Response from Mrs Kathleen Trimingham (Individual)
1. Mrs Kathleen Trimingham (Individual) : 16 Apr 2012 14:08:00
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Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - R103M-mod KENDAL STAINBANK GREEN
1.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is legally compliant?
Yes
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.
The DPD is not effective in that the document is not deliverable, flexible or capable of being monitored.
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.
The DPD as it stands does not recognise the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside around the town. The Land at Stainbank Green (R103m), in its current state as farmland contributes greatly to maintaining Kendal’s identity, landscape setting and character. Building on this site and blocking the view from the dual carriageway across the town to the fells will have a profound detrimental effect on the environment and will damage the tourist industry both for the town and the Lakes.
There is a need to beware of speculative building when there are unsold new properties such as the KVillage development. In addition there are town centre sites that are more suitable for affordable housing development, eg the Kendal Bowman site. Use of such sites would be more sustainable as travel to amenties would be greatly reduced in comparison to an out of town development.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
NO, I do not wish to participate at the oral examination
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