Response from Mrs Geraldine Scott (Individual)
1. Mrs Geraldine Scott (Individual) : 8 Sep 2011 12:02:00
Settlement (e.g., Natland)
Kirkby-in-Furness
Site reference number (e.g., RN298#)
RN13
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 was not supported for development through the previous extensive consultations so I'm not sure why this has come up now. One of the planning officers said to me at the start of all this that "it tidied it up" which is no reason at all for it to be included in these plans. The road through Beckside cannot service any developments that increase traffic along it as it is extremely dangerous as it is with frequent traffic incidents. The road has very narrow parts, completely blind bends and unlit stretches with no pavements at all. School children have to walk up and down the road to get to the bus stops on the main road, as well as anyone wanting to access on foot (or in the case of my neighbour - mobility scooter)the shop, doctor, garage or other service provision in the village. The road also suffers large and fast surface water run off in times of heavy rain as it is steep and removing the natural vegetation which any development would incur, would increase that run off, not only down the road, but also to the houses around - some of which already suffer flooding at times of heavy rain due to the topography. 'Tidying up' would also alter the character of Beckside - turning it into a wind tunnel, closing it all in and removing an open space that is much valued by Becksiders - the people who live here.
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
Option A - because it removes tension from the communities themselves and, in theory, is an open and transparent process but it only works if you listen to what people are saying.
