Canalside Development Plan Document

Comment

Representation ID: 72042

Received: 21/12/2020

Respondent: Canal & River Trust

Policy CS8 provides no specific guidance in relation to public art provided as part of, or associated with, canalside development. It does not appear to differ from the position that would apply to any new development, whether near a canal or not. The policy sets out no particular aims or aspirations that the Council has in relation to the provision of public art in canalside locations, and only “encourages” provision of public art. We therefore question whether Policy CS8 can be regarded as being justified or effective.

The policy should be strengthened to provide clearer guidance.

Comment

Representation ID: 72043

Received: 21/12/2020

Respondent: Canal & River Trust

Policy CS9 should be amended and strengthened to provide clearer and more specific guidance.

Comment

Representation ID: 72044

Received: 21/12/2020

Respondent: Canal & River Trust

It is not clear to us why this element of the DPD have been included. For example, although Section 7 discusses the freight potential of canals, it simply concludes that this is unlikely to be realistic and no policies relating to this matter are included. It therefore does not achieve any purpose.

Any proposals for freight movement have to be considered and assessed by the Trust as Navigation Authority to determine their appropriateness and compatibility with the existing leisure uses on these waterways.

Comment

Representation ID: 72049

Received: 06/01/2021

Respondent: Canal & River Trust

Please see attached.