3.3 Should we continue to focus new office development in the town centre
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 2966
Received: 11/02/2019
Respondent: Ms Patricia Ryan
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Object
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 2998
Received: 21/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Joseph Raven
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Object
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3044
Received: 22/02/2019
Respondent: Mrs Karen Finn
No, more areas of the town centre are being converted to residential and I think it is a good idea. Th town centre has become something of a ghetto and hopefully having people actually living there will help it come back to life. I struggle to think that new office development is really required given how long vic ave stood empty but it could take place at the new airport business park or at other industrial sites around the town
No, more areas of the town centre are being converted to residential and I think it is a good idea. Th town centre has become something of a ghetto and hopefully having people actually living there will help it come back to life. I struggle to think that new office development is really required given how long vic ave stood empty but it could take place at the new airport business park or at other industrial sites around the town
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3080
Received: 01/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Murray Foster
more so for freelance/self employed on easy in/ easy out with flexible space options terms rather than for larger businesses - this would be well located for collaborations with SEC and UoE who are located in main area of town centre
more so for freelance/self employed on easy in/ easy out with flexible space options terms rather than for larger businesses - this would be well located for collaborations with SEC and UoE who are located in main area of town centre
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3169
Received: 06/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Luca di-Maio
To encourage businesses to focus themselves in our town center is definitely beneficial to the growth and redevelopment of the high street/surrounding area, the only problem is there are already a lot of "To Let" office sites that seem empty, so perhaps it's better to encourage business to move into these before developing new offices.
To encourage businesses to focus themselves in our town center is definitely beneficial to the growth and redevelopment of the high street/surrounding area, the only problem is there are already a lot of "To Let" office sites that seem empty, so perhaps it's better to encourage business to move into these before developing new offices.
Object
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3224
Received: 11/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Nicholas Smith
I do not believe there is sufficient demand for Southend town-centre office space in today's economy.
I do not believe there is sufficient demand for Southend town-centre office space in today's economy.
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3290
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Economic Development & Growth
There is a shortage in the town centre and linked to the current buildings but there is also empty units such as the old RBS tower and the old Prudential building so these could be re-commissioned ? also there are sites available in Victoria Avenue so not sure we need more in the town centre?
There is a shortage in the town centre and linked to the current buildings but there is also empty units such as the old RBS tower and the old Prudential building so these could be re-commissioned ? also there are sites available in Victoria Avenue so not sure we need more in the town centre?
Object
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3322
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Ian McLernon
No we can see that model is not sustainable - ground rent too high, lack of parking, lack of use of existing office space (Victoria Avenue)
No we can see that model is not sustainable - ground rent too high, lack of parking, lack of use of existing office space (Victoria Avenue)
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3472
Received: 31/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Valerie Morgan
No, across the borough but with good connectivity
No, across the borough but with good connectivity
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3562
Received: 31/03/2019
Respondent: mrs angela baldock
Only if this supports the local retail businesses.
Only if this supports the local retail businesses.
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3618
Received: 01/04/2019
Respondent: Ms Hayley Dixon
Depends what it is for - consider the impact.
Depends what it is for - consider the impact.
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3655
Received: 02/04/2019
Respondent: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council - Parks and Open Spaces
Office development should be close to transport hubs where potable. The town centre in an important location. However, business needs should also be taken in to account.
Office development should be close to transport hubs where potable. The town centre in an important location. However, business needs should also be taken in to account.
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3674
Received: 02/04/2019
Respondent: Thurrock Borough Council
It is considered that Southend on Sea town centre should still be the focus for major new office developments. However smaller scale office developments may be appropriate in other sustainable location in the borough
It is considered that Southend on Sea town centre should still be the focus for major new office developments. However smaller scale office developments may be appropriate in other sustainable location in the borough
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 4116
Received: 22/03/2019
Respondent: Leigh-on-Sea Town Council
Office development needs to be focussed Boroughwide with good connectivity, considering trends in working practices
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