Response from Mrs Debra Horrocks (Individual)
1. Mrs Debra Horrocks (Individual) : 15 Apr 2012 12:16:00
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Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - M9M2-mod MILNTHORPE NORTH WEST OF MILNTHORPE
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.
Consideration of the increased level of traffic has to be taken into account. Currently the small road of Grisleymires Lane is used by residents of Dallam Chase and employees of the coachworks, and in the near future will be used for Booths deliveries and future commercial/retail units. Currently, this road would be insubstantial to accommodate the traffic to and from the proposed housing allocations. This part of Milnthorpe is already over-developed with the building of the new Booths supermarket, proposed parking areas and the retail/commercial units planned. The plan for 85 houses on this allocated site appears disproportionate to the size of land available,and being situated on an elevated site would have a negative impact on a unique & beautiful village landscape. This planned increase in development would also ensure a decline in the habitat of wildlife in an area already in abundance of estuary/marshland birds, field mice,bats and hedgehogs.
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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