Response from Mrs Dawn Kelly (Individual)
1. Mrs Dawn Kelly (Individual) : 8 Sep 2011 17:10:00
Settlement (e.g., Natland)
Grayrigg
Site reference number (e.g., RN298#)
RN257#
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
The planned area is in an inappropriate location. Due to the rural location of Grayrigg and the timing of public transport,most people who move to the village need their own vehicles. Any increase in housing will I feel lead to an increase in traffic along a narrow stretch of road,with no pavement, and insufficient parking. It will make it unsafe for children and could cause a potential problem for the residents. Visability joining onto and coming off the A685 (it is on a bend) is not good as many motorists speed through the village.Grayrigg has very little street lighting,making it ideal for night-time wildlife. Bats and owls can often be seen on and around the proposed sight,any development will produce an increased level in light pollution impacting on the privacy of existing residents, and have a detrimental effect on the wildlife. Increased noise levels could cause problems for residents who moved here for the peace and tranquility. I am concerned also about the sustainable land drainage from RN257#,when it rain heavily at present water runs down the lane past my house. There are no amenities in Grayrigg and I feel the character of the village would be adversely impacted on through any excessive development.
Please indicate whether you support, support in part or oppose a reduction in the time span of the Land Allocations document
Oppose
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 B - Communities and/or developers bringing forward sites for housing and employment for consideration under relevant Core Strategy policies, through neighbourhood plans and/or other local initiatives
