4 responses from Mr Simon Blyth (Individual)
1. Mr Simon Blyth (Individual) : 8 Apr 2012 21:10:00
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Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - RN225-mod ARNSIDE HOLLINS LANE
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 DPD has not had regard to national policy and does not conform generally with the adopted Core Strategy and (until it is abolished) the Regional Spatial Strategy
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 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that a Councils' priority should always be to ensure that brownfield sites are brought back into use before greenfield developments are approved. The identified brownfield land at MN32 and RN269 is not being used, whilst the greenfield site at Hollins Lane is ear-marked. Therefore this has not had regard to national policy.
The NPPF states local communities should be able to identify for special protection of green areas of particular importance to them. We understand the land at Hollins Lane has been reserved for community use since its use as a village cricket ground.
The NPPF states that areas of tranquility which have remained relatively undisturbed by noise should be identified and protected - building upto 34 houses on this quiet space is not achieving this.
Given the above the DPD should firstly utilise brownfield land and respect community use land.
1.4 Use this space to explain your support for the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD.
Support the document where brownfield sites are used.
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.
The DPD is not consistent with national policy.
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 plan for Hollins Lane is not justified as thee are more reasonable alternatives (brownfield sites) at MN32 and RN269, plus other identified areas in the AONB.
The plan is not 'deliverable' as the pedestrian safety concerns are not addressed. There is no explanation on how access will be provided. Hollins Lane is a single track road with no pavement, there are many families with young children and elderly who live on Hollins Lane and thus the risk of accidents will increase.
The Councils' land allocations document states a key issue affecting Arnside is to focus on sites which are visually contained by topography, woodland and existing properties and do not impact on wider views. It also says there is a shortage of publically accessible space. The proposed site would impact on all the surrounding properties overlooking an darkening the properties below the fields on Hollins Lane and obstructing the views of those on Silverdale Road. The high density will not sit well within an area of low density housing.
The land should be developed for community use, for example an orchard.
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 Simon Blyth (Individual) : 11 May 2012 09:55:00
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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?
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 DPD has not had regard to national policy and does not conform generally with the adopted Core Strategy and (until it is abolished) the Regional Spatial Strategy
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 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that a Councils' priority should always be to ensure that brownfield sites are brought back into use before greenfield developments are approved. The identified brownfield land at MN32 and RN269 is not being used, whilst the greenfield site at Hollins Lane is ear-marked. Therefore this has not had regard to national policy.
The NPPF states local communities should be able to identify for special protection of green areas of particular importance to them. We understand the land at Hollins Lane has been reserved for community use since its use as a village cricket ground.
The NPPF states that areas of tranquility which have remained relatively undisturbed by noise should be identified and protected - building upto 34 houses on this quiet space is not achieving this.
Given the above the DPD should firstly utilise brownfield land and respect community use land.
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.
The DPD is not consistent with national policy.
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 plan for Hollins Lane is not justified as thee are more reasonable alternatives (brownfield sites) at MN32 and RN269, plus other identified areas in the AONB.
The plan is not 'deliverable' as the pedestrian safety concerns are not addressed. There is no explanation on how access will be provided. Hollins Lane is a single track road with no pavement, there are many families with young children and elderly who live on Hollins Lane and thus the risk of accidents will increase.
The Councils' land allocations document states a key issue affecting Arnside is to focus on sites which are visually contained by topography, woodland and existing properties and do not impact on wider views. It also says there is a shortage of publically accessible space. The proposed site would impact on all the surrounding properties overlooking an darkening the properties below the fields on Hollins Lane and obstructing the views of those on Silverdale Road. The high density will not sit well within an area of low density housing.
The land should be developed for community use, for example an orchard
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
3. Mr Simon Blyth (Individual) : 11 May 2012 10:02:00
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Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - Site Omission
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MN32
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 DPD has not had regard to national policy and does not conform generally with the adopted Core Strategy and (until it is abolished) the Regional Spatial Strategy
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 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that a Councils' priority should always be to ensure that brownfield sites are brought back into use before greenfield developments are approved. The identified brownfield land at MN32 and RN269 is not being used, whilst the greenfield site at Hollins Lane is ear-marked. Therefore this has not had regard to national policy.
The NPPF states local communities should be able to identify for special protection of green areas of particular importance to them. We understand the land at Hollins Lane has been reserved for community use since its use as a village cricket ground.
The NPPF states that areas of tranquility which have remained relatively undisturbed by noise should be identified and protected - building upto 34 houses on this quiet space is not achieving this.
Given the above the DPD should firstly utilise brownfield land and respect community use land.
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.
The DPD is not consistent with national policy.
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 plan for Hollins Lane is not justified as thee are more reasonable alternatives (brownfield sites) at MN32 and RN269, plus other identified areas in the AONB.
The plan is not 'deliverable' as the pedestrian safety concerns are not addressed. There is no explanation on how access will be provided. Hollins Lane is a single track road with no pavement, there are many families with young children and elderly who live on Hollins Lane and thus the risk of accidents will increase.
The Councils' land allocations document states a key issue affecting Arnside is to focus on sites which are visually contained by topography, woodland and existing properties and do not impact on wider views. It also says there is a shortage of publically accessible space. The proposed site would impact on all the surrounding properties overlooking an darkening the properties below the fields on Hollins Lane and obstructing the views of those on Silverdale Road. The high density will not sit well within an area of low density housing.
The land should be developed for community use, for example an orchard
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
4. Mr Simon Blyth (Individual) : 11 May 2012 10:05:00
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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?
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 DPD has not had regard to national policy and does not conform generally with the adopted Core Strategy and (until it is abolished) the Regional Spatial Strategy
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 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that a Councils' priority should always be to ensure that brownfield sites are brought back into use before greenfield developments are approved. The identified brownfield land at MN32 and RN269 is not being used, whilst the greenfield site at Hollins Lane is ear-marked. Therefore this has not had regard to national policy.
The NPPF states local communities should be able to identify for special protection of green areas of particular importance to them. We understand the land at Hollins Lane has been reserved for community use since its use as a village cricket ground.
The NPPF states that areas of tranquility which have remained relatively undisturbed by noise should be identified and protected - building upto 34 houses on this quiet space is not achieving this.
Given the above the DPD should firstly utilise brownfield land and respect community use land.
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.
The DPD is not consistent with national policy.
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 plan for Hollins Lane is not justified as thee are more reasonable alternatives (brownfield sites) at MN32 and RN269, plus other identified areas in the AONB.
The plan is not 'deliverable' as the pedestrian safety concerns are not addressed. There is no explanation on how access will be provided. Hollins Lane is a single track road with no pavement, there are many families with young children and elderly who live on Hollins Lane and thus the risk of accidents will increase.
The Councils' land allocations document states a key issue affecting Arnside is to focus on sites which are visually contained by topography, woodland and existing properties and do not impact on wider views. It also says there is a shortage of publically accessible space. The proposed site would impact on all the surrounding properties overlooking an darkening the properties below the fields on Hollins Lane and obstructing the views of those on Silverdale Road. The high density will not sit well within an area of low density housing.
The land should be developed for community use, for example an orchard.
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
