Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 26201
Received: 17/07/2024
Respondent: Mrs Susan Cavilla
Our Village, Peasmarsh suffers from flooding, sewerage problems and electricity failures.
The warden assisted development in the Maltings was closed – people were relocated away and a large new development built on the site ( the only 3 storey development in Peasmarsh). The grassed area was built on and now properties in Farm Gardens below this development have flooding problems as no measure was put in place to cope with the problems caused by concreting this entire area. Also the roads were left in a poor state from all the heavy equipment and vehicles used to erect this development.
The very old listed Church, at the highest point of the Village, suffered from flooding last year and this year so half of the Graves and the path were under water. Not much hope for the Village which is lower down!
I will start off by commenting that it is a very detailed ambitious plan covering many aspects of life in Rother. I am not sure whether many parts of it will come to fruition due to the cost and I understand that Rother is putting aside a huge sum of money to repair our dreadful roads. The roads suffer from the amount of lorries and industrial vehicles which thunder through our towns and villages.
Due to the incompetence of the Council the Plan which should have been out on 2024 is now due in 2026.
Our local plan which was worked on for 3 years and is very detailed was supposed to take us to 2039. That has now been changed without consultation to 2028. Why?
My comments of course mainly relate to Peasmarsh where I live but I have made comments on other parts of the Plan
In section 1.9 Peasmarsh has been missed out as one of the Villages which have a Local Adopted Plan so it should state 8 Villages – not 7.
In Fig. 35 on Page 173 it does state that Peasmarsh has a Local Adopted Plan.
Our Village, Peasmarsh suffers from flooding, sewerage problems and electricity failures.
The warden assisted development in the Maltings was closed – people were relocated away and a large new development built on the site ( the only 3 storey development in Peasmarsh). The grassed area was built on and now properties in Farm Gardens below this development have flooding problems as no measure was put in place to cope with the problems caused by concreting this entire area. Also the roads were left in a poor state from all the heavy equipment and vehicles used to erect this development.
I agree with high standards for building (though no mention was made of fire safety).
The very old listed Church, at the highest point of the Village, suffered from flooding last year and this year so half of the Graves and the path were under water. Not much hope for the Village which is lower down!
No mention is made of the specific needs of children and the facilities required to enable them to do well in this area.
Farmland should be protected which will help food security and fits well with your Green to the Core and Live Well Locally emphasis in the Plan
Our farmers need all the help they can get and their produce and livestock means we can buy locally (less food and transport miles)
8.94 I agree that it is not appropriate to make provision for higher levels of care beds.
Mention was made in the Plan of Roads and Streets but none about Lanes – which you find in most Villages.
Public Rights of Way should be upheld though a proviso should be added regarding dogs being kept on leads on fields containing livestock. Again a sheep owned by our local farmer was savaged by a dog allowed to run loose.
I agree that Ancient Woodlands, SSSI’s should be protected and Dungeness which is a unique site in itself.
I agree that Habitats and Dark Skies should be protected. I hope we never have street lighting in Peasmarsh.
Brownfield sites and disused buildings should be identified and used for any new development NOT Greenfield sites
In principle I agree with ENVI – Coastal Water and Flood Risk Management and EC07.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 26286
Received: 17/07/2024
Respondent: Burwash Parish Council
Question over sustainability.
Please see attached comments from Burwash Parish Council.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 26712
Received: 30/07/2024
Respondent: John Jempson & Son Ltd
Agent: RE Planning
The vision for Rye is too narrow and makes no reference to housing. The town is very constrained with limited areas to develop on. Existing sites identified for development such as Winchelsea Road (West Side) should be required to make best and most efficient use of the land by increasing density on these previously developed sites.
There is significant demand by local stakeholders for small family units (3 beds), smaller units for young people (1 & 2 beds) and for residents looking to downsize. This allows the density of development in sustainable sites close to the town centre to increase.
Please see full response below.
The vision for Rye is too narrow and makes no reference to housing. The town is very constrained with limited areas to develop on. Existing sites identified for development such as Winchelsea Road (West Side) should be required to make best and most efficient use of the land by increasing density on these previously developed sites.
