Burnley Wood and Healey Wood Area Action Plan: Development

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November 2010
Burnley Wood and Healey Wood Area Action Plan: Development Plan Document Consultation Statement
1 Introduction
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1.1
Purpose of the Document
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1.2
Links to the Statement of Community Involvement
4
2 Early Consultation – Pre Issues and Options
2.1
Early Consultation – Pre- Issues and Options Stage
3 Issues and Options Consultation
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10
3.1
Regulation 25
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3.2
Consultation Process
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3.3
Consideration of the Comments Made during Issues and Options Consultation
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4 Preferred Options Consultation
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4.1
Regulation 26 (2004 Act) Consultation
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4.2
Summary of Key Issues
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4.3
PINS LDF Support Programme
15
4.4
Government Office North West
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Appendices
A Statement of Compliance with the SCI
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B Consultation on Issues and Options
22
B.1
List of Consultees
22
B.2
Letter Sent to Consultees
36
B.3
Consideration of Representations to Issues and Options
37
B.4
Business Survey
179
C Consultation on Preferred Option AAP
188
C.1
List of Consultees Sent a Copy of the AAP
188
C.2
Covering Letter Sent to Consultees
188
C.3
Public Notice
190
C.4
Consideration of Representations To Preferred Option Consultation
192
D PINS LDF Support Programme Advice
264
E GONW Comments
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Introduction
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1 Introduction
1.1 The purpose of this Consultation Statement is to set out details of the consultation undertaken
during the preparation of the Burnley Wood and Healey Wood Area Action Plan . It has been produced
in order to met the requirements of Regulation 28 of the Town and Country Planning (Local
Development) (England) Regulations 2004.
1.2 It sets out the responses made during the Regulation 25 consultations (Regulation 28c) and
the Pre-Submission (Preferred Option) consultation and representations. It highlights the main issues
raised and outlines how these have been addressed in the Area Action Plan that will be submitted to
the Secretary of State
1.1 Purpose of the Document
1.3 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 introduced fundamental changes to the
planning system. The single borough wide Local Plan was to be replaced by a Local Development
Framework, a portfolio of planning documents. One of the main objectives of this new planning system
was to achieve effective engagement with the local community and others with an interest in the area
early on in the process.
1.4 This Consultation Statement sets out how this engagement has been undertaken from the very
outset of the preparation of the Burnley Wood and Healey Wood Area Action Plan. It is a requirement
that the Council prepares such a document to accompany the Plan that it is proposing to submit to
submit to the Secretary of State. This will help the Planning Inspector carrying out the public
examination of the AAP to determine whether the plan is in compliance with the Council’s Statement
of Community Involvement and Government guidance.
1.2 Links to the Statement of Community Involvement
1.5 Burnley Borough Council’s Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) was adopted on 5th
September 2007, about halfway through the preparation of this Area Action Plan. Although the Issues
and Options consultation started in July/August 2006, before the adoption of the SCI, the methods
of engagement used at this stage were informed by the emerging SCI.
1.6 Prior to consultation on Issues and Options, there had been a significant amount of engagement
in developing a plan for Burnley Wood and Healey Wood. This was not informed by the SCI.
1.7 The Statement of Compliance with the Statement of Community Involvement (Appendix 1)
shows how the requirements of the SCI have been met during the preparation of the Burnley Wood
and Healey Wood AAP.
1.8 Figure 1 sets out the stages undertaken prior to the preparation and publication of the submission
AAP and the dates for each stage:
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September 2003
Consultation on issues and early options for Burnley Wood
2004 – 2005
Consultation on Masterplan by Taylor Young
(Area extended to include Healey Wood)
July 2006 – August 2006
Consultation on Issues and Options developed in the light of the above
consultation and new planning guidance, and an evidence base
February 2008 – March 2008
Consultation on the Preferred Option AAP and Sustainability Appraisal Report
September 2010 – October 2010
Publication of the Pre-Submission Publication Burnley Wood and Healey Wood AAP
To be followed by Submission to the Secretary of State and Public Examination
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Early Consultation – Pre Issues and Options
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2 Early Consultation – Pre Issues and Options
2.1 Early Consultation – Pre- Issues and Options Stage
2.1 In 2003, a Neighbourhood Action Plan was prepared for Burnley Wood, to help inform proposals
for for the first round of Elevate East Lancashire funding under the Housing Market Renewal
Programme. In 2005, a Masterplan was prepared in order to test the ideas in the NAP Preferred
Option and to identify any further opportunities for change. During the production of this Masterplan
the boundary was extended to include Healey Wood.
2.2 However, as the NAP and Masterplan had not been produced in accordance with the changes
to the planning system introduced in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, work started
afresh on the development of an Area Action Plan using the information gathered as the basis for
developing the evidence base further and progressing thinking around the issues affecting the area
and possible options for addressing these.
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Issues and Options Consultation
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3 Issues and Options Consultation
3.1 Regulation 25
3.1 In line with the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, Burnley Borough Council sought
early engagement in the Burnley Wood and Healey Wood AAP preparation process. An Issues and
Options Report was prepared in July 2006 based on the consultation that had been undertaken in
2005. This highlighted issues and set out a number of options for dealing with these. Its purpose was
to stimulate discussion and debate about the issues that the AAP should address and the options for
dealing with them. Further suggestions and comments on the content of this document were
encouraged and the outcome of this stage of consultation helped to inform the Preferred Option
Burnley Wood and Healey Wood Area Action Plan.
3.2 There was a six week consultation period that ran from 24th July – 15th September 2006. This
was preceded by a training session for the community and other stakeholders on 10th May 2006.
This was run jointly with North West Planning Aid and its purpose was to explain the LDF process,
highlight the forthcoming consultation on all of the Area Action Plans being undertaken and indicate
how this consultation would influence the final proposals for the area. 88 people attended this event.
3.3 The Issues and Options Report was delivered to every household in the AAP area and a letter
was sent to the list of consultees set out in Appendix B1. This letter indicated that the Issues and
Options Report and background information was available online, that it was also available for
inspection and that consultation on the report was being undertaken from 24 July (see Appendix B2).
Those consultees on List 1 also received a copy of the Issues and Options Report itself.
3.2 Consultation Process
3.4 In order to try to achieve effective and inclusive engagement at this crucial stage in the
development of the AAP, the Council undertook a range of different consultation methods. As well
as sending the Issues and Options consultation documents to all households and businesses in
Padiham, there were exhibition/drop in events, online consultation and texting.
3.5 A yellow consultation bus was hired from a community group in Bradford to raise the profile of
the consultation drop in sessions. The first was held in St Stephens Church Car park on the morning
of 28th July 2006, followed by an afternoon event in Healey Wood opposite Healey Wood School. A
further event was held at the Sure Start on Brunswick Street on the evening of 28th July and there
was a general event for all of the AAPs that were being prepared at that time. This was held in Burnley
town centre on 3 August. Planning officers and North West Planning Aid were in attendance at these
events to explain what the AAP was, how people could get involved in its preparation and what would
happen next. In addition, there were staff from the Council’s Housing and Green Spaces services
and from the registered social landlord, Calico to answer questions specific to their work areas.
3.6 As well as the online consultation, the Council produced a 3D leaflet, which invited young people
to text their address to a Council number. They then received a reply telling them the different options
in text format, and inviting them to text back the one they preferred. All those aged under 21 who
took part in the initiative were entered into a free draw to win a prize donated by a town centre retailer.
3.7 Although all methods of consultation were well received, the leaflets resulted in very few texts
being received. It was felt that this pointed to a need to work more closely with schools and youth
agencies to promote consultations. The other consultation events were more successful and the
highly visible and accessible yellow bus was found to be very effective.
3.8 In total, 383 responses were received. These responses were shared with the community and
other partners at an AAP and general planning awareness raising event called The Planning Factory.
This was held on 18 November at the football club to help explain the complex planning process to
local residents and over 300 people attended
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3.3 Consideration of the Comments Made during Issues and Options
Consultation
3.9 A detailed consideration of the comments made at Issues and Options stage is set out in
Appendix B3. The key issues raised were:
The issues that gave rise to greatest concern
• Anti social behaviour
• General cleanliness, neglected and poorly maintained properties
• Private Landlords
• The future of Healey Wood School
Options – the main concerns
• The future of the terraced housing within the Grid – should the housing be retained to maintain the
community and character of the area, or should the Council finish the job and clear the houses as
retention is only delaying the inevitable?
• Where is the Local Centre for Burnley Wood? Should shops and services be focused on Parliament
Street or Oxford Road?
• What is the future for Healey Wood? What level of Intervention is necessary to meet residents
concerns and aspirations?
• What is the future of existing open space and recreation areas after the opening of the new
Neighbourhood Park?
• The area is home to local businesses who provide local jobs and services? Is it sensible to relocate
these businesses for new housing? How will the needs of local employers be accommodated?
3.10 Although the response to the consultation on Issues and options had been good, there was
little comment from local businesses. Consequently, in March 2007, a survey of businesses in the
Burnley Wood and Healey Wood area was undertaken. A total of 38 businesses were sent a postal
survey to complete, of which 6 businesses completed and returned the questionnaire. A report
detailing the main findings of this consultation exercise is attached as Appendix B4.
3.11 The Council used all of these consultation responses as a basis for further discussions with
a number of agencies and stakeholders to inform the formulation of a Preferred Option for Burnley
Wood and Healey Wood. These meetings, held in July – Sept 2007, followed a series of discussions
held internally at Council-wide officer working group meetings. A number of key issues that the AAP
would need to address became evident and are highlighted in the Preferred Option Burnley Wood
and Healey Wood AAP (paragraph 2.34)
3.12 Community and other stakeholder support was an important consideration in the development
of the Preferred Option AAP. However, it was not the only consideration. The Preferred Option AAP
Options evaluation, set out in Appendix 1 of the Preferred Option AAP, sets out a detailed consideration
of every option considered in relation to a number of criteria, including community support.
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Preferred Options Consultation
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4 Preferred Options Consultation
4.1 Regulation 26 (2004 Act) Consultation
4.1 Before the six week consultation period for the Burnley Wood and Healey Wood AAP started,
on January 31 2008, an event was held at the football club. This was again to explain the wider
planning context for the AAP and set out how residents could get involved.
4.2 The Council then made the Preferred Option AAP for Burnley Wood and Healey Wood available
for consultation from 19 February to 31 March 2008. As before, various methods of consultation were
used to try to reach as broad a range of stakeholders as possible, in line with the Statement of
Community Involvement.
4.3 Copies of the AAP were sent to the organisations listed in Appendix C1 along with any
organisations or individuals who had requested a copy. The covering letter and the letter sent to all
other consultees on the Council’s consultation database (see Appendix C2) indicated where the AAP
and its associated documentation could be viewed and invited comments during the six week
consultation period. The Preferred Option AAP was also summarised in a booklet and delivered to
all homes and businesses in the area covered by the AAP.
4.4 Two consultation events in Burnley Wood and Healey Wood were held on the 28th February
2008 and around 20 people attended. In addition a drop in session was held on the evening of 11th
March 2008 at St. Stephens Church. The AAP and other documents were also made available for
inspection at the following locations:
Planning Reception, Planning & Environment Services, Parker Lane Offices
Contact Burnley, Parker Lane
Burnley Central Library, Grimshaw Street
Padiham Library, Town Hall, Burnley Road, Padiham
4.5 In addition, the Preferred Option AAP and all of its supporting documentation were also made
available online using the Council’s Limehouse consultation website.
4.6 A public notice was published in the Burnley Express and the Padiham Express on 15 February
2008 (see Appendix C3)
4.7 A total of 102 responses were received and the consideration of these is set out in Appendix
C4. This includes a summary of the comments received and how they have been taken into account
in drawing up the Pre-Submission Publication AAP.
4.2 Summary of Key Issues
4.8
A summary of the key issues raised in relation to the Preferred Option AAP is set out below:
Sustainable Transport
4.9 Additional routes were proposed for cycling and walking which have been included within the
Pre-Submission Publication AAP where appropriate.
Employment
4.10 The issue of providing employment opportunities within the neighbourhood was raised. The
continued identification of Employment sites is an integral part of the Pre-Submission Publication
AAP.
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Environment
4.11 Sport England stressed the importance of promoting design that encourages physical activity,
improves accessibility and enhances amenity.
4.12 Objections were raised by the Environment Agency in relation to the inclusion of sites at risk
from flooding. To overcome this objection, evidence would be needed to show that the proposals in
areas at risk of flooding were appropriate in relation to the requirements of PPS25 and appropriate
mitigation measures were put in place.
4.13 In response to this, further work on flood risk was undertaken and this informed the content
of the Pre-Submission Publication AAP.
4.14 Natural England considered that the AAP should say more about biodiversity, especially with
reference to the Council's biodiversity duty in accordance with the Natural environment and Rural
Communities Act.
4.15 English Heritage considered that more reference should be made to the area's historic
importance on ongoing inititiaves such as the Townscape Heritage Initiative.
Housing
4.16 Concern was raised by residents concerning the toolkit of measures to be included within the
TAI policies for Burnley Wood and Healey Wood, requesting that additional information be included
to provide more detail around the implementation of the policies. Additionaly questions were asked
about how the clearance areas had been determined and when new development is built what form
will it take and what tenure of housing will be provided.
4.3 PINS LDF Support Programme
4.17 In view of the uncertainty about the acceptability of preparing an Area Action Plan in advance
of its Core Strategy, the Council sought the advice of the Planning Inspectorate through the PINS
LDF Support Programme (see Appendix D). The advice received indicated that there did appear to
be sound reasons to progress the AAP before the Core Strategy has been finalised. However, the
reasons for advancing the AAP should be explicitly set out, including the strategic and policy context
on which it is based.
4.18 The Inspector also highlighted the importance of deliverability and suggested that, where
external public/private or specific funding is required to successfully deliver the proposals, this should
be clearly set out in each AAP. Where the availability of finance or “pump-priming” is critical, this
should also be set out, along with the risks if funding does not become available. An implementation
and delivery programme could be drawn up to support each AAP.
4.4 Government Office North West
4.19 Comments from Government Office North West in relation to the Preferred Option were
generally supportive and there were no suggestions for change. However, GONW did make comments
in relation to the Pre-Submission Publication AAP when an early copy was sent to them for comment
(see Appendix 5).
4.20 The points made in relation to the AAP by Government Office in June 2010 related to the
length of the document, the need for clarity in respect of affordable housing and the title of the AAP,
which should be referred to as the ‘pre-submission publication’ AAP. It was also felt that the objectives
should be more locally specific and that the AAP needed to be clearer about what expenditure by
delivery partners was actually committed. The Council’s attention was also drawn to the Secretary of
State’s intention to revoke RSS.
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4.21 These comments were taken on board in the preparation of the Pre-Submission Publication
Burnley Wood and Healey Wood AAP.
4.22
Under the Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) (Amendment)
Regulations 2008, the requirement to undertake formal consultation at ‘Preferred Option’ stage of
Development Plan Document preparation was removed. Instead, a more flexible approach to public
engagement was been introduced through Regulation 25. Public participation is more flexible and
not a single event and is aimed at developing alternative strategies with consultation aiding the
evaluation process and choosing the most appropriate strategy to bring forward for publication. In
relation to the Area Action Plan, it is considered that the approach followed so far in its production
would meet the intent of the new Regulation 25.
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Statement of Compliance with the SCI
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Appendix A Statement of Compliance with the SCI
A.1 The Statement of Community Involvement sets out the statutory consultation requirements for
DPDs at the Issues and Options, Preferred Option and Submission stages.
A.2 The following table is based on Table 4.1 of the Statement of Community Involvement which
was adopted on 5 September 2007. It constitutes the Statement of Compliance with the SCI and
demonstrates that, up until the time of publication of the Pre-Submission Publication Burnley Wood
and Healey Wood Area Action Plan, the consultation requirements of the SCI had been met.
Key Milestone
Minimum Consultation
Requirements set out in the SCI
Methods used to meet the
Requirements of the SCI
Prepare evidence base
and develop
issues/options
To raise awareness by;
Awareness raised through:
Consultation started
24 July 2006 with an
awareness raising
event on 10 May 2006
issuing a press release
contacting groups on the LDF
database by letter/email
using the website, posters,
leaflets
To consult using a combination of:
general surveys, possibly
using the Citizen’s Panel
focus groups
workshops, ‘Planning for Real’
meetings, facilitated
discussions with the
community and other
stakeholders
website
targeted measures to engage
with ‘hard to reach’ groups
series of newspaper articles,
including ‘Picture This’, Turf
Moor training session and
Planning Factory
groups and individuals on
database contacted by letter
through website, posters,
flyers
consultation by:
meetings with stakeholders
booklets delivered to all
households, businesses
business surveys
website
drop in sessions
texting
meetings with individuals,
groups, as requested
statutory consultees contacted
and sent copies of documents
‘Planning Factory’ to
encourage involvement of all
sections of community
Minimum requirements were all met
at this stage
Preferred Options
Consultation started
on 19 February 2008
with a pre
consultation event
on 31 January 2008
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issue press release
consultation letters to those on
the database
explanatory leaflet and other
publicity
exhibitions, road shows
made documents available in
appropriate locations
focus groups, one-to-one
meetings
press release, including
invitation to Planning Factory
session at Turf Moor
letters sent to all on database
with an interest in the area
copies of documents sent to
statutory bodies
website, including Limehouse
consultation
documents made available at
suitable locations
Key Milestone
Minimum Consultation
Requirements set out in the SCI
targeted measures to engage
‘hard to reach’ groups
website
publish feedback on
consultation
Submission document
Methods used to meet the
Requirements of the SCI
drop in sessions, road shows
booklet delivered to all
households, businesses
meetings to discuss specific
feedback on issues and
options consultation published
on website and made
available at Planning
Reception
Minimum requirements were all met
at this stage
press release
website
letters to appropriate groups
on the consultation database
explanatory leaflet and other
publicity
public exhibitions, road shows
focus groups, one-to-one
meetings
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Consultation on Issues and Options
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Appendix B Consultation on Issues and Options
B.1 List of Consultees
British Telecom
Church Commissioners
Coal Authority
Community Alliance
English Heritage
Natural England
English, Welsh and Scottish Railways
Environment Agency
Forestry Commission (North West)
Government Office for the North West
Health and Safety Executive
Highways Agency
Housing Corporation North West and Merseyside
Home Office
Blackburn with Darwen Council
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Hyndburn Borough Council
Pendle Borough Council
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Rossendale Borough Council
Briercliffe Parish Council
Cliviger Parish Council
Dunnockshaw Parish Council
Habergham Parish Council
Hapton Parish Council
Ightenhill Parish Council
Worsthorne-with-Hurstwood Parish Council
Bradford and Northern Housing Association
British Waterways
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East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
Burnley Health Care Trust
Burnley Historical Society
Burnley Wildlife Conservation Forum
Burnley Civic Society
Confederation of British Industry
Council for British Archaeology
Cyclists Touring Club
East Lancashire Health Authority
Eaves Brook Housing Association
Freight Transport Association
Friends of the Earth
Groundwork East Lancashire
Lancashire County Council
Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Manchester and District Housing Association
National Grid Property Ltd
Open Space Society
Fusion-Online Ltd
Co-operative Retail Services Ltd.
