Response from Mrs Margaret Kelly (Individual)
1. Mrs Margaret Kelly (Individual) : 8 May 2013 12:17:00
Please add your response below, quoting the main modification reference number: (limit 3000 words)
Ref. RN57-Mod
I have read the comments in the modifications document made by Cumbria County Council.
I wish to draw your attention to matters relating to the access road (St Anthonys Hill) not addressed by CCC.
When leaving the main road (A6) to access the estate, after approx.15 mtrs there is a sharp left hand bend. It is not possible to see oncoming traffic until nearly at the bend which is not wide enough for two vehicles to pass without mounting the already narrow pavement..
The next section of the access road is on many occasions especially at weekends and in the evenings reduced to a single lane due to residents parking on the side of the road opposite the pavement. This causes passing vehicles to mount the pavement.
The next bend is a right hand blind bend where accidents have already occurred, this is followed by the only straight section of road adjacent to the proposed development with clear vision for drivers. It is regrettable that the two photographs published in the report only show this section of road A clearer picture would have been given if photographs had been published of the problem sections of the road.
To access the A6 it is necessary to position a vehicle partly on to the A6 in order to get a clear view of oncoming traffic, this is particularly necessary when checking for traffic travelling South, Approaching vehicles can clearly be seen moving to the centre of the road to avoid traffic waiting to access the A6
When planning permission was granted for St Anthonys Hill approx. 25 years ago the volume of traffic was considerably less on the estate and on the A6.
Yours faithfully
Margaret Kelly
