Response from Mrs Judith Wilde (Individual)
1. Mrs Judith Wilde (Individual) : 9 Feb 2018 10:22:00
Have you any other comments about the Draft Development Brief and the Draft Supporting Contextual Information Document?
My comments pertain specifically to the area marked E on the map, described as 'Informal public open space'.
I understand that this area east of the hedge is owned by the builders Russell Armer. At the last public meeting which I attended, a portion of this field now has the potential for houses to be built on it (dependent on planning permission).
In this relatively small area, it is now proposed to build an access road to Mayfield Avenue ( in line with Cumbria County Councils emerging Cumbria Design Guide), and incorporate Area F to extend the play area. The later adjustment is because the Environmental Agency require an undeveloped buffer area adjacent to Holme Beck for maintenance; thus reducing the size of the current public open space. Neither of these fall into the remit of Informal Public Open Space under present government terminology. Pedestrian walkways and cycle ways are considered 'Active Travel Links', but not an access road for vehicles. I suggest this leaves little space for additional housing in this area (E).
[Active Travel Links are mentioned in the November Draft Development Brief Summary, under the heading of Informal Public Open Space - section E or 'What type of Open Space is proposed?'] I would not expect roads, childrens' play area or meeting halls to be considered as part of the 25% Informal Public Open Space allocated in the current plans.
Yours faithfully Judith Wilde
