5 responses from Mrs Anne Walsh (Individual)
1. Mrs Anne Walsh (Individual) : 27 Apr 2012 12:08:00
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - M41KM KENDAL SOUTH OF LUMLEY ROAD
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.
I wish to object to and challenge the soundness of proposal 2C – Land to south of Lumley Rd. and Scroggs Wood Light industrial Site on the following grounds:
- Inadequate local infrastructure including schools, health care, sewerage and roads.
- Milnthorpe road already backs up to the bypass at peak times and cannot accommodate the massive increase that such development, in these locations, would create. Kendal town development to attract visitors is pointless if they cannot obtain satisfactory access. The associated pollution from stationary traffic is incompatible with sustainable development objectives. The soundness of the development is challenged on the basis that there is no traffic plan to address these issues.
- The A6 is a crucial access for emergency services, particularly following the downgrading of Westmorland General Hospital. Further congestion on this route would introduce undue risk. The Soundness of the plan is therefore challenged on safety grounds. To South Lakeland District Council, Development Strategy Team, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4UD
- The proposed 2C developments would spoil the initial impression to Kendal visitors, being on the main access route and adjacent to the Town boundary. The Lumley road site is steeply graded and properties would impose on the existing views for existing residents and visitors. The line of trees acts as a natural barrier to the Bellingham Estate. Building to the South of this line would fundamentally change the Kendal “Gateway to the Lakes” character. The Soundness of the plan is therefore challenged on visual impact grounds.
- Loss of green field space is detrimental to the character of the area and contrary to Coalition Government Sustainable Development Policy, which recognizes brown field preference. The Soundness of the plan is therefore challenged as being contrary to Government Planning Policy.
- The proposed mixed use development is incompatible with the character of the historic Helsington development and other existing properties. The Soundness of the plan is therefore challenged as being detrimental to the historical character of the area.
- The site is clearly NOT “in an accessible location or an easily developable level site” (Achievability statement P133 2 C). The Soundness of the plan is therefore challenged as being contrary to this declared planning statement.
- There are high numbers of unoccupied residential properties in Kendal, much in new developments such as K village and the Burneside road former Garden Centre site. Furthermore there are currently several new developments in construction at the former John Boste Centre site, Cock and Dolphin area and opposite the church halls (how and when did this change from a new medical centre?) . Expansion of existing housing estates would be more appropriate. What affordable housing is contained within these developments? The soundness of the case for such development is challenged on the basis of existing residential space and more suitable alternative development sites.
- The Development plan should retain the "Kendal Gateway to the Lakes" image supporting tourism and established Cumbrian employment, not destroy it with unsightly, unnecessary development and traffic jams. You don’t put your wheelie bin on your front door step. I have an alternative suggestion for this site – why not continue its use as sheep farming land?
2. Mrs Anne Walsh (Individual) : 27 Apr 2012 12:11:00
Policy/Site No.
LA1.6 Strategic Employment Sites - E4M KENDAL LAND AT SCROGGS WOOD, MILNTHORPE ROAD
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.
I wish to object to and challenge the soundness of proposal 2C – Land to south of Lumley Rd. and Scroggs Wood Light industrial Site on the following grounds:
- Inadequate local infrastructure including schools, health care, sewerage and roads.
- Milnthorpe road already backs up to the bypass at peak times and cannot accommodate the massive increase that such development, in these locations, would create. Kendal town development to attract visitors is pointless if they cannot obtain satisfactory access. The associated pollution from stationary traffic is incompatible with sustainable development objectives. The soundness of the development is challenged on the basis that there is no traffic plan to address these issues.
- The A6 is a crucial access for emergency services, particularly following the downgrading of Westmorland General Hospital. Further congestion on this route would introduce undue risk. The Soundness of the plan is therefore challenged on safety grounds. To South Lakeland District Council, Development Strategy Team, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4UD
- The proposed 2C developments would spoil the initial impression to Kendal visitors, being on the main access route and adjacent to the Town boundary. The Lumley road site is steeply graded and properties would impose on the existing views for existing residents and visitors. The line of trees acts as a natural barrier to the Bellingham Estate. Building to the South of this line would fundamentally change the Kendal “Gateway to the Lakes” character. The Soundness of the plan is therefore challenged on visual impact grounds.
- Loss of green field space is detrimental to the character of the area and contrary to Coalition Government Sustainable Development Policy, which recognizes brown field preference. The Soundness of the plan is therefore challenged as being contrary to Government Planning Policy.
- The proposed mixed use development is incompatible with the character of the historic Helsington development and other existing properties. The Soundness of the plan is therefore challenged as being detrimental to the historical character of the area.
- The site is clearly NOT “in an accessible location or an easily developable level site” (Achievability statement P133 2 C). The Soundness of the plan is therefore challenged as being contrary to this declared planning statement.
- There are high numbers of unoccupied residential properties in Kendal, much in new developments such as K village and the Burneside road former Garden Centre site. Furthermore there are currently several new developments in construction at the former John Boste Centre site, Cock and Dolphin area and opposite the church halls (how and when did this change from a new medical centre?) . Expansion of existing housing estates would be more appropriate. What affordable housing is contained within these developments? The soundness of the case for such development is challenged on the basis of existing residential space and more suitable alternative development sites.
- There is spare capacity and expansion potential on existing established trading estates on Shap Road. The plan to relocate the Rugby club to Oxenholme and development of the Gilkes site are more suited to development than Scroggs Wood. The soundness of the case for such development is challenged on the basis of existing and more suitable alternative development sites.
- What and where is the business case and demand for a further speculative light industrial business park? Why would UK businesses move to such a park when financial assistance and tax breaks are available for designated City areas such as the Manchester Enterprise Zone? The soundness of this planned development is challenged on the basis of no demand or business case.
- The Development plan should retain the "Kendal Gateway to the Lakes" image supporting tourism and established Cumbrian employment, not destroy it with unsightly, unnecessary development and traffic jams. You don’t put your wheelie bin on your front door step. I have an alternative suggestion for this site – why not continue its use as sheep farming land?
3. Mrs Anne Walsh (Individual) : 27 Apr 2012 12:12:00
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - All Kendal 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.
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.
There are high numbers of unoccupied residential properties in Kendal, much in new developments such as K village and the Burneside road former Garden Centre site. Furthermore there are currently several new developments in construction at the former John Boste Centre site, Cock and Dolphin area and opposite the church halls (how and when did this change from a new medical centre?) . Expansion of existing housing estates would be more appropriate. What affordable housing is contained within these developments? The soundness of the case for such development is challenged on the basis of existing residential space and more suitable alternative development sites.
4. Mrs Anne Walsh (Individual) : 27 Apr 2012 12:13:00
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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.
Is there a definition of “affordable housing” in the context of Kendal young person income? Or is this merely a rouse to allow land owners and builders to make massive profits, without any tangible commitment to house the low paid of Kendal? The Soundness is therefore challenged on the basis of no defined affordability test.
5. Mrs Anne Walsh (Individual) : 27 Apr 2012 12:14:00
Policy/Site No.
LA1.4 - Kendal 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.
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.
There are high numbers of unoccupied residential properties in Kendal, much in new developments such as K village and the Burneside road former Garden Centre site. Furthermore there are currently several new developments in construction at the former John Boste Centre site, Cock and Dolphin area and opposite the church halls (how and when did this change from a new medical centre?) . Expansion of existing housing estates would be more appropriate. What affordable housing is contained within these developments? The soundness of the case for such development is challenged on the basis of existing residential space and more suitable alternative development sites.
