11. Are there any other issues relating to tall buildings that the Council should consider?
Comment
Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
Representation ID: 372
Received: 21/07/2010
Respondent: Mrs Jennifer Hircock
IF the majority supports tall buildings then it needs to specify no more than say 3 storeys the monstrocity at Westcliff the Leas says it all. Ugly unfinished and totally out of character with the rest of the area.
Comment
Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
Representation ID: 614
Received: 07/08/2010
Respondent: Herbert Grove Residents
Yes. There is no need to put tall buildings directly on the seafront, there are many sites in Southend where the rise in ground will provide excellent sea views and be near commuter hubs.
For example there is no point in putting a Casino in a building with a view, the most successful gambling resort in the world is Las Vegas which overlooks a desert.
Comment
Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
Representation ID: 640
Received: 09/08/2010
Respondent: Renaissance Southend Ltd
If the Character Study presently underway is able to provide the rationale where and where not tall buildings may be acceptable this will need to be adopted within a specific DPD and/or AAPs. Should DM DPD describe the process for how the spatial and design issues will become policy?
Some oif the wording used in the suggested option appears a little vague and may need to be tightened up to avoid unintentional loopholes; eg. 'relate well', 'a point of visual significance' and 'highest standards of architecture' could conspire to justify a tall building in an inappropriate suburban or remote setting.
Comment
Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
Representation ID: 913
Received: 18/10/2010
Respondent: Cllr Alan Crystall
Tall buildings need to be seen in relation to other tall buildings, and to and especially from the Estuary. St Clements Court East would not have been built if the effect on St Clements Church from the Sea had been considered, or from the west approaching Leigh.
Comment
Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
Representation ID: 946
Received: 19/10/2010
Respondent: English Heritage
Tall Buildings - alternative options, p21/22
These appear to be inconsistent with a well-reasoned policy. We refer to paragraph 4.1 of the joint EH/CABE advice with regard to the definition of a tall building.