MM29

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Object

Draft Schedule of Main Modifications to Section 2 Colchester Local Plan

Representation ID: 8913

Received: 14/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Dorian Kelly

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Vineyard Gate
DELETE " provide a residential-led "
Replace with: "provide affordable homes, and an extension to the bus interchange,
Reason: The original text is too prescriptive and will not permit changes of direction in the near future
St. Botolphs
DELETE "Mixed use scheme providing cinema, hotel; restaurants cluster; retail; student accommodation; Creative Business Centre (1.86 ha)
And replace with "Mixed use scheme including leisure, tourist and cultural facilities"
Reason: The original text is too prescriptive
ADD under "requirements" Retain existing public rights of access to homes and businesses to the north of the site

Change suggested by respondent:

Changes to text and wording for St Botolphs, Vineyard Gate

Full text:

Modification to MM29
Vineyard Gate
DELETE " provide a residential-led "
Replace with: "provide affordable homes, and an extension to the bus interchange, retail, tourist and public resort facilities retaining some car parking spaces including accessible spaces"
Reason: The original text is too prescriptive and will not permit changes of direction in the near future as needs change in this small town centre
St. Botolphs
DELETE "Mixed use scheme providing cinema, hotel; restaurants cluster; retail; student accommodation; Creative Business Centre (1.86 ha)
And replace with "Mixed use scheme including leisure, tourist and cultural facilities"
Reason: The original text is too prescriptive and will take no account of changing requirements, i.e. student accommodation may not be required, but serviced retirement homes may be
ADD under "requirements" Retain existing public rights of access to homes and businesses to the north of the site