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D Law Esq

Principal Development Plans Officer

South Lakeland District Council

South Lakeland House

Lowther Street

Cumbria

LA9 4DQ

8 September 2011

Our ref: HSP/KGO/MC0363

Your ref:

Dear Sir/Madam

South Lakeland Local Development Framework Land Allocations Development Plan Document – Further Consultation Gerald Eve LLP is instructed to submit further representations to the Council’s Land Allocations document, in relation to land at The Ghyll and Highlands, Brigsteer Road, Kendal. These representations follow initial representations submitted by Knight Frank (letter dated 8 April 2011) (ref: 135/HS/MC/RN) on behalf of our client and provides further details on these proposals. The representations make comments on the following sites:

• Site RN254 and RN279 (The Ghyll and Highlands) situated to the north of Brigsteer Road;

• Site R143 (Proposed extension to RN129M), to the north west of the Ghyll and south of Underbarrow Road.

In addition, we attach a site analysis and indicative layout proposal for this site, which shows how a well designed, small scale, low density residential proposal could come forward on the site and the benefits it could offer to the local community. This information has been discussed informally with the local member of Kendal Town Council who saw no major problems with the proposal. My client has also offered local residents the opportunity to inspect their plans and ask questions. Brief commentary is also provided in relation to an initial objection proposed to this allocation (by Mr Robert Boyd, dated 2 September 2011, 15.05pm) to clarify a couple of misunderstandings in relation to this proposed allocation. Background As set out in earlier representations, the site is situated between Underbarrow Road (to the north) and Brigsteer Road (to the south), directly to the west of Kendal town centre. Residential allocations are proposed on land immediately to the north of this site (ref: R129M) and to the south (on the opposite side of Brigsteer Road (ref: M39).

Site Analysis and Indicative Proposals (Prepared by JDA Architects) The conclusion of the initial site analysis is that the site could comfortably achieve 5 new detached dwellings (with a new access from Brigsteer Road), in the south western portion of the site and 3 new detached dwellings (accessed from Underbarrow Road), to the north east of the site (north of Highlands). Full details of the site analysis undertaken, and the key constraints to development of this site, is set out in the attached brochure. In brief summary, a list of the site constraints, commentary on how these matters may be improved and a summary of the wider benefits (in addition to assisting the Council in meeting its housing targets) of this proposal is set out below:

• Drainage / flooding – poor drainage through the south western portion of the site (fronting Brigsteer Road) has historically caused problems with flooding along Brigsteer Road close to the junction with Underwood, due to an inadequate culvert passing under Brigsteer Road and draining away to the east. These proposals offer the opportunity to significantly improve this situation. New residential development and the introduction of a new access roundabout offers the ideal opportunity to resolve this issue by introducing the appropriate drainage to ensure the site drains away to the east under Brigseteer Road.

• Highways safety – there have been a number of road traffic accidents along Brigsteer Road notably close to the access of the Ghyll/Highlands and along Brigsteer Road, close to the junction with Underwood. Initial highways advice suggests the most appropriate way to access the site is with the introduction of a new mini roundabout (as shown in the attached brochure) which would provide a safe access to this site while also acting as a natural safety mechanism, by slowing down traffic travelling away from Kendal along Brigsteer Road.

• Amenity open space – the site is currently privately owned with no access to the public. There is however an opportunity with this proposal to not only provide publically accessible amenity space on the site, but to provide public access through the site linking the existing amenity space to the east (on the opposite side of Brigsteer Road) and the proposed leisure allocation directly to the west.

Proposed Site Allocation RN254 & RN279 The attached brochure (and the brief explanation above) is hoped will assist the Council with its consideration of the appropriateness of this site for residential development. The site analysis and constraints plan demonstrate that the site is not appropriate for high density development, but does offer the opportunity for carefully designed low density development which would sit comfortably within the site context and offer an entirely appropriate ‘entrance’ to the town of Kendal. Proposed Site Allocation R143 Objections were previously raised to the western part of proposed allocation R129M (the fields directly to the west and north west of The Ghyll) due to the relationship with the National Park (to the west) and the impact this element could have of views into and out of the National Park. Those objections are considered to be even more relevant to proposal R143 as that site would be closer and more visible from the National Park. Our client therefore raises further objection to

