Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 25181
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.
See further comments on HELAA Part 2 Chapter 3.
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.
See further comments on HELAA Part 2 Chapter 3.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 25920
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Southern Water
Southern Water supports all policy requirements which seek to ensure that surface water is appropriately managed, as close to source as possible. As acknowledged in the plan, community resilience to the impacts of climate change is essential. We therefore request wording is added to strengthen the effectiveness of this LWL2 planning policy, as explained further below:
Requested changes:
A(ii) …This should form part of a wider connected accessible and innovative multi-functional green infrastructure network which includes, sustainable drainage, urban cooling, food growing opportunities
A(iii) Provide, or contribute to, multi-functional play, sports, food growing and sustainable drainage opportunities and other…
This is in line with the requirements of paragraph 167(c) of the NPPF (2023). Measures should support the attenuation of flows of surface water run-off from rainfall, as well as surface water infiltration into the ground wherever possible in the local environment.
Southern Water supports all policy requirements which seek to ensure that surface water is appropriately managed, as close to source as possible. As acknowledged in the plan, community resilience to the impacts of climate change is essential. We therefore request wording is added to strengthen the effectiveness of this LWL2 planning policy, as explained further below:
Requested changes:
A(ii) …This should form part of a wider connected accessible and innovative multi-functional green infrastructure network which includes, sustainable drainage, urban cooling, food growing opportunities
A(iii) Provide, or contribute to, multi-functional play, sports, food growing and sustainable drainage opportunities and other…
Further explanation and justification:
Southern Water supports all policy requirements which seek to ensure that surface water is appropriately managed, as close to source as possible. We need planning policy to consider carefully the measures called for in response to the climate crisis, and ensure sustainable development is central to the local planning framework for planning applications coming forward. This is also in line with the requirements of paragraph 167(c) of the NPPF (2023). Measures should support the attenuation of flows of surface water run-off from rainfall, as well as surface water infiltration into the ground wherever possible in the local environment.
Southern Water is working across our region to remove surface water from our networks in key areas. Even as we deliver this work, development continues to increase surface water run-off. To be resilient to the evolving impacts of climate change we must plan to ensure that rainwater is separated from wastewater in the design and construction of our communities. For more information on our work, and the root causes of releases from storm overflows, please see –
https://www.southernwater.co.uk/our-region/clean-rivers-and-seas-task-force/pathfinders/
https://www.southernwater.co.uk/our-performance/storm-overflows/storm-overflow-task-force
During heavy rain, local sewer networks’ drainage capability can be exceeded by the amount of rainwater entering pipes and storage tanks connected via roads, roofs and paved areas. When these fill up, storm overflows release excess water through outfalls into rivers and the sea to prevent flooding of homes and businesses. Storm overflows are part of the network’s original design and are regulated by the Environment Agency. Over time, the expansion of urban settlements as well as ‘urban creep’ (home extensions, conservatories and paving over front gardens for parking) have incrementally added to the amount of rainwater entering sewers, resulting in increased releases from storm overflows. As stated in Water UK’s 21st Century Drainage Programme;
“The country’s built environment is constantly changing and “urban creep” – home extensions, conservatories and paving over front gardens for parking – can all add to the amount of water going into our sewers and drains. Green spaces that would absorb rainwater are covered over by concrete and tarmac that will not. In fact, studies show that “urban creep” results in a larger increase in predicted flooding than new housing, because it adds more rainwater to these systems’.
Stronger integration of sustainable drainage solutions within policy should ensure SuDS are incorporated into new development and public places, whilst also securing truly sustainable development. Please see our policy statement on Sustainable Development here:
https://www.southernwater.co.uk/media/ny0nb3qu/our-policy-statement-on-sustainable-development-a4.pdf
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 26053
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Mr & Mrs W & L Partridge
I would suggest that areas are earmarked for development that would provide new facilities and services for the new developments, which would also be shared with near small villages and developments that do not currently have their own facilities and services near by. Not encroach on existing areas already struggling with providing acceptable levels of service and facilities.
I would suggest that areas are earmarked for development that would provide new facilities and services for the new developments, which would also be shared with near small villages and developments that do not currently have their own facilities and services near by. Not encroach on existing areas already struggling with providing acceptable levels of service and facilities.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 26099
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Catesby Estates
Please refer to our full representations and response to Q30
Please refer to our full representations and response to Q30
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 26252
Received: 17/07/2024
Respondent: Burwash Parish Council
No mention of the quiet lanes initiative making walking / cycling / riding safer.
Please see attached comments from Burwash Parish Council.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 26439
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: Bexhill Heritage
Q31. We recommend that further thought is given to people’s capacity to move goods and purchases. Light carrying is possible by bicycle but not so easy when on foot.
Please refer to attachment
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 26617
Received: 29/07/2024
Respondent: Stephen Nicholls
Yes, please improve the facilities and infra structure first, doctors, dentists, schools, water, sewerage
and access to public spaces.
Please see attached submission.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27055
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: Westfield Parish Council
See points 57-61 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: 27399
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: Catsfield Parish Council
Fund the creation of capacity in local services before agreeing sites that will increase housing to a level that exceeds the services capacity
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27567
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Southern Housing
The broad principles of the policy all seem to be appropriate. However, the supporting text doesn’t include any references to the evidence to support the approach. Evidence should be provided to ensure the approach is the correct one for Rother. For example, point (A)i) refers to the need for new homes to be within an 800m distance of local services. This is broadly the distance required to be a “20-minute neighbourhood”, yet paragraph 4.16 states the concept has been adapted to Rother’s local context. Although some flexibility has been included for Village and Countryside Area types, the Plan should demonstrate whether the 800m distance is achievable in Rother whilst meeting local housing and other development needs. The supporting text should be updated to include references to the relevant evidence base documents.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27744
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Rye Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
All developments should be required to provide or contribute towards improved local services, not only those of 150 dwellings or over – in Rye just 20 dwellings can stretch the services!
Please see attachment
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27967
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: East Sussex County Council
Road based traffic should not be completely discounted (private vehicles) for strategic connectivity. It is suggested that the Local Plan needs to highlight that people will want to travel outside of their local area; not all people are going to want to live locally. In addition, there is no mention of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facilities and supporting infrastructure.
Please see attached submitted document for full comments.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27971
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: East Sussex County Council
LWL2: Facilities & Services, i) Accessible Centres, p69; Amend third and fourth paragraphs to refer to ‘walking, *wheeling* and cycling’.
Please see attached submitted document for full comments.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27974
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: East Sussex County Council
LWL2: Facilities & Services, i) Accessible Centres, Examples of local amenities p69; It is not clear if some, or all, of those listed are a requirement.
Please see attached submitted document for full comments.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27975
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: East Sussex County Council
LWL2: Facilities & Services, i) Accessible Centres, Examples of local amenities, p69; Please can a transport hub (bus stops, car club for example) be added to this list.
Please see attached submitted document for full comments.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27980
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: East Sussex County Council
LWL2: Facilities & Services, p69-72 and LWL4: Walking, Wheeling, Cycling and Public Transport (Within the Site), p79-82; Consideration should be made, in these sections, to include e-cargo bike storage to enable door-to-door delivery of small goods reducing road-based traffic for deliveries.
Please see attached submitted document for full comments.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 28124
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: East Sussex County Council
LWL2: Facilities & Services (A) i), p69; It is suggested that cultural venues are included in this list.
Please see attached submitted document for full comments.