The pending planning applications (RR/2024/949/P & RR/2024/960/P & RR/2024/976/P) demonstrate that at least 16no. dwellings, 44no. retirement living apartments and 1863sqm of class E commercial space can be accommodated on the site and that this increase in density is deliverable and acheivable on the Winchelsea Road (West Side). The Council should be making the most of these deliverable sites given that many of the other Rye Neighbourhood Plan sites have failed to come forward for development during the plan period.
There is significant demand by local stakeholders for small family units (3 beds), smaller units for young people (1 & 2 beds) and for residents looking to downsize. This allows the density of development in sustainable sites close to the town centre to increase.
The vision for Rye should include the provision of an additional supermarket in the town which the current planning application for Aldi RR/2024/976/P will deliver. There is significant demand for such an enterprise within the town.
Given this we consider that the numbers for residential units and employment floor space outlined in Figure 28 for the Winchelsea Road (West Side) should be increase in line with the yields proposed under the three current planning applications on the site (RR/2024/949/P & RR/2024/960/P & RR/2024/976/P).
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 26998
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: Northiam Parish Council
NPC supports the thrust of the policy and in particular the designation of the proposed level of new housing and employment currently specified for Northiam.
See attached.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27026
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: Mr Richard & Rosie Philipps Jones
Number of people: 2
There are 2 general points we should like to make on the draft vision for Rye and the eastern network settlements.
Rye is a popular tourist destination despite an infrequent hourly train service from Ashford and from Eastbourne. Access by road is similarly awkward with no major highways
We believe that Rother's approach to the regional housing problem is cumbersome and limited in that the council seems to be attracted to potential sites merely because the land owner has approached the council to sell parcels of land without giving a lot of thought to the impact on existing residents and the country side. The net result is housing being built for tourism which of course enriches the few but not the many less wealthy people and others who just love their environment as it is.
We refer to ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL DRAFT HOUSING AND ECONOMIC LAND AVAILABILITY ASSESSMENT (HELAA)
Part 2: Site Assessments
Chapter 4 - Rye and the Eastern Settlements Cluster
There are 2 general points we should like to make on the draft vision for Rye and the eastern network settlements.
Rye is a popular tourist destination despite an infrequent hourly train service from Ashford and from Eastbourne. Access by road is similarly awkward with no major highways
We believe that Rother's approach to the regional housing problem is cumbersome and limited in that the council seems to be attracted to potential sites merely because the land owner has approached the council to sell parcels of land without giving a lot of thought to the impact on existing residents and the country side. The net result is housing being built for tourism which of course enriches the few but not the many less wealthy people and others who just love their environment as it is.
Our views of the draft about Iden (pages 46 to 52) are that Rother has completely overturned the current plan based upon years of cooperation with the outlying settlements which is reflected in "Rother District Council Development and Site Allocations Local Plan dated 16 December 2019". We believe that this occurred as a consequence of the local elections in 2023. It would seem that something similar will occur after the 2024 general election.
Nonetheless we support the need for modest (affordable housing) but we cannot change the basic fact as stated in the current plan: "There is very limited scope for development in and around the village." and ..."development to the south would inappropriately extend growth along Main Street, encroaching into an area of rural character.
The 312 bus service is 2 hourly, the pub is closed indefinitely although there is a strong will within the community to take it over. Horse riding is abundant as is cycling with serious walkers and runners going on.
The current proposed development behind Conkers (IDE 0001 and IDE 0011) is beset with problems of access and proximity to listed buildings of which there are relatively many nearby. Main Street is increasingly dangerous with passing traffic having to navigate a curving narrow rural road, sadly made worse by frequent speeding well above the 30 mph limit
On the other hand, there is a brownfield site (IDE0014) which is home to a very few small businesses using old apple packing sheds This site has decent access to Wittersham Road would be more appropriate than IDE0010 which the draft suggests:
"The site could be suitable for a short terrace of small
houses fronting Main Street, which would continue the adjoining
ribbon development northwards" To describe a charming set of mid-19th century built affordable homes in such a way is incongruous if not dishonest.
It is quite odd that IDE 0021 is assessed in the draft as follows: "development into the remainder of the field would not be appropriate as this would be out of keeping with and harmful to the settlement pattern and the rural setting of the village within the countryside of the National Landscape, and could harm the setting of the adjacent listed buildings."
