QUESTION 56: Do you agree with the requirements of Policy BEC1? If not, how would you wish to see it amended?

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Comment

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

Representation ID: 22070

Received: 15/01/2017

Respondent: Mr Christopher Broadbent

Representation Summary:

In principle I agree with the site. However, I do not think the use of the small piece of farmland on the south east should be included as it obstructs views/amenity from nearby homes. If extra land is required then it might be better to take equivalent farmland from the northeast but I'm not sure it's needed. Also screening needs to be all round except by the road.

Full text:

In principle I agree with the site. However, I do not think the use of the small piece of farmland on the south east should be included as it obstructs views/amenity from nearby homes. If extra land is required then it might be better to take equivalent farmland from the northeast but I'm not sure it's needed. Also screening needs to be all round except by the road.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22086

Received: 18/01/2017

Respondent: Mr A.J Brown

Representation Summary:

No. Access into Hobbs Lane from Main Road very bad, car parked into Hobbs Lane very bad.

Full text:

No. Access into Hobbs Lane from Main Road very bad, car parked into Hobbs Lane very bad.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22090

Received: 18/01/2017

Respondent: Mrs R Brown

Representation Summary:

No, I don't. Trying to get into Hobbs Lane dreadful as cars parked down Hobbs Lane.

Full text:

No, I don't. Trying to get into Hobbs Lane dreadful as cars parked down Hobbs Lane.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22098

Received: 20/01/2017

Respondent: Stephen Carter

Representation Summary:

Agreed

Full text:

Agreed

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22102

Received: 24/01/2017

Respondent: Mr Michael Rowe

Representation Summary:

Yes, I agree with the proposal, since it makes use of a brownfield site as first priority.

Full text:

Yes, I agree with the proposal, since it makes use of a brownfield site as first priority.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22113

Received: 26/01/2017

Respondent: Ann Jones

Representation Summary:

I agree with the requirements of policy BEC 1.

Full text:

I agree with the requirements of policy BEC 1.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22138

Received: 02/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Zai Koder

Representation Summary:

Need for parking restrictions at junction of Hobbs Lane and the main road. Buildings should be in style appropriate to the local area.

Full text:

This is a sensible proposal for this site. Consideration should be given to the vehicular access into the junction of Hobbs Lane and the main road as this is often obstructed by parked vehicles. There should be restrictions on parking from the mouth of Hobbs Lane up the footpath entrance leading to Coombs Cottages. Large lorries have difficulty in trying to access the frozen food factory opposite the proposed site. Construction traffic would also be hampered by the current junction layout.

Any new development should be in the local Sussex style of architecture rather than off the peg designs which could be built anywhere.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22218

Received: 09/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Phil Spurgin

Representation Summary:

1.The plan outline in red cuts through our land.

2.This is where our septic tank/associated soakaway is situated (access to this area is needed).

3.The footway link-Hobbs Lane is narrow and already tries to accommodate lorries. Even a one metre path will dig into our land and/or render the road impassable.

4.The plan includes a large proportion of arable farmland-not industrial land!

5.It states Manroy Engineering has failed to find another occupier but has never displayed for sale/let signs, neither has it been maintained as a reasonably marketable property.

6.We are concerned as to how this affects our property value.

Full text:

We live at (own) Donkey Lodge adjacent to the proposed site.

There are various initial comments to make:

1. The proposed plan outline in red (fig 69 FO15 p 222) cuts through our land.

2. Re the above, this is where our septic tank and associated soak away is situated. We also need access to this area which looks like it will be lost (emptying x 4 per year) - creating Hygiene, Safety and Environmental issues.

3. There is a proposal for a footway link to the intended properties in front of our property (fig 70 p223). Hobbs Lane is already narrow and already tries to accommodate articulated lorries to the industrial areas and large agricultural vehicles to and from the farms. A two or even one meter path as proposed will again, dig into our land and/or render the road impassable.

