4182
Received: 08/08/2012
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The Western area contains the planning focus areas of Little Ridge & Ashdown; Greater Hollington & Filsham & Bulverhythe and is proposed between 1,100-1,290 dwellings and 36,700m2 employment floorspace. Little Ridge & Ashdown and Filsham & Bulverhythe in particular are closely located to the A21 and A259 respectively. Development proposed in these areas will need to come forward with sustainable transport infrastructure to help minimise the impact on the strategic road network.
See attached.
Object
Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version
Representation ID: 4213
Received: 13/08/2012
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Purpose of sub-area basis (planning focus areas) is unclear. However, Little Ridge & Ashdown is capable of providing more housing as land that has been excluded on the western edge of the Borough is suitable for development.
See attached.