Policy EN3: Design Quality
Support
Proposed Submission Core Strategy
Representation ID: 20837
Received: 03/10/2011
Respondent: Environment Agency
We note that EN3 (ii) refers to Appendix 4 that has some more detail on what is expected to be addressed under each of the headings (a) to (h) of the policy.
We support the general principles outlined in the Appendix 4(h), however we note that it references back to Chapter 13 Sustainable Resource Management, so subject to Policy SRM2 being amended as suggested above, clearly this part of Policy EN3's effectiveness, in our opinion, will be dependent on our proposed minor changes to SRM2 being incorporated.
We note that EN3 (ii) refers to Appendix 4 that has some more detail on what is expected to be addressed under each of the headings (a) to (h) of the policy.
We support the general principles outlined in the Appendix 4(h), however we note that it references back to Chapter 13 Sustainable Resource Management, so subject to Policy SRM2 being amended as suggested above, clearly this part of Policy EN3's effectiveness, in our opinion, will be dependent on our proposed minor changes to SRM2 being incorporated.
Support
Proposed Submission Core Strategy
Representation ID: 21050
Received: 11/11/2011
Respondent: Rother and Hastings CPRE
CPRE Sussex welcomes and supports Policy EN3 on Design Quality. However, a specific mention could be made of the desirability of locally distinctive design.
CPRE Sussex welcomes and supports Policy EN3 on Design Quality. However, a specific mention could be made of the desirability of locally distinctive design.
Object
Proposed Submission Core Strategy
Representation ID: 21093
Received: 09/11/2011
Respondent: Rye Town Council
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
We support the desire to provide guidance on design quality which is important to preserve the unique qualities and environments of settlements. However, we have concerns that the policy will not be sufficient to prevent inappropriate design, especially for larger developments, in Rye outside of the Conservation Area. The current local plan has not been able to prevent inappropriate design being approved.
Given Rye's prominent hilltop location it is important that development within the setting and approaches are of the highest quality and reflects Rye's rich architectural inheritance.
We support the desire to provide guidance on design quality which is important to preserve the unique qualities and environments of settlements. However, we have concerns that the policy will not be sufficient to prevent inappropriate design, especially for larger developments, in Rye outside of the Conservation Area. The current local plan has not been able to prevent inappropriate design being approved i.e. the new school where the design has many merits but it did not reflect its position within the setting of the Conservation Area and on the edge of the High Weald AONB. The same can be said for the proposed new supermarket at Ferry Road where a generic design with no local distinction has been approved.
Given Rye's prominent hilltop location it is important that development within the setting and approaches are of the highest quality and reflects Rye's rich architectural inheritance.