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24c - There should be a different approach to the size and type of dwelling between the town centre and Gateway Neighbourhoods i.e. larger units and or family homes focussed in the Gateway Neighbourhoods with apartments primarily in the town centre.
Representation ID: 654
Received: 09/08/2010
Respondent: Adult & Community Services Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
All dwellings should be subject to the space standards as set out in Development Management policies dependent on the size (number of bedrooms) of property. As outlined in response to Option Box 23 it is considered reasonable for a general distinction to be made between type/size of properties in town centre (apartments) and neighbourhood gateways (larger family).
All dwellings should be subject to the space standards as set out in Development Management policies dependent on the size (number of bedrooms) of property. As outlined in response to Option Box 23 it is considered reasonable for a general distinction to be made between type/size of properties in town centre (apartments) and neighbourhood gateways (larger family).
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Southend Central Area Action Plan
25a - promote a higher percentage of affordable housing and reduce the threshold size to which it should apply within the AAP area e.g. 35% on all sites above 15 units.
Representation ID: 655
Received: 09/08/2010
Respondent: Adult & Community Services Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Given the potential capacity of the central area in helping to meet the affordable housing needs of the Borough there is clearly a need to maximise the amount of affordable housing delivered. With a greater number of larger scale sites there is potential to achieve the higher percentages of affordable housing needed to meet local needs. Increasing the percentage of affordable housing on larger sites could help to increase number of affordable housing units delivered in line with continuing flexible approach to viability on scheme by scheme basis.
Given the potential capacity of the central area in helping to meet the affordable housing needs of the Borough there is clearly a need to maximise the amount of affordable housing delivered. With a greater number of larger scale sites there is potential to achieve the higher percentages of affordable housing needed to meet local needs. Increasing the percentage of affordable housing on larger sites could help to increase number of affordable housing units delivered in line with continuing flexible approach to viability on scheme by scheme basis.
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Southend Central Area Action Plan
25b - consider focussing the provision of affordable housing in the Neighbourhood Gateways by requiring higher level of provision in these areas whilst at the same time reducing the requirement to form affordable housing in the town centre.
Representation ID: 656
Received: 09/08/2010
Respondent: Adult & Community Services Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
This option not favourable, believe that affordable housing should remain an integral part of creating sustainable communities within the town centre and development in the Gateway Neighbourhoods should build-on and not replace Town Centre affordable housing provision. in respect of contribution but as above the delivery location should be flexible and at the discretion of the council. If we increase the affordable in the town centre without taking into account and addressing the existing 'affordable' residential offer first we will not achieve the vibrant retail and café culture we are seeking.
This option not favourable, believe that affordable housing should remain an integral part of creating sustainable communities within the town centre and development in the Gateway Neighbourhoods should build-on and not replace Town Centre affordable housing provision. in respect of contribution but as above the delivery location should be flexible and at the discretion of the council. If we increase the affordable in the town centre without taking into account and addressing the existing 'affordable' residential offer first we will not achieve the vibrant retail and café culture we are seeking.
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Southend Central Area Action Plan
25c - set an overall numerical target for affordable homes to be accommodated in the plan area and this should be proportioned between the different development areas according to their role and function.
Representation ID: 657
Received: 09/08/2010
Respondent: Adult & Community Services Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
A spatial approach to affordable housing delivery providing indicative numbers of affordable housing capacity within each quarter is a positive proposal and could build upon the work contained within the SHLAA focusing more on neighbourhood level (provided this takes into account points raised in 25a and 25b)
A spatial approach to affordable housing delivery providing indicative numbers of affordable housing capacity within each quarter is a positive proposal and could build upon the work contained within the SHLAA focusing more on neighbourhood level (provided this takes into account points raised in 25a and 25b)
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Southend Central Area Action Plan
25a - promote a higher percentage of affordable housing and reduce the threshold size to which it should apply within the AAP area e.g. 35% on all sites above 15 units.
Representation ID: 700
Received: 09/08/2010
Respondent: Adult & Community Services Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
It should be at the discretion of the Council to determine where the and how the provision is made- on site/off site or as a capital sum etc. Flexibility is important. All development other than for personal occupation should contribute to affordable housing, small build units of under 9 should have sliding scale of payment.
It should be at the discretion of the Council to determine where the and how the provision is made- on site/off site or as a capital sum etc. Flexibility is important. All development other than for personal occupation should contribute to affordable housing, small build units of under 9 should have sliding scale of payment.
