Comment
Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
Representation ID: 1031
Received: 20/10/2010
Respondent: Savills
Representation Summary:
The plan states that "Growth in tourism and leisure has been relatively weak since 2001 however there are a number (of) tourism and leisure developments in the pipeline which could reverse this trend. In addition there is potential to launch Southend-on-Sea as a conference destination. "
We understand that many of the permissions for tourism and leisure development in Southend town centre have lapsed due to lack of operator interest. Further studies are required to ascertain the likely future level of demand for such tourism and leisure developments, including Conference Facilities.