Regeneration Project Update

Peter Martin reported that the Explore Living Planning Application – although submitted in September had only become valid on the 31st October, it is understood that the Environmental statement is still considered incomplete by the council. However this was expected to resolved within a couple of weeks. Apparently the ‘clock doesn’t start ticking until this is the case’ re comments to the council but residents should be aware that of the tight deadlines.

Explore have invited residents to a meeting on the 30th November. Although the Residents’ Association is not opposing the scheme per se it is still investigating the published papers now available on the planning section on the Brighton & Hove City council website. Examples included the impact on health facilities such as GPs, any adverse impacts re schooling provision in the area, changes to the ramps such as the proposed new exit from the 3rd level and so forth.

It was noted that an organisation called "SaveBrighton" had been formed and if individual residents are interested in campaigning against the development then it was suggested they contact www.savebrighton.com or e-mail savebrighton@yahoo.com