West Leigh Residents Association
1a Agree
A definition of the word SEAFRONT is absolutely required. There must be NO DEVELOPMENT ON THE SEASHORE (south of the esplanade)
Development should also be restricted on Leigh Broadway, Leigh Road, Elm Road, Rectory grove and the Highlands)
1b neither better nor worse
Fringe development needs to be managed in a way that will provide public open space, local services (shops, doctors etc) and good public transport to the centre
1c Worse
1d No
2a is correct and most appropriate
Sense of community depends on the Authority’s listening and acting upon what the local community says.
3a can be reinforced or made more effective
Vehicle car parking provision should be higher than present. Amenity space should be an absolute requirement not a guideline.
Developers contributions should be fixed at high/realistic levels – not just a token gesture.
4a can be reinforced or made more effective
A good mix of shops and local business (not pubs, clubs and cafes).
Local businesses must be supported.
No development on the seashore.
4b The Highlands shopping area of west Leigh
4c neither better nor worse
4d worse
5a agree
5b neither better nor worse
5c
6 can be reinforced or made more effective
Integrated transport system.
Improved public transport
Cycle networks
Less emphasis on the car
7a can be reinforced or made more effective
Materials should be stated at application stage and not after the application is granted.
Impact on the environment and townscape should be a primary consideration and not a secondary one.
8a agree
8b yes
8c yes
8d retained
9 can be reinforced or made more effective
Community Centres should be protected and enhanced. Each ward or local area should have its own community centre serving the needs of the local people,
A local community centre should support social activities, local policing, information centre and youth activity centre.
10a strongly agree
No public or sports area should be disposed of for any reason
10b worse
10c worse
11a agree
emphasis on affordable housing
11b better
11c worse
12a yes