Response from Mr Derek Boots (Individual)
1. Mr Derek Boots (Individual) : 12 Dec 2017 11:32:00
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
Policy Reference
AS18(part of A9) - Land on Hollins Lane, Arnside
1.1 Do you consider the AONB DPD to be legally compliant?
No
1.2 If NO please indicate which test of legal compliance your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below.
The DPD has not had regard to national planning policy
1.3 Do you consider the AONB DPD to be sound?
No
1.4 If NO please indicate the ground(s) on which you consider the DPD to be unsound
The DPD is not positively prepared
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.
I believe that the DPD has not had regard to national planning policy in that a new development accessed from a country track thus creating a crossroads, constitutes urbanisation of a rural area.
I believe that the DPD is not positively prepared as repeated warnings about the safety of this site have been ignored. Hollins Lane is shown as a track on the OS map and is without any form of pedestrian walkways apart from a short stretch at the top. It is the oldest track in the village and the narrowest. Thorough risk assessment s and traffic surveys need to be carried out. Various hazards mean there is a moderate risk of injury to road users.
Please note that traffic has increased considerably since the site was first put forward several years ago, the lane has become a fast cut through.
1.6 Please set out what modification(s) you consider necessary to resolve your objection and make the DPD legally compliant or sound, having regard to the matter(s) you have identified above. (Please note that any non-compliance with the Duty to Cooperate is incapable of modification at examination). You will need to say why this modification will make the DPD legally compliant or sound. It will be helpful if you are able to put forward your suggested revised wording of any policy or text. Please be as precise as possible.
Look at any alternative site accessible from a wider road.
2.1 If your representation is seeking a modification, do you wish to participate at the oral part of the Examination?
No, I do not wish to participate at the oral examination