Casterton, Lanehead and New Ground Court Tenants and Residents Group
CG Property Group
Framptons
Royal Society for Nature Conservation
GVA Grimley
Together Against Masts
Al Nisa
CA Planning Town Planning and Environmental Consultants
Lattice Property Holdings
Age Concern Lancashire
Ancient Monuments Society
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British Wind Energy Association
Ethnic Minorities Consulltation Forum
East Lancashire Ornithologists
Friends of Queen Street Mill
Ramblers Association
Road Haulage Association
RSPB Mrs Jill Garforth
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
The Home Builders Federation
The National House Building Council
Tidy Britain Group
Town Centre Partnership
Transport 2000
Weavers Triangle Trust
Npower Renewables Limited
Barratt Manchester
Lyndon Murgatroyd
John Maunders Group plc
McClean Homes
McDermott Developments Ltd
Rivermead Homes Ltd
Wilcon Homes Northern Ltd
Hartford Homes
Athertons
Westbury Homes
Central Renewal Area Residents' Association
Lowerhouse Residents' Association
National Health Service
United Utilities
Royal Mail Property Holdings
Network Rail
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Sport England
Traffic Commissioner
Colin Buchanan and Partners
North West Development Agency
Countryside Properties
c/o Janet Dixon Town Planners
Bolton Emery Partnership
Development Planning Partnership
c/o Mr Chris Jones Matthews and Goodman
Roger Tym and Partners
Mr Roland Kitson
GF Singleton and Co.
De Pol Associates
Mr Andrew Brown
Gough Planning Services
DPDS Consultancy Group
Mr Harker
Town Planning Consultancy
c/o Mr David Simmonds Anthony Goss Planning
Burnley Primary Care Group
New Era Enterprises
North West Aerospace Alliance
British Motorcyclists' Federation
Mr Armen
Brodies
Mr Jeremy Waites
Mr Iain Williamson
Geoffrey L. Johnson & Co.
Ms. Joanne Chard
Friends of the Earth
Ward Hadiway Solicitors
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Walker Morris
New Era
Steven Abbott Associates
Weatherall Green and Smith
Mr Paul Dew
Ms. Caroline Stiles
FPD Savills
Nobletts
GMA Planning
Chesterton Planning and Economics
Mr David Smith
Mr Peter Hartley
Mrs I Ashton
Councillor Mohammed Ansar
Wardell Armstong
Sedgwick Associates
The Woodland Trust
Mr Philip Ashley
Ms. Donna McLaughlin
Devplan UK
Mr Trevor Henson
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Agriculture and Rural Development - GONW
GO North West
National Playing Fields Association
Burnley and Pendle Travel Ltd.
Royal Mail
Redrow Homes (Lancashire) Ltd
Garden History Society
Georgian Group
Heritage Trust for the North West
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Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society
National Housing Federation
Pennine Heritage Ltd
Theatres Trust Rose Freeman
Towneley Hall Society
URBED
Victorian Society
Visually Impaired Persons Group
Commission for Architecture and Built Environment
Living Streets
Private Hire Association
Hackney Cab Association
Wynns Independent Transport Consultants
Bovis Homes Limited Central Region
Crowther Homes
Gleeson Homes
Wainhomes
Taywood Homes
George Wimpey plc Strategic Land Management
Abbeyfield Burnley Society
Anchor Trust
Ashiana Housing Association
Hanover Housing Association
Harvest Housing Group
Muir Housing Group
New Progess Housing Association
North British Housing Association
Hartley Housing Association
Yorkshire Metropolitan Housing Association
Thomas Estates Ltd
ROOM The National Council for Housing and Planning
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Royal Town Planning Institute
Planning Haymarket Professional Publications Ltd
White Young Green
Miller Homes
Insignia Richard Ellis
Mr G Niman
Mr Ian Fogg
Peacock and Smith
Ms Janet Swan
North West Planning Aid
Parliament Street Residents' Group
Hussainia Young Muslim Association
Brunshaw Neighbourhood EMB
Nathaniel Lichfield
Churches Together
The Banks Group
Peter Higham and Company
Stonehaven Consultants Limited
HJ Banks and Company Ltd.
c/o Norman Gillan Mono Consultants Limited T-Mobile (UK) Limited
Paul Butler Associates
Weatherall Green and Smith
MVM Planning Mr Phil Garner
Dave Walker Chartered Surveyors
Mr A Entwistle
The Planning Bureau Limited
Mr David Fitzpatrick
Mr and Mrs C. Sutton
Lancashire Evening Telegraph
Sustainability Action Partnership
The Planning and Development Network
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Solsbury Developments
Railway Development Society
Support the East Lancashire Line Association
Banks Development Division
John Willcock Planning Consultancy
Forster Heyes McNee
Dalton, Warner, Davies
Donald, Race and Newton
Higham & Co.
Mr Hubert Tattersall
Mr Ray Holcroft
Outwoods Environmental Consultants
Drivers Jonas
North West Regional Assembly
Forest of Burnley
Burnley Socialist Alliance Steering Group
Fulledge Action Community Team
Barlow Raymond
Gillespies
Mr Raymond
Mrs Joyce Rushton
Mr Paul Smith
Messrs D & J Leitherd
Ms. Judith Spencer
Mrs Carole Chippendale
Lancashire RIGS Group
Mr Peter Hornby
Mr Phillip Ashley
Councillor David Heginbotham
Paul Dickinson and Associates
Jones Lang La Salle
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The Land and Development Practice
Urban Splash
George Wimpey North West Ltd
English Partnerships
United Utilities - Facilities and Property Services
RPS
Malcolm Judd & Partners
DTR (Rossendale) Ltd
Councillor Anthony Lambert
Mr Ken Spencer
Mr Brian Comberbach
Kay-Shuttleworth Estates
Mr Steven Potts
Mr G White
Mr David Smith
Orange PCS Limited
Future Energy Solutions
Transmission Design & Supply
Boydell & Jacks Ltd
SBS Electrical
Whitfords Caravan Centre
Ron & Les Exhausts
M Duerden Ltd
Salonlink Ltd
Auto & Commercial Electrical Services
Chemglass Ltd
D & D Motors
Oldham Street Garage
ATS NW Limited
J P N Auto Parts
CABE
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BPR PCT
The Prince's Trust
Burnley and Pendle Green Space Ltd
East Lancashire Supported Housing
Victim Support East Lancashire Voluntary Sector Resource Centre
Breaking Barriers Lancashire Youth & Community Service
Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service East Lancashire Voluntary Services
Central Methodist Church
Burnley Youth Theatre
Alchohol and Drugs Services
Lancashire Youth and Community Service
Lancashire Youth Association
Healey Wood Residents Group
Youth Offending Team
Youth Works East Lancashire Voluntary Sector Resource Centre
ADHD East Lancashire CAMHS
Burnley Pendle & Rossendale
Stepping Out of Chaos
Towneley High School
Hardys and Hansons
Lancashire County Council Property Group
The Planning Bureau Limited
Campaign for Real Ale
Burnley Wood Community Action Group
UK Rainwater Harvesting Association
Taylor Woodrow Developments Limited
Sustainability Northwest
Disability Rights Commission
Todmorden Town Council
Wadsworth Parish Council
Trawden Forest Parish Council
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The Inland Waterways Association
Elevate East Lancashire Amanda Richardson
North West Regional Housing Board
National Disability Council Secretariat
PRP Architects
Regeneration Ltd
Haslam Homes North West and Merseyside
Office 35
Taylor Young
Lancashire Economic Partnership
Healey Wood Residents Association
Burnley Community Network
Accent North West
Transco North West LDZ
Trees for Burnley
Calico Housing Ltd
Crime Prevention & Architectural Liason Pennine Division
Lancashire Constabulary
Labour Party
East Lancashire Deaf Association
Brunshaw Action Group Neighbourhood Office
Brunshaw Estate Management Board
Brunshaw Training and Advice Centre Neighbourhood Office
St Stephen's Church
Springhill House
Burnley Borough Council Play Work Development Officer
Matthew Keenan
Steve Abbott Associates
Terracefields Development Trust
Hewitt & Co
Living Room
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Morris Property Management Service
Pennine Properties
Phoenix Lettings
Rehman Property Consultancy
Stannard Homes
Turret Property Management
Urban Locations
Crown Estate Agents
Eastwood Property Management
Mr & Mrs Bailey
Mr & Mrs Birt
Mr & Mrs Black
Mr D Brewer
Mr & Mrs Cranwell-Ward
Mrs Hilda Crossley
Ashworth Property Management
Belvoir Lettings
Broadhurst
Broden Lloyd
Falcon & Foxglove
Mrs Judith Donnelly
Brenda Freeland
Oakhill Estates
Mrs D Hall
Mr J Halliwell
Mr M Hargrave
Mr P Harmsworth
A Hebden
Mrs Myra Hird
Mr & Mrs Howard
Corinya Holdings
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Diane King Properties
Mr Ron McCaffery
Prima Properties
TORCA Ltd
Mrs S Murtagh
Mr P Nadin
Mr M Potts
Mr R Raheem
Mr N C Rowlinson
Mrs E Selway
Mr J Sharpe
Mrs C P Townson
Mr M A Clough
Mr G Slater
Mr J D Crowther
Mr M Telfer
Mrs S Emsley
Mr Z Iqbal
Mr Andrew De Coninck
Mr N Beecham
Linda Earnshaw
Mr & Mrs Cowgill
Mr & Mrs Williams
Mr Derek Pilling
Mr & Mrs Griffiths
I Townson Properties
Ighten Properties
Mr D Hird
Mr J Clegg
Mr & Mrs Digger
Mr M Regan
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Mr P Beck
Mr & Mrs Hall
Mr Paul Holt
Mr & Mrs Leyland
Mr & Mrs Harris
High Lea Properties Ltd
Mrs R Baker
Susan Astin
Mr & Mrs Taylor
Mr & Mrs Macadie
Mr J Price
Mr B Smallcombe
Angela Taylor
Mrs Linda Wilson
Rosa Lytton
Tesco Stores Ltd
Mr S Foster
Paperlane Properties Ltd
Mr J Young
Mrs K Pugh
David Miller Insurance Brokers Ltd
Barton Willmore
The Woodland Trust Regional Policy Officer
RSPB North West England Regional Office
Help the Aged
Lancashire Learning and Skills Council
Equal Opportunities Commission
Civil Aviation Authority
Gypsy and Traveller Law Reform Coalition
The Gypsy Council European and UK office
Commission for Racial Equality
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The Geological Society
Diocesan Board of Finance
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Barry Robinson
Association of Inland Navigation Authorities
B.2 Letter Sent to Consultees
Burnley Borough Council
Planning & Environment
P.O. Box 29, Parker Lane Offices
Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2DT
Tel: 01282 425011 Fax: 01282 477272
E-mail: planning@burnley.gov.uk
«Title» «FirstName» «LastName»
«Company_Name»
«Address»
«Post_Code»
Dear Sir/Madam
Area Action Plans for Burnley Wood, Daneshouse/Duke Bar/Stoneyholme, Padiham,
Piccadilly/Trafalgar and South West Burnley – Consultation on Issues and Options
As part of the preparation of a new planning framework for Burnley, the Council is preparing a number
of Area Action Plans to guide new development and co-ordinate regeneration activity. It has produced
a consultation report for each of the above areas that provides some background information, sets
out some of the issues facing the area and suggests a number of options for addressing them. I am
pleased to enclose your complementary copies of these reports.
Consultation on the issues and options is the first stage of public consultation in the Area Action Plan
process and the Council would be grateful to receive your comments. Your feedback will be important
in helping us to progress these Area Action Plans to their next stage – the identification of preferred
option(s).
Comments forms are included with this letter and responses may also be made on line at
www.burnley.gov.uk/areaactionplans. or e-mailed to us at ldf@burnley.gov.uk. Comments should
be returned to the Council by 15th September 2006. If you would like to discuss the contents of the
consultation reports please contact the Policy and Environment team (see paragraph 1.4.3 of each
report for contact details).
I hope that you will take this opportunity to get involved in this important stage of the preparation of
the first new Development Plan Documents for Burnley.
Yours faithfully
Margaret Whewell
Policy and Environment Manager
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2.1 Environment - Issues
2.0 Issues and Options
Section
Y
Agree that the environment
surrounding existing housing
is an issue that needs
addressing
Agree that the the cleanliness
of open spaces is important.
surrounding the mills on
Oxford Road can could be
improved
72/BW/403 General
cleanliness – only a small
amount of money would be
needed to remove graffiti
immediately and arrange
more frequent street cleaning
– this would attract buyers.
91/BW/482
Open spaces need to be kept
litter free and planted with
undamagable trees - willow
whips, dog wood, dog rose
rather than full maple
saplings. The scruffy mills
and former mills on Oxford
Road are a daunting prospect
for anyone approaching on
foot in the evening.
Y
Y
N
16/BW/82 Mrs Harris
Noted - comments passed to
Drainage of the park at Eaves Green Spaces and Amenities
Street
Influence on Preferred
Option Y/N
Y
Consideration
surrounding existing housing
is an issue that needs
addressing
44/BW/134 Miss Hawtrey
The backyards and back
streets in Healey Wood are in
need of attention
Comment
B.3 Consideration of Representations to Issues and Options
The Preferred Option
should explore the
possibility to improve
current open spaces
should explore the
possibility of improving the
environment on Oxford
Road with a view to
improving lighting and
security.
should explore measures to
improve the general
cleanliness of the area.
should explore measures
that deal with the
environment in Healey
Wood
Effect on Content of
Preferred Option
37
38
Agree that the regeneration of
Burnley is about more than
houses. All the AAPs, and the
Local Plan support the
creation of new, higher jobs
being brought into Burnley
and improving access to these
jobs for residents of Burnley's
inner urban neighbourhoods.
Agree that the regeneration of
Burnley is about more than
houses. All the AAPs, and the
Local Plan support the
creation of new, higher jobs
being brought into Burnley
and improving access to these
jobs for residents of Burnley's
inner urban neighbourhoods.
50/BW/199 Mr Tierney
The plan as it is written is right
about some things but wrong
about others. Employment is
the key for all Burnley. We
must encourage hi-tech, high
wage jobs to come in to the
area or the whole of Burnley
will slowly die
54/BW/224 Saunders
Need to start with getting jobs
not houses.; Housing is
oversupplied already, there
are thousands for sale and
rent – see Burnley Express
2.2 Economy - Issues
2.2 Economy Opportunities
47/BW/141 Mr Jones
Noted
There is an opportunity to
develop productive food
bearing semi managed
permaculture landscapes
around the Healey Wood area
2.1 Environment Opportunities
Consideration
Comment
Section
Y
Y
N
Option Y/N
should look to protect
existing business and
promote sites for the
development of new
employment opportunities
providing local employment
should look to protect
existing business and
promote sites for the
development of new
employment opportunities
providing local employment
Preferred Option
Agree that antisocial
behaviour is an issue that
needs addressing.
Agree that the condition of
some properties is an issue
that needs addressing
Agree that private landlords
can lead to problems if they
do not keep their properties in
good repair or properly vet
their tenants.
their tenants.
their tenants.
46/BW/140 Mr Cavanagh
Young kids drinking on the
street, some houses are
looking very ugly and in need
of repair
01/BW/10 Mr Whitehead
Private Landlords should be
made to keep properties in
good repair and appearance
and vet their tenants
41/BW/121 Mrs Howarth
Drastic action needs to be
taken against private
landlords whose tenants
cause social problems and
neglect their homes to the
detriment of home owners
who generally take care of
their homes.
39/BW/115 Mr Fallows
The main issue is rented
properties with private
landlords not caring who they
rent them to or what trouble
these people cause.
2.3 Housing and Social
Issues - Issues
Consideration
Comment
Section
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Option Y/N
In those areas of terraced
housing that remain the
Preferred Option should
propose measures to tackle
the problems caused by
private landlords and their
tenants
tenants
should propose measures
to deal with anti-social
behaviour
to deal with the condition of
the housing stock
Preferred Option
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Section
40
Y
N
72/SW/280 Speake
Agree that anti-social
The pavements are full of dog behaviour and littering is an
dirt and litter. Noisy louts are issue that needs addressing
causing noise and trouble and
dogs are barking.
85/BW/476 Spelling
If I spend 20K on my property
I might lose 10K with the
compensation available.
Costs more to demolish than
do the housing up. What is
the point - waste of money.
Consultation set back 6
months - have been living with
Resident concerns with the
process for preparing the Area
Action Plan have been noted.
The Preferred Option Stage
of the Area Action Plan is
intended to give residents
more certainty. Any further
Clearance Proposals will have
been appraised against a
Y
Agree that the support of
external agencies including
the police is important to the
implementation of the policies
and proposals in the Area
Action Plan
03/BW/24 Mr Campbell
Once redeveloped the area
should be patrolled by police
officers on a regular basis
Option Y/N
Y
Consideration
37/BW/113 Hopkinson
Landlord licensing for terraced can lead to problems if they
properties.
their tenants.
