Response from Mr Jason Kennedy, Townscape
1. Mr Jason Kennedy, Townscape : 13 Jul 2017 12:59:00
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Silverdale - part of S50
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I wish to object to the possible land allocation of site S50.
The current use of the land is good quality agricultural land as I see no evidence or report to suggest that the site is eligible for development through the loss of agricultural land. A thorough evidence base to the classification of agricultural land should be undertaken. The least favourable sites considered for development and in conjunction with the principles of sustainable development.
The possible design of the site is dictated to by the plot of land suggested. This site doesn't readily appear as an organic extension to the village settlement and its character and could result in a ingongorous and inappropriate small extension. Council officers should work in a proactive manner with local landowners to bring forward village central sites more suitable for development.
S50 is edge land and directly outside the developed settlement boundary of Silverdale. The character of Silverdale in the main is central nucleus and linear development radiating out. Large sites such as S50 will not reinforce the character of the settlement. The site allocation would therefore, not reinforce the character of the village or the wider AONB
. The many constraints on the site such as its location, amenity impact, loss of agricultral land and site topography will not result in good quality design that reinforces a sense of place.
The allocation of s50 will not result in sustainable development in the rural area as required by para 55 of the NPPF.
