Response from Mr Ian Pearse (Individual)
1. Mr Ian Pearse (Individual) : 18 Dec 2015 16:45:00
Discussion Paper section
6. Options for Meeting the Objectives and Delivering the Vision
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COMMENTS RELATE ONLY TO SITES IN YEALAND
Sites Y101 and Y102 are at the top of the village where there is a 180 degree vista from the minor road known as the triangle. This road forms a natural edge to the village and should be considered a Development Boundary. Housing on these two adjacent sites, which are beyond the minor road, would destroy the natural edge of the village at this point. Development here would obliterate for ever one of the few places in the AONB accessible by road where the sweep of the the beautiful limestone ridges can be seen. Houses here would have an adverse impact on the sense of tranquillity, space, and place which is so much part of the area. Of many beautiful views in the the Yealand villages, this is the most grand.
The Yealands lack a centre, so a potentially good place for future smypathetic housing developments would be in the area around and between Well Lane and the church in Kylbarrow Lane. Housing here and near Footeran Lane could increase the visual amenity, and sense of community cohesion in both parishes, if combined with appropriate infrastructure. Individual buildings of 1-3 houses, or small terraces, each designed by a different architect or builder, could harmonize well with the existing community and housing stock.
Site Y103 off Footeran Lane makes up part of this area. Footeran Lane can be dangerous for pedestrians; developments to the West of the lane would need careful planning across both parishes, so that building of individual houses in this area would not preclude the possibility of a much needed footpath to the school and village hall, from both directions. Any plans for footpath and road improvements in this area should be considered prior to any building approval, and be subject to careful planning scrutiny. There may also be scope for designation of some areas East of Footeran Lane as "Open Space", given the existing pond by the school, which was greatly enlarged Southwards during the recent floods.
