Comment

Representation ID: 18697

Received: 02/02/2007

Respondent: Mrs. P.C. Ward-Jones

Agent: JB Planning Associates Ltd.

The focus on Bexhill as the most sustainable growth location is supported. There may be benefits in taking a long-term view of development, recognising Bexhill’s role in meeting needs up to 2026 and potentially beyond. A longer term strategy could provide a holistic approach to housing, employment, infrastructure, community facilities.

The strategy could establish a phased growth framework with a range of short and medium term sites, potentially based on interim infrastructure solutions.

The strategy will need to flexible. Two issues are:

· Regional growth rates may increase
· A range of sites needed to ensure delivery and housing choice