Response from Mr and Mrs P. Alaimio (Individual)
1. Mr and Mrs P. Alaimio (Individual) : 19 Apr 2012 16:00:00
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Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - RN121M-mod LEVENS FORMER POULTRY SHEDS, BRIGSTEER ROAD
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 processes of community involvement in developing the DPD are not in general accordance of the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)
The DPD has not been prepared in accordance with the Town & County Planning Regulations 2004 (as amended)
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.
Parish Council was remiss in suggesting in their letter to SLDC that a change of use would be appropriate on land in the vicinity of the old chicken farm. Particularly as they made no effort to seek the views of those who live closest to the site.
No vote took place, 'comments' made, not explored in formal discussions or documentation.
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.
Parish Council minutes 172/11 makes it clear that no vote took place & their letter 27/9/11 to SLDC made comments on individual sites even though they clearly found the issue too difficult to discuss and vot on. Local opposition against the development is strong & clear from the number of signatures we have.
Contents of attached letter as follows:
I am writing this letter in the hope that it will oppose the residential development planned at the site of the old poultry farm RN121M -mod in Levens.
I am a resident in this northern part of the village, and have lived here with my family, husband and two sons for fifteen years. I have raised my sons here in the confidence that we are safe to use our road, Brigsteer Road which leads out of this cul de sac.
My concern is increased traffic, large heavy goods vehicles using a narrow lane, parts of it only wide enough for one car. My sons are older and not at home full time, but learning to drive etc. causes them concerns. There are now two new families here with very young pre-school of primary school age children, who will be at risk on the road, as well as our older adults who use the road to walk for exercise & dog walkers, it is very popular. It is pitch black here in winter, there are no street lights for trucks to see pedestrians easily. The cycle route runs through here also & is well used.
Sizergh Fell Road, leads onto the A590 where traffic moves very fast to the roundabout, there have been numerous accidents as vehicles cross the dual carriageway at the Heaves Hotel. Local people know not to use the steep road up past the Heaves in winter when it is icy as it is not passable, causing cars to skid and get stuck.
The prospect of a building site with the above traffic risks fills me with horror, the roads, lanes are unsuitable. Deer cross and stand on the back roads past Heaves Farm, the area is beautiful, and the wildlife show us this.
I feel it is a misguided decision to build these houses, the land is meant for a small rural type of business, which is what local people were expecting.
I hope you will take my views & concerns into account.
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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