Comments and questions on:
NDP-S019 - WPG - Chelston Rise
| NDP-S019 - WPG - Chelston Rise | |||
| Comment no.: | Q071 | Date: | 23/01/2014 10:28 |
| Comment by: | Session NDP-C002 | Post code: | NN9 6AR - Caldecott |
| Q. Improvements to the road are critical, traffic to the airbase has increased noticeably and is going past Chelston Rise at speed. What changes do you propose? A. We have costed traffic calming measures and a footpath to Caldecott at around £300,000, which is only affordable if we have at least 35 houses. Q. What traffic calming measures are you proposing? A. We have looked at rumble strips and visual changes to calm speed. |
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| Comment no.: | Q070 | Date: | 23/01/2014 10:22 |
| Comment by: | Session NDP-C002 | Post code: | NN9 6AU - Chelston Rise |
| Q. How does your proposal to develop 35-70 houses fit with the Core Spatial Strategy? A. It doesn't. The Core Spatial Strategy and East Northamptonshire Council define Chelston Rise and Caldecott as "open countryside" with no obligation to accept new housing. We believe that the area will be enhanced by our proposals but we do recognise that we need to "sell" it to you with clear benefits. We believe that our proposal will achieve this by (a) improving the road between Chelston Rise and Caldecott (b) providing a number of affordable houses for local people (c) looking to provide a play area for Chelveston. Q. So there isn't actually a requirement for us to accept your proposals? A. No but we believe that our proposal provides clear benefits to the community. Q. So what exactly are the benefits for the existing residents? A. Improved connections to Caldecott and improved sewers are two clear benefits. |
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| Comment no.: | Q062 | Date: | 20/01/2014 13:59 |
| Comment by: | Anonymised | Post code: | NN9 6AR - Caldecott |
| Q. When the sewerage system from Chelston Rise was first installed in 1997 the pipe installed was only 6 inches in diameter. As a result the pipework easily blocks causing the system to backup, overflow onto the road and into the ditches. Increased housing at Chelston Rise will exacerbate the problem. This potential issue has not been mentioned anywhere in the documentation. A. (from William Pears Group)The District Council may require a drainage capacity study to be undertaken to support any future planning application and upgrade works could be provided in the event that a problem exists. We will of course investigate any situation thoroughly to ensure this is not a problem in the future. |
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| Comment no.: | Q019 | Date: | 17/01/2014 10:05 |
| Comment by: | Anonymised | Post code: | NN9 6AU - Chelston Rise |
| Having read the email from Liam Russell in response to Cllr Dale’s email dated 16 Dec 2013, regarding the question of “non-objection clauses” in both the rental and sale agreements at Chelston Rise (CR), it would appear that WPG have deliberately inserted the clauses in order to suppress any objections by the residents (owners & tenant) to any future planning applications, otherwise the clause would not have been included, in view of this there can be no engagement, otherwise are all in breach of the agreements. In the circumstances I feel we are being silenced by the need to provide a roof over our heads, with the possible fear of eviction, if we object openly and in these circumstances there can be no true engagement. In view of the comments about this site providing all of the parishes solutions for new development in one fell swoop, it‘s obvious that WPG will go to pretty much any lengths to get the go ahead to build at CR. In my opinion this is supported in Liam’s own words as he states twice in his response that he believes they have sufficient support from the rest of community, as he refers twice to the “whole of the NDP”, showing that they actually don’t care about the views or thoughts of the CR residents, because at no point does he actually outline how they will engage with us, unless they wish to try to win our support with the “subsidised shop”. People are drawn to settle in this area, not for the amenities or services it provides to the residents, not only for the fact that it is open countryside, but for the peace and quiet of the country, low traffic volumes, unspoilt views of the countryside, low crime, a safe environment to raise a family, low population density, plenty of open space for their children to play, and enough space to walk the dog & explore the area. Ok so it doesn’t have a path/pavement from CR to the Church, Village Hall or Pub, but this is part and parcel of living in the countryside, you expect to drive everywhere. |
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