Question 4: Do you agree with the 'Strategic Objectives' set out above? Please explain your answer.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 1937
Received: 08/02/2016
Respondent: Essex Chambers of Commerce
Support the Strategic Objectives as set out in the document
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 1994
Received: 22/01/2016
Respondent: Burges Estate Residents Association
Similarly I have no problem with the Strategic objectives with the exception of one fundamental addition. All efforts to promote design excellence, quality developments and use of sustainable materials will be for nothing without continuing effective maintenance and upkeep. Where the Council has the opportunity and that is especially work in the public realm, routine and timely maintenance to retain the intrinsic value of the work is essential. The designs of today are our heritage of tomorrow.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2054
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Stockvale Group
Support the improvements to the transformation on economic, vitality, viability and diversity of Southend Central Area and the encouragement of a wide range of homes, businesses and retail. It would also support the opportunity for additional learning, recreation and leisure.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2055
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Stockvale Group
Support the Councils aspiration for design excellence and good quality development proposals and significant public realm improvements to reinforce the sense of place to compliment the new and existing infrastructure and townscape of the Central Area.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2056
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Stockvale Group
Supports the Councils aspiration to establish Southend as low carbon City providing that it doesn't have any adverse impact in terms of access, connectivity and parking allocations within the Central Area.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2057
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Stockvale Group
Support the improvement to accessibility and the further encouragement of sustainable modes of transport.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2069
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Stockvale Group
Support the Council in their aspiration to (i) improve Competitive Performance (ii) Reduce the cost base (iii) Diversify away from retail uses (iv) grow the local economy and/or population, which is a strong theme in the preferred option principle.
Recognise that the High Street should be a social place that makes creative use of public space with a vibrant evening economy.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2156
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Southend BID
Support the improvements to the transformation on economic, vitality, viability and diversity of Southend Central Area and the encouragement of a wide range of homes, businesses and retail. It would also support the opportunity for additional learning, recreation and leisure.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2157
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Southend BID
Support the Councils aspiration for design excellence and good quality development proposals and significant public realm improvements to reinforce the sense of place to compliment the new and existing infrastructure and townscape of the Central Area.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2158
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Southend BID
Supports the Councils aspiration to establish Southend as low carbon City providing that it doesn't have any adverse impact in terms of access, connectivity and parking allocations within the Central Area.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2159
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Southend BID
Support the improvement to accessibility and the further encouragement of sustainable modes of transport.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2171
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Southend BID
Support the Council in their aspiration to (i) improve Competitive Performance (ii) Reduce the cost base (iii) Diversify away from retail uses (iv) grow the local economy and/or population, which is a strong theme in the preferred option principle.
Recognises that the High Street should be a social place that makes creative use of public space with a vibrant evening economy
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2239
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Southend BID
Southend BID received a 100% consultation responses having sent the Pro Forma out to 50 plus business consultees. The results of these can also be found in the tables in Appendix 4. Overwhelmingly the business consultees supported the SCAAP aspiration for Southend to be a prosperous, vibrant, safe cultural hub and City by the Sea. 94% of respondents supported that. In relation to the SCAAP's aspirational growth in homes in the Central Area 74% of the consultees supports the Councils vision. In relation to the job growth within the SCAAP area 90% of the respondents supported the Councils aspiration.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2321
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: A Bowhill
Objective 1 - Currently the High Street is run-down. This is partly due to the recession (2008-2014) but more fundamentally to the restricted hinterland of The Centre which only has two main sides. This means that the shopping draw is limited as testified by the growing number of vacancies.
Thus a wider range of uses in the High Street providing diversity and assisting viability and vitality is to be welcomed. I, therefore support Objective 1 with its emphasis on "a wider range of...." which would help to increase the draw of the shopping centre.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2322
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: A Bowhill
Objective 8 is welcomed by bringing more people into the centre to live who will be able to supports its vitality.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2332
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Belfairs Gardens Residents Association
Too generalised for comment.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2361
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Southend & District Pensioner's Campaign
Yes we agree
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2397
Received: 03/03/2016
Respondent: Historic England
Welcome the identification of Southend's heritage in the context and issues (paragraph15) and its inclusion as Strategic Objective 7.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2471
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Indigo Planning
Agent: Royals Shopping Centre
A number of strategic objectives are set out within the SCAAP which include improving and transforming the economic vitality, viability and diversity of Southend Central Area by encouraging the establishment of a wider range of homes, businesses and shops whilst providing new opportunities for learning, recreation and leisure. We suggest that a further strategic objective be included that seeks to maintain and protect existing shops and town centre uses in the Southend Central Area.