Support

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3294

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Economic Development & Growth

Representation Summary:

Can only do this is we have considered the impact on the economic prosperity of the area. eg if we were to redevelop vanguard way for housing then we need to consider where the businesses will go as the people in Shoebury will not and can not travel far so without the industry in Shoebury the poverty and social problems will increase. Towerfield could be invested in as an industrial area to support more employment in this area. Currently it is not clear if this is an area that will long term be industrial.
Need to support the transport links to Shoebury as most businesses in this area complain that the road conjection on the A127 is impacting on their business.
Need to share the long term plans for the area
Need improvements in public realm in these areas to enhance the areas

Full text:

Can only do this is we have considered the impact on the economic prosperity of the area. eg if we were to redevelop vanguard way for housing then we need to consider where the businesses will go as the people in Shoebury will not and can not travel far so without the industry in Shoebury the poverty and social problems will increase. Towerfield could be invested in as an industrial area to support more employment in this area. Currently it is not clear if this is an area that will long term be industrial.
Need to support the transport links to Shoebury as most businesses in this area complain that the road conjection on the A127 is impacting on their business.
Need to share the long term plans for the area
Need improvements in public realm in these areas to enhance the areas