Response from Mrs Ann Gough (Individual)
1. Mrs Ann Gough (Individual) : 2 Apr 2012 18:22:00
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We wish to question the justification of parts of the proposals contained within the above document for the following reasons :
A) Housing:
Sycamore Close site (M41M/R670 on map)
- Housing has been increased to 100 houses although only 62 houses were agreed after
consultation. 62 new homes seemed to meet the accepted need, including
affordable housing.
- 100 houses, is 30 houses per hectare, this is contrary to the South Lakeland
District Council Development Framework and too intensive.
- It is vital to protect the local landscape and valuable features, such as the 2 drumlins. This was one reason for the rejection of the showground proposal. 62 houses may be able to retain these features and include some open space.
- Sewerage is a concern as the present system is overloaded and United Utilities do not propose new sewerage facilities at Low Park for 5 years.
Bowling Green site, Doves Nest Lane (R670)
- 25 houses proposed would need to be in keeping with area.
- Concern regarding the traffic this will generate around small lanes and the junction with the roads up to the main A65.
- Where would cars park, especially if the bowling club was in use?
- Present sewerage facilities are already at full capacity.
This increased housing would be a 48% increase in the number of houses which is a 145% increase for a rural village. The village does not have the necessary infrastructure, such as sewerage, suitable roads, lighting or footpaths, so would this be deliverable?
It is a working village not full of holiday homes and the local landscape, environment and character should be maintained.
Gatebeck Lane site (EN20 & EN33) commercial development for storage,
distribution or warehousing.
- All these uses are reliant on transport and the crematorium was partly turned down because of the Highways concerns that Gatebeck Lane is narrow and already has traffic from the quarry, Wilsons and Industrial sites in Gateback.
- There are no footpaths or lighting, but there are bends and blind summits
- Cars from Low Park already have difficulty with visibility in accessing Gatebeck Lane.
- Is such development justified when there is already spare capacity at Gateback Industrial site and Summerlands (Off opposite side of A65)?
We have lived in this area for over 20 years and we are concerned that the character is maintained of a working village but with important rural landscape and surrounding area.
We hope that our concerns will be taken into account.
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.
Rectification in respect of comments made in Representstion above...
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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