Response from Mrs Sarah Robertson (Individual)
1. Mrs Sarah Robertson (Individual) : 17 Jul 2017 13:06:00
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Arnside - Hollins Lane A8/A9
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As a regular visitor to Arnside, I feel compelled to voice my concern for this development. I fully understand that villages need new housing & change to keep their communities alive. However, I feel that this development is in the wrong place to benefit the community.
Firstly, Hollins Lane is extremely narrow with no pavements. I have walked up this lane with my 2 young sons on many occasions & been concerned for their safety with cars passing a little too closely due to the nature of Hollins Lane. I believe that adding to the traffic on this lane is a serious safety concern for the young & elderly residents that already live on Hollins Lane, especially during the build phase when construction vehicles will need access to the site.
The field creates light and space for all the people living on the neighbouring roads, as well as being a haven for local wildlife.
The development itself looks very cramped and not in keeping with the space around neighbouring properties. Clearly, this is to maximise the profits from the scheme rather than fulfilling the needs of the community. Surely, there is brownfield site more suitable for this development?
Careful consideration for the drainage for such a site needs to be reviewed, especially given the development is at the top of the village. If drainage of surface water is not sufficient, it could lead to serious flooding for those homes on the lower roads.
Kind regards
Sarah Robertson
