8.3 Should we require open space and play areas as part of new development schemes. Do you think in appropriate cases this could be provided in an offsite location
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 2976
Received: 15/02/2019
Respondent: Mrs Karen Tinnams
I have children ages 3 and 6, it is great that I have 2 parks in close walking distance and believe that this should be planned into any new developments
I have children ages 3 and 6, it is great that I have 2 parks in close walking distance and believe that this should be planned into any new developments
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3109
Received: 01/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Murray Foster
Depends on how big scheme is - for example the development on Echo site (Priory Crescent) has Priory Park adjacent. If a similar sized development didn't have and adjacent open space already existing then would need to be created within site
Depends on how big scheme is - for example the development on Echo site (Priory Crescent) has Priory Park adjacent. If a similar sized development didn't have and adjacent open space already existing then would need to be created within site
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3273
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: mr laurence steel
They do go best with new deus and near to them or as part of them
They do go best with new deus and near to them or as part of them
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3347
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Ian McLernon
New developments should have access to local open space, if a significant development that should be encompassed within that development
New developments should have access to local open space, if a significant development that should be encompassed within that development
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3368
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Regulatory Services
Yes new sites should not be allowed to develop without them. An offsite location would mean that children may not be safe and would be less likely to use them. They should not have to travel somewhere to play.
Yes new sites should not be allowed to develop without them. An offsite location would mean that children may not be safe and would be less likely to use them. They should not have to travel somewhere to play.
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3424
Received: 24/03/2019
Respondent: Ms Claudia Cullen
This is critical. Open park and Play areas are a necessity. Bonchurch is a small park but is heavily used by everyone in the area. If of offsite location is the only option then that should be required. Offsite would only work if it is in easy walking distance and not requiring the crossing to too many busy roads.
This is critical. Open park and Play areas are a necessity. Bonchurch is a small park but is heavily used by everyone in the area. If of offsite location is the only option then that should be required. Offsite would only work if it is in easy walking distance and not requiring the crossing to too many busy roads.
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3506
Received: 31/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Valerie Morgan
Yes but easily and safely accessible
Yes but easily and safely accessible
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3536
Received: 31/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Jeremy Martin
There should be a general provision for increased open and green space with no option to reduce it.
There should be a general provision for increased open and green space with no option to reduce it.
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3588
Received: 01/04/2019
Respondent: mrs angela baldock
Only in an off site location if there are good cycle and walking routes to it. Do not encourage people to get in their cars to drive there.
Only in an off site location if there are good cycle and walking routes to it. Do not encourage people to get in their cars to drive there.
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3610
Received: 01/04/2019
Respondent: Mr David Carpenter
Yes, ideally on site but if not an offsite location.
Yes, ideally on site but if not an offsite location.
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3731
Received: 02/04/2019
Respondent: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council - Parks and Open Spaces
Green spaces and play areas along with other informal recreational facilities should be included in developments.
the first option should be to include these within the development. However, offsite provision could be considered in some cases.
Green spaces and play areas along with other informal recreational facilities should be included in developments.
the first option should be to include these within the development. However, offsite provision could be considered in some cases.
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3757
Received: 02/04/2019
Respondent: Mrs Clare Dellows
Provide offsite by building a large new park as part of option 3
Provide offsite by building a large new park as part of option 3
Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3768
Received: 02/04/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - 2050 Safe and Well
Yes – open and green space will be an important part of new development schemes.
Open and green spaces should not be provided in offsite locations as they would then not be directly accessible to people’s living space and therefore their daily lives.
Andrew Barnes and Elizabeth Georgeou - Green City 2050 outcome leads
Yes – open and green space will be an important part of new development schemes.
Open and green spaces should not be provided in offsite locations as they would then not be directly accessible to people’s living space and therefore their daily lives.
Andrew Barnes and Elizabeth Georgeou - Green City 2050 outcome leads
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3880
Received: 10/04/2019
Respondent: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Libraries & Physical Wellbeing
Consideration could be given to offsite provision if it meant amalgamating small provision into a larger space to create greater capacity and more benefit to communities. Thought would need to be given to access routes to off-site provision and also what the implications for the original development and its residents would be if those locations did not have any open space or play areas at all.
In some instances (not always in this Borough) primary school provision is made for new developments but little, if any ,provision for secondary education, often resulting in children & young people having to travel long distances. This can cause financial pressures on parents / carers in terms of public transport and can also contribute to increased use of car journeys doing the school run. Transport routes around those new developments are also key in helping education be accessible.
Quality of buildings – environmental measures in terms of rain water harvesting, low energy costs (consider fuel poverty), cooling of homes etc
Cycle paths. Well maintained and attractive paths / trails to encourage people to walk more and explore the local area & environment
Air Quality & reliance on combustion engine – what are the alternatives? Availability of electric vehicle charging points around the borough
Is there anywhere suitable for a decent park & ride scheme to reduce congestion and traffic fumes in the borough?
Signage to parks / open spaces / more outdoor fitness equipment along the seafront, on the beach - make the use of that equipment part of our culture (seems to work in various European destinations)
Consideration could be given to offsite provision if it meant amalgamating small provision into a larger space to create greater capacity and more benefit to communities. Thought would need to be given to access routes to off-site provision and also what the implications for the original development and its residents would be if those locations did not have any open space or play areas at all.
Yes – this should be a given and will encourage more people to be attracted to moving to / staying in the borough or doing business here.
Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 4147
Received: 22/03/2019
Respondent: Leigh-on-Sea Town Council
Yes, Leigh Town Council think open space and play areas should be included as part of new development schemes, however not unless they are easily accessible with no major hazards in terms of walking accessibility.
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