Question 20: Do you agree with the proposed approach to managing development within the High Street Policy Area? Please explain your answer. If you consider that the timescales for delivering developm

Comment

Representation ID: 1931

Received: 04/02/2016

Respondent: Ms Anna Hyndman Lahna

With regards to the invitation to comment on new plans for Southend High Street, I would like to propose that we introduce trees in an avenue style right down the centre of the pedestrianised area.

Comment

Representation ID: 1932

Received: 04/02/2016

Respondent: Ms Anna Hyndman Lahna

I think we need to bring the area more glamour. I think we need to curb the amount of pound and temporary shops. We need to encourage individual businesses along with higher class chains, Brown Brasseries for example.

Comment

Representation ID: 1933

Received: 04/02/2016

Respondent: Ms Anna Hyndman Lahna

Southend has a reputation for being for being downtrodden and cheap but it needn't be, we could follow the lead of Brighton for example and encourage boutique style shops and bring up the standards.

Support

Representation ID: 1948

Received: 08/02/2016

Respondent: Essex Chambers of Commerce

Agree with the proposed approach to managing development within the High Street Policy Area

Support

Representation ID: 1997

Received: 22/01/2016

Respondent: Burges Estate Residents Association

Southend has been the focus of working class seaside attractions for at least 80 years and continues to be so. It is the mainstay of many seafront businesses. Those day trippers often take advantage of the sea front and the town centre facilities so improving the connectivity between the two is crucial.

Comment

Representation ID: 2017

Received: 05/02/2016

Respondent: Anglian Water

We would recommend within each Policy Area a requirement is stipulated that the necessary sewerage infrastructure is in place to serve the area before development progresses.

Comment

Representation ID: 2058

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

The Government has also introduced measures to make it easier to change use into residential however this is probably fairly restrictive in the High Street itself but Southend as the Local Planning Authority should consider the widening of that, certainly into some of the units off the High

Comment

Representation ID: 2063

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

High Streets Adapting for Change (RICS) introduces the Governments recognition that our High Streets have to offer something new and different that neither the shopping centres nor the internet can match. They need to offer an experience that goes beyond retail and they need to be a destination for the socialising culture, health, well being, creativity and learning. Offices alongside shops, alongside housing, alongside eateries.

Support

Representation ID: 2072

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.

Comment

Representation ID: 2078

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

Many of our High Streets have been shaped by their past; however they are now trapped in their current configurations and often in poor shape to face the future. In relation to Southend on Sea, this is certainly the case. The High Street in particular has a linearity with no social space for congregation, interaction and the alternative commercial uses that would reactivate these spaces such as cafes, coffee shops, office space and importantly a high intensification of residential uses both at ground level and above The SCAAP and the Stockvale Group recognise that the High Street in particular requires a restructuring on a significant scale

Support

Representation ID: 2088

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.

Comment

Representation ID: 2097

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

Various improvements have been made to the Central Seafront including improved connectivity through Pier Hill and the City Beach. Whilst there have been some improvements to the landscape of the High Street, this needs a much greater consideration and linking to new development. There needs to be greater inclusion of soft landscaping and public spaces and improved connections from the High Street through to the Seafront. This is particularly the case with Seaway Development. This development site represents a great opportunity to create a gateway development and pedestrian links and improved Public Realm linked to the Seafront. The STOCKVALE GROUP would wish to see a breaking down of the linearity of the High Street and the creation of a number of destination and unique quarters. This resonates particularly through with the Tylers Avenue, London Road and Alexandra and Clarence Street opportunity sites.

Comment

Representation ID: 2111

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

there is a great opportunity to display public art in terms of film projection on to the rear of the Victoria Plaza and the existing Odeon building. This further runs in to the top end of the High Street where there is a greater opportunity to enhance Victoria Circus.

Comment

Representation ID: 2113

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

In relation to the middle of the High Street from Pitmans Close, Whitegate Road through to Tylers Avenue, the STOCKVALE GROUP support the extension of the education and cultural quarter into this area and would further suggest that the SCAAP looks at office use within the High Street itself and some residential uses above these offices. This would stimulate a broader economy and a safer pedestrian environment.

Comment

Representation ID: 2116

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

There could also be an improvement of pedestrian connection from the Central railway station of Southend on Sea into the Public Realm and a vast and extensive soft landscape scheme introduced around the Tylers Avenue/High Street connection to the railway station.