Comment
should include measures to
deal with anti-social
behaviour and the area's
environment
to involve external
agencies, including the
police, in ensuring the
successful implementation
of the Area Action Plan
tenants
tenants
Preferred Option
Section
Consideration
number of factors - one of
which will be value for money
and deliverability. Existing
residents affected by
clearance will given the
opportunity to remain in the
area. The building of new
housing will provide
accommodation both for
existing and new residents of
Burnley Wood
The Issues and Options
Consultation is a stage in the
preparation of the Area Action
Plan that must be
undertaken. It is
acknowledged that not all of
the options put forward will be
implemented. The Preferred
Option stage will give
residents more certainty over
the Council's Preferred plans
for the area.
It is acknowledged that
clearance of housing leads to
disruption for residents and is
not undertaken lightly. Other
alternatives will be considered
Comment
this for 2 years - know its
down to funding. Keep
residents in the community
together. New houses will not
be for the residents. Don't
agree with shared ownership
have worked hard all life to
pay for house. When we
started, we were told we
would get like for like in
housing. People who will buy
the housing won't come from
Burnley Wood
86/BW/477 Hopkinson
87/BW/478 Watson
Why show plans that might
not happen - we have had 3
years of getting nowhere.
Need a final plan so we can
organise our lives. Problem
of proposals blighting the area
- residents not wanting to
spend money on their houses
- don't know which way to
jump.
88/BW/479 Fogarty
Don't want anyone else to go
through what I went through
with clearance - knock 2
houses together to make
family homes.
Y
N
Option Y/N
The Preferred Option will
propose interventions to
deal with the issues in the
current housing stock.
Further clearance areas will
be proposed if appropriate.
Preferred Option
41
Section
42
The Council intends to offer
all existing residents the
opportunity to remain in the
neighbourhoods where
clearance takes place. The
mechanism for the process
however, is not contained with
the Area Action Plan
Agree that dealing with the
housing stock is not the only
issue. Anti-social behaviour
will also need attention
Agree that dealing with the
housing stock is not the only
issue. Anti-social behaviour
will also need attention
92/BW/483
What happens to all druggies
when new development areas
are put in place. I feel sorry
for our older generation who
fought the war to live in
peace. They've worked hard
for where they live so what
happens to them. As for petty
crimes hard working families
pay the price. Government
need to sort lots of social
issues out before spending
money on all those
developments
48/PT/503 Marquis
Rather than just facelifting the
area which is free for people
on Benefits people who work
in preparing the Preferred
Option
Consideration
89/BW/480 Bray
If take my house and give me
compensation ( I am a
pensioner) will I be able to
afford new housing) Want to
know if we can get a decent
house - we have spent to
much on our houses - couldn't
hang on any longer
Comment
Y
Y
N
Option Y/N
behaviour
behaviour
Preferred Option
2.3 Housing and Social
Issues - Opportunities
Section
75/BW406 Fielding
No mention has been made
in the report of the strong
community spirit which exists
in the Burnley Wood area.
Although houses have been
abandoned to the east of the
area, the majority of residents
to the west are long term and
this is an excellent opportunity
to create a neighbourhood we
can be proud of.
38/BW/114 Old Lady
Concerns over anti-social
behaviour from tenants of
private rented properties in
the Burnley Wood Area
have to pay. Why don't they
concentrate on the people
who bring the areas down drugs and alcohol rehab etc.
Demolishing buildings will just
move them on to different
areas. Too many houses are
rented out with people moving
who don't care about the
areas.
Comment
Agree that the existing
community is an asset of the
area and that community
involvement is essential to the
successful preparation and
implementation of the Area
Action Plan
their tenants.
Consideration
N
Y
Option Y/N
tenants
Preferred Option
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44
2.4 Education, Recreation
and Community Facilities Issues
Section
Y
Y
N
70/BW/355 Robinson
Agree that dealing with
Burnley Wood has a new park anti-social behaviour is an
but we daren’t use it as it is a important issue
“runway” for drug addicts.
Sort out the people and the
areas will improve 100%.
05/ALL/325 Towneley
Agree that education is an
The new secondary school
important issue, however the
should be built within Burnley location for the new
Agree that facilities for
children and young people are
important. The Preferred
Option should consider the
need for facilities within the
neighbourhood.
16/BW/82 Mrs Harris
Need something for children
as there are no sports
facilities in the area.
Y
Y
The need for further clearance
has been explored through a
Neighbourhood Renewal
Assessment. The conclusions
from that assessment will feed
into the Preferred Option
78/BW/457 Mr Carter
I feel that there is no need for
large scale demolition in
Burnley Wood. The houses
are basically sound and
grants could be given to
encourage kitchen extensions
to be added along with a 3rd
bedroom
Option Y/N
48/BW/160 Mr Clegg
Agree that local shops and
Need to stop losing shops
services are an essential part
such as post office, corner
of the neighbourhood.
shops, chip shops, grocers.
Otherwise there will only be
the Spar on Todmorden Road
Consideration
Comment
for dealing with anti-social
behaviour
Preparation of the Preferred
Option should consider
facilities for children and
young people.
to protect important
community services
The Preferred Option will
explore the need for
additional clearance.
Preferred Option
2.4 Education, Recreation
and Community Facilities Opportunities
Section
The new neighbourhood park
in Burnley Wood has been
developed to upgrade existing
facilities. The effect of
development on Towneley
Park will have been
considered in determining the
Planning application.
The vitality and viability of
local shops is considered by
identifying Parliament Street
as a Local centre. The
Preferred Option will look to
strengthen that role
Agree that facilities for
children and young people are
important. The Preferred
Option should consider the
need for facilities within the
neighbourhood.
05/ALL/325 Towneley
It is ridiculous that a “park”
has been created in an area
so close to Towneley whilst
Towneley Park is to be
harmed by development.
Especially so as there is no
revenue funding for Burnley
Wood park which will become
an eyesore.
12/AL/427 LCC
The AAP fails to identify how
the viability of local shops will
be protected especially given
their proximity to a large
supermarket.
93/BW/484
Brunshaw resident - nothing
for young people - concerns
about young people and
underage drinking 10/11 years
of age - Hang around shops
on Brunshaw.
Now that the new
Neighbourhood Park is open
in Burnley Wood the need for
recreation area will need to be
secondary school has already
been selected by Lancashire
County Council
Wood as it would act as a
centre for community
regeneration and facilities
52/BW/216 Bailey
Glebe St Recreation Area and
Community building should be
developed and a replacement
Consideration
Comment
Y
Y
N
Option Y/N
Preparation of the Preferred
Option should consider
facilities for children and
young people.
The Preferred option should
identify the Local Centre
and include a policy which
seeks to strengthen the
Local Centre in the face of
competition.
Preferred Option
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Section
46
N
N
N
Healey Wood School is now
operated as a Community
Resource by the Community
Alliance
Alliance
Alliance
30/BW/98 Dawson
Healeywood School should
be brought back into use as a
community centre – residents
willing to run
31/BW/99 Pounder
Healey Wood School should
be brought back into use as a
community centre – residents
willing to run. The area needs
a new park.
22/BW/90 Newman
Healey Wood Infant School
should be made into a youth
centre.
20/BW/88 Mrs Jones
Healey Wood School – would operated as a Community
like to see progress with this
N
N
explored with Green Space
and Amenities. Any
development of the recreation
centre would need to consider
the need to provide an
alternative venue for the
activities provided.
building provided near to the
Sure Start.
Option Y/N
25/BW/93 Ms. Cocker
Use Healey Wood School for operated as a Community
social/community activities
Alliance
Consideration
Comment
Preferred Option
2.5 Transport and
Movement – Issues
Section
Alliance
and an assurance that the
residents will be properly
informed
Y
69/BW/354 Labour (TB)
Branch Road is also a key
route, since it is a bus route
and carries more traffic than
Oxford Road. The opportunity
should be taken in this whole
process to have a review of
the effectiveness of the BW
traffic calming scheme: the
measures on Branch Road
are ineffective, there are
several dangerous junctions
on Parliament St. caused by
parking on side streets too
close to the junctions, and
Strange St has become a rat
run from Dall St/Glebe St to
Hufling Lane because of the
closure of the top of Glebe St.
Agree that there are a number
issues related to parking and
traffic movements. Potential
redevelopment proposals may
offer the opportunity to deal
with a number of these issues.
Y
N
Option Y/N
16/BW/82 Mrs Harris
Agree that parking is an issue
Parking is an issue in Healey that needs to be addressed
Wood
19/BW/87 Taylor
Comments noted and passed
Healey Wood Doorstep green to Green Space and
– improvement in the pitch - Amenities
dangerous
Consideration
Comment
should consider measures
for dealing with existing
parking and traffic related
issues.
that address the parking
issues in the area
Preferred Option
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Section
48
New/improved bus services
will be dependent on
commercial viability. Will
need to investigate with Bus
Operators
Disagree that the area is not
close to Manchester Road
Station.
20/BW/88 Mrs Jones
Would like to see an improved
bus service for Healey Wood
– access to local schools –
particularly Rosehill
12/AL/427 LCC
The area is not considered to
be close to Manchester Road
Station with buses having to
go into the town centre and
then out again. The
topography of the area also
reduces the ease at which the
station can be accessed. This
should be addressed in the
AAP.It should be noted that
studies are being undertaken
to improve rail links in the
area but that is long –term
aspiration.The permeability
barrier presented by the canal
should be addressed within
the AAP.
72/SW/280 Speake
Agree that creating safe
Something needs to be done crossing points is an important
on Parliament Street to help issue for the area
old people and others cross
this road. Things also need
to be done about the speed
that cars travel along this
road.
Agree that the canal
embankment is a barrier to
the Town Centre, however
concerns over the cost and
feasibility of creating
additional access points.
Agree that the topography of
the area is an issue, however
uncertain how the AAP can
address topography.
Consideration
Comment
Y
N
N
N
N
Option Y/N
should look at the role of
Parliament Street as the
Local Centre
Preferred Option
2.5 Transport and
Movement – Opportunities
Section
Agree that links to the Town
Centre is an important issue
for Burnley Wood. However
there are concerns over the
cost and feasibility of creating
an underpass under the canal.
Agree that Green routes,
particularly to the School and
Sure Start, are important to
the area.
Agree that improved transport
links to Manchester/Leeds is
an important issue. However,
work is underway exploring
improvements to existing
stations rather than
52/BW/216 Bailey
Look to create Green
pathways to School and Sure
Start with safe cycle tracks.
This will also help with
inactivity of pupils and create
a healthy future generation.
60/BW/309 Mrs Wooler
Improvement of transport links
to Manchester/Leeds is
important. Perhaps
re-opening Towneley Railway
Station should be considered.
New/improved bus services
will be dependent on
commercial viability. Will
need to investigate with Bus
Operators
91/BW/482
Public transport to Burnley
Wood and the school at
Towneley is abysmal,
especially in the evenings.
How will anyone without a car
use the new school at
Towneley in the evenings?
Without cars this area is very
unwelcoming.
52/BW/216 Bailey
Look at creating an underpass
under canal to Tesco for easy
access.
Consideration
Comment
N
Y
N
N
Option Y/N
should propose Green
Routes and ensure that
Green routes are include
within redevelopment
proposals
Preferred Option
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50
Redevelopment of Cleared
Sites
Area 1 – Land East of
Branch Road –
Section
Section
52/BW/216 Bailey
Agrees with the
redevelopment of this area
Comment
78/BW/457 Mr Carter
I feel money would be better
spent on a new railway station
and improved line to
Manchester (under 1 hour
journey time). This would
mean people would live in
Burnley and work in
Manchester. House prices
would double in the run down
areas. Pay only 50% housing
benefit for poor quality
housing. This would
discourage landlords from
renting out poor quality
housing.
Comment
Phase 1 of the redevelopment
of this area will shortly be
brought forward through a
planning application from the
Council's lead developers.
Further phases will follow
Consideration
Agree that an improved
Manchester Road Station and
improved rail service to
Manchester are important
issues. However, these
issues are covered in more
detail in the
Piccadilly/Trafalgar Area
Action Plan
re-opening the Towneley
Station.
Consideration
Preferred Option
Y
should propose phased
development to bring
forward the
redevelopment of this
area.
Influence on Preferred Option Effect on Content of
Y/N
Preferred Option
N
Option Y/N
Section
Consideration
Comment
54/BW/224 Saunders
Supports the redevelopment
of this area
68/BW/353 Thoburn
Agrees with the
redevelopment of this area as
most of this property is in very
poor condition – give BW
some green area – rebuild
and make the area look good
in keeping with the Towneley
area.
71/BW/402 Sport Supports
open space improvements
and access to.
66/BW/343 Highways
This proposal involves the
redevelopment of cleared
sites, however no detailed
information has been provided
in the AAP. It is therefore
difficult to assess at this stage
the likely traffic implications of
the development. Therefore
the Agency requests to be
N
Y
Y
Y
The Highways Agency will
be consulted on planning
applications and at all
stages in the preparation
of the AAP.
forward the
area.
forward the
area.
forward the
area.
Y/N
Preferred Option
51
52
Other Options?
Section
Believes that the boundary for
this area is drawn too tightly,
by excluding the area
bounded by Branch Rd,
Sussex St, Waterloo Rd and
Clarence St. We understand
that this area is to be the
subject of development by
Calico to replace Gerald
Court. Is it the case that the
development will use all this
area? The recent decision not
to proceed with the previously
agreed facelift the rear of the
top easterly block on Branch
Rd between Clarence St and
Sussex St, will leave residents
in the new Calico
development facing crumbling
backyard walls which include
2 undemolished air raid
shelters! The exclusion of the
area bounded by Oxford Rd,
Brunswick St, Crowther St,
and Parliament St., may lose
consulted on the forthcoming
planning application so that it
is possible to assess the
potential increases in traffic
on the trunk road network
resulting from development .
Comment
Consideration
Y
forward the
area.
Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
76/BW/429 Elevate
We welcome the early
redevelopment of this area but
would seek to revisit the
rationale for retaining the
terraces on Branch Road
adjoining the cleared sites.
We note the top of this area
nearest Parliament Street
needs careful analysis and
fine tuning, given the need for
community access to the
school and the location of the
medical centre.
the opportunity for a
comprehensive look at this
area. The area round
Springfield school in particular
resembles a high security
compound – is this
appropriate for a
neighbourhood primary
school? I also believe that the
opportunity should be taken
from clearance on Oxford Rd.
to open up Kirkgate as a
proper highway from the door
of St Stephen’s church right
up to the railway line, not just
as a footpath.
Comment
Consideration
Y
forward the
area.
Y/N
Preferred Option
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54
Option 1 – Demolition and
Redevelopment
Area 2 – The Grid
Section
Section
43/BW/133 Mr Spedding
Option 1 is a must. Any other
options are just delaying the
inevitable. Property approx.
150 years old need more than
a face lift. We need new
property to bring us up to the
standard of living we deserve
Following the results of the
Assessment it is evident that
intervention into this are is
essential. It is considered that
the area may best be dealt
with by dividing the area into
two. Part of the area should
be redeveloped to provide
new housing, and part of the
area will be subject to a
number of environmental and
social measures. This area
will also be monitored to
measure the impact of
clearance and re-development
on surrounding streets.
Consideration
Further phases will follow.
75/BW406 Fielding
Cleared areas are ready for
housing redevelopment.
However, the terraced houses
towards the Parliament Street
end, particularly Crowther
Street could be repaired and
refurbished.
Comment
Consideration
Comment
N
Option Y/N
N
Preferred Option
Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
Consideration
be redevelop to provide new
housing, and part of the area
will be subject to a number of
environmental and social
measures. This area will also
be monitored to measure the
impact of clearance and
Comment
45/BW/136 Ms. Watson
Supports this option
Disagrees with this option as
it will destroy the whole
community
Y
N
Option Y/N
include proposals for the
redevelopment of the
southern section of the Grid
and investigate a toolkit of
measures including
environmental improvements
and anti-social behaviour
measures for the northern
section of the Grid.
Preferred Option
55
Section
56
This option would lose
traditional, aesthetic
appearance and create just
another estate of box-style
houses without any character
and with little space i.e. room
sizes and storage space
re-development on
surrounding streets.
Consideration
42/BW/129 Mr Watson
Disagrees with this option
Comment
Y
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
53/BW/223 Ashworth
This option would lose the
history and community of the
area and just be a new build
housing estate. Hollingreave
Road should be left as a
whole. Number 2-30 are good
sized houses with forecourts.
Would benefit from Option 2/3
and enhance the area. The
empty shops are currently
being renovated to high
standard which is
improvement on its own.
Comment
Any new development will be
in line with the Council's
adopted design guidance.
This will ensure that the
development respects the
areas tradition and
appearance.
Consideration
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
57
Section
58
Disagrees with this option.
Many houses in this area are
just in need of improvement
and TLC.
areas tradition and
appearance.
Consideration
54/BW/224 Saunders
Comment
Y
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
37/BW/113 Hopkinson
Agrees with this option due to
the decline of the area. Need
to start afresh.
Consideration
62/BW/320 Heywood
Comment
Yes, in part
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
measures including
Preferred Option
59
Section
60
36/BW/111 Ms. Grimshaw
Consideration
35/BW/110 McKnight
Comment
Y
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
16/BW/103 Ms. Taylor
Comment
Consideration
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
measures including
Preferred Option
61
Section
62
Consideration
Comment
05/BW/68 Unsworth
55/BW/228 Mr Bullas
Y
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
areas tradition and
appearance.
Consideration
70/BW/355 Robinson
Agree with this option – finish Neighbourhood Renewal
what has been started.
56/BW/237 Smallcombe
a large number of new
buildings will diminish the
character of the area
Comment
Yes, in part
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
63
Section
64
72/BW/403
This option is totally pointless
and expensive. It proposes
the demolition of good houses
and building inferior
replacements subject to the
same problems.
