Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 27594

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Southern Housing

We generally support growth in these locations, as they have been identified and tested through the Development Strategy Background Paper and sustainability appraisal. As mentioned previously, it is imperative RDC works proactively with HBC and the parish councils of the settlements within the Hastings Fringes to ensure the anticipated level of growth is achievable during the course of the plan period.

Comment

Representation ID: 27595

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Southern Housing

As per previous responses, it’s important to ensure the targets set out in the local plan are minima rather than a ceiling figure. There’s also a need to ensure the targets are deliverable during the plan period and we therefore support the fact additional sites have been identified.

Comment

Representation ID: 27596

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Southern Housing

We support the approach in principle on the basis Batlle is one of the larger settlements in Rother. It’s also encouraging to see the approach makes provision for small-scale growth within adjoining villages. These villages will benefit from proportionate growth to ensure they create a more balanced community and potentially a proportion of new affordable housing.

Comment

Representation ID: 27597

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Southern Housing

We support the approach in principle on the basis Batlle is one of the larger settlements in Rother. It’s also encouraging to see the approach makes provision for small-scale growth within adjoining villages. These villages will benefit from proportionate growth to ensure they create a more balanced community and potentially a proportion of new affordable housing.

Comment

Representation ID: 27598

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Southern Housing

As per previous responses, it’s important to ensure the targets set out in the local plan are minima rather than a ceiling figure. There’s also a need to ensure the targets are deliverable during the plan period and we therefore support the fact additional sites have been identified.

Comment

Representation ID: 27599

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Southern Housing

We support the approach in principle and welcome the fact new transport infrastructure is intended for Rye and the surrounding area. This should help deliver the identified growth for the area. RDC should work closely with ESCC and the adjoining authorities in Kent, including Kent County Council, to ensure suitable transport infrastructure is delivered. We also support the aim to improve cycling and pedestrian routes.

Comment

Representation ID: 27600

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Southern Housing

We support the approach in principle and welcome the fact new transport infrastructure is intended for Rye and the surrounding area. This should help deliver the identified growth for the area. RDC should work closely with ESCC and the adjoining authorities in Kent, including Kent County Council, to ensure suitable transport infrastructure is delivered. We also support the aim to improve cycling and pedestrian routes.

Comment

Representation ID: 27601

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Southern Housing

As per previous responses, it’s important to ensure the targets set out in the local plan are minima rather than a ceiling figure. There’s also a need to ensure the targets are deliverable during the plan period and we therefore support the fact additional sites have been identified.

Comment

Representation ID: 27602

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Southern Housing

We support the approach in principle, as we consider it important to ensure some development takes place in rural settlements to ensure the creation of more balanced communities. As with the approach to Rye and the eastern area, it’s encouraging to see there is support for new infrastructure improvements in the northern area. This will help deliver the identified growth and improve accessibility for the communities in the area. The text at paragraph 5.73 states residents in this area are likely to travel to Tunbridge Wells and settlements in Wealden for certain services and facilities. Collaborative working with these two authorities is therefore required. The text at paragraphs 5.77-5.78 references farm diversification and meeting the needs of farming communities. RDC should consider mentioning farming within the text of the Vision for Northern Rother to ensure it carries greater weight in future decision-making and/or include a cross reference to the “Vision for the Countryside” (see also our response to Q72).

Comment

Representation ID: 27603

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Southern Housing

We support the approach in principle, as we consider it important to ensure some development takes place in rural settlements to ensure the creation of more balanced communities. As with the approach to Rye and the eastern area, it’s encouraging to see there is support for new infrastructure improvements in the northern area. This will help deliver the identified growth and improve accessibility for the communities in the area. The text at paragraph 5.73 states residents in this area are likely to travel to Tunbridge Wells and settlements in Wealden for certain services and facilities. Collaborative working with these two authorities is therefore required. The text at paragraphs 5.77-5.78 references farm diversification and meeting the needs of farming communities. RDC should consider mentioning farming within the text of the Vision for Northern Rother to ensure it carries greater weight in future decision-making and/or include a cross reference to the “Vision for the Countryside” (see also our response to Q72).