5.1
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 2983
Received: 18/02/2019
Respondent: Mrs Sarah Chubb
There are a large number of 'derelict' buildings in the town (Southend, Westcliff and Leigh) which look tatty and do not promote visitors to the area. For example Blockbuster video store which has been derelict for years and attracts flyposting and graffiti, also a large building opp chalkwell park. Why does it take so long for these buildings to be sold on and developed for a better use?
There are a large number of 'derelict' buildings in the town (Southend, Westcliff and Leigh) which look tatty and do not promote visitors to the area. For example Blockbuster video store which has been derelict for years and attracts flyposting and graffiti, also a large building opp chalkwell park. Why does it take so long for these buildings to be sold on and developed for a better use?
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3004
Received: 21/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Joseph Raven
Object
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3053
Received: 22/02/2019
Respondent: Mrs Karen Finn
You said it yourself in the Allier summary - there is no appetite for trying to keep the town centre as solely retail, you’d be fighting a losing battle.
You said it yourself in the Allier summary - there is no appetite for trying to keep the town centre as solely retail, you’d be fighting a losing battle.
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3054
Received: 22/02/2019
Respondent: Mrs Karen Finn
The high street needs to change full stop. Whatever uses enable it to remain viable and attractive for people to visit should be cnsidered
The high street needs to change full stop. Whatever uses enable it to remain viable and attractive for people to visit should be cnsidered
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3091
Received: 01/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Murray Foster
Generally yes- but need some affordable type retail for new/ niche retail adjacent to main high street area
Generally yes- but need some affordable type retail for new/ niche retail adjacent to main high street area
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3131
Received: 03/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Neil Hampson
Yes but do not leave Westcliff and Leigh out - particularly Westcliff which is struggling more than Leigh
Yes but do not leave Westcliff and Leigh out - particularly Westcliff which is struggling more than Leigh
Object
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3195
Received: 08/03/2019
Respondent: Thorpe Bay Estate Company Ltd
High street retail is dying, support out & edge of town rather than lose all retail spend
High street retail is dying, support out & edge of town rather than lose all retail spend
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3235
Received: 11/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Nicholas Smith
The town centre has lost appeal by allowing lower quality brands and shops which in turn drive away a large group of consumers.
The town centre has lost appeal by allowing lower quality brands and shops which in turn drive away a large group of consumers.
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3254
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: mr laurence steel
yes
yes
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3303
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Economic Development & Growth
I think we should develop an identity for each of the retail areas and then work to match the offer to the identity. We could then target retailer base on the identity, the audience the infrastructure that we have invested to support it. This should be implemented in a phase approach working with Southend and Leigh first before moving to Hamlet court road, Shoebury etc
I think we should develop an identity for each of the retail areas and then work to match the offer to the identity. We could then target retailer base on the identity, the audience the infrastructure that we have invested to support it. This should be implemented in a phase approach working with Southend and Leigh first before moving to Hamlet court road, Shoebury etc
Object
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3332
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Ian McLernon
No - the current model is not working - evidenced by closed shops, rundown feel of town centre. Big retail development are a thing of the past
Need to break up and mix residential, cultural and retail to create more vibrant environments that are self sustaining
No - the current model is not working - evidenced by closed shops, rundown feel of town centre. Big retail development are a thing of the past
Need to break up and mix residential, cultural and retail to create more vibrant environments that are self sustaining
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3376
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Regulatory Services
Yes this makes sense as it is much larger and has the potential to become better in terms of quality if it is done right.
Yes this makes sense as it is much larger and has the potential to become better in terms of quality if it is done right.
