West Leigh Residents Association

1578 London Road

Leigh-on-Sea

Essex

SS9 2QR

05 January 2007

Head of Planning

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and the Environment

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Civic Centre

Victoria Avenue

Southend-on-Sea

Essex SS2 6ER

Dear Sir

Planning Application: 109-117 Olive Avenue Leigh-on-Sea - SOS 06/01632/FUL

On behalf of my Association I would like to raise our objection to the proposed development at 109-117 Olive Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea. Our reasons for objection are as follows:-

1. Detrimental to street scene. The long unbroken frontage of the proposed building to the east of the site (the Southend part) would have a dominating and intrusive effect on the street. The blocks to the west are separated and provide a more open aspect to those passing in the street and residents living opposite.

2. Insufficient parking. The site is located in an area which has no public transport links. It must be assumed therefore that residents and visitors will be coming and going by car. The parking provision of one space per unit will be insufficient to meet this likely need. Olive Avenue itself is relatively narrow and residents already experience parking problems; this bad situation will be seriously exacerbated by the vehicles using these flats.

3. Insufficient amenity space. The amount of amenity space provided (especially on the eastern part of the site) falls short of the Council’s standard. There is very little open area around the buildings especially for families with young children – the nearest public open space is a long walk away.

I understand that this development will include a number of affordable units and this is welcomed.

I would be grateful that my comments into account when considering this planning application.

Yours sincerely,

E. G. Cornish (Eddie)

Chairman, West Leigh Residents Association