Question 27: Do you agree with the proposed approach to managing development within the Central Seafront Policy Area and sites OS7, OS8, OS9 and CS1.1? Please explain your answer.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2416
Received: 03/03/2016
Respondent: Historic England
Recommend that paragraph 184 in the supporting text includes conservation areas and listed buildings as specific 'environmental designations' as this links through to paragraph1 of Policy CS1 which talks about the impact of proposals on 'environmental designations'.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2417
Received: 03/03/2016
Respondent: Historic England
We welcome paragraph 4 of Policy CS1
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2423
Received: 25/02/2016
Respondent: Environment Agency
We are very supportive of this policy. Point 5, in particular, is very positive, as it recognises the opportunity that new development provides for integrating tidal defences into the public realm.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2424
Received: 25/02/2016
Respondent: Environment Agency
Point 7 could potentially be strengthened by allowing development south of the sea wall only by exception and where the proposed land use is deemed to be 'water compatible' as defined in the Planning Practice Guidance.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2454
Received: 01/03/2016
Respondent: National Federation for the Blind
Up to 1970 we had a direct bus route from Southend Victoria Railway station down the High street, down Pier Hill to and along the sea front. Unfortunately engineers of the day ignored our access committee and went along with their plans of pedestrianising the high street and cutting off the sea front from the high street restricting hundreds of people getting to the shops by bus.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2455
Received: 01/03/2016
Respondent: National Federation for the Blind
OS8 - Spanish steps will certainly stop many disabled people from getting to the sea front. Spanish steps are not accessible and should not be used.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2456
Received: 01/03/2016
Respondent: National Federation for the Blind
The City Beach scheme was built without proper consultation and did not take into account the needs of disabled people. The Courtesy crossings are not legal crossings and cannot be used safely by blind people. The whole area should be reinstated to a proper road with kerbs and proper pedestrian crossings, with audible signals and tactile markings. The City Beach scheme should not be extended.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2457
Received: 01/03/2016
Respondent: National Federation for the Blind
A bus service should be established from the Kursaal to Chalkwell along the sea front.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2458
Received: 01/03/2016
Respondent: National Federation for the Blind
OS9 - The proposed new Museum will not be able to be visited by non car drivers if you do not have a bus service, which is discrimination.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2459
Received: 01/03/2016
Respondent: National Federation for the Blind
Currently there is no cycle route at City Beach and cycles ride illegally on the foot path. A cycle route should be built the whole length of the sea front on the road and not on the footway. The cyclists should stop at pedestrian crossings.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2460
Received: 01/03/2016
Respondent: National Federation for the Blind
There should be more public toilets, none are listed.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2461
Received: 01/03/2016
Respondent: National Federation for the Blind
In the central seafront policy area there should also be parking for disabled people at frequent intervals.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2469
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Stockvale Group
Support enhancement of the Pier as national icon and a significant regeneration and enhancement of this key tourist attraction, which at present underperforms both in terms of its attraction and in terms of its visitor experience.