IDE0010 is an important part of the rural setting of Iden. It is what impacts visitors and residents alike. I believe a development here would be a serious error and should be refused.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27087
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: Playden Parish Council
For Playden Parish Council's representation on the above question in relation to Playden, please see the below comments under the heading "General Comments for sites in Playden Parish".
PLAYDEN PARISH COUNCIL
COMMENTS ON ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL DRAFT LOCAL PLAN AND HELAA.
- General Comments for sites in Playden Parish:
The council has previously carried out a housing needs assessment where all residents were invited to gives their views. This showed a limited additional need for residents downsizing or for small family houses. This could potentially be met by ‘windfall’ sites (understood from RDC's presentation being 1 to 2 units ) which is outside the scope of the HELAA document.
The Parish Council's view is that the area of Playden outside the High Weald National Landscape (formally the Area of Outstanding National Beauty) shares the same landscape characteristics as adjoining protected areas of Playden, Rye Foreign and Iden and should be considered in the same way as the protected area when deciding planning applications. In addition, the bold wooded cliff and rural upland beyond is very visible from Romney Marsh to the east and requires protection from prominent development intruding into this view. This fact was acknowledged by Rother District Council in initial refusal of a garage block at The Mount (RR/2012/225/P) and refusal of an additional house at Rother Cliff, Point Hill (in relation to a well known architect’s development) (RR/2015/475).
The Parish Council therefore asks for recognition of the landscape character of this part of Playden Parish as a constraint within your Local Plan.
In addition the Rye Neighborhood Plan (section 4.76) states that ‘to further protect the profile of Rye, it is important to retain green areas as gaps between adjacent parishes particularly ……. Playden and Rye Foreign.
- Sites over five houses as listed in the HELAA document:
The Parish Council notes constraints have been listed at all the sites identified by Rother District Council. Our comments on the sites listed are as follows:
1. Poppyfield PLA0012
Background:
This site or a version of it was the subject of an invited public meeting in 2015 at which time the location outside a Development Framework was the overriding objection.
Current:
The Lane approach is narrow and is also affected by car parking, there being a number of houses without vehicular access in the immediate area and parking provision for these residents would need to be taken into account. At the entrance to the Lane the width of the road is constricted by buildings both sides and cannot be widened and we believe access will not meet Highways standards.
The Parish Council is pleased to note that the WI hall car park is shown as excluded from the development area.
2. Saltcote / The Steps PLA0008
Background:
This field was proposed for development in the 1980s. At that time it was in common ownership with Saltcote and the proposal was to widen New England Lane by taking the front strip of the garden at Saltcote. As the two sites are now in separate ownership, this improvement is not likely to be readily available.
Current:
The Council objects to this being a development site both on the general comments detailed above and the unsuitability of the Lane for larger scale development.
The site is also within the setting of the Grade I Listed St Michael's Church and development would have an adverse impact on the perception of the church as well as the landscape character of the area.
The site is opposite the Shellfield site that lost on appeal twice and the reasons for this refusal by both RDC and the Inspectorate should be fully considered by Rother Planning Department.
Please note that both this site and the Shellfield site have very strong opposition from Playden parishioners.
3. Corner House PLA0013
Background:
It was proposed as the site of a new village hall many years ago and not pursued due to local opposition and the WI hall was refurbished instead.
Current:
The Parish council is opposed to this site. This site shares the same constraint as at the Poppyfield site, as due to access difficulties, the site is not considered suitable for entry onto the A268 due to proximity to the bus stop, layby and visibility.
4. Shellfield PLA0001 (rejected)
This site was the subject of considerable local opposition and opposed by the Parish Council and two appeals were dismissed. It is noted that it has been omitted from the current allocation due to the owner not making the site available within the Local Plan period. If the land becomes available RDC should fully consider the reasons for dismissal in this refusal by both RDC and the Inspectorate for the appeals.
Query.
Can you confirm to the Parish Council if land becomes available by landowners during the process of developing the Local Plan would these sites be included in the HELAA/Local Plan under a revised status. If so is there another consultation stage where the Parish Council can comment on any site that has changed its status?
