Response from Mrs Margaret McDonagh (Individual)
1. Mrs Margaret McDonagh (Individual) : 8 May 2013 09:55:00
Please add your response below, quoting the main modification reference number: (limit 3000 words)
REVISIONS TO SLDC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PLAN APRIL 2013
ALLOCATED SITE REF : MM057 Policy 4.26
I note that this proposed allocation now includes ( in the para text only ) the creation of a “ direct pedestrian route “ to the centre of the village from the site. Being itemised in RED one wonders whether this indicates an advance “ PREFERRED ROUTE “ situation ie commitment / agreement of landowners to setting aside land for such a purpose ? Is one correct in assuming that this proposal has the full backing of Lower Allithwaite Parish Council ? Not clear.
An advance planning brief connected to this particular site may or may not exist but certainly of utmost importance to it would be published data related to B5277. Existing traffic flow / speeding traffic, commercial traffic of 5+ axle vehicles / turning movements / type of traffic using the Narrows as well as X roads at Locka Lane & Wraysholme Lane junction are all pertinent to the suitability / support for this site development in the future.
Without such information it is difficult to give a considered opinion & I, therefore, do NOT support this proposal.
May I suggest that in any future discussion about this allocated site the following must be established in advance of development :
Traffic Management :
1. Investigate the feasibility of establishing LOCKA LANE Lane as a “ green corridor “ . Examples of how these work successfully exist in the RIbble Valley where access is for pedestrians / property access only. This lane will become more urban in appearance otherwise & a the enjoyment of a pleasant walk for both residents & visitors to the area, could be somewhat diminished without a sympathetic approach to design.
2. Examine the existing use / traffic flow on LOCKA LANE as well as the turning movements as it currently attracts both private & commercial traffic. With a 30mph speed limit, local drivers do use it as a cut through & alternative route to B5277. Additional turning traffic from a site of up to 30 dwellings ( high density @ 1.1 ha ) , located at the bottom of its steep hill, would mean “ sight lines “ become more rather than less important at the junction with B5277. Any new layout will have an effect at the junction with B5277 & should, therefore. be part & parcel of advance plans for the Barn Hey site.
Margaret McDonagh ( Mrs )
