Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 24754
Received: 31/05/2024
Respondent: Sedlescombe Parish Council
Aspirations are sound, there should be support for local councils to help fulfil this initiative. Work should start now through the local plan and neighbourhood plans.
Please see attached comments on draft Local Plan, including Brede Valley Landscape Assessment and East Sussex Landscape Assessment.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 25148
Received: 11/07/2024
Respondent: Mrs Emma Weller
The snappy punchline of 'Green to the core' and 'Live well locally' is a bold attempt to show a commitment to protecting rural communities and local ecology but your HELAA land allocation of CAT0001 and potential site CAT0016 in Catsfield fly in the face of these claims/promises.
The proposal of 60 new houses (some proposing to be built on protected AONB land) in this small rural village (doubling the size of the main village), is absolutely shocking and I object strongly to these sites being included for allocation in this plan.
These proposals would not only destroy ancient woodland, biodiversity and protected wildlife habitats, they would also severely impact the lives of local residents with increased pollution and a serious decline in the already insufficient utilties and local infrastructure.
The snappy punchline of 'Green to the core' and 'Live well locally' is a bold attempt to show a commitment to protecting rural communities and local ecology but your HELAA land allocation of CAT0001 and potential site CAT0016 in Catsfield fly in the face of these claims/promises.
The proposal of 60 new houses (some proposing to be built on protected AONB land) in this small rural village (doubling the size of the main village), is absolutely shocking and I object strongly to these sites being included for allocation in this plan.
These proposals would not only destroy ancient woodland, biodiversity and protected wildlife habitats, they would also severely impact the lives of local residents with increased pollution and a serious decline in the already insufficient utilties and local infrastructure.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 26154
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Justin Walker
The policy seems only to concern development projects but should be broader and include a plan for improving biodiversity overall including developing green corridors and supporting diverse stakeholders to make a difference.
The policy seems only to concern development projects but should be broader and include a plan for improving biodiversity overall including developing green corridors and supporting diverse stakeholders to make a difference.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 26241
Received: 17/07/2024
Respondent: Burwash Parish Council
The Policy, when available, should include wildlife/wildflower verges.
Please see attached comments from Burwash Parish Council.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27046
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: Westfield Parish Council
See points 36-39 in the attached submission.
Please see attached document for the full submission from Westfield Parish Council.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27388
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: Catsfield Parish Council
All Applications should consider the proximity of Natura 2000 sites, particularly RAMSARS and SACs (e.g. in Pevensey) and as Rother is a Responsible Body must ensure that an Appropriate Assessment is prepared for any site within 15-20 km of any site - this being the distance that Natural England as being within the 'proximity'.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 28245
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Environment Agency
Blue infrastructure should be included within the first paragraph of of the policy.
Please see full the Environment Agency's representations, please see attached submission document.