8.4 As part of planning approvals should we ensure that all developments deliver quality broadband infrastructure and connectivity

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Support

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3110

Received: 01/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Murray Foster

Representation Summary:

Yes plus solar/wind power as well if possible

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Yes plus solar/wind power as well if possible

Support

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3155

Received: 05/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Richard Kurti

Representation Summary:

High quality and high speed internet is essential in the modern world. It should be available everywhere.

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High quality and high speed internet is essential in the modern world. It should be available everywhere.

Support

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3274

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: mr laurence steel

Representation Summary:

Yes very sensible

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Yes very sensible

Support

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3348

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Ian McLernon

Representation Summary:

yes

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yes

Support

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3425

Received: 24/03/2019

Respondent: Ms Claudia Cullen

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Completely agree.

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Completely agree.

Support

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3507

Received: 31/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Valerie Morgan

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Yes

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Yes

Support

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3589

Received: 01/04/2019

Respondent: mrs angela baldock

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yes

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yes

Support

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3626

Received: 01/04/2019

Respondent: Ms Hayley Dixon

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Yes

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Yes

Support

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3732

Received: 02/04/2019

Respondent: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council - Parks and Open Spaces

Representation Summary:

Yes. Connectivity is impotent to modem life for both works and leisure.

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Yes. Connectivity is impotent to modem life for both works and leisure.

Support

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3759

Received: 02/04/2019

Respondent: Mrs Clare Dellows

Representation Summary:

Yes

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Yes

Comment

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3823

Received: 10/04/2019

Respondent: Metrotidal Ltd

Representation Summary:

The Metrotidal proposals contribute to improved broadband infrastructure and connectivity.

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the text and slides attached, introduces the Metrotidal Lower Thames Orbital and forms the Metrotidal Limited submission and response to the Southend Local Plan consultations, to support the aims and objectives of the local plan while offering an alternative approach to deliverability with a view to generating greater benefits. Deliverability is likely to extend beyond the local plan period, so the proposals raise a question of safeguarding to enable delivery as part of the long term objectives of the Southend 2050 plan.
Set out below are some initial responses to the 12No. Local Plan section headings of the consultations:-
Our Vision
Metrotidal Limited supports the key messages in Box 1 of the Southend 2050 plan.
Spatial Strategy
1.4 – Metrotidal Limited supports Option 3, i.e. Option 2 + working with neighbouring authorities. The Metrotidal proposal would mitigate any local loss of greenbelt and greenfield land by providing much improved access to greenbelt and greenfield land on the routes of the rail orbital and Sustrans cycle networks across the Lower Thames and Medway estuaries. Furthermore, the new connectivity supports an integrated and co-ordinated approach to existing and new housing developments across the Lower Thames Estuary while providing the resilience of alternative routes across the estuary and into Central London.
Housing
2.1(b), 2.3, 2.4, 2.7. The Metrotidal proposal supports both increased housing supply at public transport and town centre locations including land released by redevelopment of the Southend Victoria terminus as well as the potential of the “Sector D “ Fossets Farm, Garon Park and Bournes Green Chase area, with access from Southend Airport Station.
Securing a Thriving Local Economy
3.7 The Metrotidal proposal creates an orbital line for the Lower Thames Estuary, bringing together new markets and opportunities for Southend in terms of outward connectivity and inward investment. The Medway Towns are currently up to 2-hours away but at a distance of only 20km. The Metrotidal Lower Thames Orbital brings South Essex and North Kent within a 30 minute journey, creating a single economy larger than Manchester.
Promoting Southend as a Major Resort
4. The Metrotidal proposal supports Southend as an exemplar coastal tourism destination within the UK. The sea defence system becomes itself a major tourist attraction. The proposals include a high-quality marina development with a cruise liner terminal and Thames Clipper ferry landings all served by a Thames Estuary Station, enhancing Southend as a gateway for national and international tourism. The marina, cruise liner terminal and ferry landings complement the original development of the pier as a tourist gateway to Southend. The integrated transport connections, including the rail links to Southend Airport, Ebbsfleet and Central London, provide an attractive tourist offer and radically improve access to the Southend conurbation.
Providing for Vibrant and Attractive Town Centres
5.6 The Metrotidal proposal supports the regeneration of the town centre for the 21st century with a new Southend Central underground station linking the existing lines while releasing the Southend Victoria terminus site for redevelopment.
Providing for a Sustainable Transport System
6.6 The Metrotidal proposals promote green-growth across the Lower Thames estuary by including a floating solar array and wind turbines to generate renewable energy for the railway orbital and tunnel M+E systems along with an efficient data storage and distribution system.
Facilitating Good Design and Healthy Living
7.5 The Metrotidal Lower Thames Orbital provides ready access to the wide open spaces of the Thames and Medway estuaries.
Providing Community Services and Infrastructure
8.4 The Metrotidal proposals contribute to improved broadband infrastructure and connectivity.

Enhancing our Natural Environment
9.3 As noted above The Metrotidal Lower Thames Orbital provides ready access to the wide open spaces of the Thames and Medway estuaries.
Planning for Climate Change
10.1 The Metrotidal proposal protects the full length of the Thames tideway upstream with a system that is only 8km long.
Ensuring that the Local Plan is Delivered
12.5 The Metrotidal proposal for integrated infrastructure enables overall costs to be reduced while increasing the net economic benefits. Municipal Railway Bonds and other innovative funding initiatives replace conventional public/private sector funding sources to restore the co-ordination of railway and land development that had contributed to the growth of Southend in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Comment

New Local Plan

Representation ID: 3881

Received: 10/04/2019

Respondent: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Libraries & Physical Wellbeing

Representation Summary:

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.

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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: 4148

Received: 22/03/2019

Respondent: Leigh-on-Sea Town Council

Representation Summary:

Yes quality broadband should be part of planning approvals

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