Question 18 re. the future objectives for Rye
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18525
Received: 06/12/2006
Respondent: Aroncorp Ltd
Agent: Broadlands
See Response 18526 to Question 19.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18540
Received: 07/12/2006
Respondent: Kember Loudon Williams Ltd
Agent: Kember Loudon Williams Ltd
The strategy for Rye should:
� Aim for a medium to high level of growth over the coming years with particular emphasis being placed on improving the actual prosperity of the community rather than the perceived prosperity of some parts of the town.
� Encourage initiatives that allow the strength and diversity of the economic base of the town to be enhanced.
� Explicitly recognise and facilitate for the need for regeneration.
� Support measures that improve the image of the town and its attractiveness to investors.
� Optimise the waterside location of the town and draw on its marine heritage.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18550
Received: 07/12/2006
Respondent: Mr Jeffrey Warley
Argues for consolidation more than enhancement of service centre role but recognises need for more convenience shops and potential for home working using IT. Discounts high growth in Rye. Concern about lack of A259 bypass around Rye.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18587
Received: 29/01/2007
Respondent: Crowhurst Parish Council
Rye has considerable potential for growth and development which if managed positively could bring benefit without detracting from its unique character. All the points raised are valid and should be pursued. The town should actively promote its water leisure potential by development of a large marina and low rise associated housing project similar to that at Eastbourne.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18619
Received: 31/01/2007
Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council
Note that the A259 passing through Rye is frequently congested.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18620
Received: 31/01/2007
Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council
The industrial/commercial capacity of the rye Harbour Industrial Area should be developed to its maximum potential in tandem with a greatly improved east-west road link.
Note: a detailed assessment of economic activity on the Rye Harbour Industrial Estate and Farnborough site (Winchelsea Road) would provide valuable data to inform decision-making.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18645
Received: 31/01/2007
Respondent: Rye Conservation Society
The current objectives for Rye will remain valid through the LDF’s timescale and should be carried forward.
We consider that tourism will remain the principle economic activity and that more light industry at Rye Harbour and increased home working will provide the necessary concomitant drivers towards economic growth and prosperity.
The document refers to work undertaken for the Inquiry as supporting the need for further shopping floorspace in Rye. This finding and the procedure involved were criticised by the Inspector for lack of public consultation. It is essential that Rye keeps and expands its range of specialist shops.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18667
Received: 01/02/2007
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
Agent: Charles Planning Associates Limited
It is considered that the current objectives for Rye should be maintained and carried forward into the Core Strategy, on the basis that the town is physically constrained. However, in addition, it is considered that the Core Strategy should also include sufficient flexibility to allow for any changes in its physical constraints, e.g., flooding which may change during the Plan period.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18684
Received: 02/02/2007
Respondent: Rastrum Ltd.
Agent: DMH Stallard
A number of factors threaten the Port’s and the Harbour Road employment area’s future. Rastrum supports the protection of nature conservation areas in the LDF however balance should be maintained between nature conservation interests and people having a good standard of living, including the right to employment and to the peaceful enjoyment of their land.
Any LDF policy to develop the port’s commercial potential will need Environment Agency support. The LDF should state that national and international funding for port maintenance and improvement will be sought.
The Saltings is an ideal site for the expansion of the employment area.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18705
Received: 05/02/2007
Respondent: Mr. and Mrs. Appleby
Agent: Terence O'Rourke
We support the existing policy strategy of the adopted Local Plan, which seeks to maintain the residential and employment functions of the town, together with its character, as stipulated by Policy RY1.
We consider the Council will need to encourage some housing and employment growth during the Plan period to sustain the vitality of Rye as a market town and meet local needs. Previously developed sites within the existing settlement boundary, and directly adjacent to it, should be used fully to contribute to accommodating this growth, prior to the use of greenfield sites.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18710
Received: 05/02/2007
Respondent: Rye Conservation Society
No mention is made in the Document to South East Plan Policy T10 re ports and short sea shipping.
Rye Harbour is of regional rather than national significance but the Port of Rye is projecting trade increases and has capacity to accommodate larger vessels. The Port has established markets. Moving cargo by sea reduces carbon dioxide emissions and relieves regional roads of heavy commercial traffic. Increases in sea-borne cargoes with the continuing development of the Harbour Road employment area makes a major road improvement at A259-Rye Harbour Road junction and the bridge over the Brede sluice an absolute priority.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18824
Received: 13/02/2007
Respondent: AmicusHorizon Ltd (Rother Homes)
Rye is an important local strategic centre for the eastern part of East Sussex and some limited growth, in respect of retail, employment and residential housing, is both advisable and probable. Within this growth, it is essential that quotas of affordable housing are maintained.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18860
Received: 14/02/2007
Respondent: The National Trust
We support the objectives for Rye set out in the existing Local Plan. We support a lower growth option limiting development to infilling and redevelopment within the confines of the town and would be likely to oppose proposals for development on the periphery which could adversely affect the very sensitive setting of this historic town.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 18944
Received: 19/02/2007
Respondent: Rother Voluntary Action
Rye needs to engage with its hinterland and develop enhanced facilities to encourage people living close to, but outside, the town to use it. Lack of parking and difficult access to the High Street area mean older people and those with mobility difficulties are the least likely to find the town accessible.
There is a great need to diversify local employment opportunities and to target higher grade occupations.
Once again the need for affordable housing is linked with the ability to provide suitable employment opportunities. The imperative of climate change means people need to be able to live and work in close proximity.
Comment
Core Strategy Issues & Options
Representation ID: 19009
Received: 26/02/2007
Respondent: Natural England
The environment of Rye and Rye Harbour is a particularly important economic asset.