Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016

Support

Representation ID: 2602

Received: 16/12/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support the inclusion of objectives 9 and 10

Support

Representation ID: 2603

Received: 16/12/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support the inclusion of this policy, in particular the comprehensive flood risk requirements in part 1 of the policy.

Support

Representation ID: 2604

Received: 16/12/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

We fully support this requirement for early consideration of SuDS. This should assist in delivering the best possible schemes, to benefit flood risk reduction, biodiversity and amenity.

Support

Representation ID: 2605

Received: 16/12/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support the reference to SuDS information and guidance. However, the references should be updated. The 'Non Technical Standards for Sustainable Drainage were published by DEFRA March 2015. The CIRIA SuDS Manual was updated in 2015. SuDS designs should also include sufficient treatment steps to ensure that water quality is protected, the SuDS manual details this.

Support

Representation ID: 2606

Received: 16/12/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support this paragraph which highlights the need for an early consideration of the FRA. We would also highlight that we would charge for detailed pre-application advice. This paragraph could direct developers to the 'Model Checklist' for Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment' in the flood risk and coastal change section of the Planning Practice Guidance in the first instance .

Support

Representation ID: 2607

Received: 16/12/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support part 2 of this policy, which seeks to protect biodiversity and flood risk interests.

Support

Representation ID: 2608

Received: 16/12/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support the linking of green spaces. A linked network of green spaces and habitats creates a more robust framework for biodiversity.

Support

Representation ID: 2609

Received: 16/12/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support part (e) of this policy in particular which again is promoting a joined up approach to green space provision across the area.

Support

Representation ID: 2610

Received: 16/12/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support part (e) of this policy promoting an integrated approach to flood risk management.

Support

Representation ID: 2611

Received: 16/12/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support the reference to the SMP and the future flood management requirements. This section would be strengthened by also including reference to the Thames Estuary 2100 (TE2100) Plan policies for this area. The plan is recommended flood risk management policy for Leigh Old Town and SoS is " to take further action to keep up with climate and land use change so that flood risk does not increase.