Response from Mr Simon Wood (Individual)
1. Mr Simon Wood (Individual) : 12 Jul 2017 21:32:00
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Arnside - Hollins Lane A8/A9
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I am a walker who regularly escapes London, and one of my very favourite (easy) walks is over Arnside Knott. I am disappointed to hear that you are considering the development of any houses at all on this lovely field which I have passed often. I have seen brownfield sites close to the village which seem much better suited to development.
This field has a quant charm about it that I have watched for many years. I have seen owls (including I think, an Eagle Owl but it was in a tree now gone from the field) bats, deer, various birds of prey, a Black Redstart (my favourite) and of course the grazing sheep who bring a great sense of serenity after a vigorous stomp over the Knott. To put newly built houses there just seems wrong. Arnside's open spaces between groups of housing is great for birds and other wildlife, which of course helps the tourism (me). I always look for another Black Redstart in that special field! Please don't let it become an uncomfortable development that appears take away much more than it brings.
