Local Development Framework Consultation

Arnside - Hollins Lane A8/A9

My comments for consideration are in relation to 93 Arnside (development off Hollins Lane).
1. Safety.
I have lived on Hollins Lane for almost twenty years and can confidently say it is an unsafe lane, cars rush through between Silverdale Road and Briery Bank usually at speed.
Apart from a few yards (outside my door) there is no pavement on the lane and necessitates walking on the road.
Despite the fact both ends of the lane have signs stating it is unsuitable for heavy vehicles this deters no one from cutting through as noted above.
The lane is so narrow it is not passable by two cars in most sections.
It is regularly blocked by delivery drivers or inconsiderate car drivers who just "stop and get out" seemingly unaware of the width of the lane.
We already have a small number of children who walk this was route to and from the local school and school bus, increasing this number would surely increase the risk of accident.
The alternative route to the local school and school bus is via Silverdale Road, which also has precious little pavement available to walk on.
As I wrote this email, two delivery vans speeding through came perilously close to colliding outside the front door.
2. Suitability.
The ground under the houses on Hollins Lane is limestone, making drainage often a problem. I feel if you created a further water barrier by have housing foundations running the length of the field it could create a problem for water flowing away from the house and down the hill. Also you will have taken away half the 'soak away' area of the field which may affect the houses lower down the hill.
3. Alternatives.
As a laymen in these matters, the alternative areas identified (Redhills Road & Briery Bank) appear much more suitable and have wide roads and have pavements for families to move in and out of the homes safely.
Thank you for taking the time to consider these issues.