Core Strategy Issues & Options

Comment

Representation ID: 18608

Received: 31/01/2007

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Agree with the key issues identified but suggest that 3.12 should acknowledge the eastern end of the District's connectivity with Ashford (growing in importance) and the Continent. 'wider region' could be usefully broadly defined.

The 'drivers for change' need to be focused on transport (road & rail) development - particularly east-west improvements (rather than historical radial links to/from the London hub).

Comment

Representation ID: 18609

Received: 31/01/2007

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Rother's 'rate of growth' should be guided by employment growth (in turn linked with improved transport infrastructure). Inward migrating 'retirees' should not be encouraged.

Comment

Representation ID: 18610

Received: 31/01/2007

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

The aims identified at 4.8 are all laudable but Aim 5 should be prioritised as it will help to achieve Aim 4 (more prosperous and diverse economy). However, it is recognised that the Aims 2, 4 and 5 are interdependent.

4.13-4.14 Would like to see (f) (supporting young people and economically active lifestyles) and (g) (increasing skill levels and helping local businesses to grow), in particular; taken forward.

Comment

Representation ID: 18611

Received: 31/01/2007

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

The provision of affordable housing that remains 'social' with successive owners should be prioritised, preferably to meet indigenous accommodation needs.

Comment

Representation ID: 18612

Received: 31/01/2007

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Improving transport infrastructure will facilitate business growth and thereby enhance individual prosperity/living standards. There is plenty of commercial/industrial capacity at Rye Harbour.

Comment

Representation ID: 18613

Received: 31/01/2007

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

More work needs to be undertaken on integrating train and bus services. The A259 is overwhelmingly the most important transport link through then District, linking the eastern end with the A2070/M20 and Channel Ports. The congestion on the A259 (Rye) could be addressed with a by-pass.

Comment

Representation ID: 18614

Received: 31/01/2007

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Green belts need to be maintained to protect natural built and historic environments and flood plains preserved to continue to provide an important level of protection for inhabited environments. Rye and Battle's historic built environments are being damaged by traffic volume and weight.

Comment

Representation ID: 18615

Received: 31/01/2007

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Development proposals should not be considered without consultation with utility providers, education authorities and healthcare providers.

Comment

Representation ID: 18616

Received: 31/01/2007

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Yes

Comment

Representation ID: 18617

Received: 31/01/2007

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Development levels should be guided by the need to preserve the identities of distinct communities.