Support
Proposed Submission Core Strategy
Representation ID: 20862
Received: 10/11/2011
Respondent: Kent & East Sussex Railway Co. Ltd.
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. Support Policy EC6 which encourages tourism activities and facilities and, in particular, (i) in providing for the enhancement of existing attractions to meet customer expectations and (vii) where they are capable of access by public transport. Public transport access will be significantly enhanced following the reopening of the railway between Bodiam and Robertsbridge to provide a direct link with main line rail services.
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. Support Policy EC6 which encourages tourism activities and facilities and, in particular, (i) in providing for the enhancement of existing attractions to meet customer expectations and (vii) where they are capable of access by public transport. Public transport access will be significantly enhanced following the reopening of the railway between Bodiam and Robertsbridge to provide a direct link with main line rail services.