Comment

Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016

Representation ID: 2626

Received: 16/12/2016

Respondent: Peter Grubb

Representation Summary:

The basic flaw in the proposal is that it robs the town of a Parking asset no matter what the skillfully crafted reports state about alternatives.

Council data suggests (the carpark) is a poor revenue generator for the town --this is misguided -- many local & national businesses benefit from the revenue stream generated by those using the facility.

Full text:

I am writing directly to you regarding the SCAPP consultation. If you are not dealing with this matter please would you pass this document on as I require my comments to be included within the consultation period ending 5.00pm 16th December 2016
Whilst I am registered on the Councils System for commenting - I cannot get it to work for me regarding SCAAP.
The scope & range of the documents for consideration is such that possibly most will not bother, put off by the input system?
Hopefully the following will be considered in relation to the Seaway car park 'Windfall development opportunity'
1) The basic flaw in the proposal is that it robs the town of a Parking asset no matter what the skillfully crafted reports state about alternatives.
2) Council data suggests it (the carpark) is a poor revenue generator for the town --this is misguided -- many local & national businesses benefit from the revenue stream generated by those using the facility.
3) More important to a long list of objections is the highlighting of a possible work around?
5) The parachuted in Windfall development proposal could easily go ahead if the developer was told to provide on site replacement parking by way of underground car parking - soil away could easily disposed of at Gunners Park Shoeburyness!
6) A simple practical local illustration is the new mini development at Bond Street Chelmsford---underground parking, shops, Restaurants & and even a luxury Cinema!!
Regarding infrastructure, it is a given that the town has serious problems at peak times on the roads - forcing people to walk will not work without a comprehensive Park & Ride scheme -why is it that the town has never considered such an option? Again in use all over the Country --Local example refer: Chelmsford