QUESTION 6: Do you agree with the policy approach to the retention of sites of social or economic value and the proposed policy wording?

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Comment

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

Representation ID: 21906

Received: 12/12/2016

Respondent: The Theatres Trust

Representation Summary:

The Theatres Trust supports Option C to develop draft Policy DCO1: Retention of Sites of Social or Economic Value, which will expand on Local Plan Core Strategy Policy CO1.

We recommend the supporting text to the draft policy be very clear about what documentation is expected to demonstrate lack of viability.

Full text:

The Theatres Trust supports Option C to develop draft Policy DCO1: Retention of Sites of Social or Economic Value, which will expand on Local Plan Core Strategy Policy CO1.

We recommend the supporting text to the draft policy be very clear about what documentation is expected. For example:

Evidence Required

Viability
Any change of use application made on the basis of lack of viability will require evidence of this. This will include accounts for the previous 3 years, including VAT returns where applicable. The accounts shall detail any debt (e.g. mortgage) being serviced by the business, so that a fair assessment of the viability can be made. Where a business has closed in the previous year, the last 3 years accounts will be required.

Applications should also demonstrate reasonable attempts have been made to support the long term viability of the business. For example, in the case of a theatre, this may include attempts to diversify the range of shows and functions presented to attract a greater audience; or for a pub, it may include improving the food and accommodation offer to attract additional guests. Applicants should be aware that any information submitted with an application will be made public. The Council will consider any request for confidentiality, but a clear need must be demonstrated.

Valuation
A valuation report with evidence of how the sale price has been determined will be required and should be produced by a chartered surveyor (RICS member) and make reference to values of comparable properties in the locality. The sale price should reflect the use/ uses for which it is being marketed, not the alternate use achieved by the change of use application.

Marketing Information
Sufficient marketing should be carried out to demonstrate whether the site could be viable in its current or similar use. This will include instances where a site has become vacant, but was last used as a community facility or for employment uses. The type and extent of marketing required will be influenced by the nature of the site.

A marketing report is required and should reflect current market conditions, with any marketing carried out for at least 10 - 12 months within 2 years of the date of submission of the planning application. The report will need to provide evidence the following activities having been carried out:

* Appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced agent
* Erection of a prominent signboard on the site
* Production of agents particulars/brochure
* Targeted marketing to agents contacts list
* Press coverage, minimum of monthly advert in a suitable publication
* Website entry appropriate to the use / business
* Details of any enquiries and viewings
* Details of any reasons given for not proceeding by potential purchasers
* Details of any offers and reasons turned down if applicable

The marketing strategy should be discussed and agreed at formal pre-application meeting.

Assets of Community Value
Where the property is listed as an Asset of Community Value under the Localism Act 2011 the Council will expect to see evidence of discussion with the local community regarding options for its continued use. This might include an exploration with the local community of the potential for a community enterprise.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 21914

Received: 17/12/2016

Respondent: Ms Val Hunnisett

Representation Summary:

Agree

Full text:

Agree

Comment

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

Representation ID: 21953

Received: 20/12/2016

Respondent: Vanessa Crouch

Agent: Stiles Harold Williams

Representation Summary:

It is considered that a requirement for 18 months of marketing is too long. Whilst it is commendable to seek to retain established uses, vacant equally have a significant impact on the social aspects of the village.

Full text:

It is considered that a requirement for 18 months of marketing is too long. Whilst it is commendable to seek to retain established uses, vacant equally have a significant impact on the social aspects of the village.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 21992

Received: 03/01/2017

Respondent: Chris Horne

Representation Summary:

Yes agreed.

Full text:

Yes agreed.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22152

Received: 31/01/2017

Respondent: Rye Town Council

Representation Summary:

Q5 - Retention of sites of social or economic value - Support approach and proposed criteria for retentions.

