3 responses from Mr Richard Selvidge (Individual)
1. Mr Richard Selvidge (Individual) : 25 Apr 2012 10:24:00
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - R76M BURTON-in-KENDAL EAST OF HUTTON CLOSE
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
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 am aware that the system will only consider arguments related to the soundness and sustainability of the the proposals but as a preamble I would like to make the observation that the increases in population for Burton proposed by the development of the three parcels of land represents an increase that will change the nature of the village and put pressure on roads and other services if fully adopted. Currently it is proving very difficult for homeowners in Burton to sell their homes and whilst this may be as a result of them seeking too high prices, there is clearly very little demand for housing in this area and given the on-going state of the national economy these conditions are likely to continue for a very long time.
In my view we are in uncharted waters as far as economic development for the national economy is concerned and that coupled with the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for fear of climate breakdown behoves us to proceed with great caution and with moderation in setting up any development plans.
I am aware that the council believes that enacting a full framework (rather than burying heads in the sand) is the best way to proceed and I have some support for that viewpoint. However at all costs the continuity and character of village life needs to be sustained and whilst development is needed (for businesses, employment and affordable housing in particular) it is my view that the increase in housing proposed for Burton and several other local villages is by it's very size rendered unsound and unsustainable particularly with regard to likely increase in greenhouse gas emissions which must be the ultimate test of sustainability.
I would like therefore to add my support to the proposals being submitted by Burton in Kendal parish council that the housing proposals R76M and RN226/227 be removed and a phased and limited development of MN26 at Green Dragon Farm (including light employment) be the full extent of development for Burton.
Indeed, before any new development takes place there really must be some resolution of the old Royal Hotel site which is rapidly deteriorating and is proving to be a village eyesore.
2. Mr Richard Selvidge (Individual) : 25 Apr 2012 10:25:00
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - RN226 BURTON-in-KENDAL EAST OF BOON TOWN
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
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 am aware that the system will only consider arguments related to the soundness and sustainability of the the proposals but as a preamble I would like to make the observation that the increases in population for Burton proposed by the development of the three parcels of land represents an increase that will change the nature of the village and put pressure on roads and other services if fully adopted. Currently it is proving very difficult for homeowners in Burton to sell their homes and whilst this may be as a result of them seeking too high prices, there is clearly very little demand for housing in this area and given the on-going state of the national economy these conditions are likely to continue for a very long time.
In my view we are in uncharted waters as far as economic development for the national economy is concerned and that coupled with the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for fear of climate breakdown behoves us to proceed with great caution and with moderation in setting up any development plans.
I am aware that the council believes that enacting a full framework (rather than burying heads in the sand) is the best way to proceed and I have some support for that viewpoint. However at all costs the continuity and character of village life needs to be sustained and whilst development is needed (for businesses, employment and affordable housing in particular) it is my view that the increase in housing proposed for Burton and several other local villages is by it's very size rendered unsound and unsustainable particularly with regard to likely increase in greenhouse gas emissions which must be the ultimate test of sustainability.
I would like therefore to add my support to the proposals being submitted by Burton in Kendal parish council that the housing proposals R76M and RN226/227 be removed and a phased and limited development of MN26 at Green Dragon Farm (including light employment) be the full extent of development for Burton.
Indeed, before any new development takes place there really must be some resolution of the old Royal Hotel site which is rapidly deteriorating and is proving to be a village eyesore.
3. Mr Richard Selvidge (Individual) : 25 Apr 2012 10:27:00
Policy/Site No.
LA2.13 Mixed Use Allocation at Green Dragon Farm, Burton-in-Kendal
2.4 Use this space to explain your support for the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD.
I am aware that the system will only consider arguments related to the soundness and sustainability of the the proposals but as a preamble I would like to make the observation that the increases in population for Burton proposed by the development of the three parcels of land represents an increase that will change the nature of the village and put pressure on roads and other services if fully adopted. Currently it is proving very difficult for homeowners in Burton to sell their homes and whilst this may be as a result of them seeking too high prices, there is clearly very little demand for housing in this area and given the on-going state of the national economy these conditions are likely to continue for a very long time.
In my view we are in uncharted waters as far as economic development for the national economy is concerned and that coupled with the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for fear of climate breakdown behoves us to proceed with great caution and with moderation in setting up any development plans.
I am aware that the council believes that enacting a full framework (rather than burying heads in the sand) is the best way to proceed and I have some support for that viewpoint. However at all costs the continuity and character of village life needs to be sustained and whilst development is needed (for businesses, employment and affordable housing in particular) it is my view that the increase in housing proposed for Burton and several other local villages is by it's very size rendered unsound and unsustainable particularly with regard to likely increase in greenhouse gas emissions which must be the ultimate test of sustainability.
I would like therefore to add my support to the proposals being submitted by Burton in Kendal parish council that the housing proposals R76M and RN226/227 be removed and a phased and limited development of MN26 at Green Dragon Farm (including light employment) be the full extent of development for Burton.
Indeed, before any new development takes place there really must be some resolution of the old Royal Hotel site which is rapidly deteriorating and is proving to be a village eyesore.