Support

Representation ID: 2119

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

The STOCKVALE GROUP support the Public Realm improvements and further connectivity down through and into the Seafront. The STOCKVALE GROUP recognise that Pier Hill has had a huge success in this regard.

Comment

Representation ID: 2160

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

The Government has also introduced measures to make it easier to change use into residential however this is probably fairly restrictive in the High Street itself but Southend as the Local Planning Authority should consider the widening of that, certainly into some of the units off the High Street.

Comment

Representation ID: 2165

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

High Streets Adapting for Change (RICS) introduces the Governments recognition that our High Streets have to offer something new and different that neither the shopping centres nor the internet can match. They need to offer an experience that goes beyond retail and they need to be a destination for the socialising culture, health, well being, creativity and learning. Offices alongside shops, alongside housing, alongside eateries.

Support

Representation ID: 2174

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

Comment

Representation ID: 2180

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

Many of our High Streets have been shaped by their past, however they are now trapped in their current configurations and often in poor shape to face the future. In relation to Southend on Sea, this is certainly the case. The High Street in particular has a linearity with no social space for congregation, interaction and the alternative commercial uses that would reactivate these spaces such as cafes, coffee shops, office space and importantly a high intensification of residential uses both at ground level and above. The SCAAP and the Stockvale Group recognise that the High Street in particular requires a restructuring on a significant scale.

Support

Representation ID: 2191

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.

Comment

Representation ID: 2200

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

Various improvements have been made to the Central Seafront including improved connectivity through Pier Hill and the City Beach. Whilst there has been some improvements to the landscape of the High Street, this needs a much greater consideration and linking to new development. There needs to be greater inclusion of soft landscaping and public spaces and improved connections from the High Street through to the Seafront. This is particularly the case with Seaway Development. This development site represents a great opportunity to create a gateway development and pedestrian links and improved Public Realm linked to the Seafront.
The BID would wish to see a breaking down of the linearity of the High Street and the creation of a number of destination and unique quarters. This resonates particularly through with the Tylers Avenue, London Road and Alexandra and Clarence Street opportunity sites.

Comment

Representation ID: 2214

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

There is a great opportunity to display public art in terms of film projection on to the rear of the Victoria Plaza and the existing Odeon building. This further runs in to the top end of the High Street where there is a greater opportunity to enhance Victoria Circus.

Comment

Representation ID: 2216

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

In relation to the middle of the High Street from Pitmans Close, Whitegate Road through to Tylers Avenue, the BID support the extension of the education and cultural quarter into this area and would further suggest that the SCAAP looks at office use within the High Street itself and some residential uses above these offices. This would stimulate a broader economy and a safer pedestrian environment.

Comment

Representation ID: 2219

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

There could also be an improvement of pedestrian connection from the Central railway station of Southend on Sea into the Public Realm and a vast and extensive soft landscape scheme introduced around the Tylers Avenue/High Street connection to the railway station.

Support

Representation ID: 2222

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

The BID support the Public Realm improvements and further connectivity down through and into the Seafront. The BID recognise that Pier Hill has had a huge success in this regard.

Comment

Representation ID: 2251

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

84% of respondents scored the High Street as a top 10 priority

Comment

Representation ID: 2298

Received: 22/01/2016

Respondent: Mr Alan Grubb

Walking up the High Street I cannot help but notice the area where Elmer Approach joins the High Street there does not appear to be any signs directing the pedestrian to the new library (Forum).

Comment

Representation ID: 2307

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Indigo Planning

Agent: Royals Shopping Centre

Policy PA1 seeks to enhance the High Street experience through a number of improvements such as improving, enhancing and creating new public spaces, improved landscaping and interlinking access roads. Our client requests that specific mention is made to the Council's aspiration to open up the southern façade of The Royals Shopping Centre through the provision of a new restaurant(s) and outdoor public space etc to create a link between the High Street and the Seafront area. This, together with improved signage and access would help to link the seafront with the town centre and High Street benefitting the town centre as a whole

Object

Representation ID: 2308

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Indigo Planning

Agent: Royals Shopping Centre

Opportunity sites 1 and 2 (Whitegate Road and Pitmans Close) have been identified as being suitable for mixed use office/residential, commercial uses, with the timescale for delivery being post 2021. The delivery timescales within which the development should be delivered should be brought forward with the aim of delivering it pre-2021 on the basis that it will bring further investment to the town centre sooner.