QUESTION 16: Do you agree with the policy approach to shopfronts and advertising and the proposed policy wording?

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Comment

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

Representation ID: 21921

Received: 18/12/2016

Respondent: Ms Val Hunnisett

Representation Summary:

Agree with the proposed policy.

Full text:

Agree with the proposed policy.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 21966

Received: 20/12/2016

Respondent: Vanessa Crouch

Agent: Stiles Harold Williams

Representation Summary:

No comment

Full text:

No comment

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22162

Received: 31/01/2017

Respondent: Rye Town Council

Representation Summary:

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

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: 22239

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: AmicusHorizon Ltd (Rother Homes)

Representation Summary:

Option B but again needs some flexibility in terms of timescales to prevent sites staying empty for too long.

Full text:

Option B but again needs some flexibility in terms of timescales to prevent sites staying empty for too long.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22273

Received: 14/02/2017

Respondent: Darwell Area Conservation Society

Representation Summary:

We support DEC2 to prevent damaging development in the AONB

Full text:

We support DEC2 to prevent damaging development in the AONB

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22327

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Rosalyn Day

Representation Summary:

It depends on what is considered appropriate. Sign illumination can be very thorny, particularly in areas that have little or no street lighting and the increasing drive towards reducing light pollution and improving "dark skies". I think the policy surrounding free-standing adverts on streets should be stronger - there are quite a few that reduce the usability of the pavement.
The policy on adverts in rural areas and "clutter" in the countryside should be more strongly worded to prevent too many roadside or field based signage.

Full text:

It depends on what is considered appropriate. Sign illumination can be very thorny, particularly in areas that have little or no street lighting and the increasing drive towards reducing light pollution and improving "dark skies". I think the policy surrounding free-standing adverts on streets should be stronger - there are quite a few that reduce the usability of the pavement.
The policy on adverts in rural areas and "clutter" in the countryside should be more strongly worded to prevent too many roadside or field based signage.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22364

Received: 19/02/2017

Respondent: Salehurst & Robertsbridge Parish Council

Representation Summary:

We agree with draft Policy DEC1, but would wish to see, in relation to Conservation Areas, a provision which prohibits continued reliance upon previous permitted development which are not in harmony with the principles of the Conservation Area, for example vinyl window coverings, which are not acceptable.

Full text:

We agree with draft Policy DEC1, but would wish to see, in relation to Conservation Areas, a provision which prohibits continued reliance upon previous permitted development which are not in harmony with the principles of the Conservation Area, for example vinyl window coverings, which are not acceptable.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22399

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Ticehurst Parish Council

Representation Summary:

Option B preferred
A more detailed policy which sets out the different types of proposals as well as issues raised and provides detailed criteria against which proposals would be judged

Full text:

Option B preferred
A more detailed policy which sets out the different types of proposals as well as issues raised and provides detailed criteria against which proposals would be judged

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22425

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Northiam Conservation Society

Representation Summary:

NCS agrees with policy approach and wording

Full text:

NCS agrees with policy approach and wording

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22484

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: Miss Judith Rogers

Representation Summary:

Option B is the best solution especially in village environments.

Full text:

Option B is the best solution especially in village environments.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22507

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: 22560

Received: 19/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Sheena Carmichael

Representation Summary:

Agree with Option B and wording

Full text:

Agree with Option B and wording

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22628

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: Salehurst & Robertsbridge Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Representation Summary:

We value your approach to shop fronts, which can create significant disadvantages, particularly in Conservation Areas such as we have in Robertsbridge. Our SRNP Policy EC1 specifically refers to this problem, where we require shop fronts and lighting to be in keeping with the Conservation Area. We go further and ask for positive restoration to a suitable character of shop fronts which have been allowed to become non-compliant in the past.

Full text:

We value your approach to shop fronts, which can create significant disadvantages, particularly in Conservation Areas such as we have in Robertsbridge. Our SRNP Policy EC1 specifically refers to this problem, where we require shop fronts and lighting to be in keeping with the Conservation Area. We go further and ask for positive restoration to a suitable character of shop fronts which have been allowed to become non-compliant in the past.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23232

Received: 18/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Dominic Manning

Representation Summary:

Agree on Option B. Again, serves to clarify previously ambiguous policy.

Full text:

Agree on Option B. Again, serves to clarify previously ambiguous policy.