Response from Mr John Ashford, Ashford Associates
1. Mr John Ashford, Ashford Associates : 24 Apr 2012 09:09:00
Paragraph No.
2.37
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 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.
With regard to the LDF we are in support of the allocation of sites with the following proviso.All sites for business premises should have both B1 and B2 use to enable the maximum opportunity for SME'S to aquire sites for expansion.