Comment

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 491

Received: 31/01/2019

Respondent: Mrs Glenda Baum

Representation Summary:

Housing and Neighbourhood, 1st Objective:
The quality and appearance of our most recent development, East Beach Walk is, by some resident, `not fit for purpose'. Because of the high level of ground water, doors and windows do not fit. More important is the drainage issues. A few houses have damp floors and carpets. All future developments should have real mitigation against becoming boggy. Finally, the design of most new estates (EBW among others is boring red brick boxes with small windows. What has happened to modern architecture that is pleasing to look at and is designed for the particular location?

Full text:

Housing and Neighbourhood, 1st Objective:
The quality and appearance of our most recent development, East Beach Walk is, by some resident, `not fit for purpose'. Because of the high level of ground water, doors and windows do not fit. More important is the drainage issues. A few houses have damp floors and carpets. All future developments should have real mitigation against becoming boggy. Finally, the design of most new estates (EBW among others is boring red brick boxes with small windows. What has happened to modern architecture that is pleasing to look at and is designed for the particular location?