Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Comment

Representation ID: 19984

Received: 29/01/2009

Respondent: SEERA

The Assembly is of the view that the Submission Core Strategy DPD is in general conformity with RPG9 (and alterations).

Comment

Representation ID: 19985

Received: 29/01/2009

Respondent: SEERA

The document could usefully include overarching guidance on infrastructure to incorporate the requirements of policies CC7 and CC8 using the infrastructure definition set out in Box CC2 of the South East Plan. This may be achieved by expanding on the contents of Box 21 in the consultation document.

Comment

Representation ID: 19986

Received: 29/01/2009

Respondent: SEERA

The Assembly welcomes the reference to Hastings as a regional transport hub. The Core Strategy would benefit from clear reference to and support for the enhancement and/or management of the regional transport spokes that relate to the hub in policy, especially in regard to the level of regional connectivity for the major settlements and connectivity between sub-regions. This should be considered for all modes of travel in line with Policy T8 of the Proposed Changes to the South East Plan. For further guidance, please refer to the LDF transport guide, available through the Assembly website: httR:/ /www .southeast-ra.gov .u k/transport.html.

Comment

Representation ID: 19987

Received: 29/01/2009

Respondent: SEERA

Policy NRM 10 of the Proposed Changes seeks to improve noise quality. The core strategy within the Environment Section -Box 27 could be strengthened with inclusion of reference to improving noise quality along side air quality.

Object

Representation ID: 19988

Received: 29/01/2009

Respondent: SEERA

Policies NRM11 and NRM12, of the Proposed Changes to the South East Plan relate to the development design for energy efficiency and renewable energy, including CHP. Policies NRM13, NRM14, NRM15 and NRM16 set out regional and sub-regional
targets for renewable energy generation and encourage LDF policies on renewable energy development. Policy NRM16 sets out development criteria to support in principle the development of renewable energy. The core strategy, within the sustainable resource management section, should align with these policies.

Comment

Representation ID: 19989

Received: 29/01/2009

Respondent: SEERA

The core strategy could usefully refer to the definition of Smart Growth as set out in Policy RE5 of the Proposed Changes to the draft South East Plan. This includes the six key principles: employment; enterprise; innovation and creativity; skills; competition; and investment in infrastructure, including transport and physical development. The Assembly is currently preparing an economy LDF guide which will provide further guidance on key South East Plan economy polices/ principles such as Smart Growth and how they can be effectively delivered through the LDF process. This Guide, at least in draft form will be available in March 2009. We will forward you a copy once drafted which we hope will be of further assistance.

Object

Representation ID: 19990

Received: 29/01/2009

Respondent: SEERA

While we acknowledge the characteristics of the borough, we would like to see the core strategy make a commitment to contributing to the regional density target of 40 dwellings per hectare (as set out in Policy H5 of the Proposed Changes to the South East Plan) and examine how higher densities might be achieved at the local level.

Comment

Representation ID: 19991

Received: 29/01/2009

Respondent: SEERA

As the Secretary of State's Proposed Changes to the draft South East Plan represent the penultimate stage in reviewing the RSS before the final version is issued we would recommend that specific policy references within the South East Plan are updated to align with the Proposed Changes document.