Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Object

Representation ID: 19952

Received: 28/01/2009

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Objection to the increased accessibility standard of 20 minutes walk time to allotments as recommended within PPG17. The previous 15 minutes walk time should be retained.

Object

Representation ID: 19953

Received: 28/01/2009

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

The document should recognise the need to protect the integrity of existing allotments. Any proposal to construct public footpaths through allotment sites should be resisted.

Object

Representation ID: 19954

Received: 28/01/2009

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Objection to the disproportionate number of houses allocated to Rye due to:
The limited availability of employment
Detrimental effects on congestion on A259
Infrastructure is inadequate for such large scale development
Cumulative effects of increased activity on the character of the historic town.

The proposal to provide 'approximately 1,650 sqm additional convenience goods sales area within adjacent to the town centre' appears excessive and disproportionate when assessed againsts existing retail space.
Retail development should be determined after full consultation with the community - particularly because opinion within the community is divided. Planning briefs for the former school sites may help to inform this matter.

Comment

Representation ID: 19955

Received: 28/01/2009

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Concerns about providing safeguards against flooding still need to be addressed. The situation should be monitored and managed effectively and be subject to regular reassessment.

Support

Representation ID: 19956

Received: 28/01/2009

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Support is given to the preferred strategy for flood risk in not allowing development to increase the risk of flooding to properties elsewhere (e.g. through surface water run-off, or by impeding the flow or storage of flood water) at box 33.

Support

Representation ID: 19957

Received: 28/01/2009

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Design quality and the built environment should be a fundamental consideration in the planning process.

Comment

Representation ID: 19958

Received: 28/01/2009

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

The document should address the provision of community sport in Rye in greater detail and include a commitment to respond positively to proposals to address clubs' identified shortfalls in terms of quantity, quality or access. (Example: Rye United FC's inability to meet League requirements on its existing site.)

Object

Representation ID: 19959

Received: 28/01/2009

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

The document should recognise the importance of community halls/centre and their key role within their community.

Support

Representation ID: 19960

Received: 28/01/2009

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Support the strategy for supporting agencies that will work collaboratively to grow tourism sustainabillity, including raising the profile of Rye as a centre for green tourism initiatives at box 15.

Comment

Representation ID: 19961

Received: 28/01/2009

Respondent: Ewhurst Parish Council

Rye is in the process of becoming one of the few towns in East Sussex to achieve Fairtrade Town status. The document should recognise the value of Fairtrade Town status in contributing to Rye's reputation as a destination for sustainable tourism.