Policy EN5: Open Spaces - Enhancement, Provision and Protection
Object
Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version
Representation ID: 3834
Received: 17/08/2012
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Policy EN5 is not consistent with NPPF paragraph 152 which suggests that economic, social and environmental consideration should be given in respect of sustainable development.
Policy EN5 could unduly restrict development of essential utility infrastructure Hastings District. Whilst we appreciate the desire to protect open spaces, there are certain limited circumstances when it is necessary to build on such land. In these circumstances, the benefit of development may outweigh any detriment to the open space.
Paragraph 152 suggests that mitigation or compensation should be considered where adverse impacts are unavoidable.
Southern Water is unable to support Hastings Local Plan as sound. We believe that Policy EN5 is not consistent with national planning policy, in particular paragraph 152 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Paragraph 152 suggests that economic, social and environmental consideration should be given in respect of sustainable development.
We are concerned that, in its current form, policy EN5 could unduly restrict development of essential utility infrastructure Hastings District. Whilst we appreciate the desire to protect open spaces, there are certain limited circumstances when it is necessary to build on such land. For example: when a pumping station would be required to serve new development and there is no other land available. In these circumstances, the benefit of development may outweigh any detriment to the open space.
Paragraph 152 suggests that mitigation or compensation should be considered where adverse impacts are unavoidable.
Object
Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version
Representation ID: 3957
Received: 17/08/2012
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Clause [c]
This is not justified in omitting White Rock Gardens from its list of existing open spaces that are of town wide significance and are to be protected and enhanced. As said before, The Oval in particular functions as an upland open area from which you may enjoy views and spaciousness. Given the high density of housing, and the similarly dense population, its role is vital. It also has a role as a local showground - the Fair, steam shows, car boot sales; the neighbouring primary school holds its sports day there.
Clause [c]
This is not justified in omitting White Rock Gardens from its list of existing open spaces that are of town wide significance and are to be protected and enhanced. As said before, The Oval in particular functions as an upland open area from which you may enjoy views and spaciousness. Given the high density of housing, and the similarly dense population, its role is vital. It also has a role as a local showground - the Fair, steam shows, car boot sales; the neighbouring primary school holds its sports day there.
Object
Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version
Representation ID: 4070
Received: 01/08/2012
Number of people: 500
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Our concerns are based on preserving Hastings long standing position as a centre for bowling, especially indoor bowls. We consider EN5 fails to be sound as sports open spaces are already being used for housing development.
We request the plan to include the Hastings Plan 2004 sports & leisure sections as this clearly demonstrates the needs of Hastings residents.
See attached.
Object
Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version
Representation ID: 4088
Received: 17/08/2012
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
All provision will need to be in accordance with the Councils Quality Standards for open space (re Speckled Wood consultation), EN5 c) Speckled Wood to be included.
See attached.
Object
Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version
Representation ID: 4144
Received: 09/08/2012
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Local Plan 2004 page 186. Sports pitches, children's play facilities, Planning Strategy EN5, CI2 and CI3. Removal, alteration or lack of provision of these essential facilities in order for development to precede what is the criteria.
See attached.