proposed extension R143 on the basis of the relationship with the National Park and the significant impact new housing development would have on the important views into and out of the National Park. Responses to Land Allocations – Further Consultation In review of the comments made in relation to the Council’s further consultation have identified opposition to our clients proposed allocation from Mr Robert Boyd (dated 2 September 2011, 15.05pm). The key concerns of My Boyd relate to potential flooding problems if our clients’ site is developed and a potential rat run being created from Brigsteer Road to Underbarrow Road as a result of these proposals. To clarify, we reiterate the comments made earlier in this letter that a key benefit of the proposed residential development on our clients site (R129) is the potential to resolve existing flooding problems on that site and Brigsteer Road, with the introduction of an appropriate drainage system. With regard to a rat run being created from Brigsteer Road to Underbarrow Road, comments were raised previously that the site could assist with developing the residential development to the north with a secondary access to Brigsteer Road, but following further site analysis this does not appear to be practical and therefore the current proposals do not involve the creation of a through route from Brigsteer Road to Undebarrow Road. The proposal would not therefore create a rat run. We trust these further comments are helpful, but should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Harry Spawton of this office in the first instance. Yours faithfully

�� Gerald Eve LLP

[email protected]

Direct tel. 0161 830 7077

Mobile: 07557 742362

Encl cc Mr & Mrs Carmichael (The Ghyll) Mr & Mrs Julian (Highlands)

How to make comments

You need fill out only one copy of your contact details. However, please fill in a separate response form for each site or issue that you wish to comment on. Please indicate in the box provided on the contact details form the total number of pages enclosed. Please complete the attached Equality Monitoring Form if you wish.

An electronic copy of this form is available at www.southlakeland.gov.uk/landallocations

Electronic forms or responses by email can be sent to [email protected].

Responses on paper copies of this form should be posted or faxed to:

Development Strategy Manager Fax: 01539 717355 South Lakeland District Council South Lakeland House Lowther Street Kendal LA9 4DL

You may also hand in your form to the council offices at:

• South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal; or

• Ulverston Local Link (Town Hall)

If you require additional copies of the form please call 01539 717490 or email [email protected].

Internet access is available at your local library and at South Lakeland House, Kendal.

Please ensure that your comments reach the Council Offices at South Lakeland House, Kendal no later than Friday 9th September 2011.

Your contact details and privacy

Anonymous comments will not be accepted. Comments cannot be treated as confidential and will be available for public inspection. Your submitted comments will be used in the preparation of the LDF.

Contact details, signatures and private addresses will not be made public. Any data that you supply will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Viewing the relevant documents

The consultation document, which includes maps of the sites we would like comments on can be viewed at council offices and local libraries and downloaded from the Council website

Any questions?

If you need help completing the comments sheet, require further information or are unsure about any aspect of the consultation, our Development Plans Team will be pleased to advise.

Contact details are:

Tel: 01539 717490 Email: [email protected]

Your contact details

If you are completing a paper copy of this form please use CAPITALS and BLACK INK.

Your details Your Agent’s details (if you have one)

Organisation: Mr & Mrs Carmichael

Organisation: Gerald Eve LLP

Name:

Name: Harry Spawton

Address: c/o Agent Address: No 1 Marsden Street

Manchester

Postcode: Postcode: M2 1HW

Tel: Tel: 0161 830 7077

*Email:

*Email: [email protected]

*We aim to minimise the amount of paper printed and sent out. Therefore, where an email address is supplied, future contact will be made electronically.

This response contains pages including this one. (See letter and brochure)

Please tick the box if you would like us to notify you when the Land Allocations Development Plan Document is submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination and when it is adopted by the Council.

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Land Allocations - Further Consultation

Please use this form to comment on:

1. Alternative sites put forward by respondents to the earlier Land Allocations consultation (January - April 2011);

2. Time span of the Land Allocations document

3. The approach to development in small villages, hamlets and the countryside.

Please complete one of these sheets for every response you make. (Please also note that comments made in earlier consultation need not be repeated.)

1. Alternative Sites Please let us have your views on alternative sites suggested by respondents to the previous consultation. (Please note, these are not SLDC suggestions.)

Which site do you wish to comment on?

Settlement Kendal

(e.g. Natland)

Site reference number (e.g. RN298#) RN254 & RN297

Please indicate below whether you support, support in part or oppose the suggestion that this site be included in the Land Allocations document (please tick as appropriate)

Support Support in part Oppose

Please explain your reasons/add your comments below (continue on a separate sheet/expand box if necessary)

See attached letter.

