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Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
7. Are there any approaches to implementing high quality design in new developments that should be considered by the Council?
Representation ID: 1255
Received: 07/08/2010
Respondent: Herbert Grove Residents
Yes! Since the Central Area Masterplan was adopted the whole economic basis on which it was based has changed. There is now very little prospect of any large amounts of new capital being invested in Southend until growth returns to the economy, this has been estimated to be a five to ten year time frame. This is illustrated by the fact that work has ceased on the Ambassador Hotel and the Nirvana Apartments both prime seafront developments, the company developing Marine Plaza has been reported going into bankruptcy and it seems that the only way Southend united will get a new stadium is if Sainsbury's finance it.
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Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
7. Are there any approaches to implementing high quality design in new developments that should be considered by the Council?
Representation ID: 1256
Received: 07/08/2010
Respondent: Herbert Grove Residents
Until the economy turns around The Council can concentrate on small developments that will improve the life style of Southend Residents, Workers and Visitors. Southend Council could run a competition asking for planning suggestions that will improve the environment and condition of the local area at a cost of £500,000 or less. Open to planning professionals and armatures alike a prize of £10,000 could be offered for any suggestions that are taken up.
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Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
25. Are there other historical issues that the Council should consider?
Representation ID: 1269
Received: 07/08/2010
Respondent: Herbert Grove Residents
Residents of Herbert Grove and Chancellor Road believe that the unique design of the houses with balconies should be in a conservation area and subject to preservation. These properties were specially designed for the environment in which they sit and should be retained. The adopted RSL plans for St. John's Quarter call for the destruction of this area of Southend, this has resulted in property owners being reluctant to maintain or repair property which lowers the tone of the whole environment. Residents fear that the Council will buy property in this area and board it up leaving it to deteriorate and thus reducing the quality of life in the area and allowing the Council to buy further property lower than current market value.
