Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 27825

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Rye Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Proposed Policy HOU16: Extensions, Alterations and Outbuildings P280
Q144 – 145
Rye agrees but considers that flat roofs should be avoided as they do not fit with existing historical roofscapes. The impact on the amenity of others should be a main consideration.

Comment

Representation ID: 27826

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Rye Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Rye agrees but considers that flat roofs should be avoided as they do not fit with existing historical roofscapes. The impact on the amenity of others should be a main consideration.

Comment

Representation ID: 27827

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Rye Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Proposed Policy HOU18: Boundary Treatments and Means of Enclosure P287
Q148 – 149
Rye agrees

Comment

Representation ID: 27828

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Rye Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Rye: As space is at premium across Rye, careful planning and pedestrian safety and lighting on junction roads is a main consideration. Should require permeable surfaces?

Comment

Representation ID: 27829

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Rye Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Proposed Policy ECO1: Supporting New Employment Development P296 Q152 – 153
Rye agrees

Comment

Representation ID: 27830

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Rye Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Proposed Policy ECO2: Protecting Existing Employment Sites and Premises P298 Q154 - 155
Rye agrees that the key for change of use is whether or not the the existing business is viable and the importance of the business to the community. Where conversions are made then amenity of neighbours should be a major consideration.
P300: Rye has a second supermarket proposed for an H6 allocated site on Winchelsea Road West. Rye agrees the forecast.

Comment

Representation ID: 27831

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Rye Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Proposed Policy ECO3: Designated Town Centres P303
Q156 – 158 (See also P400)
The map needs refinement to reflect current business locations.

Comment

Representation ID: 27832

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Rye Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Proposed Policy ECO4: Retail and Leisure Impact Assessments P307
Q159 – 160
Rye: “out of town” in the Rye context could be considered to be Rye Harbour.

Comment

Representation ID: 27833

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Rye Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Proposed Policy ECO5: Tourism Activities, Facilities and Accommodation P309 Q161 - 162
“Proposals relating to tourism activities, facilities and accommodation will be encouraged where they accord with the following considerations, as appropriate:
1. (i) it provides for the enhancement of existing attractions or accommodation to meet customer expectations;
2. (ii) it supports active use along the coast consistent with the environment;
3. (iii) it develops markets for local produce, particularly that which supports land-based industries and cultural assets; and,
4. (iv) it increases the supply of quality services and self-catering accommodation.
Rye : Item 4 - At odds with policy on second homes?
The loss of tourism activities, attractions, and visitor accommodation, currently (or last) in such use, must, be retained unless it is demonstrated that there is no reasonable prospect of its continued use. The approach to demonstrating if there is no reasonable prospect of its continued use is set out in Policy DEV4

Comment

Representation ID: 27834

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Rye Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Proposed Policy ECO9: Local Employment & Skills P325
Q169 – 170
Rye agrees