6 responses from Ms Margaret Pierce (Individual)
1. Ms Margaret Pierce (Individual) : 23 Apr 2012 11:14:00
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - RN225-mod ARNSIDE HOLLINS LANE
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.
I object strongly to the development plan for Arnside; especially to the l development of 34 properties on the field on Hollins Lane. I have many concerns regarding the proposal to allow 34 houses to be built on this field on.
I feel that this development will have a negative effect on the village.
The proposed development for 34 houses
on Hollins Lane will mean a large increase in traffic on Hollins Lane; this could
be as great as an extra 68 vehicles. Hollins Lane is a single-track lane with
limited passing places for vehicles, and currently struggles to accommodate
the traffic that uses it, particularly in rush hour. Hollins Lane is much busier
during the holiday season when it is frequently used as a shortcut from
Silverdale Road to Black Dyke Road by tourists.
it is a long walk to
the station from Hollins Lane which may be difficult for some such as disabled
people and individuals with young children.
Home Housing recently explored the possibility of building six houses on
Hollins Lane. After considerable time surveying the drainage available they
decided that the sewers did not have the capacity to support the additional
waste from six properties and because of the density of limestone in the field
there was not enough natural rainwater drainage on the land to sustain the
development. This raises questions regarding the feasibility of a development
of 34 properties and the ability to create suitable, sustainable drainage for
domestic waste and rainwater.
The development on Hollins Lane will have a marked impact on the properties
at the south side of the field; especially because of the gradient of the field. As
a result of the Prescription Act of 1832, the windows of my property have
earned a right of light by having well over the required 20 years of
unobstructed daylight. This law also applies to the garden; which must receive
adequate daylight on March 29th. Because of the slope of the land on Hollins
Lane any development on the field would cast a shadow over my house and
garden restricting the amount of light to my property. Therefore the
development would need to be built Ill away from my property and others on the south side of the field. This would ensure the quantity of light to the
garden and windows is not adversely affected; causing the amount of light to,
fall below the accepted level, constituting an obstruction.
The Human Rights Act 1998, Article 8 offers protection for a person's private
and family life. It has previously been used to extend protection to a person's
office space as Ill as his or her domestic home. I feel that the protection of
private life and the home is relevant to decisions made in the development
plan for Hollins Lane as any development on the field on Hollins Lane would
adversely affect my enjoyment of my property which may be an interference
with my rights under Article 8. Anyone standing in the field at the back of my
house can see directly into my rooms, part way up the field they can see
directly into my Kitchen, lounge, dining room and bedrooms. This is not'
acceptable as it impinges on my privacy.
The case for privacy has recently been highlighted in Cumbria when a
planning officer dismissed an appeal against refusal of permission for three
two-storey terraced houses in Hawkshead. This was because the proposed
development would impact on the privacy of nearby residents.
I feel that the field has been chosen for the development sole[y on the
grounds that it may be available as opposed to being suitable
2. Ms Margaret Pierce (Individual) : 23 Apr 2012 11:16:00
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - All Arnside sites
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 transportation infrastructure does not adequately support the
developments planned for Arnside. The proposed development for 34 houses
on Hollins Lane will mean a large increase in traffic on Hollins Lane; this could
be as great as an extra 68 vehicles. Hollins Lane is a single-track lane with
limited passing places for vehicles, and currently struggles to accommodate
the traffic that uses it, particularly in rush hour. Hollins Lane is much busier
during the holiday season when it is frequently used as a shortcut from
Silverdale Road to Black Dyke Road by tourists.
There will be an escalation of commuter traffic because there are very few
employment opportunities in Arnside; with only tourism, land management
and local service sectors having a significant presence. The potential
increase in commuter traffic could be hazardous; especially alongside the
possible growth in numbers of young children. The likely increase in
commuter traffic is certainly not environmentally friendly; surely houses should
be built in areas which have employment opportunities so traffic pollution is
not intensified and the high cost of travelling to work is minimised.
