Roger Walkden wrote:I agree Lesley - evolving Town Centres is what needs to happen, but this won't happen on its own, it needs someone to help drive it.
Also changes in rates and realistic rents.
Roger
From
DDC Land Allocation Local Plan - be warned, it's 296 pages long!
In order to increase the attractiveness and address the under-performance of the
town, there are a number of proposals identified in the Core Strategy that would directly
assist with the regeneration of Dover:
Redevelopment of the St James's area just north of Townwall Street for new retail
development and a hotel that will enhance the retail offer and appeal in the town centre.
Since the Core Strategy was adopted 10,50010,600 square metres of A1 has been
granted planning permission at St. James's area along with a new hotel on the corner
on Woolcomber Street and Townwall Street.
The Mid Town area, which is a strategic allocation in the Core Strategy (Policy CP9),
has been identified as being suitable for a mixed use development that will assist with
improving the educational provision in Dover.
Dover Waterfront, which is a strategic allocation in the Core Strategy (Policy CP8), has
been identified as being suitable for a mixed use waterfront scheme including retail,
restaurants, cafés and drinking establishments, assembly and leisure, residential (at
least 300 homes), office and hotel uses. The intention is that it becomes a major
attraction and modern day symbol for Dover.
Terminal 2 - a new ferry terminal and marina at the former Western Docks to cater for
the forecast increase in traffic and maintain Port of Dover's leading role. A Harbour
Revision Order (HRO) has been granted for the Terminal 2.
All of the LALP has been examined by a Planning Inspector in the last few weeks, details of the meetings are on
DDC website