Question 13 re. the future objectives for Bexhill
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18582
Received: 29/01/2007
Respondent: Crowhurst Parish Council
It is clear that any future development in Rother cannot proceed with each town taking its own path. An element of co-ordination is essential to avoid duplication and get best value for everyone. The rural villages use Hastings/Bexhill/Battle and vice versa. Objectives should be amended to meet joint needs/plans.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18662
Received: 01/02/2007
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
Agent: Charles Planning Associates Limited
In terms of Bexhill's development potential the key issue remains to be the delivery of the Link Road, which continues to be delayed despite assurances from East Sussex County Council. It is not considered that Bexhill can accommodate development without the Link Road and the delay has already led to a significant delay in the District's delivery of housing to meet the existing housing requirement. On this basis, whilst the Council appears to acknowledge this difficulty, the Core Strategy must ensure that sufficient flexibility is included to allow for a different approach to development at Bexhill should the Link Road not be delivered in sufficient time to allow for the delivery of the North Bexhill allocation by 2016 as currently envisaged.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18749
Received: 09/02/2007
Respondent: Bexhill and District Gardens & Allotments Society
A quality hotel to compliment and support the role of the DLWP is not necessary. So many hotels have closed. Commercial interests will recognise need for a further hotel in Bexhill should this become apparent. For the Council to provide the hotel is reckless. Location would be a problem on the seafront. The site of the former Grand Hotel would be more sustainable, being closer to the station.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18819
Received: 13/02/2007
Respondent: AmicusHorizon Ltd (Rother Homes)
It is considered advantageous that Bexhill becomes more self sufficient in respect of jobs, and improves and expands its retail, commercial and recreational sectors, whilst at the same time retaining a clear identity of its own and independence from Hastings.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18869
Received: 15/02/2007
Respondent: BALI
BALl would support eco-friendly developments in North Bexhill, recognising the need for more affordable housing and more jobs. This would be an opportunity to help create a new generation of - "green" housing with low -emission dwellings (Houses contribute nearly 30% of UK total carbon emissions).
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18915
Received: 16/02/2007
Respondent: Councillor David Vereker
it is pointless to look much beyond the current objectives until the road and rail networks are improved. Certainly the bulk of future development should be urban rather than rural.
It should also be born in mind that Bexhill already has its share of the taxpayers cake so any expansion should be privately funded.
There should be no more subsidy for the De la Warr Pavilion.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18927
Received: 19/02/2007
Respondent: Rother Voluntary Action
Considering Bexhill in the light of developments in Hastings. It is agreed that this is common
sense. Also agree that growth is a preferred option for Bexhill in order to overcome what appears to be a gradual economic decline in the town.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18940
Received: 19/02/2007
Respondent: Rother Voluntary Action
Current objectives under Policy BX1 are limited and tame. They also have not produced many positive results for Bexhill.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18967
Received: 22/02/2007
Respondent: Environment Agency
Area Strategy A -It is important to remember when considering the linkages between Bexhill and Hastings, that the Combe Haven area is a natural buffer between the two towns. The area has both flood risk and biodiversity Issues which will of course influence the decisions made In this area.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 19010
Received: 27/02/2007
Respondent: Rother Voluntary Action
In Bexhill's case there are a lack of multi-use facilities for community use, lack of suitable indoor sports facilities, restrictions over the use of some playing fields and a general lack of investment in physical community infrastructure.