4. The plan outline ALSO includes a large proportion of arable farm land - not part of the industrial area! (> 50%)

5. Your document page 222 states that Manroy Engineering has failed to find another occupier (despite marketing) , yet there has never been any for sale/let signs seen on the property, neither has it EVER been maintained in a fit state as a reasonably marketable property, nor have we ever seen it advertised in any agents - so it is not surprising it is in disrepair.

6. We are seriously concerned as to how this proposal now affects the value of our property.

These are initial and personal concerns, and not part of a community objection.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22535

Received: 18/02/2017

Respondent: mr john ongley

Representation Summary:

As a resident of Buddens green, I oppose this development for the following reasons, is it in unkeeping with the rest of the main street, the through traffic to the rear will be too much for the Green, the land to the rear of Buddens green is also very pretty and a host to wildlife, the Hobbs lane site is much better suited and already a built up area, i would prefer to see houses in that location rather than spoiling the looks and current houses within Buddens green.

Full text:

As a resident of Buddens Green, I oppose this development for the following reasons, is it in inkeeping with the rest of the main street, the through traffic to the rear will be too much for the Green, the land to the rear of Buddens green is also very pretty and a host to wildlife, the Hobbs lane site is much better suited and already a built up area, i would prefer to see houses in that location rather than spoiling the looks and current houses within Buddens Green.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22594

Received: 19/02/2017

Respondent: mrs deborah ongley

Representation Summary:

This area behind Buddens Green is truly beautiful, the flowing fields, very busy wildlife area. Living right next to site would totally change my views of the country side, the light will change and noise level. My family's quantity of life living in the country side will be destroyed.

Full text:

This area behind Buddens Green is truly beautiful, the flowing fields, very busy wildlife area. Living right next to site would totally change my views of the country side, the light will change and noise level. My family's quantity of life living in the country side will be destroyed.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22604

Received: 19/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Bernard Baverstock

Representation Summary:

I do not agree with the proposal to build 12 new residential homes on the site identified on the map shown. This whole area in Hobbs Lane has been overdeveloped with social houses since 1950. To add further social houses in the same place in Beckley is very likely to lead to the ills of modern life, such as vandalism, gangs of youths etc. Again small developments dotted around the village would be a better idea.

Full text:

I do not agree with the proposal to build 12 new residential homes on the site identified on the map shown. This whole area in Hobbs Lane has been overdeveloped with social houses since 1950. To add further social houses in the same place in Beckley is very likely to lead to the ills of modern life, such as vandalism, gangs of youths etc. Again small developments dotted around the village would be a better idea.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22647

Received: 20/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Bernard Baverstock

Representation Summary:

I do not agree with the proposal to build residential dwellings on the land identified in Hobbs Lane. Although twelve homes are being proposed, the site would accommodate many more which no doubt is the idea of this scheme (phase 2 or more under the RDC shortfall). The proposal to build more dwellings in Hobbs Lane is the easy option for the Council, but to cram more homes into this area will likely lead to the ills of modern life, like vandalism, graffiti, etc. This proposal is overdevelopment in the Countryside and should be rejected.

Full text:

I do not agree with the proposal to build residential dwellings on the land identified in Hobbs Lane. Although twelve homes are being proposed, the site would accommodate many more which no doubt is the idea of this scheme (phase 2 or more under the RDC shortfall). The proposal to build more dwellings in Hobbs Lane is the easy option for the Council, but to cram more homes into this area will likely lead to the ills of modern life, like vandalism, graffiti, etc. This proposal is overdevelopment in the Countryside and should be rejected.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22957

Received: 07/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Brian Turner

Representation Summary:

Yes.

Full text:

Yes.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22961

Received: 07/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Katherine Hepburn

Representation Summary:

Yes

Full text:

Yes

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22970

Received: 10/02/2017

Respondent: Mr T Jones

Representation Summary:

I agree

Full text:

I agree

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22974

Received: 10/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Mary Howse

Representation Summary:

The requirements should also include recreational space for children. Access to the village leisure area necessitates crossing a busy road function.

