Response from Ms Hanna Latty, Lake District National Park Authority
1. Ms Hanna Latty, Lake District National Park Authority : 12 Dec 2017 13:08:00
Before completing this online representation please tick the box to show that you have read the guidance notes accompanying this consultation.
I have read the guidance notes
Paragraph No.
4.7.3
1.3 Do you consider the AONB DPD to be sound?
Yes
1.5 Please give details of why you consider the DPD is not legally compliant or is unsound or fails to comply with the Duty to Cooperate. Please be as precise as possible.
If you wish to support the legal compliance or soundness of the DPD or its compliance with the Duty to Cooperate, please also use this box to set out your comments.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express our active support for the identified infrastructure need for the AONB set out at paragraph 4.7.3 of the Publication Document which identifies the pedestrian and cycle link across the Arnside viaduct. We understand that Network Rail has determined that the project is technically viable. The Lake District National Park Authority supports this infrastructure improvement for the following reasons;
It will significantly improve connections between the communities of Arnside and Grange over Sands along the northern shores of the bay and improve accessibility for visitors. It will link with the England Coast Path (to be open by 2020) and the Morecambe Bay Cycleway and therefore strengthen the tourism offer and the local economy for this part of South Lakeland. It will promote sustainable tourism because of its connections with the Cumbrian Coastal Line and improve health and wellbeing of the community and visitors alike.
Yours,
Hanna Latty
Team Leader Strategy and Planning Policy
Lake District National Park Authority
