Southend Central Area Action Plan & Proposals Map - Proposed Submission

Support

Representation ID: 1274

Received: 13/10/2011

Respondent: Environment Agency

We are pleased to see that the impact on the Ramsar site has been recognised in relation to any redevelopment on the pier.

Support

Representation ID: 1275

Received: 13/10/2011

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support the need to ensure minimal impact on the protected foreshore and creation of new habitats.

Support

Representation ID: 1276

Received: 13/10/2011

Respondent: Environment Agency

Comment in relation to 'Climate change and Flood risk' box below para 69:

This box is essential to this document. Due to the physical location of the town centre, in close proximity to the sea front, flood risk and climate change is a key theme running through out this AAP and must not be overlooked.

Object

Representation ID: 1277

Received: 13/10/2011

Respondent: Environment Agency

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Flood risk should also be mentioned in section 3.2 as a constraint to the development within the AAP.

Support

Representation ID: 1278

Received: 13/10/2011

Respondent: Environment Agency

2 b) important to ensure that the foreshore designations are recognised,protected and not compromised.

Object

Representation ID: 1279

Received: 13/10/2011

Respondent: Environment Agency

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Object to Policy DS8: Housing (no comment box available online)

2b) site CS8a is partially within Flood Zone 3. There is no recognition of this within the policy.
4b) Reference should also be made to the Flood risk policies of the CS and DM DPD. KP1 & 2 and DM6

Support

Representation ID: 1280

Received: 13/10/2011

Respondent: Environment Agency

Creation of a network of green spaces is important in aiding biodiversity and habitat gain, but also in reducing impacts of climate change in the urban environment. Providing urban cooling, space for water,and biodiversity.

Support

Representation ID: 1281

Received: 13/10/2011

Respondent: Environment Agency

Support the objectives for open space,green space and urban greening within the CAAP.

Support

Representation ID: 1282

Received: 13/10/2011

Respondent: Environment Agency

Support the provision of an integrated network of open spaces to provide positive biodiversity benefits. An enhanced network of green spaces may aid in surface water management and therefore contribute to reducing flood risk.

Support

Representation ID: 1283

Received: 13/10/2011

Respondent: Environment Agency

encourge the use of green walls, roofs and roof gardens. These will add biodiversity benefit and they can contribute to increasing the energy efficiency of buildings and assist in attenuating rain water flow.
Section 4.9 of the Sustainablity Apprasial supports this.