Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2809
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Pebble One, Subway, Baskin Robbins, Maple House
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL POLICY
The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and different opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary.
The sustainable transport policies identified in the SCAAP will make journey by car to the central area much longer and much harder to navigate and thus will cause economic harm to the local economy. Residents lives will also suffer due to increased congestion and pollution.