Original submitted document containing the above comments has been attached.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27342
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: Oak Tree Homes Trust
Agent: Greenhayes Planning
See points 3 to 6 in the "Reps- Oak Tree Homes Trust final 2207" attachment.
See attached documents which comprise the submission:
- Reps- Oak Tree Homes Trust final 2207 (which includes appendices 1-3); and
- 4019_Technical Note_Pond Cottage Main Street Peasmarsh_May24 (Appendix 4).
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27351
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: High Weald AONB Unit
‘Visions’
The Visions for spatial areas of the district, set out on pages 123-164, could benefit from some
explanatory/linking text showing how the various policies of the plan seek to achieve these visions.
For example, how the ‘Vision for the Countryside’ links to polices ECO5, EC07, ECO8 and GTC9.
‘Vision for Rye & Eastern Settlements’
We consider this vision statement should include the reference to the High Weald NL that other
‘Visions’ do (i.e. for Battle & for Northen Rother) – much of this vision area is within the HWNL, or
within its setting
See attached full representation
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27444
Received: 22/07/2024
Respondent: Network Rail
As another urban area supported by a mainline station, there are opportunities to
maximise development potential in Rye. Insofar as direct relationships to the railway
exist, there are two level crossings near to Rye station which could present a risk to safety
with development coming forward. Where possible, Network Rail would seek to mitigate
the risk either by increasing safety provisions or closing the crossings. This is particularly
pressing with the level crossing located close to Ferry Road. Draft site allocations close to
this crossing will increase the use of the crossing meaning further risk to safety due to
cumulative impacts of development.
Network Rail would like to work with the Council so that these allocations include any
contributions towards mitigating the level crossing risk. This would especially be the case
for sites RYE0002, 0003, 0006 and 0015 as identified within the HELAA. Any of the
currently rejected sites close to the crossing in the HELAA that may become draft
allocations should also be considered within this context. As the ultimate arbiter and
experts in railway safety, Network Rail can advise the Council on the most appropriate
course of action and strategic approach to the level crossing issues.
Please see attached full representation
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27599
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Southern Housing
We support the approach in principle and welcome the fact new transport infrastructure is intended for Rye and the surrounding area. This should help deliver the identified growth for the area. RDC should work closely with ESCC and the adjoining authorities in Kent, including Kent County Council, to ensure suitable transport infrastructure is delivered. We also support the aim to improve cycling and pedestrian routes.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27693
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: MarshLink Action Group
MLAG (MarshLink Action Group) supports the emphasis on sustainable transport and connectivity for local journeys in the Rye area, as well as in the Plan more generally.
In particular we approve plans to promote the local bus network for the cluster of outlying villages in the Rye area, and would welcome efforts to integrate these with rail services, through better timetabling, through ticketing (or nil cost add-on ticketing, or interacceptance of tickets on rail and bus between Rye and Hastings), improved publicity and provision of information displays screens (especially at Rye station). We note that the existing PlusBus scheme does not deliver appreciable benefits in these respects in the Rye area, has low public awareness and needs to be refreshed.
We would wish to see the existing cycling and walking infrastructure developed (as the Plan appears to envisage) , and an integrated approach to publicise these to both local and tourist populations, for instance by new and clear cycling/walking signposting immediately outside each station. We wonder also if there is scope for ebike rental schemes at MarshLink stations, which lie in proximity to the natural cycleways of the Romney Marsh.
Given the connectivity of rail and bus services from Rye to Camber (Camber sands is now around 90 minutes from St. Pancras by public transport), we believe there is scope through better publicity to switch some of the existing long-distance car traffic in summer to rail.
MLAG (MarshLink Action Group) supports the emphasis on sustainable transport and connectivity for local journeys in the Rye area, as well as in the Plan more generally.
In particular we approve plans to promote the local bus network for the cluster of outlying villages in the Rye area, and would welcome efforts to integrate these with rail services, through better timetabling, through ticketing (or nil cost add-on ticketing, or interacceptance of tickets on rail and bus between Rye and Hastings), improved publicity and provision of information displays screens (especially at Rye station). We note that the existing PlusBus scheme does not deliver appreciable benefits in these respects in the Rye area, has low public awareness and needs to be refreshed.
