Response from [NAME WITHHELD] (Individual)
1. [NAME WITHHELD] (Individual) : 7 Jul 2017 16:15:00
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Arnside - Hollins Lane A8/A9
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I write in connection with the above planning application. I have examined the plans and I know the site well. I wish to raise the following questions and comments with regards to the development of houses on this site.
Highway safety
Hollins Lane is a very well used single track road with a blind corner, no pavement and no passing places (vehicles are forced on to the verges to pass each other). As well as cars, lorries and vans regularly use this road creating additional hazards for pedestrians (elderly and children frequently walk, scoot and cycle on this lane) and cyclists. An increase in traffic would make further compromises to the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Having already spoken to the SLDC planning department I have been made aware the Highways Agency are to be consulted on these matters. How, therefore, can residents of Hollins Lane be assured that adequate safety measures are put in place to manage this increased risk?
Drainage
The increase of hard surface on the development site will, presumably, increase water run off. Furthermore it is understood much of the development site is limestone, there is no natural drainage and sewers/drains in the immediate vicinity are running at full capacity with some properties already experiencing problems. What are the plans therefore for drainage design?
Residential Amenity
By reason of overlooking, overshadowing and the 'Right to light' law the proposed builds will have an adverse impact on houses situated on both Silverdale Road and Hollins Lane. Sensitive housing construction would be a necessity so not to obstruct light from existing properties.
Privacy
The natural incline of the development site and the proposed position of the dwellings, walkways and public access land would inevitably result in some houses on Hollins Lane loosing their privacy, both within their homes and their gardens. What plan is in place to mitigate this loss of privacy?
Proposed Enhanced Planting
The proposed plan comments on new enhanced planting. What would this entail and would existing householders have opportunity to influence the planting?