Comment
Consideration
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
71/BW/402 Sport Do not
support the loss of open
space with opportunity for
sport, recreation and physical
activity
Comment
Following the opening of the
new Neighbourhood Park the
recreation area on Brunswick
Street is surplus to
requirements. Any new open
space required by new
development will be provided
in accordance with the
Council's Local Plan Policy.
areas tradition and
appearance.
Consideration
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
65
Section
66
Consideration
Comment
82/BW/472 Hussain
Demolition of the second
block from Parliament Street
of Dall St (Odd side) I feel
should be undertaken. There
are a lot of badly damaged
and derelict houses on this
street. The best thing to do
would be to demolish this
block, which would
complement the refurbished
houses on Hollingreave and
allow a greater look in this
area
95/BW/526 Ben
If you are going to demolish
houses, I think that the better
option would be to create
more open space and larger
gardens. I don't think that
new housing would benefit
this area very much, unless
the land was sold off and a
housing organisation (e.g
Barret, etc. was to build their
cul-de-sac types.
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
52/BW/216 Bailey
Agrees with this option
49/BW/163 Mr Marquis
Agrees with this option as it
will improve the area and
hopefully remove drug addicts
and alcoholics
Option 2 – Limited
Demolition and New
Housing
areas tradition and
appearance.
Consideration
Comment
Section
Y
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
67
Section
68
62/BW/320 Heywood
Consideration
54/BW/224 Saunders
Comment
N
N
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
37/BW/113 Hopkinson
Disagrees with this option due
to the decline of the area.
Need to start afresh.
Comment
Consideration
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
69
Section
70
Consideration
Comment
05/BW/68 Unsworth
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
a large number of new
buildings will diminish the
character of the area
Consideration
55/BW/228 Mr Bullas
Comment
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
71
Section
72
and access to.
on surrounding streets. Any
new development will be in
line with the Council's adopted
design guidance. This will
ensure that the development
respects the areas tradition
and appearance.
Consideration
65/BW/337 Sutcliffe
Agrees with this option as it
sounds the most logical
Comment
N
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
75/BW406 Fielding
Favours option 2. Business
is situated in this area and
presently employs 12 people.
Most of the properties in this
area are occupied and in a
good state of repair. Many of
the residents have been living
in the area for a considerable
time. This option will keep the
community established, but
will improve the area for
residents.
Comment
Consideration
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
73
Section
74
Consideration
Comment
83/BW474 Fenn
This is the preferred option of
BWCAG and many residents.
The recreation ground should
be retained and facilities for
over 13's developed to add to
the successfully antisocial
behaviour provision
95/BW/526 Ben
I live on Hollingreave Road
and think that there are a lot
of houses to the rear which
could do with being
demolished. This area should
be used to create better
parking facilities. I recall
seeing the original plans
which showed the houses to
the rear of where I live,
demolished and rear gardens
and parking implemented. I
still think that this is a good
idea, even if the gardens
N
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
Option 3 – Remodelling
Section
Consideration
N
N
Agrees with this option –
limited demolition – turn 3 into Assessment it is evident that
Option Y/N
45/BW/136 Ms. Watson
has experienced property
being improved for rent, then
within six months the
properties needed further
work
aren't feasible, the parking
would help people in the area on surrounding streets.
a great deal as Hollingreave
Road is a busy road and there
isn't much parking availability
- coupled with the fact that
there isn't the benefit to park
on both sides of the road (due
to restrictions) which the
streets behind have the option
to do so
Comment
Preferred Option
75
Section
76
Consideration
Comment
1 and 2 into 1 and create
gardens
49/BW/163 Mr Marquis
Housing needs to be cleared
to get rid of some of the
people who have fetched the
area down
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
Consideration
Comment
42/BW/129 Mr Watson
Would like to see limited
clearance/demolition in order
to create parking, garden
areas, gardens to rear of
properties
Y
N
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
77
Section
78
54/BW/224 Saunders
Consideration
53/BW/223 Ashworth
This option would help the
community and history of the
area. Would be a desirable
place to live and encourage
existing residents to stay
Comment
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
Prefers this option
Consideration
59/BW/308 Mr Cooper
Supports this option, although
would prefer to see the
Community Centre and
Recreation Ground
redeveloped due to unruly
kids – drink and drugs
Comment
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
79
Section
80
37/BW/113 Hopkinson
Disagrees with this option due
to the decline of the area.
Need to start afresh.
Consideration
62/BW/320 Heywood
Comment
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
05/BW/68 Unsworth
Agrees with this option –
remodelling – because most
Consideration
16/BW/103 Ms. Taylor
Agrees with this option as
they are well built houses
Comment
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
81
Section
82
Consideration
55/BW/228 Mr Bullas
Agrees with this option as
there are still a lot of houses
in good condition and others
that can be brought back into
use with work
of the these brick built house intervention into this are is
are sound.
Comment
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
Consideration
Comment
57/BW/240 BWCAG
Support this option as it meets
the requirements and
aspirations of those residents
who have expressed concerns
at local meetings, the decision
to retain the community centre
and play area.
Agreees with this option – lets
build on the heritage by
adaption not destruction
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
83
Section
84
71/BW/402 Sport
Do not support the loss of
open space with opportunity
for sport, recreation and
physical activity
Comment
areas tradition and
appearance.
Consideration
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Other Options?
Section
40/BW/117 Mr Smith
Dall Street Resident’s
Association Alternative Vision
Plan
95/BW/526 Ben
A lot of housesin this area are
very dilapidated and to
remodel would probably be a
waste of money, unless the
right blocks of properties was
chosen. The properties which
are in "standard" condition
should be remodelled and
access be given to park or a
garden extended to rear
where the previous houses
have just been demolished. I
think money should be spent
only on blocks where the
majority isn't owned by
landlords who are renting out
to just anyone.
Comment
Consideration
Y
N
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
85
Section
86
Whichever option is eventually
chosen, the Recreation Area
and community building
should be retained and
improved.
Comment
Consideration
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
34/BW/109 Crabtree
Plan
Consideration
37/BW/113 Hopkinson
Agrees with this option due to
the decline of the area. Need
to start afresh.
Comment
Y
N
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
87
Section
88
Plan
Consideration
35/BW/110 McKnight
Plan
Comment
Y
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
10/BW/74 Mrs Larter
Plan
Consideration
24/BW/92 Mrs Ingham
Should pull the lot down,
including Hollingreave Road
Comment
Y
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
89
Section
90
12/BW/78 Davis
Plan
Comment
Consideration
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
Consideration
Comment
07/BW/70 Heseltine
Plan. In Option 3, the
retention of the Dall St/Glebe
St recreation area/play
building should be included
06/BW/69 Mrs Mason
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
91
Section
92
Consideration
18/BW/86 Ashcroft
Plan.
building should be included. with by dividing the area into
Alley gates for Dall St odd and two. Part of the area should
Hollingreave Rd.
Comment
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
05/BW/68 Unsworth
building should be included
Comment
Consideration
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
93
Section
94
Consideration
Comment
04/BW/66 Pollitt
Plan.
58/BW/269 Bowditch
The 3 Blocks of houses on
Dall St. Burnley Wood which
are now out of Elevate should
be remodelled.
N
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
65/BW/337 Sutcliffe
Should include both sides of
Dall Street into the plan for
whatever is decided. Odd
number side of Dall Street to
be included into the plans.
Hollingreave Road has been
facelifted. Area 2 is going to
on surrounding streets. The
three blocks on Dall Street
which face into Area 3 are
included in the Council's
Face-lifting Programme
Consideration
Developing all houses into 3
beds by utilising the loft space
or extension on the back. The
latter would also improve the
look of the back of these
buildings
Comment
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
95
Section
96
Consideration
on surrounding streets. The
odd numbers on Dall Street no's 41-141 are included in
the Council's Face-lifting
programme
Additional blocks on Hufling
Lane, Hollingreave Road and
Comment
have work done. We have
been left in no mans land
having been suddenly
dropped from any plans for
the area.
We believe that this area
boundary is also drawn too
tightly, by excluding the
westerly blocks on Dall St and
Glebe St, the top block on
Springfield Rd., and the top
blocks on Hollingreave Rd
between Hale St and Hufling
Lane. This would seem to
imply a belief that these
blocks can survive without
further intervention. Such a
belief would not be justified.
The completion of the
face-liftng schemes for
Hollingreave Rd. and Hufling
Lane would seem to have
been abandoned to judge by
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
Section
Consideration
Dall Street have been
facelifting programme for
2007-2010
Comment
the recent Executive decision
on the face-lifting programme,
despite an obvious need. The
top block on Dall St is in need
of a group repair scheme if it
is to survive, and the top block
on Springfield Rd. would need
to be dealt with as part of any
Finsley Wharf development.
Option 2 is the favoured
option – to reduce density and
create private space for
parking and gardens. The
proposal for a community
garden should be abandoned.
Instead back Hollingreave Rd
in this location should be
closed, and the land
transferred to the residents of
that block for parking and
gardens, by which means the
Council would cease to have
liability for maintenance. We
know of no demand for a
community garden in an area
which at present is used as a
dog toilet and for bonfires.
68/BW/353 Thoburn
Do not leave any rows that
cannot be made to look good
again. Make sure that the
Y
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
97
Section
98
measures including
Y
Preferred Option
12/AL/427 LCC
Proposal for Area 2 make
reference to clearance for new
housing development. Policy
13 of the JLSP allows for the
replacement of these
dwellings on up to a one for
one basis. Additional
dwellings in excess of one for
one will be counted against
the housing provision of Policy
12 of the JLSP.
Option Y/N
measures including
Consideration
whole of Burnley Wood looks essential. It is considered that
a good area.
Comment
Section
Consideration
Comment
76/BW/429 Elevate
We would broadly welcome
Option 1. However, we would
wish considered a minor
variation to leave a proportion
of the central part of the grid
and not at this stage commit
total demolition. A central
proportion of the grid could
provide re-housing options for
existing residents and
obviously makes financial
deliverability easier on a
proposal to demolish the
majority of the grid.On that
proportion of the grid left
standing consideration of
face-lifting to encourage
owner occupiers to co-invest
should be considered. Some
of the houses could also be
considered as part of a home
swap initiative to be offered to
residents who are being
cleared who wish to stay in
the area.
72/BW/403
Simply renovate and then
spend the funds saved on
keeping the area in good
condition.
N
Y
Option Y/N
measures including
Preferred Option
99
Section
100
66/BW/343 Highways
The development of either
option has the potential to
result in increases in traffic on
the trunk road network.. The
Agency will need to be
consulted in more detail in
order that the impact of that
traffic on the strategic highway
network can be assessed.
Presently, the AAP contains
insufficient detail for appraisal
to be undertaken. The area
should be developed with
attention to access by modes
of transport other than the
private vehicle in order that
the traffic impact of such
developments is minimised.
Improvements in public
Comment
The Highways Agency will be
consulted as the AAP options
develop.
Proposals for the area will be
developed on the basis that
modes of travel other than the
private car should be
encouraged.
Consideration
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
N
70/BW/355 Robinson
it doesn't affect residents and
should be “tendered out”
Outline planning permission
has been granted for the
mixed use redevelopment of
the Lambert Howarth Site.
British Waterways are
progressing towards a
planning application for the
Y
06/AL/345 Civic Society
Support the redevelopment of has been granted for the
this site.
redevelopment of Finsley
Wharf.
Option Y/N
Option Y/N
Y
52/BW/216 Bailey
Agrees with the mixed use
redevelopment of this site.
Should look to bring this in
through public investment not
through Elevate monies. This
would bring people back into
the area.
Area 3 – Lambert
Howarth/Finsley Wharf –
Mixed Use Redevelopment
Consideration
Consideration
Wharf.
Comment
transport should be proposed
where appropriate.
Comment
Section
Section
Burnley Local Plan Mixed
Use allocation GP4/1 should
be carried forward to
Preferred Option
Use allocation GP4/1 will be
carried forward to Preferred
Option
Preferred Option
Preferred Option
101
Section
102
Wharf.
Wharf.
76/BW/429 Elevate
Elevate would support this
proposal. We would
encourage Burnley BC to
ensure as far as possible
buildings of high quality and
that mixed uses support the
regeneration of Burnley Wood
are located in this prime
gateway site.
and access to.
Wharf.
Consideration
We hope this scheme can
proceed as rapidly as
possible, and include a
re-establishment of Finsley
Wharf as a mooring site for
canal boats ,hopefully with a
pub. But see above the
excluded top block on
Springfield Road and the
bottom easterly block on
Hollingreave.
Comment
Y
Y
Y
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Preferred Option
Preferred Option
Preferred Option
Section
Wharf.
Mixed use development in this
location, close to the town
centre, should encourage
more sustainable travel
patterns. British Waterways
are progressing towards a
Wharf.
66/BW/343 Highways
This large development site
has the potential to result in
significant increases in traffic
on the trunk road network.
The Agency request that the
Area be developed in a
sustainable manner to ensure
that the need to travel is
reduced. The Agency is
generally supportive of the
development of sites with
significant choices of
alternative modes of transport
other than the private vehicle
in order that the traffic impact
of such developments is
minimised. Improvements in
public transport should be
proposed where appropriate.
Wharf.
Consideration
75/BW406 Fielding
The proposed redevelopment
is an excellent opportunity to
bring employment to the area
and increase the number of
visitors.
Comment
N
Y
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Preferred Option
103
104
Other Options?
Section
Agree that the development
of this area should
complement the regeneraton
of the rest of Burnley Wood.
Wharf.
Wharf.
08/AL/385 Environment
Any development proposal for
this site must consider the
potential land contamination
implications and we would
also encourage a sustainable
approach to surface water
management (i.e.
Wharf.
83/BW474 Fenn
Agree
The development of Lambert
Howarth should be
complementary to work in the
rest of Burnley Wood and not
create a yuppie estate, with
all the problems for the
residents in the rest of the
area.
Consideration
Comment
N
Y
Y
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Preferred Option
Preferred Option
Option 1 – Environmental
Improvements and
Investment in Existing
Properties
Area 4 – Parliament Street
Employment Area
Section
Section
Results from the business
survey and AAP consultation
show that this employment
area provides important
local employment
opportunities and provides
valuable trade for local
shops and services.
Consideration should be
given to the promotion of
this area as a "Trade
Counter" and exploring
funding opportunities to
support its development.
local employment
shops and services.
54/BW/224 Saunders
Consideration
Consideration
42/BW/129 Mr Watson
Comment
implementing a SUDS
system)
Comment
Y
Y
Option Y/N
Option Y/N
propose environmental
improvements and
improved security
measures to existing
premises to complement
other schemes being
undertaken in the area
improvements and
improved security
other schemes being
Preferred Option
Preferred Option
105
Section
106
survey and AAP
consultation show that this
employment area provides
important local employment
shops and services.
survey and AAP
shops and services.
57/BW/240 BWCAG
Supports this option as it is the
preferred option of members,
the retention of employers and
the work they provide is
paramount for the people in the
area, workers use the local
shops and other facilities and
help compliment a sustainable
community.
Consideration
Comment
Y
Y
Option Y/N
improvements and
improved security
other schemes being
improvements and
improved security
other schemes being
Preferred Option
Section
N
open space improvements and survey and AAP
access to.
shops and services.
Option Y/N
Y
Consideration
survey and AAP
shops and services.
Option 1 for environmental
improvements and investment
in existing properties is
favoured.
Comment
improvements and
improved security
other schemes being
Preferred Option
107
108
Option 2 – Rationalisation
of Employment Uses and
Redevelopment
Section
survey and AAP
shops and services.
42/BW/129 Mr Watson
survey and AAP
shops and services.
75/BW406 Fielding
This option would retain jobs in
the area and also improve the
appearance of the buildings
52/BW/216 Bailey
Consideration
Comment
Y
N
Y
Option Y/N
improvements and
improvements and
improved security
other schemes being
Preferred Option
Section
survey and AAP
shops and services.
survey and AAP
70/BW/355 Robinson
Disagrees with this option –
they are solid businesses
local employment
shops and services.
Consideration
54/BW/224 Saunders
Comment
Y
Y
Option Y/N
improvements and
improved security
improvements and
improved security
other schemes being
improved security
other schemes being
Preferred Option
109
Section
110
survey and AAP
shops and services.
local employment
shops and services.
66/BW/343 Highways
The Agency is generally
supportive of sustainable
development which reduces the
need to travel. Sites should be
developed with attention to
access by a choice of transport
other than the private vehicle in
order that the traffic impact of
shops and services.
Consideration
71/BW/402 Sport
Do not support the loss of open
space with opportunity for sport,
recreation and physical activity
Comment
N
N
Option Y/N
other schemes being
Preferred Option
Option 3 – No Changes
Section
local employment
shops and services.
91/BW/482
This option is no good - it is
jobs that Burnley needs not
more and more houses
survey and AAP
shops and services.
such developments is
minimised. Improvements to
public transport should be
proposed where appropriate.
54/BW/224 Saunders
Consideration
Comment
Y
Y
Option Y/N
improvements and
improved security
other schemes being
improvements and
improved security
other schemes being
Preferred Option
111
112
Other Options?
Section
Consideration
The proposed development
options involve the
redevelopment of a site which
is at risk of flooding. Allocations
within areas considered to be
at risk of flooding should only
be considered once a Strategic
Flood Risk Assessment, as
required by the emerging
PPS25, has been undertaken
and satisfactorily demonstrated
that there are no reasonable
alternatives available in lower
flood risk zones. The SFRA
local employment
shops and services.
83/BW474 Fenn
No change, we need more
survey and AAP
employment through mixed use consultation show that this
shops and services.
Comment
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
76/BW/429 Elevate
Elevate would wish to
understand the business
requirements in the area now
and in the future for land to be
part of the process for the
development of the preferred
option for this area.
should guide development
away from flood risk areas but
development in some flood risk
areas may be required. In such
cases, the SFRA will need to
demonstrate such proposals
meet the “Exception Test” as
identified in Paragraph D10 of
PPS25. In addition to the flood
risk implications, the
redevelopment of the site will
need to take account of the
proximity to the River Calder (a
designated “main river”
watercourse; culverting will not
be permitted) and the potential
for the site to be contaminated.
Comment
survey and AAP
shops and services.
