Response from Mrs Jennifer Berge (Individual)
1. Mrs Jennifer Berge (Individual) : 7 Sep 2011 20:52:00
Settlement (e.g., Natland)
Levens
Site reference number (e.g., RN298#)
R142
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
This particular site is 6.22ha, room for over 180 houses, far in excess of the needs of Levens village. The field is an apron to show off Levens village when viewed from the A590 with its 18th century limestone cottages. There are footpaths through this field that are extensively used. The needs of the village were clearly set out in the village plan and in my opinion this document should be used as a guide. There are more appropriate sites for the small amount of housing needed in Levens. Other issues involve the effect of increased traffic, inadequate resources and lack of infrastructure generally to support the increased housing.
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 origianl time frame seemed satisfactory and changing the goal posts only adds confusion.
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
All villages whether large or small should have the right to suggest sites as the Levens Residents' Association are doing.
