Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Object

Representation ID: 19480

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Guestling Parish Council

Development of redundant agricultural buildings should be used to promote tourism, e.g. holiday lets, and not for industrial purposes which could add further congestion in the lanes.

Comment

Representation ID: 19481

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Guestling Parish Council

The land between Ivyhouse Lane and Rock Lane mentioned on page 47, Box 11 a(ii) Preferred Strategy for the Hastings fringes in Rother district "joint working to develop multi-functional green spaces". The preservation of the essential nature of an ANOB is important. Exceptional circumstances that might cause this to change should be examined carefully. Hastings residents should continue to be able to enjoy the beautiful countryside that is currently within walking distance of their town.

Comment

Representation ID: 19482

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Guestling Parish Council

Preferred strategy is good, subject to the following reservation;
Link Road and Baldslow Junction. There is concern that there may be an increase particularly of inappropriate traffic in the lanes caused by traffic to or from the A259 to the east either via the A28 or the Ridge. What plans are in place to manage the traffic at this point and how it is proposed to ensure that through traffic remains on the "A" or "B" class roads and do not leach out into the lanes.

Comment

Representation ID: 19483

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Guestling Parish Council

Wind Power - Fairlight/Hastings/Heathfilld ridge (para 12.27). Although in favour of renewable power its site in an ANOB needs further explanation and clarification.

Comment

Representation ID: 19490

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Guestling Parish Council

Rother highly regarded for climate, wildlife, beautiful countryside and seashore.
Population: These attributes make it a popular retirement area, increasing longevity increases average age.
Household Characteristics: Retirement effect reinforces small household sizes.
House Affordability: Pattern of retirement to area maintains high house price to income ratio. Forecast increase in older demographic may result in demand for, and shortage of, smaller homes. This in turn slows availability of larger homes as people remain in properties which are larger than they require. A relatively high owner-occupier and low social rented percentage is arguably an indication of a successful society.
Economy and Employment: High % of working population in service sector may be result of needs of predominantly retired population.
Socio-economic Issues: Disappointing to see IMD rank worsening - connected to relative decline in pensions + increasing numbers receiving benefit? Reassured by low level of crime and disorder.
Environmental Assets contribute to shaping district's demographic profile.

Support

Representation ID: 19491

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Guestling Parish Council

The vision outlined in the report in admirable. Rother District should build on its strengths, protect its assets and work with demographic changes to enhance the lives of the population. Affordability should be sought by improving earnings opportunities through education and training. High quality sustainable developments should try and meet the aspirations of the population.

Support

Representation ID: 19497

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Guestling Parish Council

Overall: The aim, objectives and preferred strategy are broadly agreeable.

Object

Representation ID: 19498

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Guestling Parish Council

Box 3 (e) "promote in concert with Hastings BC, opportunities for sustainable urban extensions on the edge of Hastings in line with a shared vision for it..." raises concerns in the Parish which have already been mentioned above

Support

Representation ID: 19501

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Guestling Parish Council

The Bexhill and Hastings shared vision and objectives are broadly agreeable.

Object

Representation ID: 19502

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Guestling Parish Council

Section a(iii) should also include Pett, Guestling, Three Oaks and Westfield in relation to "maintaining long term and effective countryside gaps between Hastings...".