Question 29: Do you agree with the proposed approach to managing the waterfront? Please explain your answer.

Support

Representation ID: 1956

Received: 08/02/2016

Respondent: Essex Chambers of Commerce

Agree with the prosed approach to managing the Waterfront

Comment

Representation ID: 2287

Received: 21/01/2016

Respondent: Mr Rod Levin

Provide public Slipways over beach to promote use of small (sail) boats.

Comment

Representation ID: 2355

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Belfairs Gardens Residents Association

Similar to above in that it appears to open the possibility of development which could be manipulated. Transparency will be required in both nature conservation and the waterfront.

Comment

Representation ID: 2391

Received: 12/02/2016

Respondent: Procuresure Consulting

People come to the sea side to sit on the beach so create more sand beaches. Yes there are small stretches that have been rejuvenated, however a lot more of the water front and shoreline need to be more accessible and enlarged, with the spits rebuilt and sand infilled to create beaches the length of the seafront; yes there are natural sites of interest and beach expansion can still happen if managed correctly. Reclaimed beaches across the world are the main success of any area. Example being the new beaches in Gibraltar which were introduced with sheltered sea walls has been the main success of those areas. The beach rather than the seafront road is the most important part of Southend when it comes to attracting tourism and local well-being and fitness.

Support

Representation ID: 2426

Received: 25/02/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support this policy which seeks to integrate tourism activities and recreation with the public realm and biodiversity features. We are particularly supportive of Point 2, which seems to prevent any impacts on biodiversity or flood risk.