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3455
Received: 31/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Jeremy Martin
The town centre should be the primary focus but should be adapted to include housing, green space with water features and areas to rest and get cool in summer.
the town centre is a concrete mass which is unattractive and should be redeveloped fully. The opportunity to achieve this with the housing and employment wrapped together is huge
The town centre should be the primary focus but should be adapted to include housing, green space with water features and areas to rest and get cool in summer.
the town centre is a concrete mass which is unattractive and should be redeveloped fully. The opportunity to achieve this with the housing and employment wrapped together is huge
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3484
Received: 31/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Valerie Morgan
Yes
Yes
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3486
Received: 31/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Valerie Morgan
Look at what is working in Leigh, Westcliff, Thorpe Bay etc
Look at what is working in Leigh, Westcliff, Thorpe Bay etc
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3572
Received: 01/04/2019
Respondent: mrs angela baldock
Southend should be the first preference for retail as this has good parking, good public transport links etc. Leigh and westcliff should be encouraged to maintain the independent shops that continue to attractive large numbers of people.
Southend should be the first preference for retail as this has good parking, good public transport links etc. Leigh and westcliff should be encouraged to maintain the independent shops that continue to attractive large numbers of people.
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3612
Received: 01/04/2019
Respondent: Ms Hayley Dixon
Retail across the borough should be considered - the town centre should be curated towards the needs of the users - likely should be focused on leisure offer - bars/entertainment/culture. Experiences above retail should be focus on, and selection of residents on the high st should be greatly considered in order too promote growth - the right businesses will promote further businesses or the right nature to developed a collaborative community offer.
Retail across the borough should be considered - the town centre should be curated towards the needs of the users - likely should be focused on leisure offer - bars/entertainment/culture. Experiences above retail should be focus on, and selection of residents on the high st should be greatly considered in order too promote growth - the right businesses will promote further businesses or the right nature to developed a collaborative community offer.
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3683
Received: 02/04/2019
Respondent: Thurrock Borough Council
No further comment
No further comment
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3696
Received: 02/04/2019
Respondent: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council - Parks and Open Spaces
Town Centres need to adapt to the changing shopping and leisure habits. It is important that Southend Town Centre is vibrant and inviting as it is the gateway to the seafront. However, retail developments should be in a location that can provide good facilities with high quality civic realm. retails needs to be convenient and able to accommodate and adapt quickly to changing trends such as online shopping and click and collect. Mixed use areas, retail, leisure, business and residential may offer more sustainability.
Town Centres need to adapt to the changing shopping and leisure habits. It is important that Southend Town Centre is vibrant and inviting as it is the gateway to the seafront. However, retail developments should be in a location that can provide good facilities with high quality civic realm. retails needs to be convenient and able to accommodate and adapt quickly to changing trends such as online shopping and click and collect. Mixed use areas, retail, leisure, business and residential may offer more sustainability.
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3705
Received: 02/04/2019
Respondent: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council - Parks and Open Spaces
Town Centres need to adapt to the changing shopping and leisure habits. It is important that Southend Town Centre is vibrant and inviting as it is the gateway to the seafront. However, retail developments should be in a location that can provide good facilities with high quality civic realm. retails needs to be convenient and able to accommodate and adapt quickly to changing trends such as online shopping and click and collect. Mixed use areas, retail, leisure, business and residential may offer more sustainability.
Town Centres need to adapt to the changing shopping and leisure habits. It is important that Southend Town Centre is vibrant and inviting as it is the gateway to the seafront. However, retail developments should be in a location that can provide good facilities with high quality civic realm. retails needs to be convenient and able to accommodate and adapt quickly to changing trends such as online shopping and click and collect. Mixed use areas, retail, leisure, business and residential may offer more sustainability.
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 4128
Received: 22/03/2019
Respondent: Leigh-on-Sea Town Council
Section 5 – How best can we ensure that our town centres are successful, vibrant and attractive places in the face of changing retail demands?
Retail is changing significantly and the days of large department stores are pretty much over. Southend needs to recognise that areas like Leigh are now a dominant force in terms of sustainability as they are more trend based and adaptable. Therefore, other district centres could follow suit and become niche visitor attractions and community hubs which are all linked by the retail network and could be easily connected to central Southend.
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