We would wish to see the existing cycling and walking infrastructure developed (as the Plan appears to envisage) , and an integrated approach to publicise these to both local and tourist populations, for instance by new and clear cycling/walking signposting immediately outside each station. We wonder also if there is scope for ebike rental schemes at MarshLink stations, which lie in proximity to the natural cycleways of the Romney Marsh.
Given the connectivity of rail and bus services from Rye to Camber (Camber sands is now around 90 minutes from St. Pancras by public transport), we believe there is scope through better publicity to switch some of the existing long-distance car traffic in summer to rail.
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 27770
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Rye Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
Rye welcomes the Vision for Rye and the Eastern Settlements Cluster and endorses the acknowledgement of the serious constraints on development, as in earlier plans.
In earlier text. “Bio; geo and flood risk constraints were all included in the important 2006 Local Plan text below”
“Rye – Old Text: The location of development should respect the close relationship to landform and landscape setting. Much of the land that surrounds Rye is within a flood risk area and also, if developed, would severely detract from the setting of Rye. These factors constrain further growth and any extension of the ribbon development and other development on the levels needs to be resisted. The capacity of the town to take significant additional traffic is also limited in environmental as well as physical terms.”
Rye -New text reflects the serious constraints on development in Rye.
“The important historical character of Rye will be preserved and enhanced, maintaining a strong retail and services core with access to sustainable green tourism and leisure opportunities. Areas at risk from flooding and sensitive environmental areas will be protected from inappropriate development and the high-quality biodiversity and landscape designations will be sensitively managed and enhanced, including community access, through biodiversity net gains from development.
The key employment areas within Rye Harbour will be retained, along with other commercial areas across the town. This includes maintaining the viability of the Port of Rye as a working harbour, while having regard to protecting the integrity of internationally designated habitats. Key tourism areas such as Camber will be promoted through improved accessibility to reduce the dependency on the car, including better utilisation of existing cycle and pedestrian routes.
The eastern cluster of settlements will be better connected by sustainable transport infrastructure, with Rye acting as a key transport hub, and local economies will continue to grow, respecting the historic development pattern of rural communities over time. The strengthened connections to Rye as a sustainable market town, will allow for sensitive development in adjoining villages”
“The settlements within the eastern part of the district depend on Rye for wider facilities and services. Rye also functions as a key transport hub for travel outside of the district. While some of these settlements link radially to Rye, there is also a network of settlements which form a cluster……..with Rye as a key destination.
It is desirable that the Rye cluster is supported by enhanced bus services through the development strategy of the Local Plan.”
Please see attachment
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 28088
Received: 23/07/2024
Respondent: Kingacre Estates
Agent: Nexus Planning
Paragraph 5.8 of the Draft LP confirms that the most appropriate spatial development options to take forward as
Rother’s proposed development strategy is a combination of the following options:
a. Brownfield intensification and redevelopment within sustainable settlements (Option reference SDO6);
b. Bexhill greenfield growth on the northern and western edges of the built-up area of Bexhill to create new
compact, connected communities (SDO3A);
c. Hastings Fringes urban growth (SDO5);
d. Radial settlement network connected to Bexhill and Hastings (SDO2);
e. Village clusters centred around Rye and Battle (SDO1); and
f. Sustainable settlement growth (SDO4) with longer term, a focus on the A21 Corridor (SDO10).
6. The Development Strategy Background Paper (April 2024) describes option SDO1 (Village Clusters) as a cluster of
villages that are connected with each other to form a sustainable community. One of the clusters identified is
centred around Rye and includes the village of Broad Oak.
7. The Vision for Rye and the Eastern Settlement Cluster sets out that:
“The eastern cluster of settlements will be better connected by sustainable transport infrastructure, with Rye
acting as a key transport hub, and local economies will continue to grow, respecting the historic development pattern of rural communities over time. The strengthened connections to Rye as a sustainable market town,
will allow for sensitive development in adjoining villages.”
8. Section 2 of the Framework considers achieving sustainable development. Paragraph 7 states that:
“The purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development,
including the provision of homes, commercial development, and supporting infrastructure in a sustainable
manner.”
