Response from Mr Gordon Jones (Individual)
1. Mr Gordon Jones (Individual) : 5 Sep 2013 13:17:00
Please add your response below, quoting the further proposed main modification reference number or relevant document title including reference to section / page / paragraph: (limit 3000 words)
SLDC LAND ALLOCATIONS DEVELOPMENT PLAN – FURTHER MAIN MODIFICATION MM072U
SITE REF: RN193 LAND OFF UNION LANE, ULVERSTON, CUMBRIA
I object to the above changes to the land involved in this proposed modification in a number of grounds, personally I see the loss of a unique corner of the town which is used by many as a peaceful and safe space to both exercise and reflect as a massive failure on behalf of our council to see the worth of such an area. Once gone it can never be regained.
I have read the comments of every respondent on this list and wholeheartedly agree with everything said. Road access is dreadful and will cause nothing but degradation of an already difficult traffic situation. The building currently in process at the top of Union Lane is probably as much expansion as the area can support. The impact on the wildlife in the area, bats, owls, rookery, dippers along the beck and the old and established woodland will be serious and destructive to the whole town's well being. Drainage is a massive issue for the whole town and any addition to the already precarious situation needs to be very carefully considered. Further I have seen no mention of archaeology except for a desk based review. This area needs to be seen and experienced before these changes are taken further. Has the council surveyed how many people walk the footpaths and asked their views? Has the council taken an evidence based view of the whole usage of this area?
I look forward to the outcome of this consultation and trust that the many views expressed are taken carefully into consideration by councillors entrusted with the well-being of the town and it's residents.
Gordon Jones