Object

Background Evidence Studies for Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions

Representation ID: 20238

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Battle Chamber of Commerce

Representation Summary:

Retail study: The impartiality of GL Hearn with regard to supermarket provision is questioned. On their website in the strategic planning advice summary of services offered they state "It is important that landowners and developers are engaged in the development of new planning policy in order to ensure their interests are protected in both the long and short term." They do not mention engaging local communities and existing stakeholders. They list many of the national supermarket chains as prime clients.