Comment
Preferred Site Allocations 2018
Representation ID: 17949
Received: 21/02/2018
Respondent: Essex Bridleways Association
Include access for all within the Vision for the Plan
Page 11 Vision: again, we welcome the emphasis on enhancing the natural assets of the Borough but are disappointed to note that access is intended to be limited to walking and cycling. This discriminates against other user groups - for example equestrians and the disabled, and we feel sure that it would not be the intention of the Council to exclude certain user groups within its overall Vision for the Plan period. We therefore suggest that this paragraph is reworded thus: '...The Borough will continue to thrive with a high-quality network of green infrastructure, parks and new connected green corridors, providing access opportunities for all users...'