2 responses from Mr John Leighton (Individual)
1. Mr John Leighton (Individual) : 29 Aug 2011 15:53:00
Settlement (e.g., Natland)
Kirkby Lonsdale
Site reference number (e.g., RN298#)
RN205 and R679KL
Please indicate below whether you support, support in part or oppose the suggestion that this site be included in the Land Allocations document.
Oppose
Please explain your reasons/add your comments below
To build anywhere South of the A65 will immediately bring the A65 within the built environment of Kirkby Lonsdale.
The various enquiries held into the de-trunking of the A65 area 2006 established that the Northern end of the road carried between 9000 and 13000 vehicles per day. It was noted that these figures took no account of the summer and bank holiday peaks, and it is also likely that the amount of traffic on the A65 has increased significantly since then.
If building is allowed on these sites, the extra numbers of pedestrians and vehicles trying to cross the A65 from the South side will increase the danger to all road users along this stretch significantly.
Mention has been made elsewhere about the undesirability of creating ghettos when housing developments are built without reference to proper integration into the existing road and pathway network.
The A65 will ensure that any building on the South side will never be properly integrated into Kirkby Lonsdale.
For many years throughout the country the development of main roads and housing has concentrated on trying to separate the two in the interests of safety and quality of life. To incorporate the A65 into Kirkby Lonsdale will do just the opposite. The councils and residents of Long Preston, Hellifield and Gargrave will all testify to the undesirability of that situation.
Additionally, the South side of Kirkby Lonsdale is presently an attractive are of countryside, enjoyed by many walkers on the limestone pavement overlooking the site and development would spoil the considerable natural beauty of the area and risk swamping Low Biggins by closing the gap between Kirkby Lonsdale and Low Biggins. Maintaining the separation of communities is recognised as an important part of the planning process in the Local Development Framework.
There are far more suitable areas for housing development in Kirkby Lonsdale with sites R127M and R118 even though the town itself is ill prepared for a significant increase in population.
Please indicate whether you support, support in part or oppose a reduction in the time span of the Land Allocations document
Oppose
Please explain your reasons/add your comments below
The reduction in the timescale will encourage poorly considered decisions and reduce the amount of time available for consultation with people that may be effected
Please indicate which of the options for the future housing and employment land needs of small villages, hamlets and open countryside you would support.
Option A - Allocating sites for houses and employment in the Land Allocations document
Please explain your reasons/add your comments below
If the Land Allocations process is to mean anything there needs to be a proper formal process for considering and enforcing the policies adopted. Any development that ever takes place will be around for many years to come and it is unreasonable to have this occur on an ad hoc basis.
2. Mr John Leighton (Individual) : 29 Aug 2011 16:11:00
Settlement (e.g., Natland)
Kirkby Lonsdale
Site reference number (e.g., RN298#)
R127M and R118
Please indicate below whether you support, support in part or oppose the suggestion that this site be included in the Land Allocations document.
Support
Please explain your reasons/add your comments below
Properly planned, these two sites could provide the development needed to satisfy the needs of the Local Development Framework in respect of Kirkby Lonsdale.
The sites are large enough to accommodate sufficient housing whilst keeping a gap between the school and Harling Bank, an area of congestion at school times.
The main vehicular access to the sites could be westwards to the A65 which would keep such traffic away from the congested area, especially since a significant proportion of people would require access to Kendal/M6 for work, rather than Kirkby Lonsdale.
Part of R118 could be used for improved parking/turning for cars and buses for the schools, further improving the congestion problem. The existing road from the A65 to QES could be widened if necessary, further improving the traffic flow.
Please indicate whether you support, support in part or oppose a reduction in the time span of the Land Allocations document
Oppose
Please explain your reasons/add your comments below
The reduction in the timescale will encourage poorly considered decisions and reduce the amount of time available for consultation with people that may be effected
Please indicate which of the options for the future housing and employment land needs of small villages, hamlets and open countryside you would support.
Option A - Allocating sites for houses and employment in the Land Allocations document
Please explain your reasons/add your comments below
If the Land Allocations process is to mean anything there needs to be a proper formal process for considering and enforcing the policies adopted. Any development that ever takes place will be around for many years to come and it is unreasonable to have this occur on an ad hoc basis.