Local Development Framework Consultation

Dear Sir,
We would like to put forward our objection to the proposal to change the classification of the agricultural land at Union Lane Fields to “Land included within the development plan boundary” with possibility then of the building of housing, and the possible consequence of rerouting of traffic in the area.
Although we aware of, and understand the housing needs, we are of the opinion that there are already more than enough houses in this part of Ulverston, not taking into account the new Persimmon Development off Union Lane, which in itself will make the situation worse. We feel that releasing even more land for housing, in this area can only cause problems, on a number of levels, access, and parking being just two.
As we understand the proposals as they stand with regard to access, traffic would presumably go one way, either via Union lane, then follow a newly laid section of road, to join the top of Mowings Lane, and then go down Mowings Lane to the junction of either Garden Terrace, or Old Hall Road, where it could then be routed to join Soutergate in the usual way, or vice versa.
We currently reside on Mowings Lane, and are acutely aware of the problems that already exist in the area. It is obvious to any local resident that there is already far too much traffic using both Garden terrace and Mowings Lane. As you are no doubt aware, a problem already exists, with regard to parking, which takes up most of the space on both sides of both roads. These roads were not designed for, and are not wide enough to cope with the extra volume of traffic, both through, and for access, which would ensue, if this proposal were to be granted. The extra traffic would however have no other option than to use them, causing even greater problems.
There is also a potential hazard in winter, when it is icy as both Mowings Lane and Garden Terrace, to name but 2 roads have a very steep incline and need very regular gritting. They were actually impassable by the gritter itself on a couple of occasions last winter. It is quite dangerous, and there have been a few close shaves, over the years. How will the large volume of cars alone, never mind delivery vans etc cope under these winter conditions?
Where would everyone Park? Most households have at the minimum one car, and indeed around this area, it appears to be two, and sometimes three. They cannot all be parked on driveways, and as you will appreciate some of the houses on Garden Terrace do not have driveways, being terraced. There are already problems with access when cars are parked on both sides of this road, which is a good amount of the time. Couple this with the winter conditions pointed out above, which have been experienced by many local residents, plus a number who are not aware of the problems and the dangers become only too obvious.
We object extremely strongly to this Proposal for extra housing, We do appreciate that there is a requirement for extra housing throughout Ulverston, but believe this proposal, in this place, is a step too far, and it will only cause more problems than it could ever conceivably solve. We would hope that you can understand our concerns, and are able to reject this planned development.

Dave & Jacquie Grisedale