Comment

Representation ID: 1269

Received: 07/08/2010

Respondent: Herbert Grove Residents

Residents of Herbert Grove and Chancellor Road believe that the unique design of the houses with balconies should be in a conservation area and subject to preservation. These properties were specially designed for the environment in which they sit and should be retained. The adopted RSL plans for St. John's Quarter call for the destruction of this area of Southend, this has resulted in property owners being reluctant to maintain or repair property which lowers the tone of the whole environment. Residents fear that the Council will buy property in this area and board it up leaving it to deteriorate and thus reducing the quality of life in the area and allowing the Council to buy further property lower than current market value.