Object
Background Evidence Studies for Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions
Representation ID: 19898
Received: 28/01/2009
Respondent: Cllr Susan Prochak
RSS
Robertsbridge pp 83-85
The LDF should be robust in maintaining and supporting services in Robertsbridge; especially the retention of retail space and policies should reflect this.
As a service centre, the Parish Council and the community should be involved in negotiating and benefiting from 106 agreements.
Accessibility: Robertsbridge Station should be upgraded to present an attractive welcome to visitors and residents. Cycle racks should be provided.
The preferred route of the A21 north of Robertsbridge was met with strong local objections: the listed building Bantony has been left empty and is deteriorating at a rapid rate. The opening up of the north of Northbridge Street would be detrimental for Northbridge Street residents and encourage through traffic through the village. Pedestrians walking from the east of the village would have to negotiate a dual and a single carriageway. The development of a new road would exacerbate flooding. (In 2000, properties in Northbridge Street flooded from surface water, not fluvial flooding.)