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2. Time Span of Land Allocations Document: Should the Land Allocations document plan period remain 2003 – 2025 or cover a shorter period, for example, 2003-2020?

Please indicate whether you support, support in part or oppose a reduction in the time span of the Land Allocations document (please tick as appropriate)



3. Small Villages, Hamlets & Open Countryside Do you think the future housing and employment land needs of small

villages, hamlets and open countryside are best met by: -

A. Allocating sites for houses and employment in the Land Allocations document; or

B. Communities and/or developers bringing forward sites for housing and employment for consideration under relevant Core Strategy policies, through neighbourhood plans and/or other local initiatives.

Please indicate which of the above options you would support. (Please tick as appropriate)

A B


Thank you for your views and suggestions.

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How to make comments

You need fill out only one copy of your contact details. However, please fill in a separate response form for each site or issue that you wish to comment on. Please indicate in the box provided on the contact details form the total number of pages enclosed. Please complete the attached Equality Monitoring Form if you wish.

An electronic copy of this form is available at www.southlakeland.gov.uk/landallocations

Electronic forms or responses by email can be sent to [email protected].

Responses on paper copies of this form should be posted or faxed to:

Development Strategy Manager Fax: 01539 717355 South Lakeland District Council South Lakeland House Lowther Street Kendal LA9 4DL

You may also hand in your form to the council offices at:

• South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal; or

• Ulverston Local Link (Town Hall)

If you require additional copies of the form please call 01539 717490 or email [email protected].

Internet access is available at your local library and at South Lakeland House, Kendal.

Please ensure that your comments reach the Council Offices at South Lakeland House, Kendal no later than Friday 9th September 2011.

Your contact details and privacy

Anonymous comments will not be accepted. Comments cannot be treated as confidential and will be available for public inspection. Your submitted comments will be used in the preparation of the LDF.

Contact details, signatures and private addresses will not be made public. Any data that you supply will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Viewing the relevant documents

The consultation document, which includes maps of the sites we would like comments on can be viewed at council offices and local libraries and downloaded from the Council website

Any questions?

If you need help completing the comments sheet, require further information or are unsure about any aspect of the consultation, our Development Plans Team will be pleased to advise.

Contact details are:

Tel: 01539 717490 Email: [email protected]

Your contact details

If you are completing a paper copy of this form please use CAPITALS and BLACK INK.

Your details Your Agent’s details (if you have one)

Organisation: Mr & Mrs Carmichael

Organisation: Gerald Eve LLP

Name:

Name: Harry Spawton

Address: c/o Agent Address: No 1 Marsden Street

Manchester

Postcode: Postcode: M2 1HW

Tel: Tel: 0161 830 7077

*Email:

*Email: [email protected]

*We aim to minimise the amount of paper printed and sent out. Therefore, where an email address is supplied, future contact will be made electronically.

This response contains pages including this one. (See letter and brochure)

Please tick the box if you would like us to notify you when the Land Allocations Development Plan Document is submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination and when it is adopted by the Council.

17

�

Land Allocations - Further Consultation

Please use this form to comment on:

1. Alternative sites put forward by respondents to the earlier Land Allocations consultation (January - April 2011);

2. Time span of the Land Allocations document

3. The approach to development in small villages, hamlets and the countryside.

Please complete one of these sheets for every response you make. (Please also note that comments made in earlier consultation need not be repeated.)

1. Alternative Sites Please let us have your views on alternative sites suggested by respondents to the previous consultation. (Please note, these are not SLDC suggestions.)

Which site do you wish to comment on?

Settlement Kendal

(e.g. Natland)

Site reference number (e.g. RN298#) RN143

Please indicate below whether you support, support in part or oppose the suggestion that this site be included in the Land Allocations document (please tick as appropriate)



See attached letter.

�

2. Time Span of Land Allocations Document: Should the Land Allocations document plan period remain 2003 – 2025 or cover a shorter period, for example, 2003-2020?

Please indicate whether you support, support in part or oppose a reduction in the time span of the Land Allocations document (please tick as appropriate)



3. Small Villages, Hamlets & Open Countryside Do you think the future housing and employment land needs of small

villages, hamlets and open countryside are best met by: -

A. Allocating sites for houses and employment in the Land Allocations document; or

B. Communities and/or developers bringing forward sites for housing and employment for consideration under relevant Core Strategy policies, through neighbourhood plans and/or other local initiatives.

Please indicate which of the above options you would support. (Please tick as appropriate)

A B


Thank you for your views and suggestions.

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