Consideration
Y
Option Y/N
improvements and
improved security
other schemes being
Preferred Option
113
Section
114
Consideration
local employment
shops and services.
Comment
79/BW/464 Premier Gas
PG have spent considerable
monies on Handbridge Mill and
have refurbished it to a very
high standard, which they feel
has generally improved the
area. The majority of the Mills
on this side of Parliament St.
are not in as good condition and
have not been as well
maintained. If it is the intention
to retain the buildings and
enhance the area, we feel
grants should be made
available towards an upgrade
of all the building, including
some demolition where
buildings are beyond economic
use. There is a degree of
“Trade Counter” business in this
area, including James
Hargreaves, Premier Gas and
Red Rose Plastics.
Consideration should be given
to allowing further
developments of these trade
counters within the vicinity to
generate a hub of such activity.
The site is well positioned for
access along Todmorden Road
to the town centre and
prominently positioned.
Development and improvement
Y
Option Y/N
improvements and
improved security
other schemes being
Preferred Option
Section
of the site bounded by
Parliament St and Holmes St
will always be restricted due to
the presence of the River Brun
that runs through the site. A
feasibility study should be
prepared as to the possibility of
bridging the two sites to enable
better use of the area.
Removal of the employment
users and allowing residential
development would restrict the
density due to the presence of
the river, although it could be
made a feature of the site, the
reality is not particularly
attractive in this locality. The
proposal to allow residential
development on Spar Field Mill
(James Hargreaves) would
conflict with an employment use
opposite, particularly with the
presence of heavy vehicles
along Parliament Street
servicing the employment use
and if the decision is towards
residential development, then
the whole area should be
designated for new housing
rather than a mix of
employment use and residential
use.
Comment
Consideration
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
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116
Option 1 – Retention of
Existing Mix of Uses
Area 5 – Plumbe Street
Section
Due to the potential impact on
existing and proposed areas
of housing it is considered that
the current mixes of uses
should remain. No new sites
proposed for housing
development. The Council
will encourage the
development of the allocated
employment site.
should be proposed for
housing development. The
Council will encourage the
employment site.
employment site.
54/BW/224 Saunders
Consideration
52/BW/216 Bailey
Comment
Y
N
Y
Option Y/N
Local Plan Employment
Allocation EW1/10 Plumbe
Street should be carried
forward into the Preferred
Option. Under-utilised
employment premises on
Lutner Street should be
proposed for
redevelopment for
employment uses.
proposed for
redevelopment for
employment uses.
Preferred Option
Section
Consideration
employment site.
employment site. The Council
does not consider that this
area has fundamental
problems.
Comment
70/BW/355 Robinson
Disagrees with this option – it
is the business responsibility
to maintain
67/BW/350 Angels
Disagree with this option as it
does not address the
fundamental problems of this
area. Proposals need to
provide incentives to attract
investment
74/BW/405 Ford
it would increase traffic and
noise pollution causing a
deterioration of the
environment
N
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
117
118
employment site.
81/BW/472 Williams
Invest in current employment
premises and redevelop those
that are out of use into
residential developments
employment site.
employment site.
Consideration
and access to.
Comment
Option 2 – Redevelopment 54/BW/224 Saunders
of Non – Employment Uses Supports this option
Section
N
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
employment site.
employment site.
67/BW/350 Angels
investment
and access to.
employment site.
Consideration
57/BW/240 BWCAG
Support this option as the site
is largely industrial and should
be developed as an industrial
area
Comment
N
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
119
Section
120
employment site.
employment site.
will encourage the
75/BW406 Fielding
Supports this option as it
would retain employment sites
and provide further
employment sites to create
more jobs for local people.
BW/66/343 Highways
The development of this
the trunk road network. The
Agency is generally
development which reduces
the need to travel. Sites
employment site.
Consideration
74/BW/405 Ford
it would increase traffic and
noise pollution causing a
deterioration of the
environment and could result
in the demolition of quality
owner-occupied housing
Comment
N
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Option 3 – Mixed Use
Redevelopment
Section
employment site.
81/BW/472 Williams Respect
those businesses that are
trading at Turf Moor end of
Plumbe St, however
redevelop into residential the
other end on the west side
employment site.
employment site. It is close to
residential areas and bus
routes and is therefore
accessible by a choice of
means of transport.
attention to access by a
choice of transport other than
the private vehicle in order
that the traffic impact of such
Improvements to public
where appropriate.
54/BW/224 Saunders
Consideration
Comment
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
121
Section
122
Consideration
employment site which is
means of transport.
employment site.
Comment
Option 3 is favoured for mixed
use employment and
residential uses. The access
to this area via Parliament St
or from Yorkshire St is not
suitable for industrial
premises. The opportunity
should be taken to create a
new pedestrian route into the
town centre form Burnley
Wood – beside the river
Calder under the canal
embankment to the Tesco
site.
67/BW/350 Angels
Agree with this option as is
would allow for innovative
mixed use schemes and
private investment.
71/BW/402 Sport
physical activity
N
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
will encourage the
employment site. It is close to
residential areas and bus
routes and is therefore
means of transport.
82/BW/472 Williams
A fair proposition, but how do
you support businesses
trading at present?
employment site.
Consideration
BW/66/343 Highways
The development of this
the trunk road network. The
Agency is generally
where appropriate.
Comment
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
123
124
employment site.
employment site.
54/BW/224 Saunders
67/BW/350 Angels
investment
73/BW/404 Ford
although would like to see the
land between Hornby Street
employment site. The Council
is seeking to support existing
businesses by encouraging
new development and
regenerating the Burnley
wood area
Consideration
Comment
Section
N
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
Consideration
employment site.
employment site.
employment site.
Development of the voids of
derelict land will be supported
for employment development.
Comment
and Lutner Street behind the
Mill redeveloped.
74/BW/405 Ford
Support this option as it allows
retention of well kept owner
occupied residences.
81/BW/472 Williams
Not really acceptable as there
are derelict voids of land these at least should be
turned into residential
developments
N
Y
Option Y/N
proposed for
redevelopment for
employment uses.
Preferred Option
125
126
Comment
options involve the
is at risk of flooding.
Allocations within areas
considered to be at risk of
flooding should only be
considered once a Strategic
and satisfactorily
demonstrated that there are
no reasonable alternatives
available in lower flood risk
zones. The SFRA should
guide development away from
flood risk areas but
development in some flood
risk areas may be required.
In such cases, the SFRA will
need to demonstrate such
proposals meet the “Exception
Test” as identified in
Paragraph D10 of PPS25. In
addition to the flood risk
implications, the
proximity to the River Calder
(a designated “main river”
watercourse; culverting will
Section
Other Options?
will be preparing a SFRA and
assess whether there are
reasonable alternatives in
lower risk areas. Subject to
this, the Council should
encourage the development
of the allocated employment
site.
Consideration
Y
Option Y/N
should reflect the flood risk
assessment of sites as
recommended by the
Environment Agency . If
justified, Local Plan
Employment Allocation
EW1/10 Plumbe Street
should be carried forward
into the Preferred Option.
Under-utilised employment
premises on Lutner Street
redevelopment for
employment uses.
Preferred Option
Section
employment site.
employment site.
74/BW/405 Ford
Phased removal of industry to
industrial estates,
redevelopment of existing
housing stock and the building
of affordable residential
properties
Consideration
76/BW/429 Elevate We would
wish for phasing to be
carefully considered in this
location vis-à-vis other
redevelopment proposals.
Whilst supportive of Option 3,
we would not want to see
de-stabilised the
redevelopment of current
residential land. In addition,
we would support Burnley BC
developing a strong
development brief for this
locality to ensure high quality
design and financial benefits
accrue to the public sector
with any change in land
usage.
not be permitted) and the
potential for the site to be
contaminated.
Comment
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
127
128
Option 1 – Retain Local
Centre
Area 6 – Parliament Street
(including the Local Centre)
Section
Parliament Street is still
considered to be the retail
centre for the area. Condition
of the stock block no's 15-69
Parliament Street indicates
that these properties should
be considered for
redevelopment along with
properties to the south of
Parliament Street. Agree that
the housing on Branch Road,
Plumbe Street and Hornby
Street should be retained.
be considered for
54/BW/224 Saunders
I would like to see as little
demolition as possible. The
Consideration
48/BW/160 Mr Clegg
Comment
Y
N
Y
Option Y/N
should retain Parliament
Street as the retail centre.
Blocks 71-101 & 103-139
along with an area south of
Parliament street should be
identified for Targeted Area
Initiatives that could help
to address environmental
and social problems in the
area.
Preferred Option
Section
Consideration
be considered for
be considered for
be considered for
Comment
area should be cleaned up
and housing renovated.
17/BW/84 Mr Banham
Agrees with this option as the
buildings are sound, with no
vacancies. They are just
neglected.
Y
Y
Option Y/N
Blocks 71-101 & 103-139
Blocks 71-101 & 103-139
area.
Blocks 71-101 & 103-139
area.
Preferred Option
129
Section
130
57/BW/240 BWCAG
Support this option as
Parliament Street is not the
area’s Local Centre and its
position on the peripheral
main transit road from west to
east make it unsuitable for
further development added to
the fact that Tesco has a large
superstore only 100 metres
away any small shop would
be unsustainable. The
physical and spiritual centre
of BW is the area around the
new Sure Start, the
community park and St
Stephen’s Church, what is
needed are corner shops
around this area to cater for
the needs of those people
who use these facilities not an
imposed artificial centre that
has no support from local
people.
Comment
be considered for
Consideration
N
Option Y/N
area.
Preferred Option
54/BW/224 Saunders
be considered for
81/BW/472 Williams
The roads of
Plumbe/Hornby/Branch house
many owner occupiers and it
makes sense to allow them to
continue living here. To
improve the area I’d suggest
limited face-lifting. To
improve the area further I’d
suggest mixed use
redevelopment of the sites to
the west/opposite of Plumbe
St.
be considered for
Consideration
Comment
Option 2 – Redevelop Local 52/BW/216 Bailey
Centre
Section
N
N
Y
Option Y/N
Blocks 71-101 & 103-139
area.
Preferred Option
131
Section
132
be considered for
be considered for
17/BW/84 Mr Banham
redevelopment is not needed
– it is a good local centre.
Only issues to do with “Buy to
Let” landlords
be considered for
Consideration
Does not agree with this
option as it means more
demolition forcing more local
people out of the area.
Comment
Y
Y
Option Y/N
Blocks 71-101 & 103-139
Blocks 71-101 & 103-139
area.
Preferred Option
Section
be considered for
be considered for
81/BW/472 Williams
I would oppose this as I
believe money could be better
spent elsewhere as
Hornby/Plumbe/Branch are at
a reasonable standard and
are sustainable. However
some intensive work need to
be done to Parliament Street
frontage.
Consideration
Option 2 is favoured. Existing
on-pavement parking for
servicing or access to the
shops creates congestion and
potential danger, as does
parking in Dall St., Reed St,
Parkinson St and Branch Rd
close to their junctions with
Parliament St.
Comment
Y
N
Option Y/N
Blocks 71-101 & 103-139
area.
area.
Preferred Option
133
134
be considered for
be considered for
54/BW/224 Saunders
75/BW406 Fielding
It is totally wrong to call this
the local centre. The majority
of the shops are situated on
the opposite side of
Parliament Street. The shops
included in this area have no
parking facilities, but are
accessed by customers
parking on side streets
leading from the opposite side
of the road. Also, this area
has received investment in the
form of facelifting several
years ago when it came under
a scheme to improve the
deprived area of Fulledge. No
such funding was received for
the shops on the other side of
Consideration
Comment
Section
Y
Y
Option Y/N
Blocks 71-101 & 103-139
area.
Blocks 71-101 & 103-139
area.
Preferred Option
Option 1 – Redevelop Site
for Housing and Retain
Allotments
Due to on - site constraints
and the cost of cost acquiring
the site it is considered that
no intervention should be
proposed for this site
Due to on site constraints and
the cost of cost acquiring the
54/BW/224 Saunders
Consideration
be considered for
Consideration
52/BW/216 Bailey
Comment
Section
Area 7 – Land Rear of
Marlborough Street
76/BW/429 Elevate
We would ask that Burnley BC
liaise carefully with the lead
developer to consider the
location of the local centre
and secondary shops in
general in Burnley Wood.
Comprehensive
redevelopment elsewhere
may suggest more
appropriate locations for the
local centre (or not).
Parliament Street. The
face-lifting did nothing to
increase the customer level
for the businesses.
Comment
Other Options?
Section
N
N
Option Y/N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Preferred Option
135
136
Option 2 – Redevelop Site
for Housing and Retain
Allotments and Caravan
Centre
Section
site it is considered that no
intervention should be
76/BW/429 Elevate
Redevelopment as proposed
in Option 1 appears right for
this area.
and access to.
Due to on site constraints it is
considered that no
Options 1 and 2 are
acceptable. The urgent need
here is for clearance of
derelict property at the
eastern end of Marlborough
St.
54/BW/224 Saunders
Consideration
61/BW/312 Leeming
Comment
N
N
N
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Other Options?
Section
57/BW/240 BWCAG
The land alongside and to the the cost of cost acquiring the
west of Whitfords Caravan
Centre could be developed
Due to on site constraints it
is considered that no
75/BW/406 Fielding
Option 2 is the preferred
option for this area to provide
additional housing
83/BW474 Fenn
Agreed
considered that no
and access to.
considered that no
Options 1 and 2 are
acceptable. The urgent need
here is for clearance of
derelict property at the
eastern end of Marlborough
St.
54/BW/224 Saunders
Consideration
Comment
N
Y
N
N
N
N
Option Y/N
propose no further
intervention for this site
Preferred Option
137
Section
138
Consideration
BW/66/343 Highways. The
development of this site has
the potential to result in
increases in traffic on the
trunk road network. The
Agency is generally
where appropriate.
into a wildlife garden to
compliment the gardens
already created by residents
of Marlborough Street. There
is insufficient room to develop
housing on such a small site
without affecting the living
standards of the residents on
Marlborough Street.
Comment
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
Option 1 – Environmental and
Streetscape Improvements
Area 8 – Healey Wood
Section
Agree with this option as
parking is a big problem for
residents which needs
addressing. Speed of traffic
must be reduced.
Y
Radical intervention is not
considered necessary in Healey
Wood. Possible interventions
could include environmental
improvements, alley gating and
improvements to un-adopted
streets.
02/BW/23 Ms. Oakley
Supports this option as
parking is really bad on
Springhill Road due to the
College
Y
streets.
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
N
Consideration
because he does not want to could include environmental
live anywhere else and could improvements, alley gating and
not afford to move
streets.
Comment
Preferred Option should consider
the use of a toolkit of measures
including environmental
improvements
improvements
Effect on Content of Preferred
Option
139
Section
140
54/BW/224 Saunders
streets.
Y
Y
Y
streets.
52/BW/216 Bailey
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
Y
Consideration
Supports elements of Option1 Wood. Possible interventions
and Option 2 with the
emphasis on the environment, improvements, alley gating and
upgrading unadopted roads improvements to un-adopted
and remodelling of housing
streets.
stock.
47/BW/141 Mr Jones
Comment
improvements
improvements
improvements
improvements
Option
Section
25/BW/93 Ms. Cocker
because this area has been
neglected for years
32/BW/105 Mr Ashton
Agrees with this option. It’s
about time our area got
thought of.
33/BW/107 Mrs Haworth
Comment
streets.
streets.
streets.
streets.
Consideration
Y
Y
Y
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
improvements
improvements
improvements
Option
141
Section
142
21/BW/89 Black
22/BW/90 Newman
streets.
Y
Y
N
streets.
31/BW/99 Pounder
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
Y
Consideration
Agrees with this option as it is Wood. Possible interventions
a good community with no
empty homes
streets.
28/BW/96 Mrs Patel
Comment
improvements
improvements
improvements
Option
Section
Agrees with options 1 and 2
because they would improve
the area considerably
streets.
Y
Y
streets.
27/BW/95 Garth Jones
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
Y
streets.
Consideration
because the unadopted roads, could include environmental
namely Evans Street and the improvements, alley gating and
top part of Berry Street are a improvements to un-adopted
disgrace.
streets.
Comment
improvements
improvements
improvements
Option
143
Section
144
The Home zone is a good
idea in principle, however it
may not be deliverable due to
84/BW/475 Hurt
Y
75/BW/406 Fielding
Option1 would be the best
way of improving this
neighbourhood to the
advantage of the residents
Y
Supports open space
improvements and access to. could include environmental
streets.
streets.
Y
71/BW/402 Sport
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
Y
Consideration
Support this option and option Wood. Possible interventions
2 however the opportunities could include environmental
for 2 into 1 very limited
streets.
Comment
improvements
improvements
improvements
improvements
Option
Section
Consideration
the number of cars in the
area. Alleygating could
alleviate some issues with
streets.
crime and litter, but the long
blocks could cause some
issues too. The adoption of
Evans St would cause
changes in the traffic flow in
the area, which would need
careful study. The Delph
needs investment for sport
and play requirements. The
resident’s Association are
looking into the possibility of
grant funding to place an all
weather pitch. The Doorstep
Green should be changed
from a football area as it is
liable to flooding – could be
the site of a cycle path for
children. All Green Spaces
need a barrier to deter the use
of motorbikes/quads. Links to
the town centre need
improving – the Slug Path
needs significant
improvements for safety.
Comment
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
Option
145
146
Option 2 – Remodelling
Section
Supports elements of Option1 Wood. Possible interventions
and Option 2 with the
emphasis on the environment, improvements, alley gating and
upgrading unadopted roads improvements to un-adopted
and remodelling of housing
streets.
stock.
47/BW/141 Mr Jones
Supports this option,
particularly looking at
intervention on Laithe St
where some properties are
undesirable
Y
N
streets.
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
N
Consideration
because he does not want to could include environmental
live anywhere else and could improvements, alley gating and
not afford to move
streets.
My opinion is that both Option
1 and 2 are required, but more
thought needs to go into the
Plans.
Comment
improvements
Option
Section
N
26/BW/94 Mr Rogerson
Y
Y
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
Y
streets.
streets.
