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
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.
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.