Question 10: Do you agree with the proposed approach to residential development within Southend Central Area? Please explain your answer.

Comment

Representation ID: 2074

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

Given that there is a shortage of housing and surplus retail property, there is no doubt that conversion to residential use should form part of the future of the Town Centre.

Support

Representation ID: 2080

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

As noted in the British Property Federation Report 'Meeting the Town Centre Challenge' Town Centres are accessible places suitable for densification and accommodating more housing. In this regards the Stockvale Group supports the aspirations of the Local Planning Authority through the SCAAP.

Support

Representation ID: 2087

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

Support a higher intensification of residential uses in the Central Area together with a broader mix of commercial uses ranging from A1 retail, A3 restaurant café, D2 leisure and B1 offices to provide a more diverse multi-use High Street and Central Seafront.

Support

Representation ID: 2094

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

The STOCKVALE GROUP understand the concept of a much greater residential intensification of the SCAAP area and would wholeheartedly support the Councils aspirations for an additional 4000+ homes however, this must be in the context of insuring there is suitable amenity and infrastructure.
The intensification together with a greater mix of uses in the Town Centre and Central Seafront create a much more buoyant and sustainable economy and the STOCKVALE GROUP welcome the Councils proposals as part of the SCAAP planning document.

Comment

Representation ID: 2176

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

Given that there is a shortage of housing and surplus retail property, there is no doubt that conversion to residential use should form part of the future of the Town Centre.

Support

Representation ID: 2182

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

As noted in the British Property Federation Report 'Meeting the Town Centre Challenge' Town Centres are accessible places suitable for densification and accommodating more housing. In this regards the BID supports the aspirations of the Local Planning Authority through the SCAAP.

Support

Representation ID: 2190

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

Support a higher intensification of residential uses in the Central Area together with a broader mix of commercial uses ranging from A1 retail, A3 restaurant café, D2 leisure and B1 offices to provide a more diverse multi-use High Street and Central Seafront.

Support

Representation ID: 2197

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

The BID understand the concept of a much greater residential intensification of the SCAAP area and would wholeheartedly support the Councils aspirations for an additional 4000+ homes however, this must be in the context of insuring there is suitable amenity and infrastructure. The intensification together with a greater mix of uses in the Town Centre and Central Seafront create a much more buoyant and sustainable economy and the BID welcome the Councils proposals as part of the SCAAP planning document.

Support

Representation ID: 2242

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

Representation ID: 2324

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: A Bowhill

It is crucial that more housing be provided in and close to the town centre. This is because Southend is ringed by the green belt and thus there is no room for outward expansion. Every effort should be made to find suitable new sites, including the use of redundant office blocks which are now no longer required. Owners and developers should be encouraged to bring these forward with the emphasis on the lower end of the market.

Comment

Representation ID: 2364

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend & District Pensioner's Campaign

We must have more affordable family homes in the Borough of two storeys with gardens

Comment

Representation ID: 2376

Received: 12/02/2016

Respondent: Procuresure Consulting

Southend-On-Sea central residential area is dilapidated due to poor land lord management. Houses should be returned from multiple occupancy to private family homes. The property management companies and landlords in Southend are in it for pure profit, and many don't even live in Southend. This culture has been proven to bring down the standard of living in an area which is demonstrated all over Southend. The planning department should be promoting family owned homes in central Southend allowing private money to turn the dilapidated properties back in to quality family homes steering away from flats and multiple occupancy. This would attract London professionals who have the disposable income to significantly invest in their own properties, providing employment for local tradesmen.

Comment

Representation ID: 2381

Received: 12/02/2016

Respondent: Procuresure Consulting

Southend-On-Sea central area should make use of more student halls as opposed to multiple occupancy private landlord ran accommodation. The multiple occupancy student accommodation in residential areas has been studied elsewhere and is proven to bring down the area in which it is situated. Students living in residential areas do not do anything for that area. Students should be accommodated in halls which should be funded by the university. The current university halls are a complete eye sore and do nothing to enhance the local area. This architectural design is not sensitive to the culture in Southend and not built to last. Private landlords should be strictly controlled and forced to maintain properties to a high standard, which is currently not happening.

Comment

Representation ID: 2429

Received: 01/03/2016

Respondent: National Federation for the Blind

In section 65 you talk about new housing in the Central area. This should include housing for elderly and disabled people. I think you should also have sheltered housing and homes for elderly and disabled people. This would enable elderly and disabled people to walk to shops and take an active part in the life of their community.

Comment

Representation ID: 2430

Received: 01/03/2016

Respondent: National Federation for the Blind

In paragraph 75 all student accommodation should also be made fully accessible, so that not only disabled students can live there but they can be visited by their friends and family.