7 responses from Mr Robert Matthews (Individual)
1. Mr Robert Matthews (Individual) : 26 Apr 2012 09:20:00
A typed or handwritten document was submitted. This has been scanned and can be downloaded below:
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - RN337# ARNSIDE STATION RD
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.
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.
More notice needs to be taken of the alternatives to greenfield developments and also the fact that the views of many residents and objectors appear to have been ignored. There is also a political split within South Lakeland District Council over the requirement for 6000 additional homes.
In order to make the Development Plan Document sound it needs to
place more emphasis on alternatives to developing greenfield sites
(e.g. utilisation of more brownfield sites, under occupied dwellings,
vacant properties, second homes and use of the Government's £1m.
Empty Homes Fund and Empty Dwellings Management Orders- see
enclosed extracts from the Westmorland Gazette- Annex D): also the
identified need is not supported by the Conservatives on South
Lakeland District Council, so has become a political issue. Hence the
question ofLocal Needs as assessed in the Strategic Housing Market
Assessment (p.9 of the Land Allocations- Sustainability Appraisal
Scoping Report) should be challenged. Only until the above factors
have been re-assessed should the DPD be deemed sound.
With regard to Residential Site RN 337# (Arnside) sufficient regard
has not been taken of the flooding/highway farchealogicalfaesthetic
issues outlined in my submission of 11April2011in connection with
LDFLA. Should any development be approved however it should be at
the S.E. end of the site.
Why have certain sites in Arnside, such as that shown as R693M on
Map 5 of the Options document been discounted, and why has the
disused garage site on Ashleigh Road not been considered for
housing. In September 2011 Arnside Village Society identified more
than 70 dwellings available for sale in the village, so where is the
demand. Arnside already has acute traffic problems. I therefore
dispute the requirement for 86 affordable homes up to the end of the
strategy period (para 3.82 page 83 ofthe LADPD).
The requirement to confine reasoning to 500 words does not permit
space for supporting documentation; hence I have enclosed separate
sheets containing these, including comments on specific paragraphs
of the Scoping and Allocations Document, and hope these are
admissible (Annex B and Annex C).
AnnexB
Supporting Documentation commenting on Specific Issues contained in the
LAND ALLOCATIONS - SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL SCOPING REPORT
Page 9 -'Local Needs as assessed in the Strategic Housing Market Assessment."
I doubt the validity of this- See enclosed extracts from the Westmorland
Gazette. (Annex D)
Main Implications for Land Allocations DPD
Page 10 of the 'Framework'
Para 2 -'The South Lakeland District Council Core Strategy target is equivalent
to 8,000 additional dwellings being built between 2003 and 2025 ....................... ,
Particular care must be taken to protect the special landscape of the Arnside and
Silverdale AONB.
I doubt the validity of these statements - see enclosed extracts (Annex D),
and with reoard to the AONB my comments in relation to Site RN337#
(AnnexA)
Built environment and Design
Page 19 Relevant aims and objectives
Para 2 - 'Protecting and enhancing the historic environment and its special
features and qualities as well as its contribution to the character of the area
and recognising the regeneration potential of the heritage environment.'
See above comments
Main Implications for the DPD
Pages 20 and 21 'Land Allocations DPD must demonstrate the application .......... .
to ensure new developments are not at risk of flooding, minimise and
mitigate against any risk and do not increase the risk of flooding elsewhere.'
See my submission in connection with Site RN337# and photo at Annex D.
AnnexC
Supporting Information disputing Specific Issues contained in the
LAND ALLOCATIONS DEVELOPMENT PLAN DOCUMENT relative to Site RN337#
Arnside - page 83
Para 3.82 - I dispute the requirement for 86 affordable homes up to the
end of the Strategy -See my comments in the second half of Annex A.
Page 84- para 3.86 "Avoidance of Flood risk"
See my comments in Annex A and Annex B.
Page 85- para 3.92 " .......... development needs to be accommodated .........
where needs can be met with minimal impact on landscape
quality .. "
See my comments in Annex A and Annex B.
Pages 85 and 86- para 3.93 " ......... The site is highly visible, located at
the main entrance to the village. The quality of the buildings
and landscaping treatment must reflect this high profile
location in an area of national landscape importance."
See my comments in Annex A and Annex B.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
YES, I wish to participate at the oral examination
3.2 If you wish to participate in the oral part of the examination, please outline why you consider this to be necessary.
