2 responses from Mr George B. Thompson (Individual)
1. Mr George B. Thompson (Individual) : 26 Apr 2012 08:24:00
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - M41KM KENDAL SOUTH OF LUMLEY ROAD
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
2.2 If NO please identify which test of soundness your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 2.3.
The DPD is not justified in that it is not founded on a robust and credible evidence base and/or is not considered the most appropriate strategy when considered against the reasonable alternatives.
2.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD sound, having regard to the test you have identified at question 2.2 above.
It would be helpful if you could state your proposed change to the DPD and the reasons why you think it is necessary.
I would like to add my objection to the proposed development of this area of South Kendal.
1. It would certainly spoil the approach to the town. Imagine the impression on visitors. To be greeted by an industrial estate after a pleasant run in from the M6. If Kendal is trying to attract visitors, this is a mistake. The present approach offers a gentle transition from rural countryside to pleasant town. This is most attractive, with Holy Trinity Church and the River Kent as a grand finale. Why deface it?
2. The road layout to give access to an industrial site and the extra weight of heavy goods traffic will cause delays and frustration. It will move the present problems of early morning congestion and tail backs from Romney Rd traffic lights to Helsington. Any tail backs down the A6 and on to the A591 could affect other traffic into the Lakes. The whole traffic problem has the potential to cause more accidents.
3. Why does the town need another industrial estate when there are unoccupied sites on the existing industrial estates.
In short I don’t think this development is necessary or desirable. It must be purely political.
I would draw attention to
• The problems of closed shops on the main street and the increasing number of Charity Shops.
• The failure of the K Shoe Development to attract businesses and residents.
• The doubtful development of Canal Head.
There are enough problems to be sorted out here.
2. Mr George B. Thompson (Individual) : 26 Apr 2012 08:41:00
Policy/Site No.
LA1.6 Strategic Employment Sites - E4M KENDAL LAND AT SCROGGS WOOD, MILNTHORPE ROAD
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
2.2 If NO please identify which test of soundness your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 2.3.
The DPD is not justified in that it is not founded on a robust and credible evidence base and/or is not considered the most appropriate strategy when considered against the reasonable alternatives.
2.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD sound, having regard to the test you have identified at question 2.2 above.
It would be helpful if you could state your proposed change to the DPD and the reasons why you think it is necessary.
I would like to add my objection to the proposed development of this area of South Kendal.
1. It would certainly spoil the approach to the town. Imagine the impression on visitors. To be greeted by an industrial estate after a pleasant run in from the M6. If Kendal is trying to attract visitors, this is a mistake. The present approach offers a gentle transition from rural countryside to pleasant town. This is most attractive, with Holy Trinity Church and the River Kent as a grand finale. Why deface it?
2. The road layout to give access to an industrial site and the extra weight of heavy goods traffic will cause delays and frustration. It will move the present problems of early morning congestion and tail backs from Romney Rd traffic lights to Helsington. Any tail backs down the A6 and on to the A591 could affect other traffic into the Lakes. The whole traffic problem has the potential to cause more accidents.
3. Why does the town need another industrial estate when there are unoccupied sites on the existing industrial estates.
In short I don’t think this development is necessary or desirable. It must be purely political.
I would draw attention to
• The problems of closed shops on the main street and the increasing number of Charity Shops.
• The failure of the K Shoe Development to attract businesses and residents.
• The doubtful development of Canal Head.
There are enough problems to be sorted out here.