Full text:

Comments by Rye Town Council on the Rother DC Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) (Local Plan)


1.The 2014 Core Strategy recognised that it needed a Development and Site Allocations Plan [DaSA Plan] (up to 2028) to identify the sites required to meet its provisions and to elaborate certain policies. It would need to tackle two specific issues affecting dwellings: to consider adjusting existing development boundaries to reduce the constraints on meeting targets; to address the shortfall of deliverable sites against the 5-year target.

2. It is noted that the DaSA Plan records the preferred sites across Rother District in two categories:

- sites where no Neighbourhood Plan (NP) is being made
- sites identified in Neighbourhood Plans; Rye is in this category.

4. Rye Town Council has considered the DaSA Plan in its three parts.

- It has NOTED Part A - the Context: (the Core Strategy), with its development requirements (not for review), and related policies. Where NPs are being prepared these are listed (Rye is listed).
- It COMMENTS on Part B - Development Policies as below. Many of these draft policies affect the RNP. Some have argued that it would have been useful to have had these as Rye was drafting its RNP, but we are where we are. We have been specifically encouraged to consider the definitive housing requirements for the Rye Neighbourhood Plan area (Rye targets have already been reconciled by Rother officers) and the policies for Development Boundaries and "Gaps".

- It has NOTED Part C - There are the Site Allocations for those parishes where no NP is being made. The only site allocations in this section relating to Rye are in Rye Harbour which we have considered in the RNP. Also there is discussion of traveller sites including one in Rye.

5. Whereas we had, at first sight, presumed that Part B might conflict with the emerging Rye NP, this is not the case. As agreed, here is the Rye TC comments in consolidated form on the three parts of DaSA.

The Rother District Development and Site Allocations Local Plan

Part A - Neighbourhood Plans (NP) - Rye NP is listed as being drafted. Version 8 emerging plan is on the website. www.ryeneighbourhoodplan.org.uk
Rother Officers have reconciled numbers in the RNP with the DaSA.

Part B Q1 - Water Efficiency -Support approach: adopt standard through Bldg Regs

Part B Q2-4 - Suggest Rye Harbour for turbines and biomass. Solar panels are not mentioned and could be fitted to large industrial and educational buildings in Rye. Support approach - should adopt national guidance standards.

Q5 - Retention of sites of social or economic value - Support approach and proposed criteria for retentions.

Q6 - Equestrian development - Support approach - as drafted

Q7 - Affordable Housing - Support Option B, in line with PPG (None under 10; 30% over 10 dwellings)

Q8 - Access to housing and space standards (Older people) - Support Option E

Q9 - 10 - Custom and self-build housing - 1% of target of 160 houses= 2 for Rye Rye could support 5 homes which is around 3%. Support Option D; a site is identified in Rye NP

Q11 - External residential areas - Support proposed policy

Q12 - Extensions to residential gardens - Support proposed policy

Q13 - Extensions and alterations, including annexes - Support proposed policy

Q14 - Boundary treatments and accesses -Support proposed policy

Q15 - Shopfronts and advertising - Strongly support proposed (more prescriptive) policy

Holiday Sites - Support proposed policy

Q16 - Existing Businesses and Sites - Support proposed policy

Q17 - Landscape and AONB - Support proposed policy

Q18 - Strategic Gaps - Rye-Rye Harbour to be extended Support the proposed definition of strategic gap, but given the unique nature and profile of Rye could be extended to gaps on the Eastern and Western approaches: New Road, Military Road and New Winchelsea Rd

Q19 - Bio diversity and Green Space - Support the policy approach

Q20 - Drainage - Support the policy approach

Q21 - Land Stability - There is a risk of (sandstone) rockfall around Rye. The rock structure is of similar composition to cliff structure of Fairlight / Pett . The risk locations include East, South and West Citadel; land above Military Rd and at Cadborough. Rye should be specifically identified and a similar policy applied to land at risk above and below where historical falls have occurred. Propose inclusion of Rye as for Fairlight and Pett Level

Q22 - Environmental Pollution - Support policy approach

Q23 - Comprehensive Development -Support policy approach

Q24 - Development Boundaries - The RNP proposes two changes to the development boundary of Rye. Policy approach should cater for this.

