Support

Proposed Submission Core Strategy

Representation ID: 20860

Received: 10/11/2011

Respondent: Kent & East Sussex Railway Co. Ltd.

Representation Summary:

The K&ESR is a major tourist attraction, economic generator and public transport provider that not only wishes to improve its existing facilities but also extend the existing railway from Bodiam to Robertsbridge to provide a direct link with main line rail services. Support the strategy in Policy RA2(iii), (vi) and (vii) to limit new development in the countryside to that which supports economic and tourism needs, support enjoyment of the countryside through improving access and support tourism facilities.

Full text:

The K&ESR is a major tourist attraction, economic generator and public transport provider that not only wishes to improve its existing facilities but also extend the existing railway from Bodiam to Robertsbridge to provide a direct link with main line rail services. Support the strategy in Policy RA2(iii), (vi) and (vii) to limit new development in the countryside to that which supports economic and tourism needs, support enjoyment of the countryside through improving access and support tourism facilities.