Policy PA1: High Street Policy Area Development Principles
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2489
Received: 12/11/2016
Respondent: Miss Laura Cowell
There needs to be consideration given to improving the condition of the building facades above the retail units in the High Street, there is a great opportunity to drastically improve the appearance of the High Street if money was spent on improving these buildings, some of these should be added to the Landmark Buildings - i.e. the building on the corner of Warrior Square and the High Street, above Dorothy Perkins currently. This is in an awful state but we should be proud of buildings like this that we have.
There needs to be consideration given to improving the condition of the building facades above the retail units in the High Street, there is a great opportunity to drastically improve the appearance of the High Street if money was spent on improving these buildings, some of these should be added to the Landmark Buildings - i.e. the building on the corner of Warrior Square and the High Street, above Dorothy Perkins currently. This is in an awful state but we should be proud of buildings like this that we have.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2523
Received: 14/12/2016
Respondent: MR JAMES GIBB
Tree planting is essential - noted that the last High Street Makeover appears to have left the road tree free!
Further pedestrianisation will lead to a loss of parking, access and a sense of isolation at night.
Tree planting is essential - noted that the last High Street Makeover appears to have left the road tree free!
Further pedestrianisation will lead to a loss of parking, access and a sense of isolation at night.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2558
Received: 12/11/2016
Respondent: Miss Laura Cowell
The pedestrianisation of Warrior Square including up to the High Street is long overdue and would help draw people into this area from the High Street. The area outside Maitland House feels like a back street, choked up with cars and Warrior Square is blocked from view if you are in the High Street.
The proposals for London Road are long overdue, there is such a opportunity to pedestrianise the area currently used for a taxi rank in order to create outside seating for the many restaurants in summer time and a proper location for the market. The pavement in this location is very narrow for such a busy section and heading towards the high street there is a bottle neck caused by the current bicycle parking provisions, forcing you to walk into the road if you wish to head south down the high street. This area is crying out to be pedestrianised and create better links between Sainsburys/College Way and the High Street.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2615
Received: 15/11/2016
Respondent: Mrs Gillian Crossley
Better access to the seafront .
The lift to be repaired quicker.
More access to toilets in the town and seafront.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2640
Received: 15/12/2016
Respondent: Valad Europe Ltd
Agent: Indigo Planning
We note that Part 2D of this policy states that proposals that would assist with delivery of the provision of an active frontage on the southern façade of The Royals Shopping Centre will be supported in principle which is welcomed.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2641
Received: 15/12/2016
Respondent: Valad Europe Ltd
Agent: Indigo Planning
Part E also states that the introduction of additional A3 cafes and restaurants will be supported in principle, subject to the provisions of Policy DS1: A Prosperous Retail Centre. It is important to include the provision of certain non-A1 uses in the town centre to ensure the vitality and viability of the town centre and also to support the town centres night time economy.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2642
Received: 15/12/2016
Respondent: Valad Europe Ltd
Agent: Indigo Planning
Part 4D of Draft Policy PA1 seeks to further connect the town centre to the central seafront policy area through improved signage which will help to link the seafront with the Town Centre and High Street, thus benefiting the Town Centre as a whole and, as such, is welcomed by Valad Europe.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2860
Received: 15/12/2016
Respondent: Stockvale Group
Agent: Stockvale Group
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
It is essential that car parking in this area is protected to avoid displacement onto sensitive seafront car parks (see the Council's Parking Study and the RPS Technical Note).
RPS has prepared the following representations to Southend Borough Council's Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP), Revised Proposed Submission Version (November 2016) The following Headings represent Paragraphs or Policies contained within the SCAAP. These representations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying completed Representations Forms.
Our client operates the largest and most successful tourism businesses in Southend (The StockvaleGroup is the owner and operator of: Adventure Island theme park; Sealife Adventure; Three Shells beach café; Pavilion Fish and Chips; Feelgoods Pizza Pasta Restaurant; Sands Bistro restaurant; Adventure Inside and Radio Essex). We would like an opportunity to explain our client's business aspirations and explain why the policies in the Plan will not provide a firm basis for the growth of tourism in Southend, and indeed will have the opposite effect on tourism businesses to the objectives set out at the start of the SCAAP. It is very important to our client that the Inspector understands the consequences of adopting the SCAAP as currently drafted.