9. Paragraph 11 discusses the presumption in favour of sustainable development and states that:
“For plan-making this means that:
a. all plans should promote a sustainable pattern of development that seeks to: meet the development needs
of their area; align growth and infrastructure; improve the environment; mitigate climate change (including
by making effective use of land in urban areas) and adapt to its effects;
b. strategic policies should, as a minimum, provide for objectively assessed needs for housing and other uses.”
10. Kingacre Estates supports the Council in seeking to address the sustainable longer term strategy for villages in
rural locations. It is key to address the need for housing within the rural areas in line with spatial objective 4 of
the Draft LP, however, this needs a strategic approach which directs residential development to those villages in
close proximity to nearby towns, such as Broad Oak, where sustainable transport options, including bus stops
(providing regular services to Robertsbridge, Westfield, Peasmarsh, Mountfield and Battle), and services and
facilities, such as a primary school, convenience store, bakery and public house are all available. Broad Oak is
demonstrably a sustainable location for development.
11. It is clear that in its spatial strategy, the Council has had regard to encouraging development in locations with
strong access to key services and facilities, and sustainable travel connections, which accords with paragraphs 7
and 11 of the Framework, as well as spatial objectives 1, 7 and 9 of the Draft LP.
12. The Council’s Sustainability Appraisal presents an assessment of the available sites in the district for
development, and this has informed the Council’s overall spatial strategy. It is worth noting that the Site is
identified as an available site and scored highest, out of the seven sites located within Broad Oak, against the 20
Sustainability Appraisal Objectives.
13. The Site is within the settlement boundary of Broad Oak and comprises a suitable location for sensitive
development, in line with the Council’s vision for the eastern settlement cluster. This is emphasised through its
residential allocation within the current DaSALP, where the Site was found to be a preferable location for
development.
14. The Site is rightly identified in Figure 28 as a Site currently allocated in the DaSALP. The Site is suitable,
deliverable and developable and we recommend the Council retains existing, currently undeveloped allocations
within the emerging Local Plan, as a minimum before looking at alternatives sites, making sure that the
development management process, and any emerging policy allocations, respond positively to any changes in
circumstance on the ground that have taken place since site allocations were originally made, thereby ensuring
that existing unbuilt allocations remain deliverable in full.
15. Kingacre Estates supports the Council in directing strategic development towards sustainable locations within
the rural areas, particularly Broad Oak, and considers that the Site is a suitable location for development.
Kingacre Estates urges the Council to rollover the existing allocation of the Site in order to support spatial
objectives 1, 4, 7 and 9 of the Draft LP
Conclusion
16. Kingacre Estates welcomes the Council’s engagement in the plan-making process and supports the approach
taken by the Draft LP in seeking to deliver strategic development within sustainable settlements in the rural
areas.
17. Land to the south of the Broad Oak Public House aligns with the Vision for Rye and the Eastern Settlement
Cluster and the spatial objectives of the Draft LP as it would:
a. Deliver a residential development within a suitable and sustainable location within the rural area (in
accordance with Draft LP spatial objectives 1, 4 and 7);
b. Ensure development is accessible and located within close proximity to sustainable transport (in
accordance with spatial objectives 1, 7 and 9);
c. Provide housing to meet local needs and affordability issues (in accordance with spatial objective 4); and
d. Address the short-term housing needs of Broad Oak through its capacity to come forward quickly and
provide a meaningful contribution towards delivering the housing needs of the district (in accordance with
spatial objectives 4)
Please see three separate attachments for the full representations
Comment
Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)
Representation ID: 28209
Received: 23/07/2023
Respondent: Mr & Mrs Hedges
Agent: Christine Dadswell
Figure 25 of the Regulation 18 plan sets out the potential housing growth for settlements in Rye & Eastern Settlements. In respect of Beckley it is currently only identified for the growth of 32 additional houses. In light of our commentary earlier on in this letter about the need to plan for a higher level of housing growth it is considered that the capacity of Beckley to accommodate a higher level of housing growth should be considered. If the Council do decide to increase the level of housing growth at Beckley our client’s land is considered to be appropriate site for accommodating additional growth.
Submission containing representations that include the following matters:
Promotion of HELAA site BEC0025 - Land West of Royal Oak Close, Beckley
Housing Need
Proposed Strategy: Overall Spatial Development Strategy
Vision for Rye & Eastern Settlements
Proposed Policy DEV3: Development Boundaries