Consideration
Disagrees with the knocking Wood. Possible interventions
two houses into one as these could include environmental
small terrace houses are a
good starter home on property improvements to un-adopted
ladder
streets.
25/BW/93 Ms. Cocker
54/BW/224 Saunders
Comment
improvements
improvements
improvements
Option
147
Section
148
Agrees with options 1 and 2
because they would improve
the area considerably
22/BW/90 Newman
30/BW/98 Dawson
Comment
streets.
streets.
streets.
streets.
Consideration
N
N
Y
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
improvements
Option
Section
N
Support this option and option Wood. Possible interventions
1 however the opportunities could include environmental
for 2 into 1 very limited
streets.
Option 2 is favoured. Some
remodelling may be
necessary to create sufficient improvements, alley gating and
parking space for residents, improvements to un-adopted
especially on Healey Wood
streets.
Road.
N
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
N
Consideration
Support this option as it is
probably the best option for
Healey Wood, converting two improvements, alley gating and
houses into one would give a improvements to un-adopted
greater choice to larger
streets.
families who have expressed
a desire to remain in the area
and decrease the large
amount of voids.
57/BW/240 BWCAG
Comment
Option
149
150
Section
Consideration
47/BW/141 Mr Jones
streets.
There is a good case for some Wood. Possible interventions
remodelling to make larger
homes – many families are in improvements, alley gating and
small 2 bed houses that have improvements to un-adopted
been converted into 3
streets.
bedrooms by partitioning off
one bedroom, creating 3 very
small bedrooms. These
families would benefit from
larger housing. However,
priority for these houses
should be given to existing
residents, otherwise there
would be animosity towards
the scheme, and those given
the properties.
84/BW/475 Hurt
Comment
Y
N
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
improvements
Option
Section
because change is needed
Y
22/BW/90 Newman
Y
Y
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
Y
streets.
streets.
Consideration
Disagrees with this option as Wood. Possible interventions
there is always room for
improvement
streets.
28/BW/96 Mrs Patel
54/BW/224 Saunders
Comment
improvements
improvements
improvements
improvements
Option
151
Section
152
84/BW/475 Hurt
Not a viable option.
Y
it would not improve the area could include environmental
and we would be left behind improvements, alley gating and
as other areas would be
improved.
streets.
streets.
Y
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
Y
streets.
Consideration
to do nothing is not an option could include environmental
as the area is a physical and improvements, alley gating and
visual disgrace and needs
redevelopment.
streets.
Comment
improvements
improvements
improvements
Option
Other Options?
Section
streets.
streets.
Consideration
Double Yellow lines should be Wood. Possible interventions
painted on Healey Wood road could include environmental
to allow for better access for improvements, alley gating and
emergency services
streets.
26/BW/94 Mr Rogerson
Narrower pavements and
wider roads
32/BW/105 Mr Ashton
The area should provide
something for teenagers to
do. Plenty for little ones but
nothing for older ones. The
area would also benefit from
having more shops as there
is only one.
33/BW/107 Mrs Haworth
Comment
N
N
N
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
Option
153
Section
154
streets.
Incorporate Options 1 and 2 Wood. Possible interventions
to make accommodation more could include environmental
modern and also improve
An astro-turf pitch should be
provided on Healey Wood
Delph
22/BW/90 Newman
Separate parking should be
provided for the college.
N
N
N
streets.
30/BW/98 Dawson
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
N
Consideration
Merge Options 1 and 2.
Re-modelling would be ideal could include environmental
as wants to stay in the area
but there is currently no larger improvements to un-adopted
accommodation in Healey
streets.
Wood
16/BW/82 Mrs Harris
Comment
Option
Section
Consideration
N
Developing all houses into 3 Wood. Possible interventions
beds by utilising the loft space could include environmental
or extension on the back
streets.
N
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
Knock down the bottom of
Laithe Street and create a
community space. Facelift the improvements, alley gating and
houses as it makes a huge
difference. There should also streets.
be more and cheaper leisure
centres.
access and egress to and
from Healey Wood by
resurfacing all of the roads in streets.
the area – especially Evans
Street and Berry Street
Comment
Option
155
Section
156
streets.
Consideration
Selective face-lifting on Spring
Hill Road would be
appropriate. Option 2 –
remodelling – if there are
specific properties vacant in
Laithe Street assessing the
costs and likely market prices
of 2 to 1 conversions could
We would wish to understand Wood. Possible interventions
void numbers and resident’s could include environmental
perceptions better in order to improvements, alley gating and
have a view. We would
question the appropriateness streets.
of Option 1 which is
comprehensive face-lifting. If
such intervention is required
it normally indicates wider
issues. Presumably the issue
is lack of housing choice?
76/BW/429 Elevate
Combine options 2 and 3.
Only slight improvements
needed re: green spaces.
Need internal renovation
besides facelifting
20/BW/88 Mrs Jones
Comment
Y
N
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
improvements
Option
Improvements to Russell
Court
Area 9 – Russell Court
Section
Section
Following public consultation
and discussions with the
owners of the properties the
Council is keen to work with
the owners to explore funding
opportunities to undertake
within this estate which will
complement other work being
undertaken in the surrounding
area.
48/BW/160 Mr Clegg
Consideration
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Option Y/N
Consideration
52/BW/216 Bailey
Comment
well be a strong option for the
area. The slow development
of a number of these could
“test the water” of demand
and assess value for money
for this intervention.
Comment
identify the site for
environmental
improvements.
environmental
improvements.
Preferred Option
Option
157
Section
158
area.
area.
15/BW/81 Ms. Capstick
Environmental improvements
should include new doors,
wrought iron gates, windows,
fencing off of open space and
CCTV
area.
Consideration
54/BW/224 Saunders
Comment
Y
N
Option Y/N
environmental
improvements.
Preferred Option
Section
Consideration
area.
area.
Comment
14/BW/80 Mrs Latham
CCTV
13/BW/79 Ms. O’Leary
CCTV
Y
Y
Y
Option Y/N
environmental
improvements.
environmental
improvements.
environmental
improvements.
Preferred Option
159
160
Improvements and
Remodelling of Existing
Stock
Section
area.
75/BW/406 Fielding
As this is a fairly new
development, Option 1 would
be the best option to provide
a more pleasant outlook for
the residents.
54/BW/224 Saunders
area.
area.
Consideration
57/BW/240 BWCAG
Supports this option over
other options because a large
percentage of homes on the
estate are privately owned
and have been purchased
under right to buy from Calico,
and to select option 2 would
not seem to be viable
Comment
N
Y
Y
Option Y/N
environmental
improvements.
environmental
improvements.
Preferred Option
Section
54/BW/224 Saunders
Y
N
76/BW/429 Elevate
Option 2 would suggest itself and discussions with the
area.
Option Y/N
N
area.
Consideration
area.
Option 2 is favoured,
especially to improve the
Oxford Road aspect of these
houses.
Comment
Preferred Option
161
162
Improvements to
Springfield Bank
Area 10 – Springfield Bank
Section
Other Options?
Section
area.
54/BW/224 Saunders
Consideration
area.
Consideration
52/BW/216 Bailey
Comment
Comment
N
Y
Option Y/N
Option Y/N
environmental
improvements.
Preferred Option
environmental
improvements.
Preferred Option
Section
area.
area.
57/BW/240 BWCAG
Support this option as these
houses are less than 20 years
old and environmental
improvements would
compliment the work being
done elsewhere in the area
area.
Consideration
Comment
Y
Y
Option Y/N
environmental
improvements.
environmental
improvements.
Preferred Option
163
164
Improvements and
Remodelling of Existing
Stock
Section
area.
75/BW/406 Fielding
Again, this is an area of more
modern housing and Option
1 would create a better
environment for the residents.
area.
Option 1 is favoured – need
for change is thought to be
low.
48/BW/160 Mr Clegg
Consideration
Comment
N
Y
Y
Option Y/N
environmental
improvements.
environmental
improvements.
Preferred Option
Section
54/BW/224 Saunders
Y
N
76/BW/429 Elevate
Option 2 would suggest itself and discussions with the
area.
Option Y/N
N
area.
Consideration
area.
54/BW/224 Saunders
Comment
environmental
improvements.
Preferred Option
165
166
Option 1 – Redevelopment
of Whole Site for Housing
Area 11 – Land at Richard
Street
Section
Other Options?
Section
This site provides essential
parking for businesses
operating in Dean Mill and
could be improved to provide
a beneficial area of open
space. Development of the
site is therefore not
considered to be appropriate.
76/BW/429 Elevate
Redevelopment of the site for
housing would appear
appropriate in conjunction with
a changed to mix use on the
canal site opposite. We would
support Burnley BC in the
development of a strong
development brief for this
locality to ensure high quality
Consideration
area.
Consideration
54/BW/224 Saunders
Comment
Comment
N
Y
Option Y/N
Option Y/N
should propose retention of
the existing uses. Funding
will be sought for
improvements to the open
space and the children's
play area.
Preferred Option
Preferred Option
Option 2 – Partial
Redevelopment
Section
BW/66/343 Highways
The Area should be
developed in a sustainable
manner to ensure that the
need to travel is reduced.
Sites should be developed
with attention to access by
modes of transport other than
Improvements in public
where appropriate.
52/BW/216 Bailey
Consideration
71/BW/402 Sport
physical activity
design and financial benefits
accruing to the public sector
with any change in land
usage.
Comment
N
N
Y
Option Y/N
will be sought for
play area.
Preferred Option
167
Section
168
54/BW/224 Saunders
Option 2 is favoured – it is
considered unreasonable to
remove the recently provided
parking space.
71/BW/402 Sport
Consideration
48/BW/160 Mr Clegg
Comment
Y
N
Y
N
Option Y/N
will be sought for
play area.
Preferred Option
Improvements
Section
57/BW/240 BWCAG
Support this option as the play
area should be retained, hard
and soft landscaping should
be used to improve the
environmental aspects of the
area.
and access to.
physical activity
54/BW/224 Saunders
Consideration
Comment
Y
Y
Y
Option Y/N
will be sought for
play area.
will be sought for
play area.
will be sought for
play area.
will be sought for
play area.
Preferred Option
169
170
options involve the
is at risk of flooding.
Allocations within areas
considered to be at risk of
flooding should only be
considered once a Strategic
and satisfactorily
demonstrated that there are
no reasonable alternatives
Other Options?
75/BW/406 Fielding
Option 3 would keep a
children’s play area in this
area of Burnley Wood
54/BW/224 Saunders
Consideration
Comment
Section
Y
Y
Y
Option Y/N
will be sought for
play area.
will be sought for
play area.
will be sought for
play area.
Preferred Option
Comment
Section
Route A – The Slug Path
61/BW/312 Leeming
Emily Street and Hollingreave
Road Finished off and
improved.All parts of the area
brought up to standard.
available in lower flood risk
zones. The SFRA should
guide development away from
flood risk areas but
development in some flood
risk areas may be required.
In such cases, the SFRA will
need to demonstrate such
proposals meet the “Exception
Test” as identified in
Paragraph D10 of PPS25. In
addition to the flood risk
implications, the
proximity to the River Calder
(a designated “main river”
watercourse; culverting will
not be permitted) and the
potential for the site to be
contaminated.
Comment
Options for Other Areas
Section
Consideration
Further properties on
Hollingreave Road have been
facelifting programme for
2007-10.
Consideration
Preferred Option
Y/N
Preferred Option
N
Option Y/N
171
172
The current route is very
steep and can become
dangerous. Further work
needs to be undertaken to
explore ways to improve the
current route.
current route.
current route.
current route.
52/BW/216 Bailey
54/BW/224 Saunders
57/BW/240 BWCAG
Support this option
I don’t know how it came by
this name, but it leaves a lot
to be desired as a pedestrian
route. It does need
landscaping but also the
introduction of some
meandering to reduce the
gradient.
and access to.
Option 1 – Comprehensive
Improvement
Consideration
Comment
Section
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
should consider
should consider
improvements to the
existing route.
should consider
improvements to the
existing route.
should consider
improvements to the
existing route.
should consider
improvements to the
existing route.
Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
current route.
current route.
BW/66/343 Highways
The Agency welcomes the
proposals to increase access
by alternative modes of
transport other than the
private car. Where proposals
are likely to result in changes
to in traffic flow, queuing and
delays at junctions for
vehicles the Agency will need
to be consulted in order to
ensure that proposals do not
result in an adverse impact on
the trunk road.
54/BW/224 Saunders
current route.
current route.
Consideration
75/BW/406 Fielding
Option 1 would improve the
access out of Healey Wood
for the residents
Comment
Y
Y
Y
should consider
improvements to the
existing route.
should consider
improvements to the
existing route.
should consider
improvements to the
existing route.
improvements to the
existing route.
Y/N
Preferred Option
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174
Option 1 – Improvements
Route B – Canal Towpath
Section
Other Options?
Section
The Canal towpath is a key
route linking the area with
both the Town Centre and the
Weaver's Triangle. A
programme of improvements
to the route is underway Council will explore how this
work can be further
developed.
work can be further
developed.
to the route is underway -
54/BW/224 Saunders
57/BW/240 BWCAG
Support this option
Consideration
Consideration
52/BW/216 Bailey
Comment
Comment
Y
Y
Y
Option Y/N
should propose continued
improvements to the Canal
towpath.
towpath.
towpath.
Preferred Option
Y/N
Preferred Option
Section
work can be further
developed.
work can be further
developed.
work can be further
developed.
and access to.
BW/66/343 Highways
The Agency welcomes the
proposals to increase access
by alternative modes of
transport other than the
private car. Where proposals
are likely to result in changes
to in traffic flow, queuing and
delays at junctions for
vehicles the Agency will need
Council will explore how this
work can be further
developed.
Consideration
This route does need
improvement to reduce
conflict between cycle and
pedestrian users. See also the
comment re area 5 about the
creation of a pedestrian route
under the straight mile from
Plumbe St to Tescos.
Comment
Y
Y
Y
Option Y/N
towpath.
towpath.
towpath.
Preferred Option
175
176
Section
work can be further
developed.
Agree that the route is well
used, but if we are to
encourage increased use of
the canal towpath and
maximise the opportunities for
residents of Burnley Wood to
access the opportunities
75/BW/406 Fielding
This is already a well used
route and I would prefer that
Option 2 is implemented.
work can be further
developed.
Consideration
54/BW/224 Saunders
80/BW/470 British
Waterways
BW encourages the
improvement of the towpath
between Burnley Wood, the
town centre and the Weaver's
Triangle. BW supports the
increased use of the
waterways for leisure,
recreation and sporting
activities.
to be consulted in order to
ensure that proposals do not
result in an adverse impact on
the trunk road.
Comment
N
Y
Y
Option Y/N
towpath.
towpath.
Preferred Option
Agree that Healey Wood is a
separate area. The Preferred
Option will look to propose
policies/proposals that deal
with the distinct issues faced
by residents in Healey Wood
The Area Action Plan is part
of the ongoing work underway
under Burnley's Elevate
programme. It is not a new
Healey Wood is a distinct and
separate area from Burnley
Wood
70/BW/355 Robinson
I think that the Council should
concentrate on finishing
projects that are ongoing
Other Comments
Consideration
within the Town Centre and
the Weaver's Triangle then it
is essential that we explore
opportunities for
improvements. The Canal
towpath is a key route linking
the area with both the Town
Centre and the Weaver's
Triangle. A programme of
improvements to the route is
underway - Council will
explore how this work can be
further developed.
Consideration
Comment
Comment
Section
Options for Other Routes
Other Options?
Section
N
Y
Option Y/N
Option Y/N
The Preferred Option should
include policies/proposals
specific to Healey Wood
Preferred Option
Preferred Option
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Section
178
Consideration
project. It is the statutory
planning framework which will
support ongoing and future
projects.
The locations for the new
Secondary Schools planned
under the Building Schools for
the Future Programme have
already been selected by
The Preferred Option Plan will
be a new plan and give
residents more certainty of the
Council's Preferred way
forward for Burnley Wood and
Healey Wood
Comment
before embarking on new
ones.
05/ALL/325 Towneley
There are number of potential
locations for a secondary
school – some of them cover
more than one area
90/BW/481 Tierney
If the plan is the same as July
what is the point of this
session? Expected to be
updated with new plan.
Passionate about the future of
Burnley Wood.
N
N
Option Y/N
Preferred Option
B.4 Business Survey
Burnley Wood Business Survey Results
A survey of businesses in the Burnley Wood area was undertaken as part of the Area Action Plan
process during December 2006 and January 2007. A total of 38 businesses were sent a postal survey
to complete (appendix A), of which 6 businesses completed and returned the questionnaire. This
report details the main findings of this consultation exercise.
Sector
The majority of respondents to the Burnley Wood Business Survey operate within the manufacturing
and construction sectors, and all are SME businesses.
Local trade
All but one of the respondents trade regularly / supply to another firm in Burnley or East Lancashire.
The one company that responded that they had no local trade was BAAS Construction, and this is
an issue for the company. In their comments they made it clear that they are unhappy with the local
Councils in East Lancashire as they believe that they should be one of their main clients. However
as it is at the moment the company has no work in east Lancashire at the present or in the foreseeable
future. The cost of transporting their staff to Manchester and Leeds, where most of their work is based,
is not efficient and has led to a drop in the local workforce. BAAS Construction cite the same reasons
for why they do not see themselves operating out of their current location in five years time.
Size of company
Respondents to the survey varied in size from two to sixty employees. The smallest firm was
Brentwood Supply Co. and the largest firm was BAAS Construction. The majority of their companies
employees are local and live in Burnley, with two firms stating that their workforce is made up entirely
of people from Burnley. The survey results indicated that the majority of employees use the car to
get to their place of work
Skills
The respondents stated that there was a wide mix of skills across the workforce, but that they had
difficulties recruiting people with the right trade skills.
Premises
Half the businesses own their property, two are in rented property and the remaining one business
leases their premises.
The majority of businesses did not answer the question regarding the size of their premises, possibly
indicating that they are not aware of the floor areas of their premises.