Part C - Targets
Rye (and Rye Harbour) Overall Targets: 355-400 dwellings (40 in Rye Harbour), 10-20,000 sqm employment. Dwellings Number Breakdown has been agreed with Rother DC Officers:

Total Completions Large Site Small Site Windfall
355 198 22 6 22
Balance: 107

Rye Harbour - Allocation to Rye Harbour - 40 dwellings - Support policy approach; as directed by Rother DC, and for historical reasons, the RNP has text covering the target of 40 dwellings in Rye Harbour (Icklesham Parish)
The 40 are included in the Rye target of 400 as above.

Traveller sites - Traveller Site - Rye Gritting Depot is listed but not a preferred option - Support policy approach


Comment

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

Representation ID: 22191

Received: 06/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Andrew Wedmore

Representation Summary:

Agree with proposed policy. Policy is needed to help prevent unnecessary closure of pubs in particular.

Full text:

Agree with proposed policy. Policy is needed to help prevent unnecessary closure of pubs in particular.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22233

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: AmicusHorizon Ltd (Rother Homes)

Representation Summary:

Yes agree but perhaps reduce the timescales for marketing. There are plenty of schemes that are left abandoned for long periods of time that could be resolved if there was a more flexible approach on a scheme by scheme basis. Perhaps, LA contributions could be used to help local communities run buildings that are community hubs etc.

Full text:

Yes agree but perhaps reduce the timescales for marketing. There are plenty of schemes that are left abandoned for long periods of time that could be resolved if there was a more flexible approach on a scheme by scheme basis. Perhaps, LA contributions could be used to help local communities run buildings that are community hubs etc.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22255

Received: 14/02/2017

Respondent: Fairlight Parish Council

Representation Summary:

Fairlight Parish Council comment:

Strongly agree, although we would prefer that the period of sustained and comprehensive marketing should be 2 years rather than 18 months. We are also concerned that a developer could deliberately run down a site to make it non viable. There should be a test to establish if this has happened.

If developing part of a site is intended to keep the existing business viable there should be provision for this.

Full text:

Fairlight Parish Council comment:

Strongly agree, although we would prefer that the period of sustained and comprehensive marketing should be 2 years rather than 18 months. We are also concerned that a developer could deliberately run down a site to make it non viable. There should be a test to establish if this has happened.

If developing part of a site is intended to keep the existing business viable there should be provision for this.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22265

Received: 14/02/2017

Respondent: Darwell Area Conservation Society

Representation Summary:

Yes I agree

Full text:

Yes I agree

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22278

Received: 14/02/2017

Respondent: Victoria Fraser

Representation Summary:

I agree

Full text:

I agree

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22317

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Rosalyn Day

Representation Summary:

I agree

Full text:

I agree

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22348

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: linda parker

Representation Summary:

your past piecemeal granting of creeping commercialisation of agricultural buildings has resulted in blighted areas that are polluted, a disincentive to investment and the loss of farm land from the profitable break up of farms with the loss of land in productive use and food security

Full text:

The economic value does not mention food security, there has been a mistaken assumption that cheaply acquired redundant farm buildings within broken up farms, can be piece meal reused as industrial/commercial premises with no investment cost and maximum profit for the owner with very little consideration as to how poorly accessed and appointed units adversely affect the environment and the surrounding anob, pollution of the sites and loss of valuable grazing, eg coldharbour farm where your slack planning enforcement and stupid granting of planning applications have allowed dumped oil, paint, tyres, car parts, illegal sand blasting waste and flauted use times, make it as attractive a Brixton, and threatens local water courses and the surrounding farm land that is in the run off.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22354

Received: 19/02/2017

Respondent: Salehurst & Robertsbridge Parish Council

Representation Summary:

We support the proposed policy at DCOI, in particular the period of at least 18 months in (i), but would request that the two separate conditions (i) and (ii) should be cumulative and not alternative.

