Response from Mr & Mrs Bob & Julia Griffin (Individual)
1. Mr & Mrs Bob & Julia Griffin (Individual) : 13 Jan 2016 14:45:00
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Having attended the recent AONB DPD Consultation Event and given it some consideration we would like too make the following points:
We are opposed to significant development in and around Silverdale and in our view any new housing development in Silverdale should take into account the following:
Silverdale is an AONB:
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are particularly special landscapes whose distinctive character and natural beauty are so outstanding that it is in the nation's interest to safeguard them.
Building development in an AONB seems a contradiction.
We need to retain our greenbelt not build on it.
Lack of infrastructure. Traffic congestion is already problematic because of too many campsites and would only increase: there are few pavements making it dangerous for walkers and cyclists. ?
Issues about water and drainage need to be taken into account, especially in low lying areas re water table and septic tanks: The whole of the village is on septic tanks
Only affordable housing needs to be considered instead of more luxury homes. Sites near Lancaster/Morecambe and Kendal could be developed, nearer to major employers in the area.
There is currently a range of properties of all types and values on the market. ?Property is slow to sell anyway and it would make it even more difficult, especially in areas affected by development .
Too much development and one would feel one was no longer in a rural village. ? Loss of green space to development would change the character of Silverdale and surrounding areas. The land adjacent to Silverdale village is of a very high conservation value for rare wildlife and needs protection. ?
Please keep in mind that Silverdale is an AONB and we would like it to remain so.
