Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2319
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: A Bowhill
Representation Summary:
It is clear (paras 47 & 48) that vacancy is higher than the average national town centre rate. While this may partly be as a result of the high level of vacancies in the Victoria Shopping Centre, inspection shows that there are also many vacant units in the High Street itself. In relation to this the increasing flexibility with regard to non-retail floor space set out in policy options DS1a-c provides a pragmatic approach to ensuring vacant units are used in an appropriate way, particularly for restaurant use.