The length of time that a business has occupied their current premises varied considerably from two
years to 88 years. The longest serving respondent was the Burnley Miners W.M. Social Club.
Operations
The businesses that responded to the survey gave a mixed view of how well they believe they are
trading, although there was a slight skew towards the negative with half the business stating that their
operations are either declining moderately or declining significantly.
Public Sector Assistance
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Half of the respondents stated that they would like further assistance from the public sector to help
their company grow. Northern Blue Buses requested financial assistance, Elite 04 requested financial
assistance as well as marketing advice and BAAS construction requested advice regarding
employment.
Future Plans
BAAS Construction did not have plans for future expansion of their company, stating one of the
reasons for this is that the Council do not use local contractors but source work from outside the area.
Elite stated that they planned to continue a strategy of steady growth to encompass more work from
different industries. No other respondents gave an indication of their future plans.
One third of respondents stated that within five years they did not believe they would still be operating
out of the Burnley Wood area. These were Northern Blue Buses, stating a possible move to Hyndburn,
and BAAS Construction, stating that there are no local work opportunities and most of their contracts
are now in Manchester and Leeds.
Satisfaction of current site
Of those businesses that replied to the question regarding their satisfaction with their current site, all
gave positive feedback stating that they were either very happy, or satisfied with their current location.
Reasons for this included easy access for vehicles and a convenient location for their workforce.
Local Area Ratings
A major issue for the businesses in Burnley Wood is security, with concerns surrounding vandalism,
anti-social behaviour from young people in the area, and general security of buildings and vehicles.
Signage and local environment quality also scored poorly, with businesses stating that the area is
very run down and in need of investment.
Figure B.1 Local Area Ratings
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Burnley Wood Retail Survey Results
A survey of retail businesses in the South West Burnley area was undertaken as part of the Area
Action Plan process during December 2006 and January 2007. A total of 66 businesses were sent
a postal survey to complete (appendix B), of which 13 retailers completed and returned the
questionnaire. This report details the main findings of this consultation exercise.
Length of time trading
The majority of businesses (62%) that responded to the Burnley Wood Retail survey were well
established in the area, having operated for over 10 years. There were no new start-up businesses
that responded to the survey, with all respondents having operated in the area for over a year.
Figure B.2 Length of Time Trading
How is the business fairing?
All the respondents to this question stated that their business was fairing ‘moderately’ or better. One
company, Belfields fish & chip shop, stated that their business was performing ‘very well’ while five
companies stated that their business was fairing ‘well’.
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Figure B.3 Business fairing
How has the business grown since opening?
Again, results to this question were largely encouraging with nearly 50% of respondents stating that
their business had either ‘Grown significantly’ or ‘Grown moderately’ since opening in the area. This
compares to nearly a quarter of companies that stated their business had ‘Declined moderately’ or
‘Declined significantly’. Parliament Street PO and RDA Trading are the two businesses that stated
their business has declined significantly since they opened in the area.
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Figure B.4 Business Growth
Rating of local facilities
The chart below shows that many of the responses to the local facilities and security issues in the
area were negative, with only accessibility by bus and quality of the shops scoring satisfactorily. The
respondents rated safety & security, vandalism, environmental improvements and attractiveness all
very poorly. Parking availability and location was also highlighted as a problem.
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Figure B.5 Rating of Local Facilities
Improvements to the local area
Of those businesses that replied to this question the general feeling was that any change would be
either neutral or positive on the area. Very few of the respondents felt any of the suggestions put
forward would impact negatively on the area, although increased pedestrianisation and restrictions
on out of town shopping were met less favourably. Environmental improvements, more specialist
stores, free parking and more tourists / visitors to the area were all greeted with more positive
responses.
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Figure B.6 Improvements to the local area
Further comments / suggestions
The respondents to the survey were asked for their further comments or suggestions, the majority of
which fell into the following areas:
A general clean-up/tidy of the area
Face-lifting to property
Parking restrictions should be removed to assist businesses, with better & cheaper parking put
in place.
It was noted by a number of the respondents that there is an issue of anti-social behaviour in
the area
Remove derelict property and improve the remaining properties. New housing required to
support retail companies. A restriction on rented housing was also suggested.
Grants/low-cost loans to be made available for improving property.
New business park signage
Speed controls
Environmental improvements required, including new planting, lighting and litterbins.
More specifically the following comments were received:
- Remove one side of Branch Road (even no’s) to disperse the anti-social behaviour.
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Consultation on Preferred Option AAP
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Appendix C Consultation on Preferred Option AAP
C.1 List of Consultees Sent a Copy of the AAP
North West Regional Assembly
North West Development Agency
Hyndburn Borough Council
Calderdale Metropolitan District Council
Pendle Borough Council
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Rossendale Borough Council
Padiham Town Council
Briercliffe Parish Council
Cliviger Parish Council
Dunnockshow Parish Council
Habergham Eaves Parish Council
Hapton Parish Council
Ightenhill Parish Council
Worsthorne – with – Hurstwood Parish Council
Environment Agency
Natural England
English Heritage
United Utilities
Highways Agency
Sport England
Elevate
C.2 Covering Letter Sent to Consultees
Burnley Borough Council
Planning & Environment
P.O. Box 29, Parker Lane Offices
Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2DT
Tel: 01282 425011 Fax: 01282 477272
E-mail: planning@burnley.gov.uk
«Title» «FirstName» «LastName»
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«Company_Name»
«Address»
«Post_Code»
Dear Sir/Madam
Burnley Local Development Framework – Area Action Plan for Padiham – Preferred Option
The Council has published, for public comment, the Padiham Preferred Option Area Action Plan. This
document sets out the spatial planning framework that will guide land use and regeneration proposals
in Padiham and has been prepared following consultation on issues and options that began in July
th
st
2006. Consultation on the Area Action Plan will run from 19 February 2008 to 31 March 2008 and
during this time you will have the opportunity to comment on the document. Full details of the
consultation are set out in the enclosed Statement of DPD Matters.
The Area Action Plan and related documents can be viewed online at
www.burnley.gov.uk/areaactionplans. If you wish to receive a paper copy or booklet summary, please
contact Jane Gaut at the above address (Tel: 01282 425011 ext. 2538 or email:jgaut@burnley.gov.uk)
Copies of the Preferred Option Area Action Plan and associated documentation can also be inspected
at the following locations:
Planning and Environment Services’ Reception, Parker LaneOffices, Burnley
Contact Burnley, 9 Parker Lane, Burnley
Burnley Central Library
Padiham Library
Comments on the Preferred Option Area Action Plan and its Sustainability Appraisal should preferably
be made through the Council’s consultation website (http://consultation.limehouse.co.uk/burnley)
where fully interactive versions of the documents can be found and comments may be made online.
Comments can also be made in writing, using comments forms available for the purpose, and should
be submitted to the Council in one of the following ways:
by post to the Policy & Environment Team, Planning & Environment Services, PO Box 29,
BURNLEY, BB11 2DT
by email to ldf@burnley.gov.uk.
by fax to 01282 477275.
st
Comments should be received no later than 5pm on 31 March 2008.
Anyone submitting comments will be kept informed of progress. People who do not wish to comment
but would still like to be kept informed, should contact the Council at the above address.
For further information or advice, please contact the Policy & Environment team on 01282 425011
Ext. 2538 or email ldf@burnley.gov.uk
I hope that you will take this opportunity to get involved in this important stage of the preparation of
the new Local Development Framework for Burnley.
Yours faithfully
Margaret Whewell
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Policy and Environment Manager
C.3 Public Notice
BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK – DPDs – PRE SUBMISSION
DRAFT PREFERRED OPTIONS – FEBRUARY 2008
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
The Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2004, Regulation 26
Burnley Borough Council has published its Preferred Option Area Action Plans (AAPs) and
accompanying Sustainability Appraisals for:
Burnley Wood and Healey Wood
Daneshouse, Duke Bar and Stoneyholme
South West Burnley
Piccadilly and Trafalgar
Padiham
The Preferred Options AAPs have been drawn up following extensive consultation on Issues and
Options and, when they are adopted they will form part of the Local Development Framework (LDF)
for Burnley Borough Council. This LDF forms the basis of decisions on land-use planning for
development within Burnley and the AAPs will become the comprehensive spatial planning policy
frameworks to deliver change and/or conservation within five neighbourhoods across the Borough.
The Preferred Option AAPs and Sustainability Appraisals are now published for a six week period of
public consultation from19th February 2008 to 31st March 2008, and are available for public inspection
at:
Planning & Environment Services, Parker Lane Offices, Burnley BB11 2DT
on: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm and Wednesday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Contact Burnley, 9 Parker Lane, Burnley, BB11 2BJ
on: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm and Wednesday 10.00 am – 5.00 pm.
Burnley Central Library, Grimshaw Street, Burnley, BB11 2BD
on: Monday and Thursday 9.30 am – 7.00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30 am - 5.00 pm
and Saturday 9.30 am – 4.00 pm.
Padiham Library, Town Hall, Burnley Road, Padiham, BB12 8BS
on: Monday and Thursday 9.30 am – 7.00 pm, Wednesday and Friday 9.30 am – 5.00 pm and Saturday
9.30 am to 1.00 pm
Also available for inspection are the Council’s Consultation Reports and the Statements of DPD
Matters for Burnley Wood and Healey Wood, Daneshouse/Duke Bar/Stoneyholme, Padiham, Piccadilly
and Trafalgar and South West Burnley
The Preferred Option AAPs are also available to view on the Council’s website at
www.burnley.gov.uk/areaactionplans
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Comments on the Preferred Option AAPs or their supporting Sustainability Appraisal should preferably
be made through the Council’s consultation website (http:consultation.limehouse.co.uk/burnley) where
fully interactive versions of the documents can be found and comments may be made online. Comments
can also be made in writing, using comments forms available for the purpose, and should be submitted
to the Council in one of the following ways:
• by post to the Policy & Environment Team, Planning & Environment Services, PO Box 29, BURNLEY,
BB11 2DT
• by email to ldf@burnley.gov.uk.
• by fax to 01282 477275.
Comments should be received no later than 5pm on 31st March 2008.
Anyone submitting comments will be kept informed of progress. People who do not wish to comment
but would still like to be kept informed, should contact the Council at the above address.
For further information or advice, please contact the Policy & Environment team on 01282 425011
Ext. 2538 or email ldf@burnley.gov.uk
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Mr
John
Kershaw
Ms
Marilyn
Carter
Organisation
Details
Mrs
Amy
Tharme
Full Name
ID
Proposal BW
TAI1/ 1
Proposal BW
H1/ 2
3.9
Policy/
Proposal
I do not think that you can draw lines on
a map and say that these particular
streets only need a facelift. You need to
Will the new properties be reinstated
into the private sector?
No point making comments, been to five
meetings and come away from all no
wiser, as everyone tells you different
things. I have lived in this house thirty
one years and I have not been informed
of one thing that is going to happen to
my property. So why ask for my opinion
when you don't give me any thing
permanent to go on, as all things will be
different at the next meeting. I learn
more about my house in the local shops
than from the council. So I suggest you
let me know what is going on and I will
comment. I found your booklet to be yet
another set of plans, that will be
changed very soon.
Response
Event: Burnley Wood and Healey Wood Area Action Plan - Preferred Options Report
Representation noted. The property
in question is in an area identified
for a toolkit of measures through the
targeted area initiative and for
Representation noted. New build
properties will available either to
purchase as market housing or to
purchase/rent from the Council's
lead Registered Social Landlord.
Representations noted. The Council
has prepared the Area Action Plan
in an open and transparent manner
and attempted to ensure that all
residents are kept up to date. The
submission version of the Area
Action Plan will be publicised and
consulted on in the same manner.
Officers' Recommendation
C.4 Consideration of Representations To Preferred Option Consultation
No changes to the
policy proposed.
No change
proposed.
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Healey Wood
Community and
Residents
Association
Full Name
Mr
Martyn
Hurt
420
ID
Proposal HW
TAI1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Representation noted. The preferred
option included only those proposals
that the Council considered to be
deliverable given current and
projected funding. Further work has
potential improvements as it falls
within the Burnley Wood Local
Centre. There are no firm proposals
for facelifting at present, however
some form of improvements are
considered to be merited on this key
gateway to the area. Any further
work in identifying and implementing
improvment projects will take into
account the state of the properties
to be improved.
get out of your ivory towers and walk
the streets and survey at least a
proportion of homes in each street,
My home has had a river running
through the cellar for the past 30 years
that I know of and consequently all the
bricks are now crumbling and I am
riddled with rising damp. I am afraid that
a bit of sandblasting on the front facia
will improve my property not one iota.
Plus the fact that I have no intention of
allowing the front to be sand blasted just
so that it creates the image of something
being done
I am that the main objectives of the
preferred option (#1) have been
removed after residents chose it for
these objectives - the facelifting and
home zone approach. How can this be
the preferred option when the preferred
objectives no longer exist?
The term targeted area initiative has not
been explained well at all. After reading
appendix 6 I see there are no
performance indicators, it is all very
wooly.
There is a very strong community group
in the healey wood area and the AAP
should have been drawn up with more
input from the community.
Response
The policy will be
amended if
necessary to take
account of the
further work
Outcome
193
194
Organisation
Details
Chairperson
Healey Wood
Community and
Residents
Association
Full Name
Mrs
Julie
Hurt
426
ID
Proposal HW
TAI1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Representation noted. Comments
will be considered when further work
is undertaken to clarify the role of
the targeted area initiatives.
been undertaken since then to
identify those initiatives that the
Council consider to be deliverable
and that will most appropriately deal
with the issues identified by
residents.
There is no mention in the option of the
former healey wood school as a
community resource and focal point.
There are no plans regarding the
development of the greenspaces in
healey wood, especially play equipmant
and sports facilities.
- Parks need attended to - more stuff
equipment wise for children
- Back Street (Berry St) needs
resurfacing from 41 onwards
- Back yards need attending to in the
area
- Dog bins needed on the the Delph
- More bins needed on the streets rubbish dropped everywhere
- Veolia a wast of space - don't clean up
after recycling collection leaving rubbish
everywhere
- The hill across from the school building
needs cleaning up - rubbish everywhere
- More communication between Council
and residents in the area needed - all
residents need to know what is
happenign in their area
- People like myself need to know more
about private landlords - they rent out
to anybody, only interested in rent.
Response
Policy will be
amended if
necessary to take
account of further
work identifying the
role of the targeted
area initiatives.
undertaken on the
area initiatives.
Outcome
Healey Wood
Community and
Residents
Association
Mr
Kevin
Stowell
Ms.
Sylvia Jean
Moss
Organisation
Details
Full Name
494
431
ID
Proposal HW
TAI1/ 1
Proposal HW
TAI1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Would like to see alley gates on the
back streets and planters and benches
etc. in the area. Would kine more
information. Can someone come and
talk to people about it.
Antisocial behaviour is a problem underage drinking and drug dealing.
Drug dealing can be seen inbroad
daylight and it is out of control. Need
This is a residential area not an
industrial area. We have asked for signs
to be put up but no money.
Dog fouling is a disgrace in the area needs monitoring
On my front street we have a constant
river running down - been reported to
engineers and they have not got back
to us
If you talk to your local Councillors they
don't do anything for you until it is
election time and than all promises
Police a waste of time - some fine others
a wate of time
People from out of the area are dumping
untaxed cars on my back street - rear
of David Street and front of Berry Street
I am a concerned resident - I have lived
here since 1982 and nothign seems to
get done
Response
Policy will be
amended if
necessary to take
account of further
area initiatives.
Policy will be
amended if
necessary to take
account of further
area initiatives.
Outcome
195
196
Organisation
Details
Healey Wood
Community and
Residents
Association
Full Name
Mrs
Patricia
Appleby
500
ID
Proposal HW
TAI1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
The unadopted back street on Berry
Street needs resurfacing
Some of the backyards are disgraceful
and are overspilling to their front
gardens
Healey Wood is in need of a good clean
up at least once a month
Top of Berry Street needs resurfacing
We as concerned residents are trying
to get a better area but we do need help
from Councillors to achieve this and
make it a better Area to live in.
I have lived round here for 69 years - it
used to be a lovely place to live but over
the years it has deteriorated mainly to
private landlords. Some are very good
some sort of quick response from the
police as they either come too late or
not at all.
Delph park - would like to seee this
better equipment - to keep them
occupied
Dog fouling is very bad in the area tends to be dogs on a lead. Also need
dog poo bins in area and more
enforcement and signs. Need to be fire
resistant bins.
Need ordinary litter bins - only 1 in area
Look at ways to light some of the area
- top near village area, back streets, "the
hill" footpath
Response
Policy will be
amended if
necessary to take
account of further
area initiatives.
Outcome
554
Miss
Nicola
Chapman
ID
546
Organisation
Details
Miss
Nicola
Chapman
Full Name
Proposal HW
TAI1/ 1
Policy BW
SIT 3
Policy/
Proposal
In the area dog fouling is a problem
there are also no bins anywhere in the
vicinity
there is a lot of litter behind the factory
on the right of the path
cars and vans attending Burnley College
- speeding and parking dangerously
fly tipping onto the railway
parking at the junction and on bends
affects visbility - forcing cars onto the
other side of the road
some houses in the area are very
scruffy and would benefit from
sandblasting
lorries looking for healey Wood industrial
estate try to turn on Springhill Road
The pathway and greenspace from
Springhill Roadto Marlborough Streetis
never cleared of litter unless constantly
reported. The railings on the steps have
been vandalised.
and look after them but most don't care
what state they are in, only care about
their rent.
Response
Representation noted. Work to
improve the neighbourhoods routes
will hopefully deal with the issues
identfied.
Policy will be
amended if
necessary to take
account of further
area initiatives.
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
197
198
652
784
Mrs
Kelly
Rogan
Ms
Enid
Taylor
ID
650
Organisation
Details
Mrs
Barbara
Davies
Full Name
Proposal BW
TAI1/ 1
Proposal HW
TAI1/ 1
Proposal HW
TAI1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
I suffer from youth nuisnace as I am at
the gable end and I get a lot of problems
with youths throwing stones at my
window. School holidays are particularly
bad. Fly tipping is also a problem in the
area.
unadopted road needs resurfacing
Lights on slug hill need maintaining there has been a light out for months
and it is very dangerous
Back streets are filthy - bin men do not
clear up rubbish that has been dropped.
