Object

Southend Central Area Action Plan

Representation ID: 656

Received: 09/08/2010

Respondent: Adult & Community Services Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Representation Summary:

This option not favourable, believe that affordable housing should remain an integral part of creating sustainable communities within the town centre and development in the Gateway Neighbourhoods should build-on and not replace Town Centre affordable housing provision. in respect of contribution but as above the delivery location should be flexible and at the discretion of the council. If we increase the affordable in the town centre without taking into account and addressing the existing 'affordable' residential offer first we will not achieve the vibrant retail and café culture we are seeking.

Full text:

This option not favourable, believe that affordable housing should remain an integral part of creating sustainable communities within the town centre and development in the Gateway Neighbourhoods should build-on and not replace Town Centre affordable housing provision. in respect of contribution but as above the delivery location should be flexible and at the discretion of the council. If we increase the affordable in the town centre without taking into account and addressing the existing 'affordable' residential offer first we will not achieve the vibrant retail and café culture we are seeking.