Full text:

We support the proposed policy at DCOI, in particular the period of at least 18 months in (i), but would request that the two separate conditions (i) and (ii) should be cumulative and not alternative.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22391

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Ticehurst Parish Council

Representation Summary:

Agreed Option C - sites in Ticehurst Parish shuch as Forge Yard were not sufficiently protected. Traditional community shops should be afforded greater protection to ensure that service industries are supported

Full text:

Agreed Option C - sites in Ticehurst Parish shuch as Forge Yard were not sufficiently protected. Traditional community shops should be afforded greater protection to ensure that service industries are supported

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22416

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Northiam Conservation Society

Representation Summary:

NCS strongly welcomes this policy

Full text:

NCS strongly welcomes this policy

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22427

Received: 03/02/2017

Respondent: 9th Bexhill Scout Group

Representation Summary:

Yes Particularly the last paragraph of policy DC0 1

Policy DCO1: Retention of Sites of Social or Economic Value., last paragraph

"Proposals should not result in the loss of facilities or features which may undermine the viability of its use, including, but not limited to, carparks, gardens, and function rooms."

Full text:

Yes Particularly the last paragraph of policy DC0 1

Policy DCO1: Retention of Sites of Social or Economic Value., last paragraph

"Proposals should not result in the loss of facilities or features which may undermine the viability of its use, including, but not limited to, carparks, gardens, and function rooms."

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22474

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: Miss Judith Rogers

Representation Summary:

I agree in principle, but feel that 18 months is too short a timescale, our Neighbourhood Plan is promoting 2 years. which would seem to be a more reasonable minimum time.

ii) needs to be strengthened to state the financial viability of the site discusses all alternative uses of the site, and not just the current use. It is easy for an owner to make a place appear unviable i.e increases costs etc., when the financial rewards for residential development are so much greater. Parish Councils should have a stronger say in what is best for their village/area.

Full text:

I agree in principle, but feel that 18 months is too short a timescale, our Neighbourhood Plan is promoting 2 years. which would seem to be a more reasonable minimum time.

ii) needs to be strengthened to state the financial viability of the site discusses all alternative uses of the site, and not just the current use. It is easy for an owner to make a place appear unviable i.e increases costs etc., when the financial rewards for residential development are so much greater. Parish Councils should have a stronger say in what is best for their village/area.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22498

Received: 18/02/2017

Respondent: Rye Conservation Society

Representation Summary:

Rye Conservation Society strongly supports the proposed policy and wording.

Full text:

Rye Conservation Society strongly supports the proposed policy and wording.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22551

Received: 19/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Sheena Carmichael

Representation Summary:

Agree with adoption of Policy C

Full text:

Agree with adoption of Policy C

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22599

Received: 19/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Drusilla Tramaseur

Representation Summary:

I agree with the proposed policy wording and would point out that it should be applied to BEX5 (Knole Road, Bexhill) because the club is a Community Amateur Sports Club and the entire site is registered as an Asset of Community Value. The social value of the site for sport and open space is therefore well established, and it was also proved in court that the club is financially viable. The site should not be allocated for any retirement housing as a means of enabling the club to renew its facilities. There are other options.

Full text:

I agree with the proposed policy wording and would point out that it should be applied to BEX5 (Knole Road, Bexhill) because the club is a Community Amateur Sports Club and the entire site is registered as an Asset of Community Value. The social value of the site for sport and open space is therefore well established, and it was also proved in court that the club is financially viable. The site should not be allocated for any retirement housing as a means of enabling the club to renew its facilities. There are other options.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22617

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: Salehurst & Robertsbridge Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Representation Summary:

SRNP has Policy EC3 regarding employment retention where there are three criteria required before change of use may be granted; (1) viability; (2) 24 months lack of use; (3) alternative use to provide either some employment or community use or benefits. We urge use of these stricter criteria to apply to the wider scope of Policy DCO1.

