Comment

Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan - Options and Preferred Options

Representation ID: 23350

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: Hastings Borough Council

Representation Summary:

We support this allocation subject to the following caveats:

*No development can take place before a planning application has been submitted to and approved by HBC in conjunction with the planning application to RDC for development of this site;

*The development may be required to contribute to transport improvements on The Ridge as identified within the Hastings Infrastructure Delivery Plan subject to advice from ESCC Highways;

*We are pleased to see the retained and enhancement of trees along the north/east perimeter as shown in Figure 61 to protect the amenity, but recommend this be added as a policy requirement.

Full text:

Whilst we support this employment allocation we would like to add the following caveats:

* No development can take place before a planning application has been submitted to and approved by Hastings Borough Council in conjunction with the planning application to Rother District Council for development of this site;

* The development may be required to contribute to transport improvements on The Ridge as identified within the Hastings Infrastructure Delivery Plan subject to advice from Highways at East Sussex County Council;

* We are pleased to see the retained and enhancement of trees along the north and east perimeter of the site as shown in Figure 61 to protect the amenity of those at the near caravan park, but recommend this be added as a policy requirement to ensure its delivery