Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan
Representation ID: 563
Received: 09/08/2010
Respondent: Renaissance Southend Ltd
1. RSL recognises important potential of this area for developing a range of small scale commercial and cultural/creative uses to complement the traditional High Street offer
2. The AAP needs to consider the long term needs for off street parking in this quarter if the existing sites are to be brought forward for development
3. Programme of environmental improvements to continue initial works in Clifftown Road
RSL believes the Clifftown Quarter to have considerable potential to develop as a vibrant mixed use area with a series of smaller independent commercial uses, residential and cultural uses, including a potential market. Feasibility work has been carried out by RSL to consiodert scope for a new Multi Storey Car Park at Central Station as replacement for Clarence Road and Alexandra Street and the AAP should address the issue of whether this should form part of the long term parking strategy for the town centre.
A programme of street works and enhancements should be carried out within this area to complement the initial works completed this year in Clifftown Road and contribute to an overall improvement to the character and quality of the Clifftown Quarter.