Southend-on-Sea, East of England
Southend-on-Sea Local Development Framework Core Strategy
Adopted December 2007
Introduction
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council formally adopted the Core Strategy on the 13th December 2007. It forms part of the Southend-on-Sea Local Development Framework and provides the vision, objectives and planning strategy for the spatial development of the whole borough until 2021, including the distribution of growth and the policy context for a 10 year housing supply.
The strategy for spatial development in Southend is set out within the context of the Thames Gateway Area.
Summary of policies
Section 1 The Core Strategy - Aim and Strategic Objective
SO2 Secure the regeneration of Southend as a cultural and intellectual hub and a centre of education excellence.
S08 Secure a thriving, vibrant and attractive town centre and network of district and local centres.
S012 Secure the sustainable use of the River Thames and its estuary as an asset for transport, leisure and business.
Section 3 Employment Generating Development
Policy CP4 Employment Generating Development
Section 6 The Environment & Urban Renaissance
Policy CP4 The Environment & Urban Renaissance
Section 8 Community Infrastructure
Policy CP6 Community Infrastructure
Table: Core Policy CP6: Community Infrastructure – Monitoring and Implementation Framework
Section 9 Sport Recreation and Green Space
Policy CP7 Sport Recreation and Green Space
Table: Core Policy CP7: Sport, Recreation and Green Space –Monitoring and Implementation Framework
Further local resources
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, August 2004, A Study of Playing Pitches in Southend-on-Sea Borough. Final Report. Leisure and the Environment
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, 2003, “Making Culture Count”, A Cultural Strategy for the Borough of Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, August 2004, Open Space and Recreation Assessment in Southend-on-Sea Borough. Final Report
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, November 2007, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Public Arts Strategy
