Question 12: Do you agree with the proposed approach to management of the historic environment in Southend Central Area? Please explain your answer.

Support

Representation ID: 1977

Received: 22/04/2016

Respondent: Milton Conservation Society

The broad intentions, including statutory obligations, are supported.

Object

Representation ID: 1978

Received: 22/04/2016

Respondent: Milton Conservation Society

Far too little importance is given to our historic past, both designated and un-designated and instead it is seen as something of the past, to be preserved rather than part of our aggregated and improved future.

Comment

Representation ID: 1980

Received: 22/04/2016

Respondent: Milton Conservation Society

In particular we would like to see far more recognition given to historic Southend, including the non-designated building frontages 'of townscape merit' in the High Street. This 'townscape merit' should not just be a 'material consideration' in future planning decisions but should be woven into the future planning of our town centre. This is not because of some sort of nostalgic affection for these buildings (although this does strongly exist) but because these are amongst the best buildings in our town and future construction should aggregate from these with the best of human scaled, modern or traditional 'living' architecture.

Support

Representation ID: 2081

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

Supports the enhancement and quality of the Green and Open spaces along the Central Seafront and the protection of Southend's unique heritage including the nationally important Grade II Listed Southend Pier.

Support

Representation ID: 2102

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

The STOCKVALE GROUP note the townscape improvements and guidance on design quality and Heritage preservation and enhancement are inextricably linked to improvements to Public Realm and pedestrian connectivity. The STOCKVALE GROUP like the majority of the Town support the continued regeneration and reinvention of the Towns greatest icon Southend's Pleasure Pier.

As there are a number of opportunity sites outlined in the SCAAP document, the STOCKVALE GROUP would suggest that the Council (through the SCAAP document) develop design codes and development briefs to ensure that the townscape improvements and quality of design of future developments meet the aspirational high standard to create a coherent and consistent Central Area. This needs to reflect on the Towns Heritage and look towards the future to create Southend as unique place and destination for leisure, shopping, living and working.

Support

Representation ID: 2136

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

There is wholeheartedly a support for regeneration and renewal of the SCAAP Area, the STOCKVALE GROUP would support the improvements to the Victoria Gateway through to the top end of London Road, down the High Street including Tylers Avenue, connection through to the Seafront from the High Street, improvements to the Seafront, the Public Realm, landscaping of the Public Realm, enhancement of key views and connectivity, preservation enhancement of the iconic Southend Pier and the general approach to intensification of the Town Centre

Support

Representation ID: 2183

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

Supports the enhancement and quality of the Green and Open spaces along the Central Seafront and the protection of Southend's unique heritage including the nationally important Grade II Listed Southend Pier.

Support

Representation ID: 2184

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

Supports the enhancement and quality of the Green and Open spaces along the Central Seafront and the protection of Southend's unique heritage including the nationally important Grade II Listed Southend Pier.

Support

Representation ID: 2205

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

The BID townscape improvements and guidance on design quality and Heritage preservation and enhancement are inextricably linked to improvements to Public Realm and pedestrian connectivity. The BID like the majority of the Town support the continued regeneration and reinvention of the Towns greatest icon Southend's Pleasure Pier. As there are a number of opportunity sites outlined in the SCAAP document, the BID would suggest that the Council (through the SCAAP document) develop design codes and development briefs to ensure that the townscape improvements and quality of design of future developments meet the aspirational high standard to create a coherent and consistent Central Area. This need to reflect on the Towns Heritage and look towards the future to create Southend as unique place and destination for leisure, shopping, living and working.

Comment

Representation ID: 2250

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

Townscape Improvements and Guidance on Design, Quality and Heritage Preservation were given a top 10 priority by 36% of respondents.

Support

Representation ID: 2265

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

There is wholeheartedly a support for regeneration and renewal of the SCAAP Area, the BID would support the improvements to the Victoria Gateway through to the top end of London Road, down the High Street including Tylers Avenue, connection through to the Seafront from the High Street, improvements to the Seafront, the Public Realm, landscaping of the Public Realm, enhancement of key views and connectivity, preservation enhancement of the iconic Southend Pier and the general approach to intensification of the Town Centre

Comment

Representation ID: 2338

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Belfairs Gardens Residents Association

The policy is well stated but the delivery of it is questioned.

Comment

Representation ID: 2382

Received: 12/02/2016

Respondent: Procuresure Consulting

Southend-On-Sea conservation areas should be extended and cover the majority of Southend's Georgian and Victorian buildings, both residential and commercial. Shop owners and retailers should have strict planning guidelines and be forced to maintain shop fronts. Shops such as Bargain buy with their over use of on street advertising and garish and tacky shop fronts should be banned and in place smaller and more traditional shop fronts should be used. Hitchin, Bury St Edmunds etc have good planning control which maintains the heritage look and feeling of pride in those towns.

Comment

Representation ID: 2400

Received: 03/03/2016

Respondent: Historic England

We note the rationale to not duplicate the policies contained elsewhere.
We would suggest deleting "...and much of the archaeology in these locations is likely therefore to have been destroyed" from paragraph 91 as even previously developed sites have potential for archaeology and the focus should be on those sites of high potential.

Comment

Representation ID: 2401

Received: 03/03/2016

Respondent: Historic England

We would recommend including Policy Linkages to Policies DM1, DM4 and DM6 in the Development Management DPD and Policy DS3 in the SCAAP itself.

Comment

Representation ID: 2419

Received: 25/02/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

Strategic Planning Context
We are pleased that Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage is included within the Context and Issues for the Southend Central Area, and in particular, that reference is made to the key challenge of addressing climate change. This section discusses the risk of tidal flooding to the Borough, although it should be noticed that there are other sources of flood risk which will need to be considered too.