Response from Dr Richard Carson (Individual)
1. Dr Richard Carson (Individual) : 17 Aug 2011 21:25:00
Settlement (e.g., Natland)
Ulverston East
Site reference number (e.g., RN298#)
RN246#
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
1 This area with its associated footpaths is an important recreational resource for the people of Ulverston.
2 It is a significant element in the landscape seen from many parts of Ulverston town.
3 It is close to(ie one field back from)the shoreline of a Morecambe Bay, a RAMSAR site, with implications for nesting birds.
4 It incorporates a Geological SSSI.
As a site for housing it is unsuitable for many reasons
5 There are a number of historic iron mines with potential for collapse.
6 The water table is variable and high. At high tide the build-up of fresh water is rapid and drainage is poor.
7 There has been seepage from former waste disposal sites in quarries on the eastern boundary.
8 Road access is very poor.
9 It is outside the Ulverston Development Boundary.
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
We need stability in planning - the present rush to commit is very damaging.
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
Option B will lead to a free-for-all which will promote strife and damage community relations.
