Policy DS5 - Transport, Access and Public Realm
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2714
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: H20 Barber Shop
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2715
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: H20 Barber Shop
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Justified
I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2717
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: H20 Barber Shop
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Consistent with National Policy
Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2718
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Sancto Party Store
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2719
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Sancto Party Store
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Justified
I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2721
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Sancto Party Store
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Consistent with National Policy
Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2723
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Ravens of Southend
Legally compliant? No
Sound? Not specified
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2724
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Ravens of Southend
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Justified
I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2726
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Ravens of Southend
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Consistent with National Policy
Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2728
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Laurelle London Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2729
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Laurelle London Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Justified
I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2731
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Laurelle London Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Consistent with National Policy
Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2732
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Las Vegas Grill
Legally compliant? No
Sound? Not specified
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2733
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Las Vegas Grill
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Justified
I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2735
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Las Vegas Grill
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Consistent with National Policy
Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2737
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Copacabana Leisure
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2738
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Copacabana Leisure
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Justified
I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2740
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Copacabana Leisure
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Consistent with National Policy
Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2741
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Rio Leisure Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2742
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Rio Leisure Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Justified
I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2744
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Rio Leisure Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Consistent with National Policy
Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2745
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Clarkes Restaurant
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2746
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Clarkes Restaurant
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Justified
I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2748
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Clarkes Restaurant
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Consistent with National Policy
Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2750
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Star Amusements
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2751
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Star Amusements
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Justified
I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2753
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Star Amusements
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Consistent with National Policy
Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
1. The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
2. If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Justified
3. I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
4. The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Effective
5. The opportunity sites identified within the SCAAP would represent major developments which are not deliverable in 4 years.
Consistent with National Policy
6. Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
7. The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2754
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Neptune Fish Restaurant
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
UNSOUND Positively Prepared
The SCAAP document does not recognise the need for more parking spaces in the central area and fails to implement a policy to increase parking capacity particularly in the south central area (seafront). This is despite the Local Transport Plan3 stating demand for parking in the central area will increase by 25% in the next 4 years.
If adopted the transport section of the SCAAP will result in increased congestion and journey times.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2755
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Neptune Fish Restaurant
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Justified
I object to the use of the Car Parking Study produced by Steer Davies Gleave as it is flawed and based on Car parking surveys carried out in bad weather and on inaccurate, unreliable data from the council's VMS system. The parking report and surveys have underestimated the parking stock, particularly in the central area to the south of railway, and thus has underestimated the demand for spaces from visitors to the seafront. The surveys have been predominantly focused on the High Street thus the parking situation & demand to the south of the railway line has been misrepresented even though the southern area has been identified as the area which experiences the greatest pressure on its parking supply. The report relies on over 99% of data from the VMS system which is inaccurate and unreliable.
The SCAAP document and its Car Parking Survey fails to recognise that on many busy days the current car park network can't cope with demand.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2757
Received: 13/12/2016
Respondent: Neptune Fish Restaurant
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Consistent with National Policy
Policy DS5, by failing to deliver sufficient parking capacity, and by introducing sustainable transport measures will create congestion and have a major negative impact on my business. Customer by car will not be able to access and park in the central area and thus will not be able to or will make the choice not to visit the central area. The NPPF is clear that policies should contribute to building a strong responsive and competitive economy. The provision of infrastructure is vital to this and the plan should proactively meet the development demands of business. This plan will deter from economic growth as it does not allow for the growth in visitor numbers by car.
The government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary. Due to large numbers of visitors coming to Southend by car and due to its geographical location and access routes measures such as bus lanes and cycle routes only add to congestion. The public transport system is not of a high quality and is unsuitable for families wishing to visit Southend from outside the area.