Comment

Representation ID: 1654

Received: 16/05/2014

Respondent: Cogent Land LLP (Cogent)

Agent: Iceni Projects Ltd

The population of Southend has increased significantly in recent years, and is projected to experience significant and rapid growth at least until 2031. In order to accommodate this growth, further provision of housing and employment opportunities will need to be delivered in the area, together with associated infrastructure necessary to serve the population.

Cogent recognises that the potential of Southend cannot be fully realised without extensive new highway and public transport infrastructure and accordingly, Cogent is promoting an extension of Southend to enable the delivery of significant improvements to the strategic transport infrastructure network that will realise the long-standing objectives of the Council. In particular, Cogent has identified the potential for the development of land at Bournes Green, which is capable of delivery in the short term, and can provide private and affordable family housing alongside contributions to the improvement of the strategic transport network.