2 responses from Mr Robert Wilde (Individual)
1. Mr Robert Wilde (Individual) : 3 Apr 2012 15:03:00
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Policy/Site No.
LA1.1 Development Boundaries- HOLME
1.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is legally compliant?
No
1.2 If NO please identify which test of legal compliance your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 1.3.
The Land Allocations Document (DPD) is not within the Local Development Scheme and the key stages have not been followed
1.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD legally compliant, having regard to the test you have identified at question 1.2 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 map I used as a basis to make my representations to the "Local Development Framework Land Allocations - Consultation on Emerging Options" process in March 2011 was taken from the Holme Community Hall at the SLDC Development Framework Roadshow that took place in March 2011, this map matched the larger maps then on display in the hall.
I discussed this map and its implications with a member of the planning team at the roadshow. This map clearly shows that the proposed housing development 653M (shown in red) starts on the East side of Milnthorpe road and finishes WEST of the electricity transmission lines. The rest of of the development areas shown on the map as PS251,R560,R72 and R73 are designated as open public space. The latest map now being submitted shows the housing area reaching from the Milnthorpe road to Pear Tree Park/Mayfield Avenue (except for about 25% which as yet is not indicated).
The Development Plan Document paragraph 3.129 states that the Housing Allocation for land east of Milnthorpe road is 49 dwellings. However, paragraph 3.130 states that 73 dwellings are going to be built on the 3.63ha site. Also, the latest map shows 73 dwellings to be built in three phases, this is consistent with more land being used for housing than indicated in the map from last year shown at the roadshow.
All this is at best is very confusing and in the worst case misleading. My proposal is that the map used for the roadshow should be used i.e. Housing stops west of the electricity lines. This will leave a large public open space protecting hedgerows, trees, orchards and avoidance of development close to power lines.
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.
Besides not protecting hedgerows,trees and wildlife as indicated in policy LA2.15 full utilisation of R653M in 3 phases could lead to a run of traffic from Milnthorpe road to the Russell Armer gate at the junction of Mayfield Avenue and Pear Tree Park. These roads have become busy at peak periods since the development of Pear Tree Park Phase 3, further potential cross connection to Milnthorpe road will make a bad situation much worse both in safety and "peaceful village" terms.
Also this part of Holme has borne the brunt of development over the last 12 years with the recent
Pear Tree Park phase 3 taking 6 years since materials were put on the Russell Armer site to completion. The thought of 3 more phases of such large development taking up possibly 18 years is not consistent with quiet rural village life. For these reasons as well as the above I suggest that any housing development is kept to the west of the transmission lines and bordering Milnthorpe road.
The Pear Tree Park area has already contributed more than its fair share to housing shortages in the Holme area.
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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2. Mr Robert Wilde (Individual) : 8 May 2012 16:25:00
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Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - R653M-mod HOLME EAST OF MILNTHORPE RD
1.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is legally compliant?
No
1.2 If NO please identify which test of legal compliance your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 1.3.
The Land Allocations Document (DPD) is not within the Local Development Scheme and the key stages have not been followed
1.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD legally compliant, having regard to the test you have identified at question 1.2 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 map I used as a basis to make my representations to the "Local Development Framework Land Allocations - Consultation on Emerging Options" process in March 2011 was taken from the Holme Community Hall at the SLDC Development Framework Roadshow that took place in March 2011, this map matched the larger maps then on display in the hall.
I discussed this map and its implications with a member of the planning team at the roadshow. This map clearly shows that the proposed housing development 653M (shown in red) starts on the East side of Milnthorpe road and finishes WEST of the electricity transmission lines. The rest of of the development areas shown on the map as PS251,R560,R72 and R73 are designated as open public space. The latest map now being submitted shows the housing area reaching from the Milnthorpe road to Pear Tree Park/Mayfield Avenue (except for about 25% which as yet is not indicated).
The Development Plan Document paragraph 3.129 states that the Housing Allocation for land east of Milnthorpe road is 49 dwellings. However, paragraph 3.130 states that 73 dwellings are going to be built on the 3.63ha site. Also, the latest map shows 73 dwellings to be built in three phases, this is consistent with more land being used for housing than indicated in the map from last year shown at the roadshow.
All this is at best is very confusing and in the worst case misleading. My proposal is that the map used for the roadshow should be used i.e. Housing stops west of the electricity lines. This will leave a large public open space protecting hedgerows, trees, orchards and avoidance of development close to power lines.
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.
Besides not protecting hedgerows,trees and wildlife as indicated in policy LA2.15 full utilisation of R653M in 3 phases could lead to a run of traffic from Milnthorpe road to the Russell Armer gate at the junction of Mayfield Avenue and Pear Tree Park. These roads have become busy at peak periods since the development of Pear Tree Park Phase 3, further potential cross connection to Milnthorpe road will make a bad situation much worse both in safety and "peaceful village" terms.
Also this part of Holme has borne the brunt of development over the last 12 years with the recent
Pear Tree Park phase 3 taking 6 years since materials were put on the Russell Armer site to completion. The thought of 3 more phases of such large development taking up possibly 18 years is not consistent with quiet rural village life. For these reasons as well as the above I suggest that any housing development is kept to the west of the transmission lines and bordering Milnthorpe road.
The Pear Tree Park area has already contributed more than its fair share to housing shortages in the Holme area.
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
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
