Response from Mr & Mrs J & A Brakewell (Individual)
1. Mr & Mrs J & A Brakewell (Individual) : 26 Apr 2012 12:14:00
A typed or handwritten document was submitted. This has been scanned and can be downloaded below:
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - All Endmoor 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.
RE: LAND ALLOCATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ENDMOOR,KENDAL,CUMBRIA
We question parts of the Development Document on the following grounds and points, as it does not meet its own sustainable development principles.
RefCS1.2
1. This development is far too large as a survey by a local housing association found there would only be a need for between 10 to 15 new houses required by 2015,therefore the number should be based on need.
2. There are only two shops i.e. a Bakery and small General food store, both of which have been up for sale for a considerable time, and an outreach Post Office in the village hall.
3. Doctors, Dentists, Supermarkets etc 5 miles away , Hospital A&E @ Lancaster 17 miles.
4. The nearest facilities for the young i.e. Sports facilities, Entertainment ,Libraries , cafes, clubs etc are 5 miles away in Kendal which already causes problems.
Bus services are infrequent and expensive also only go to Kendal and Kirby Lonsdale.
5. Sustainability.
There are 2 local industrial sites at present, Summerlands and Gatebeck with over 10,000
square ft of empty premises , the rest are low volume employers.
Therefore considerable travel will be necessary to find employment as this is still mainly a
farming community.
6. Infrastructure
The local sewerage waste water systems @ Low Park, Crooklands and Dove Nest are already over capacity and will need renewing so will entail a large new system.
Attached is a list of local wildlife which would be affected. (attached)