2 responses from Mr Richard Johnston (Individual)
1. Mr Richard Johnston (Individual) : 2 Aug 2011 11:42:00
Settlement (e.g., Natland)
LINDAL IN FURNESS
Site reference number (e.g., RN298#)
R209
Please indicate below whether you support, support in part or oppose the suggestion that this site be included in the Land Allocations document.
Support
Please explain your reasons/add your comments below
The site was identified as part of a Local Service Centre in the plan in the earlier stages being located within the confines of an existing village. External consultation with planning consultants indicated that the site was A1 in respect of sustainability and developability and that it met with the landscape requirments. It was also recognised as a brown field site with the last known use being railway sidings. One point raised by the consultants was th atthe issue of drainage would need further consultation with the utility companies, however I submit that this issue was resolved by the recent building of the new pumping station to replace the septic tanks at Lowfield. I am aware of the ongoing work by the Highways Agency to resolve the flooding, on the A590 at Lowfield, and I suggest that any development could possibly incorporate a suitable scheme to resolve the problem.
Please indicate whether you support, support in part or oppose a reduction in the time span of the Land Allocations document
Support in part
Please explain your reasons/add your comments below
Given that it will be at least late 2012 before the plan takes effect and the cost and the amount of work I consider the period to 2025 to be reasonable. However I consider that there should be a provision to re visit the plan and make changes at any time, should the need arise. The LDF plan should not be used as a means to block any development, not already identified, as the need for local housing and employment are constantly changing.
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
In order to have a basis for a plan which will run to 2025 it would be better to identify the preferable (public opinion) and available sites for inclusion in the LDF
Option B should be used to introduce sites not identified in an adopted plan at any stage in the duration of the plan. This would address the constantly changing needs of housing, employment and leisure. I submit that the Core Strategy document should be used for guidance and not as a tool to block any desired development. It should be possible to have both options.
2. Mr Richard Johnston (Individual) : 2 Aug 2011 12:21:00
Settlement (e.g., Natland)
Lindal in Furness
Site reference number (e.g., RN298#)
M31
Please indicate below whether you support, support in part or oppose the suggestion that this site be included in the Land Allocations document.
Support
Please explain your reasons/add your comments below
The SLDC's original idea of Lindal in Furness becoming a Local Service Centre was sound given the non availability of sites in the village area controlled by Barrow Borough Council.
The site, part agriculture and part derelict, met with requirments for desirabilty, sustainability and landscape when outside considered by outside consultants.
The needs for housing and employment should not be considered separately and a scheme which removes the need to travel to work can only be a good thing
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 document should run to 2025 given the cost and time implications as well as proposed changes to the planning system.
It should be possible to introduce a site at any time in the duration of the plan to take account of changing needs and government policies
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
In order to have a plan to 2025 it would be desirable to identify sites, at this stage, which met with the publics approval following the public consultation.
The LDF should not preclude any site being put forward at any time in the future if it were considered to be in the public interest (option B).
The Core Strategy Document and Allocations of Land need flexibility and should be used for guidance, not as a devise for refusing planning consent