Full text:

SRNP has Policy EC3 regarding employment retention where there are three criteria required before change of use may be granted; (1) viability; (2) 24 months lack of use; (3) alternative use to provide either some employment or community use or benefits. We urge use of these stricter criteria to apply to the wider scope of Policy DCO1.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22654

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: CPRE Sussex

Representation Summary:

It is not clear how Policies DCO1 and DEC3 will operate together, as there appears to be an overlap. The criteria should be the same for both if the two are monitored as separate policies and should as a minimum require:
a) lack of existing use for at least 24 months;
b) evidence of positive professional marketing for at least 18 months; and
c) clear evidence of a lack of viability, which must be subjected to independent and publicly available scrutiny.

Full text:

It is not clear how Policies DCO1 and DEC3 will operate together, as there appears to be an overlap. The criteria should be the same for both if the two are monitored as separate policies and should as a minimum require:
a) lack of existing use for at least 24 months;
b) evidence of positive professional marketing for at least 18 months; and
c) clear evidence of a lack of viability, which must be subjected to independent and publicly available scrutiny.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22767

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: Icklesham Parish Council

Representation Summary:

Support the proposed policy wording.

Full text:

Support the proposed policy wording.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23169

Received: 19/02/2017

Respondent: Rother Environmental Group

Representation Summary:

Yes, but we would like the definition widened to include allotments and community gardens. Also, there is a need to encourage developments to provide multi use buildings, which will avoid under use of buildings.

Full text:

Yes, but we would like the definition widened to include allotments and community gardens. Also, there is a need to encourage developments to provide multi use buildings, which will avoid under use of buildings.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23222

Received: 18/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Dominic Manning

Representation Summary:

Strongly agree.

Full text:

Strongly agree.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23246

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: Sedlescombe Parish Council

Representation Summary:

It is all too easy for site owners to 'put potential new buyers or lessees off' by even a slight overvaluing of the market price/rental value or simply not being prepared to enter into a sale with someone wishing to buy at market prices should the underlying reason for marketing be to seek a change of use. A much tougher test should be sought/longer time period of non-use. For example it is clear in the case of village shops and pubs that quality of the owner or landlord can make the difference between the success and failure of a business.

Full text:

Policy DCO1: it is all too easy for site owners to 'put potential new buyers or lessees
off' by even a slight overvaluing of the market price or rental value or simply not being prepared to enter into a sale with someone wishing to buy at the market prices should the underlying reason for marketing the business be to seek a change of use. A much tougher test should be sought or longer time period of non use. For example it is clear in the case of village shops and pubs that quality of the owner or landlord can make the difference between the success and failure of a business.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23263

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: Sport England, South East Region

Representation Summary:

Sport England broadly agrees with the wording of this policy however it is concerned that the word 'realistic' is largely open to interpretation.

We would suggest it would be better to suggest at least two independent valuations are obtained in order to ascertain what a realistic valuation might be, rather than leaving this open to interpretation.

Full text:

Policy DCO1: Retention of Sites of Social or Economic Value

In accordance with the presumptions set in the Local Plan Core Strategy, where developments are proposed that involve the loss or diminution of sites of social or economic value, including those currently or last in use as a community facility, public house, shop, tourist accommodation or business premises, in order to demonstrate that there is no reasonable prospect of a continued use,
proposals must be supported by either:

(i) evidence of a comprehensive and sustained marketing campaign, which clearly indicates a lack of demand for the existing use (or as an alternative commercial or community facility, where appropriate), based on marketing, normally at least 18 months, that offers the land or unit/s for sale as a going concern, or rental, at a realistic valuation of the site/premises for that use; or

(ii) clear evidence that demonstrates that the unit is not financially viable.

Sport England broadly agrees with the wording of this policy however it is concerned that the word 'realistic' is largely open to interpretation.

We would suggest it would be better to suggest at least two independent valuations are obtained in order to ascertain what a realistic valuation might be, rather than leaving this open to interpretation.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23279

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: Catsfield Parish Council

Representation Summary:

Disagree in part: The 18 month marketing campaign is too long and sites should be considered on their individual merits.

