Response from Mr Steve Robinson (Individual)
1. Mr Steve Robinson (Individual) : 11 Sep 2013 12:55:00
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Reference MM072U - Amend Development Plan Boundary to incorporate site RN193 in Ulverston
I am writing to object to the above amendment to the development plan boundary.
My objections are based on the following
Traffic to and from the current development is already hitting the area badly with increased disruption to those that live in this densely populated residential area. The increase in traffic is having significant impact on an area which is surrounded older residents and is a danger to those younger members of the community using the park at Mill Dam.
Access in this part of town is not easy at the best of times. Ulverston suffers from narrow streets already suffering for problems with the amount of traffic it has to cope with. Additional loading on these already congested streets will put pedestrian traffic at a significantly greater risk of a fatal accident. The traffic has already increased several fold connected to the Stanley Street health centre
Additional development will result in a higher risk of flooding throughout the town. The increased surface run off from an increased development will cause havoc all the way though the becks and streams that run through the town and out to the estuary. Significant flooding has already been experienced in the low lying areas of Ulverston and to increase the run off further upstream is simply madness of the highest order.
This area of town is a much prized green oasis in the townscape of Ulverston. It is a haven for both people and wildlife and its loss would be a severe loss to the community.
So on the grounds of severe traffic chaos, flood risk, wildlife habitat loss and green space destruction the amendment must be rejected.
Yours Faithfully
Steve Robinson
