Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Object

Representation ID: 20182

Received: 21/01/2009

Respondent: The National Trust

Whilst we acknowledge that the Preferred Strategy for the District is based on the draft South East Plan we do not support a strategy that requires substantial green field landtake.

We are particularly concerned at the potential greenfield landtake at Battle and Rye and the potential impact on the setting of these important historic centres.

The National Trust would strongly oppose any Core Strategy option which includes an increase in housing allocation for the District higher than that given in the final South East Plan.

Support

Representation ID: 20183

Received: 21/01/2009

Respondent: The National Trust

Supports in principle, a focus on the major urban areas of the district i.e., Hastings and Bexhill.

Object

Representation ID: 20184

Received: 21/01/2009

Respondent: The National Trust

We suggest that the Preferred Strategy as set out in Box 3, is amended to state that for Battle and Rye, it allows for development that helps to maintain the small market town roles of these centres, whilst respecting their environmental constraints and their settings.

Support

Representation ID: 20185

Received: 21/01/2009

Respondent: The National Trust

We strongly support the retention of the development boundaries for villages within the rural areas.

Support

Representation ID: 20186

Received: 21/01/2009

Respondent: The National Trust

The National Trust supports the environmental elements of this strategy and in particular the preservation of the historic character and landscape setting of the town.

Object

Representation ID: 20187

Received: 21/01/2009

Respondent: The National Trust

We do not support the element of the strategy which involves potential residential development on the periphery of the town particularly south of the A2100, east of the historic battlefield. We believe that it is unsustainable to consider this greenfield area for development as it lies outside the defined boundary of the urban area, within the AONB and adjacent to the Battle Conservation Area. There are no obvious boundary features in this area to provide limits to development so that the proposal could also lead to a gradual erosion of the defined Strategic Gap.

Support

Representation ID: 20188

Received: 21/01/2009

Respondent: The National Trust

The National Trust supports the environmental elements of the strategy and in particular the protection of the historic character and landscape setting of the town.

Object

Representation ID: 20189

Received: 21/01/2009

Respondent: The National Trust

We are opposed to greenfield development on the periphery of the settlement particularly to the west of the town. This area would be visible in the wider landscape and in particular, in important views from Winchelsea town.

Object

Representation ID: 20190

Received: 21/01/2009

Respondent: The National Trust

We are concerned that intensification of development within the Harbour Road / Rye Harbour area could adversely affect these important views. The strategy should include provisions to ensure that the scale, form and design of development is appropriate in this sensitive area and would not adversely affect views from the surrounding landscape.

Support

Representation ID: 20191

Received: 21/01/2009

Respondent: The National Trust

The Trust welcomes the support given in the strategy for the role of tourism as an important component in the local economy. The need for additional tourist accommodation should be recognised and positive support given for the retention of local shops, pubs and tearooms in villages.