Support

Representation ID: 15513

Received: 10/05/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support this policy, in particular point f, which ensures that rural development will only be supported where it has no unacceptable effect on water quality, flooding, watercourses, biodiversity or important wildlife habitats. However, it is not clear from the policy wording or supportive text what is meant by 'unacceptable effects'. Ideally, this should be made clearer to ensure the policy is properly enforced.

Comment

Representation ID: 15897

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

Support the Councils objective to enhance economic growth in the rural area. Recommend reference is made to the `Essex Rivers LEADER programme'.

Policy 8.5 should be more reflective of SO8 in relation to providing new homes and businesses with telecommunications, including superfast broadband and an additional criterion should be added to encourage the provision of telecommunications, which are essential for rural businesses.
`Include provision for connection to broadband and mobile phone coverage across the site.'

Criterion f) - refers to having `no unacceptable effect' on water quality or flooding, watercourses, biodiversity or important wildlife habitats. However it is not clear what would be considered unacceptable. ECC recommends the policy refers to the SuDs Design Guide with regards appropriate standards.