Response from R Higgens (Individual)
1. R Higgens (Individual) : 22 Jan 2016 15:31:00
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As a resident of Yealand Redmayne I would like to bring to your attention a few observations about the uniqueness of the Village:
a. The Yealands consists of three separate villages Conyers, Redmayne and Storrs, the layout of the villages in centred on fields separating the villages and around the road, where originally - farms were built on the west side of the road and barns on the east side.
b. The villages have grown since the 17c with a distinct Quaker involvement and values, which is clearly apparent in the mix of social housing, semi detached housing whose price is below the national average and local character stone built housing.
c. the road is more a rural county lane - which assists the rural setting as an asset for walker and cyclists.
d. the Development plan already show this mix of housing 40% plus of housing is more than fairly priced - and I think the village is proud of its overall inclusiveness.
e. the potential of more building: raises my concerns as >
1. the erosion of the current village boundaries, character and curtilage
2. knowing the cost to build in local stone –how could any new affordable homes be build to a affordable purchase price?
3. given point 2. Is the proposal Property Developer led or needs led
f. the village of Redmayne has grown from approximately 120 dwelling in 1999 to 150 homes in 2016 which is a 25% increase ...... how many other villagers or towns have grown some 25% in 16 years!
Thank you for carrying out this consultation
