Object

Main Modifications to the Proposed Submission Core Strategy

Representation ID: 21522

Received: 20/09/2013

Respondent: Mr and Mrs Robin and Sue Young

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

A railway station at this location is urgently needed to provide access for shoppers to the retail park, especially in view of the current significant expansion of retail outlets at the centre

A station at this location will provide easier and cheaper access for students at Bexhill College

Establishment of a railway station at this location will generally reduce the need for road traffic in this area

Such a modification conflicts with RDC policy SRMl.

Such a modification conflicts with RDC policy TR2.

This modification conflicts with the RDC's responsibilities under the Climate Change Act 2008 to reduce carbon emissions.

Full text:

I write to object this modification for the following reasons:

1. A railway station at this location is urgently needed to provide access for shoppers to the retail park, especially in view of the current significant expansion of retail outlets at the centre
2. A station at this location will provide easier and cheaper access for students at Bexhill College
3. Establishment of a railway station at this location will generally reduce the need for road traffic in this area
4. Such a modification conflicts with RDC policy SRM1 which seeks to mitigate the effects of climate change by promoting more carbon efficient transport options
5. Such a modification conflicts with RDC policy TR2 which commits the Council to making "Improvements in the availability, quality and efficiency of sustainable transport"
6. This modification conflicts with the RDC's responsibilities under the Climate Change Act 2008 to take all possible actions to reduce carbon emissions.