Response from Mr John Scargill, Beetham Parish Council
1. Mr John Scargill, Beetham Parish Council : 6 Jul 2017 15:26:00
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Storth - Quarry Lane
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Main Objections:
1. Beetham Parish Council (BPC) supports the inclusion of brownfield sites adjacent to Quarry Lane in the AONB Development Plan Document (DPD), but objects to the inclusion of additional greenfield sites at the wetern end of the plan. Inclusion of the greenfield area is in conflict with the requirement for developments within the AONB area, since the required housing needs would be satisfied by development of the brownfield sites only.
2. The proposed plan defines the length of Quarry Lane to the west of The Ship Inn as 'Pedestrian Access'. The overall plan should maintain and improve this length of Quarry Lane to permit vehicular access along the whole length of Quarry Lane so as to provide an alternative route for vehicles when the B5282 is impassable due to high tides in spring and autumn.
Additional Comments:
1. BPC fully supports the provision for open space adjacent to Quarry Lane and retention of the defined 'Key Views'.
2. The vehicular access within the brownfield site should provide a second access point onto Quarry Lane to the west of the current access point near The Ship. This would negate the need for an Emergency Vehicle Connection from halfway down Yans Lane. Emergency vehicles would find it difficult to turn into the open space area due to the narrowness of Yans Lane. If access were needed, a better access point would be via the gate at the Storth Road end of Yans Lane.
3. The previous plan identified the overall site as being utilised for both residential and industrial use. Clarification of the preferred areas for these two activities within the 'Development Platform' would be helpful.