Full text:

Q.6 DISAGREE IN PART: THE 18 MONTH MARKETING CAMPAIGN IS TOO LONG AND SITES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL MERITS.
Q.7 DISAGREE IN PART: THE POLICY IS DISCRIMINATORY AGAINST EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES IN RURAL AREAS AND SHOULD NOT GO TOWARDS PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM OWNING HORSES.
IT WOULD APPEAR THAT ROTHER DC HAS NOT UNDERTAKEN A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF 'BRIDLEWAYS' IN THE ROTHER AREA, AS CATSFIELD FOR ONE HAS FEW BRIDLEWAYS.
PROPOSED SITES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL MERITS.
Q.67 AGREE: IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY OTHER SITES PARISH COUNCIL CONSIDER THE 'PREFERRED' SITES ACCEPTABLE
Q.68 DISAGREE IN PART: THE DENSITY OF HOUSING FOR THIS SITE IS TOO HIGH. PARISH COUNCIL IS CONCERNED WITH THE IMPACT OF THE ADDITIONAL VOLUME OF CARS AND PROVISION OF CAR PARKING SPACES. THE VILLAGE LACKS THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE THIS LEVEL OF EXTRA HOUSING I.E. THE PRIMARY SCHOOL IS OVERSUBSCRIBED. ACCESS TO THE SITE IS NOT GOOD AND ON A ROAD (THE GREEN) WHICH HAS EXISTING PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDING AND DANGEROUS OVERTAKING. LIGHTING NEEDS TO BE TAKEN INTO CAREFUL CONSIDERATION TO PREVENT URBANISATION OF THE VILLAGE.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: PRIORITY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO VILLAGE RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Q.69 THOUGH PLANNING PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED, PRIORITY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO VILLAGE RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHEN CONSIDERING AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Q.70 AGREE AS PROPOSED.

ROTHER AND HASTINGS PLAYING PITCH STRATEGY
PARISH COUNCIL HAS REVIEWED THE COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN RELATION TO THE CATSFIELD RECREATION GROUND AND HAS THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS:
THE PLAYING FIELD IS SUITABLY ADEQUATE AND WELL MAINTAINED FOR ITS TYPE OF USE - TRADITIONAL VILLAGE SPORTS. PARISH COUNCIL IS VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THE REPORT HAS BEEN PRODUCED ON A SEVERE LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE USE OF THE PLAYING FIELD. A LOT OF TIME AND MONEY IS SPENT ON MAINTAINING THE GROUND. IT IS NOT TOO LONG AGO A NEW PAVILION WAS BUILT, WHICH HAD TO MEET FOOTBALL LEAGUE STANDARDS.
THE PLAY AREA HAS ALSO ONLY RECENTLY BEEN COMPLETELY REPLACED WITH NEW EQUIPMENT. THE FACT THAT THE PHOTOGRAPH BEING USED TO PROMOTE THIS POLICY IS OF THE CATSFIELD PLAYING FIELD AND PAVILION MUST GIVE SOME CREDIBILITY TO THE FACILITIES. FOR A SMALL SERVICE VILLAGE CATSFIELD HAS GOOD RECREATIONAL / SPORTS FACILITIES. THE PLAYING FIELD HAS RESTRICTIONS IN THAT IT IS ALSO BISECTED BY A PUBLIC FOOTPATH. ROTHER DC DO NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE CATSFIELD RECREATION
GROUND IS NOT JUST A PLAYING / SPORTS FIELD - IT IS A RECREATION GROUND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS WELL.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23483

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: East Sussex County Council

Representation Summary:

Transport Strategy & Economic Development

COMMUNITIES

It is suggested that reference is made to the importance of transport and accessibility alongside the retention of sites of social and economic value. A linkage could be made to the comprehensive Transport & Accessibility policies in the Core Strategy, i.e. TR1, TR2 & TR3.

Full text:

Transport Strategy & Economic Development

COMMUNITIES

It is suggested that reference is made to the importance of transport and accessibility alongside the retention of sites of social and economic value. A linkage could be made to the comprehensive Transport & Accessibility policies in the Core Strategy, i.e. TR1, TR2 & TR3.