The public transport system is inadequate to support an increase in
commuters with no buses currently running prior to 8.00 or after 18.00. The
trains do provide a more frequent and longer service; but it is a long walk to
the station from Hollins Lane which may be difficult for some such as disabled
people and individuals with young children.
Home Housing recently explored the possibility of building six houses on
Hollins Lane. After considerable time surveying the drainage available they
decided that the sewers did not have the capacity to support the additional
waste from six properties and because of the density of limestone in the field
there was not enough natural rainwater drainage on the land to sustain the
development. This raises questions regarding the feasibility of a development
of 34 properties and the ability to create suitable, sustainable drainage for
domestic waste and rainwater.
The primary school in Arnside, although not full, is nearing capacity and
certainly could not support an influx of possibly 68 new pupils from a
development on Hollins Lane; plus extra pupils from others proposed
developments in Arnside. There is no nursery provision for younger child.
and a limited number of child minders in Arnside.
As discussed in Arnside Looking Forward there is currently an adequate
supply of market housing within the Village, with over 70 dwellings available at
all price levels. The 2009 Arnside Housing Needs Survey (conducted by
Cumbria Rural Housing Trust) has shown that there is a medium-term
demand for 27 officially-rated affordable dwellings in the Village. It also
shows that that demand is mainly for rented accommodation for single adults
currently living with parents (17 out of the 27 are in this category, and 10 of
them were under 19 years of age; possibly students who will probably soon
leave home to study at University). There were only four families with young
children identified by the CRHT study as in need of affordable housing. These
figures have not been updated recently.
The development plans for Arnside do not fully take into account the housing
needs of the local community nor does it respect the opinions and
suggestions of local residents.
3. Ms Margaret Pierce (Individual) : 23 Apr 2012 11:18:00
Policy/Site No.
SO Site Omission
If you have selected a ‘Site omission’ please enter the site reference or location and relevant policy below
MN20
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.
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.
2.4 Use this space to explain your support for the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD.
One has to question why other more suitable site have not been chosen as there are many other more suitable sites in Arnside. The sites are highlighted in the recent draft document Arnside Looking Forward published by Arnside Parish plan Trust http://arnside.gov.uk/Arnside_Parish_Plan.html
Station Yard - This brownfield site is MN 20 in the SLDC Land Allocations Development Plan Document. (.CU 778804, CU251417
and CU41881).
4. Ms Margaret Pierce (Individual) : 23 Apr 2012 11:20:00
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
Trafalgar Garage - This is another brown field site that SDLC did not
initially include this obvious possibility which is now designated RN269
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.
One has to question why other more suitable sites have not been chosen as there are
many other more suitable sites in Arnside. The sites are highlighted in the
recent draft document Arnside Looking Forward published by Arnside Parish
Plan Trust http:l/arnside.qov.uk/Arnside Parish Plan.html.
Trafalgar Garage - This is another brown field site that SDLC did not
initially include this obvious possibility which is now designated RN269
5. Ms Margaret Pierce (Individual) : 23 Apr 2012 11:22:00
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
The old Telephone Exchange (CU173479 this brownfield and infill site
is part of R393.
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.
One has to question why other more suitable sites have not been chosen as there are
many other more suitable sites in Arnside. The sites are highlighted in the
recent draft document Arnside Looking Forward published by Arnside Parish
Plan Trust http:l/arnside.qov.uk/Arnside Parish Plan.html.
The old Telephone Exchange (CU173479 this brownfield and infill site
is part of R393.
6. Ms Margaret Pierce (Individual) : 23 Apr 2012 11:24:00
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
Land on the south side of Red Hills Road title number CU149475
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.
One has to question why other more suitable sites have not been chosen as there are
many other more suitable sites in Arnside. The sites are highlighted in the
recent draft document Arnside Looking Forward published by Arnside Parish
Plan Trust http:l/arnside.qov.uk/Arnside Parish Plan.html.
Land on the south side of Red Hills Road title number CU149475
