Response from Mr Paul Foster, The Federation of Small Businesses
1. Mr Paul Foster, The Federation of Small Businesses : 9 Sep 2011 13:27:00
Settlement (e.g., Natland)
Ulverston
Site reference number (e.g., RN298#)
M11
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
We do not believe this site should be used for food retail, housing or lower value employment as it should be used to attract higher value jobs that will provide better salaries for local people.
It is also necessary to consider the impact of a food retail and employment offer on the vitality and viability of Ulverston Town Centre. There is no doubt that using site M11 for retail, especially food retail, will damage the town centre and its independent traders.
This site, if necessary, should be held back until the correct development opportunity presents itself. Job creation on this site through a retail and lower value employment offer would be offset by job losses elsewhere in the immediate area in and around Ulverston.
Please indicate whether you support, support in part or oppose a reduction in the time span of the Land Allocations document
No view
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
We are concerned that developers will naturally want to target where they can get a return, but this doesnt guarantee that a development would be in the interests of the community in question. Option A allows for some clarity and the ability to plan ahead for both residents and local businesses.
