HT12 Paynes Park
Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 640
Received: 22/11/2016
Respondent: Steven Worley
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Object to HT12: Additional retail unnecessary, traffic, impact on quality of life and parking, will be an eyesore if unsuccessful
I am concerned about plans for expanded retail development which I consider unnecessary for the needs of the town's residents. We do not need more coffee shops and restaurants. If successful, this plan will have the effect of attracting additional car traffic with an adverse impact on the quality of life and available parking. If unsuccessful, the town will be left with the eyesore of closed retail units with to let signs.
Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 1664
Received: 30/11/2016
Respondent: Ms Annette H Jones
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Objection to HT12 on the grounds of:
- unnecessary
- increase in car traffic: quality of life and parking
- if unsuccessful, closed retail units would be an eyesore
I am concerned about plans for expanded retail development which I consider unnecessary for the needs of the town's residents. If successful, this plan will have the effect of attracting additional car traffic with an adverse impact on the quality of life and available parking. If unsuccessful, the town will be left with the eyesore of closed retail units.
Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 5596
Received: 30/11/2016
Respondent: Keep Hitchin Special
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Objection HT12& para. 13.135:
As per HT11 comments (where applicable)
-requirements inadequate,undeliverable,unrealistic
-would materially affect historic character of Hitchin and 'brand'
-no indication of necessary conditions
-council has no officers adequately experienced in town centre redevelopment
-Brief should cover Churchgate-integrated
-4,000m2 is arbitrary
-heritage:nationally recognised architects needed
-briefs must open opportunities and be realistic, appropriate quality design
-NLP:inadequate projections
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Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 6096
Received: 24/11/2016
Respondent: Hitchin Town Action Group (HTAG)
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Objection HT12:
-specific retail sites not subject to prior consultation, instead referring (ETC7) to the preparation of town centre strategies for reviewing retail floor-space required after 2021.
-draft proposals town centres map did not identify locations for additional floor-space
-scale of change proposed not required up to 2026,would be detrimental to the town centre
-total retail figure should be reduced and a different strategy for the town centre would be appropriate
-Paynes Park more appropriate(than Churchgate-large un-or under-used areas,less significant loss of parking, provide a retail link between Waitrose,Lairage car park,Library and town centre,opportunity to improve street environment for pedestrians
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