Response from Mr Michael Marshall (Individual)
1. Mr Michael Marshall (Individual) : 5 Sep 2011 20:37:00
Settlement (e.g., Natland)
ulverston south
Site reference number (e.g., RN298#)
RN130
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. Development in the above field will exacerbate flooding in Dragley Beck,both in the valley and further down stream.
2.Any access to the site will be difficult and potentially a hazard to traffic either on Rake Lane or Springfield Road.
3. Previous planning apps have been refused and there are no valid reasons to approve an
application now.
4.Dragley beck has been the cause of serious flooding in south Ulverston 2 years ago.The beck alters within hours from a few inches trickle to a raging torrent and development in the above field will create much greater problems in the valley and in South Ulverston.
5. The bridge across Dragley Beck in Victoria Road is a further problem to development of this land as the way it has been built makes it susceptible to blockage by debris, such as logs,washed down when the beck is in spate.
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
As we are already in the latter part of 2011 the shorter period does not seem very realistic. Planning is a long term thing not a short term fix.
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
Planning should be a considered "planned" process -not determined by the whims of individuals/companies suggesting areas of development. This seems a strange way to manage the growth of any area.
