Comment

Representation ID: 19748

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Land Securities plc

Agent: CgMs Consulting

The Preferred Strategy for Overall Spatial Development is to:
(d) "focus new development at Bexhill, giving particular attention to promoting economic regeneration and growth of the Hastings and Bexhill area, including through major mixed use developments; " .

Comments:
Land Securities is firmly committed to economic investment in Bexhill. Notwithstanding the current economic climate, Land Securities continues to receive interest from various retailers who wish to be located in Bexhill. The improved retail provision in the Bexhill area is crucial given the neighbouring centres are all expanding. Ravenside Retail Park can provide large retail units which are very limited in the town centre. The town centre's growth could be focused in providing small to medium sized retail units which are more in keeping with the Conservation Area status of the town.