Full text:

The requirements should also include recreational space for children. Access to the village leisure area necessitates crossing a busy road function.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22979

Received: 10/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Christine Whiting

Representation Summary:

Yes

Full text:

Yes

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22983

Received: 10/02/2017

Respondent: Miss Donna Stradwick

Representation Summary:

Yes

Full text:

Yes

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22987

Received: 10/02/2017

Respondent: Ms Claire Jenner & Mr Phill Alexander-Crossan

Representation Summary:

We feel the lane to access Manroy's site is not ideal. It is restricted with the many cars that park there.

Extra cars would only add to the problems.

The planting/screening stated doesn't include screening towards our house.

The field doesn't need to be included, there should be ample room on the Manroy site and car parks to take the houses.

We are really worried the impact this will have on our home as the new houses will back directly onto our garden.

Why can't the old orchard be used instead, in the middle of the village nearer school etc.

Full text:

Yes

We feel the Manroy's site is not the most ideal location as the lane to get the site is not ideal. It is restricted with the many cars that part there as you first come into Hobbs Lane.

The extra cars that would be using it would only add to the problems.

The planting and screening stated for Monroy's doesn't include screening towards our house so this needs to be looked into.

We feel the field really doesn't need to be included in the site, there should be ample room on the Manroy site and car parks to take the houses without using the field.

We are really worried the impact this will have on our home and garden as the new houses will back directly onto our garden. We have attached a photo of the view from our garden so you see the view from our garden and how much of an impact it will have on us. The noise and dust is also a worry while the work is being done, especially if it was that close.

All we ask to consider just the Manroy site and not the field too as well it really isn't needed. We are happy accept change and growth and would be happy to see the Manroy site used for housing if needed.

Also why can't the old orchard be used instead, as it would be a much better site in the middle of the village nearer school part etc.

Additional supporting information was supplied which can be viewed here:

http://www.rother.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=28013


Comment

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

Representation ID: 22989

Received: 03/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Garner & Mrs Dawes

Representation Summary:

Such a small lane for just for traffic on the scale that will come with development

Full text:

Such a small lane for just for traffic on the scale that will come with development.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22992

Received: 03/02/2017

Respondent: Mr & Mrs P Brain

Representation Summary:

Yes

Full text:

Yes

Comment

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

Representation ID: 22996

Received: 03/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Anthea Setter

Representation Summary:

Yes

Full text:

Yes

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23000

Received: 03/02/2017

Respondent: Mr & Mrs R Pannell

Representation Summary:

No.

This should remain an industrial site so that the "new people" will have, hopefully, employment in the future.

Full text:

No.

This should remain an industrial site so that the "new people" will have, hopefully, employment in the future.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23004

Received: 03/02/2017

Respondent: Angie Lewis

Representation Summary:

Yes

Full text:

Yes

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23008

Received: 03/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Paul Lewis

Representation Summary:

Yes

Full text:

Yes

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23012

Received: 03/02/2017

Respondent: D Brown

Representation Summary:

Yes

Full text:

Yes

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23016

Received: 03/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Anthony Reiss

Representation Summary:

Yes

Full text:

Yes

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23020

Received: 03/02/2017

Respondent: Anna Reiss

Representation Summary:

Yes

Full text:

Yes

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23024

Received: 03/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Barry Jones

Representation Summary:

The proposal is not objectionable, subject to above with provision of off-road car-parking ideally by internal, ground floor garage. I have no objection to 3-storeys on this site.

By building on this brown-field site Beckley is losing business-use land which means a green-field site must be allocated for local employment and 'infrastructure'. Environmental evangelists would throw a wobbly at the extra man-made emissions through commuting to Hastings to work! However, no one can be forced to run a business!

Full text:

2.1: The proposal is not objectionable, subject to above with provision of off-road car-parking ideally by internal, ground floor garage. I have no objection to 3-storeys on this site.

2.2: By building on this brown-field site Beckley is losing business-use land which means a green-field site must be allocated for local employment and 'infrastructure'. Environmental evangelists would throw a wobbly at the extra man-made emissions through commuting to Hastings to work! However, no one can be forced to run a business!

Comment

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

Representation ID: 23028

Received: 03/02/2017

Respondent: Diane M Marsh

Representation Summary:

I agree

Full text:

I agree