In order to expand on the written documentation and evidence.
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
2. Mr Robert Matthews (Individual) : 30 Apr 2012 14:53:00
Paragraph No.
0.0 Whole Document
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.
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.
More notice needs to be taken of the alternatives to greenfield developments
In order to make the Development Plan Document sound it needs to
place more emphasis on alternatives to developing greenfield sites
(e.g. utilisation of more brownfield sites, under occupied dwellings,
vacant properties, second homes and use of the Government's £1m.
Empty Homes Fund and Empty Dwellings Management Orders- see
enclosed extracts from the Westmorland Gazette- Annex D): also the
identified need is not supported by the Conservatives on South
Lakeland District Council, so has become a political issue. Hence the
question ofLocal Needs as assessed in the Strategic Housing Market
Assessment (p.9 of the Land Allocations- Sustainability Appraisal
Scoping Report) should be challenged. Only until the above factors
have been re-assessed should the DPD be deemed sound.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
YES, I wish to participate at the oral examination
3.2 If you wish to participate in the oral part of the examination, please outline why you consider this to be necessary.
In order to expand on the written documentation and evidence.
3. Mr Robert Matthews (Individual) : 30 Apr 2012 14:57:00
Before completing this online representation please tick the box to show you have read the 'Guidance Notes for Making a Representation'
I have read the guidance notes
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - All Arnside sites
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.
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.
Why have certain sites in Arnside, such as that shown as R693M on
Map 5 of the Options document been discounted, and why has the
disused garage site on Ashleigh Road not been considered for
housing. In September 2011 Arnside Village Society identified more
than 70 dwellings available for sale in the village, so where is the
demand. Arnside already has acute traffic problems. I therefore
dispute the requirement for 86 affordable homes up to the end of the
strategy period (para 3.82 page 83 ofthe LADPD).
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
YES, I wish to participate at the oral examination
3.2 If you wish to participate in the oral part of the examination, please outline why you consider this to be necessary.
In order to expand on the written documentation and evidence.
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
4. Mr Robert Matthews (Individual) : 30 Apr 2012 15:01:00
Before completing this online representation please tick the box to show you have read the 'Guidance Notes for Making a Representation'
I have read the guidance notes
Paragraph No.
7.1 General Comment
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.
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 requirement to confine reasoning to 500 words does not permit
space for supporting documentation; hence I have enclosed separate
sheets containing these, including comments on specific paragraphs
of the Scoping and Allocations Document, and hope these are
admissible (Annex B and Annex C).
There is also a political split within South Lakeland District Council over the requirement for 6000 additional homes.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
YES, I wish to participate at the oral examination
3.2 If you wish to participate in the oral part of the examination, please outline why you consider this to be necessary.
In order to expand on the written documentation and evidence.
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
5. Mr Robert Matthews (Individual) : 30 Apr 2012 15:05:00
Before completing this online representation please tick the box to show you have read the 'Guidance Notes for Making a Representation'
I have read the guidance notes
Paragraph No.
1.10
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.
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 views of many residents and objectors appear to have been ignored
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
YES, I wish to participate at the oral examination
3.2 If you wish to participate in the oral part of the examination, please outline why you consider this to be necessary.
In order to expand on the written documentation and evidence.
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
6. Mr Robert Matthews (Individual) : 4 May 2012 10:48:00
Before completing this online representation please tick the box to show you have read the 'Guidance Notes for Making a Representation'
I have read the guidance notes
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - Site Omission
If you have selected a ‘Site omission’ please enter the site reference or location and relevant policy below
R693#
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.
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.
Why have certain sites in Arnside, such as that shown as R693M on
Map 5 of the Options document been discounted
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
YES, I wish to participate at the oral examination
3.2 If you wish to participate in the oral part of the examination, please outline why you consider this to be necessary.
in order to expand on written documentation and evidence
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
7. Mr Robert Matthews (Individual) : 4 May 2012 10:49:00
Before completing this online representation please tick the box to show you have read the 'Guidance Notes for Making a Representation'
I have read the guidance notes
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - Site Omission
If you have selected a ‘Site omission’ please enter the site reference or location and relevant policy below
RN269#
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.
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.
why has the disused garage site on Ashleigh Road not been considered for
housing.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
YES, I wish to participate at the oral examination
3.2 If you wish to participate in the oral part of the examination, please outline why you consider this to be necessary.
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