White recycling bags are nor returned
to property. Often bins are taken and
not returned to the property. We have
had to order 3 new bins in the past 2
years at £20 a time because they have
been taken.
Would like to see more things for the
children to do - also for the older person
Would like to see the speed limit slowed
down because some child could get hurt
very badly
Springhill Road - the trees and bushes
need to be cut back because they are
so over grown and someone could get
hurt. Also the parking on Springhill
Road-with cars coming off Manchester
Roadinto Springhill Roadspeeding going to be a bad crash
Dogs fouling on the street
Response
Representation noted
No changes
proposed
Policy will be
amended if
necessary to take
account of further
area initiatives.
Policy will be
amended if
necessary to take
account of further
area initiatives.
Outcome
654
Mr
Donald
Victor
Marsden
ID
785
Organisation
Details
Ms
Enid
Taylor
Full Name
Proposal BW
TAI1/ 1
Proposal BW
H1/ 3
Policy/
Proposal
I am very disappointed about your local
development framework plan ( Area
Action) Preferred Option Summary
Burnley Wood and Healey Wood. This
plan does nothing for me or my family.
It has took the Council 7 years to do
nothing for my area. Your original plan
was to demolish some houses and
update the rest.
All you state in your proposal TAI1/1 is
a toolkit to go in partnership work with
an approved registered social landlord
to acquire properties in order to bring
them back under effective management.
If you had acted 7 years ago this
position might not be as bad.
As for tackling anti-social problems such
as noise and fly tipping I pay Community
Charges and taxes to the Police, Fire
Brigade and Cleansing Dept. I would
like to know what I am entitled to under
your grant availability to encourage
sustainable maintenance and
Would like to see trees retained in
BW/H1/3 around the recreation ground
even if housing is provided.
I would like to see the allotments
retained.
Response
Representation noted.
Policy will be
amended if
necessary to take
account of further
area initiatives.
Site description will
be amended to
refer to the
established trees
on site.
Outcome
199
200
679
Mr
David
Barnes
ID
672
Organisation
Details
Mrs
Hazel
Duxbury
Full Name
Proposal BW
H1/ 3
Proposal BW
H1/ 2
Policy/
Proposal
"Planned for Medium Term 2011-2016"
Check your facts......100a - 148
Parkinson Streetwere served notices
before Christmas that property was to
be demolished. Burnley Council told us
in December that clearance would be
in next 6-9 months. Section 16 notices
issued in January. Council surveyor
agreed prices for properties Jan/Feb!!
Why then is a leaflet issued in Feb 2008
so out of date. Whe queried, a Burnley
Council member of staff said money was
available so date moved forward...by 4
years...AMAZING
I cannot understand why a fully
occupied block of houses in a good
state of repair should be knocked down.
I have not had any contact from Elevate
in over nine months. I am left up in the
air as to what is happening and when
to my property and livelihood. I do not
know whether to relocate elsewhere in
the Burnley Wood area as nobody
seems clear as to what exactly is
happening to the rest of Burnley Wood,
also I do not know whether I will have
any customers left after you have
finished with your social experiment.
improvement of my property. I would
like all forms for grants sent to my
address
Response
Representation noted. The date for
development included within the
Area Action Plan is based on the
development programme prepared
by the Council and their Lead
Developer partner. Redevelopment
The creation of a sustainable
community in Burnley Wood is
intended to increase the population
over time which should assist in
maintaining services within the area.
To assemble sites for
redevelopment will necessitate the
redevelopment of some fit
properties.
No changes
proposed.
No change
proposed.
Outcome
Mr
David
Barnes
Full Name
Organisation
Details
682
ID
Proposal BW
H1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Implementation of the Area Action
Plan's policies will ensure that new
development is sensitive to the
area's character. Comments re: the
new development at HirstGardens
are noted.
of the site including this terrace is
not planned within the first phase of
work.
It is rather ironic that the top block of
Parkinson Street, which generally are
better maintained and occupied are
selected for demolition. These have a
open aspect with park and some have
views of Pendle Hill (clearly a selling
point for future developments!!)
The properties at the bottom of
Parkinson Streetwhich are unoccupied
and less well maintained are selected
for renovation. Surely someone has got
this the wrong way round?
100a - 148 Parkinson Streetwould
certainly last another 100 years...if
Burnley Council hadn't decided decided
to demolish them..I don't think the same
can be said of New Build on Clarance
Street
New housing "will be sensitive to historic
character of Burnley Wood"!!!
Has anyone who has written that
actually seen the new properties built
on Clarence Street??
They are horrible...with silly sloping
roofs they look like big concrete coal
bunkers and they are painted
white...more inkeeping with some
mediteranean report as beach
accomodation....not Burnley
Response
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
201
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
202
The sloping roofs are not inkeeping with
anything in the neighbourhood....unless
it is the shape of things to come.
All surrounding terraced property
(except small block at the top of Branch
Road) is to be cleared...so what is the
property supposed to be inkeeping
with??
Only historical thing they are vaguely
reminiscent of is an outside WC!
Planning please try better before you
ruin the entire area and make Burnley
Wood a laughing stock!!
Response
Outcome
798
Keepmoat
Homes
Mr
Ian
Fletcher
ID
780
Organisation
Details
Mrs
Angela
Jackson
Full Name
Proposal BW
TAI1/ 1
Policy BW
ENV 3
Policy/
Proposal
We note that this area is identified as a
tyraget for a range of interventions
which seek to manage the sustainability
of the market in this area through a
"toolkit of measures", howver it is the
view of Keepmoat that much of this area
still exhibits the symptoms of acute
market failure, evidenced primarily
through the disproportionately high
I cannot understand why Stoney
Streethas been missed out of the
Elevate Frontal face-lifting. This street
along with Kingsland Roadwould be
ideal to warrant the work.
Seems to me the addition of Oxford
Roadand Clarence Streetis to go with
the new Calico housing.
My house on Stoney Streetcan be seen
from Hufling Lanebut all the ones done
last few years are either on the bus
route or main (Hollingreave Rd) road.
I contacted my local councillor and was
repled with it was because Stoney
Streetis in the Conservation Area but so
are others as I replied.
In all honesty I have not taken too much
notice of all this
redevelopment/regeneration because
Stoney Streethas been omitted.
Response
As the Council's lead developer we
have worked closely with Keepmoat
homes on the phasing and delivery
of new housing within the
Pre-Submission Publication AAP.
Planning permission has now been
obtained for the first phase of
residential development. Further
phases will be delivered by
Representation noted. Stoney
Streetand Kingsland Roadhave not
been included within the the
Council's Facelifting programme as
they do not meet the requirements
set out for inclusion in the Council's
Facelifting policy.
No changes
proposed.
No changes
proposed
Outcome
203
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
204
levels of abandonment in the privately
owned housing stock. Significantly also,
much of the housing stock appears to
be in a poor state of repair, requiring
significant investment to bring it to meet
the decency standard for homes in the
private sector.
From our extensive experience of
working in partnership with local
authorities and public sector agencies
on regeneration projects in areas of low
demand, we believe that clearance of a
significant proportion of "the grid" would
be required to create the critical mass
of developable land required to fully
realise the transformation of thos local
housing market, and stimulate further
investment in the surrounding area.
This is of particular importance when
considering the current downward
trends on both the regional and local
housing markets, and the ability of
management interventions in "The Grid"
area to deliver the Council's aspirations
for increasing owner occupation,
reducing abandonment and stimulating
investment in the housing stock.
In addition, the clearance of homes in
this area would present the opportunity
to diversify the housing mix within the
Burnley Wood area, as well as allow for
the strategic remodelling of the
Response
Keepmoat homes in line with the
AAP and the Council's Housing
Regeneration Strategy
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
infrastructure to provide a more
functional layout with a much improved
strategic connectivity with Parliament
Street neighbourhood centre, the Leeds
Liverpool Canal and linkages with
existing routes to and from the Town
Centre. Indeed, we point out that the
outcomes of previous masterplanning
exercises support such an approach.
As such we propose that the current
preferred option is reviewed to provide
an approach towards intervention in line
with the original option 1 defined in the
AAP options analysis. Indeed, the AAP
identifies itself identifies the significant
level of strategic fit with pther Council
aims and objectives, of this option. The
reasons for thsi option being discounted,
namely value for money issues,
Heritage impact issues and stakeholder
support are acknowledged, however,
we believe that a revised version of this
option 1 could mitigate these concerns.
Our proposal for a revised option would
be to pursue clearance of the grid area
from Branch Road across to Reed
Street, forming an extension to the
alreday proposed Phase 3 site
development site (reference BW H1/3),
bounded to the north by Parliament
Street and to the south by Kirkgate. This
would provide a critical mass and
Response
Outcome
205
206
Organisation
Details
English Heritage
Full Name
Mrs
Judith
Nelson
802
ID
2.6
Policy/
Proposal
Indeed much of the southern and
eastern part of the AAP area is within
the Burnley Wood Conservation Area,
however, FinsleyWharf and the southern
section of the Straight Mile is located
coherency of new developable land to
transform the housing market, whilst
also retaining some of the existing
pre-1919 terraced stock which exhibit a
better standard of condition. Such an
approach would maintain the Heritage
value of the area and provide greater
value of the area. Such an approach
would mainatin the Heritage value of the
area and provide greater value for
money in the use of public resources,
whilst also providing opportunity for
diversifying housing choice and
remodelling the layout of the area to
improve strategic connectivity with the
neighbourhood's surroundings.
With regard to stakeholder support for
such an option, we note the very low
level of responses, both positive and
negative, and would suggest a more
detailed and focused consultation to a
wider audience before adopting this as
a rationale for discounting progressing
on this basis.
Response
Agree that the Canalside
Conservation Area should be
referenced within this paragraph
Amend paragraph
to refer to the
Canalside
Conservation Area.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
English Heritage
English Heritage
Full Name
Mrs
Judith
Nelson
Mrs
Judith
Nelson
815
803
ID
Proposal BW
H1/ 5
2.25
Policy/
Proposal
Proposal BW H1/5 recognises that
Lambert Howarth and FinsleyWharf are
extremely significant sites. English
Heritage supports the Council in its wish
to see the heritage-led regeneration of
the canal; however, with the exception
of the public realm supplementary
planning document, there is little
reference to the historically significant
Weavers' Triangle. We believe that
reference should be made to the
Weavers' Triangle Masterplan and
Delivery Strategy (March 2006), which
was prepared in partnership by Burnley
Borough Council, Lancashire County
Developments Ltd, NWDA and English
The significance of the Burnley Wood
and Healey Wood Heritage Appraisals
is recognised, however the influence
and future role of the adopted Design
Guidance for Burnley Wood
Supplementary Planning Document
(May 2006) must not be forgotten. This
guidance has the ability to secure high
quality new development which protects
and enhances local distinctiveness and
as such Objective 7 of the Council's
vision should be amended accordingly.
within the Canalside Conservation Area.
This detail should therefore be
referenced accordingly.
Response
Representation noted. Changes will
be made to the policy to include
aditional references to the
historically significant Weavers'
Triangle.
Agree that the future role of the
adopted Design Guidance for
Burnley Wood Supplementary
Planning Document (May 2006)
must not be forgotten.
Policy to be
amended to include
aditional references
to the historically
significant
Weavers' Triangle.
Amend the
supporting text to
refer to the Design
Guidance for
Burnley Wood
Supplementary
Planning Document
(May 2006).
Outcome
207
208
Organisation
Details
English Heritage
Full Name
Mrs
Judith
Nelson
816
ID
Proposal BW
EW1/ 3
Policy/
Proposal
Proposal BW H1/5 recognises that
Lambert Howarth and FinsleyWharf are
extremely significant sites. English
Heritage supports the Council in its wish
to see the heritage-led regeneration of
the canal; however, with the exception
of the public realm supplementary
planning document, there is little
reference to the historically significant
Weavers' Triangle. We believe that
reference should be made to the
Weavers' Triangle Masterplan and
Delivery Strategy (March 2006), which
was prepared in partnership by Burnley
Borough Council, Lancashire County
Developments Ltd, NWDA and English
Heritage to establish a framework to
achieve successful waterside
regeneration, and the the Weavers'
Heritage to establish a framework to
achieve successful waterside
regeneration, and the the Weavers'
Triangle Townscape Heritage Initiative
(THI) which was approved by the
Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in June
2007. Finsley Mill,
HealeyRoydMillFinsleyWharf were
identified as strategic projects within the
THI submission and their redevelopment
and reuse is fundamental to the
successful implementation of the THI.
Response
Representation noted. Site
description will be amended to make
additional references to the
historically significant Weavers'
Triangle.
Site description will
be amended to
make additional
references to the
historically
significant
Weavers' Triangle.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
English Heritage
English Heritage
English Heritage
Full Name
Mrs
Judith
Nelson
Mrs
Judith
Nelson
Mrs
Judith
Nelson
822
820
818
ID
Table 16.1
15.9
Policy BW
ENV 1
Policy/
Proposal
Target 15 - A conservation area
management plan should also be
prepared at ths time. Whilst the
character appraisal will define and
evaluate the buildings and features that
contribute towards the special
architectural and historic interest of the
conservation area, the management
plan will identify and programme a
This section should also make reference
to the Weaver's Triangle THI and to
grants available to Finsley Mill, Healey
Royd Mill and FinsleyWharf.
This policy states that new development
must respect and enhance the character
and setting of listed buildings and
buildings of local interest. Whilst this
policy is supported we believe that
specific reference shoudl also be made
here to the Burnley Wood and Canalside
Conservation Areas.
Triangle Townscape Heritage Initiative
(THI) which was approved by the
Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in June
2007. Finsley Mill,
HealeyRoydMillFinsleyWharf were
identified as strategic projects within the
THI submission and their redevelopment
and reuse is fundamental to the
successful implementation of the THI.
Response
Agree that suggested changes
should be made to Targets 15 and
16.
Agree that the references should be
made to the Weaver's Triangle THI.
Representation noted. Agree that
specific reference should be made
to the Burnley Wood and Canalside
Conservation Areas.
Revised set of
targets included
with the
Pre-submission
Publication Plan
Amend paragraph
to refer to Weaver's
Triangle THI.
Policy to be
amended as
suggested.
Outcome
209
210
Organisation
Details
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Full Name
Mr
Brian
Green
Mr
Brian
Green
Mr
Brian
Green
846
845
844
ID
Policy BW
SIT 2
Policy CS 1
2.25
Policy/
Proposal
Sport England support the commitments
made to the establishment of cycle
routes and green routes (where
appropriate) which will help encourage
active travel and promote a culture of
physical activity.
Sport England welcome the specification
of improvements to accessible play and
open space through separate site
proposals.
Support the establishment of a specific
objectives relating to: the promotion of
healthy lifestyles through the
development of opportunities for leisure,
recreation and sport, including
appropriate location of facilities: and
the protection and proviison of open
space as a fundamental part of the
character of the AAP areas and its
promotion as part of good urban design.
series of short, medium and long term
protection, development and
enhancement projects to help secure
the area's long term viability as an
important heritage asset. In addition
Target 16 should be revised to also
make reference to buildings of local
interest.
Response
No changes
proposed.
No changes
proposed
No changes
proposed
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Government
Office for the
North West
Full Name
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
1287
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Thank you for your letter dated 18th
February 2008 enclosing the Preferred
Options Area Action Plans and
associated documents of the above
mentioned for comment. As you will be
aware, we have provided comments to
the Council on a number of occasions
both formally and informally during the
preparation of the Development Plan
Document (DPD) so far and hope that
our comments will help you to submit a
sound DPD during the forthcoming
stages of the DPD process.
Our comments are set out below, but I
thought I would take the opportunity to
advise you about the approach to be
taken in the examination of the AAP.
The responsibility rests with the Local
Planning Authority to ensure that
submitted documents are "sound" and
enshrine the principles of front-loading,
community engagement and the testing
of alternative options as part of
sustainability appraisal. If these
principles have not been addressed
adequately at early stages of document
preparation, it may be too late to put
things right at the submission stage.
Without prejudice to the Secretary of
State's role later in the process, we will
try to help Local Planning Authorities
minimise the risk of submitting unsound
Response
Representation Noted
No change
Outcome
211
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
212
documents by making appropriate
comments at earlier stages of document
preparation, particularly at the Preferred
Options stage.
To do this, we look for evidence that the
nine tests of soundness (as set out in
PPS12 and explained further in
guidance from the Planning Insectorate)
have been addressed. We will seek
further clarification where evidence of
soundness is not immediately clear. At
this stage, we do not propose to get into
the merits of detailed policy wording
because it is the overall soundness of
the strategy and approach to document
preparation that we need to consider
first, before documents are formally
submitted.
In previous correspondence between
Burnley Council and GONW I expressed
the view that the Preferred Options
documents do not clearly indicate that
the current 6-week consultation period
provides an opportunity to gather views
on all the options presented within the
document. However in the light of these
comments I am satisfied that the action
Burnley Council have taken outlined in
your letter dated 29th February
addressed to all consultees in receipt of
the AAP, to be an acceptable approach
in the circumstances. In proceeding to
Response
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Government
Office for the
North West
Government
Office for the
North West
Full Name
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
1289
1288
ID
Policy/
Proposal
The vision has been vastly improved,
giving a clear indication of what the
specific AAP area will be like in the
future, identifying the area's specific
areas of opportunity making the vision
The Spatial Portrait of each of the AAPs
provides the reader with a clear sense
of place and briefly raises some of the
issues and opportunities associated with
the area. This section is well supported
by the use of evidence.
submission, you will need to satisfy
yourself that all options have been
sufficiently aired, and that consultees
have been given an appropriate
opportunity to comment on them.
I would be happy to recommend that
you consider the PAS self-assessment
toolkit as part of your consideration of
the document against the DPD tests of
soundness. The importance of such
self-assessment throughout the DPD
preparation process is stressed in the
recent PINS LDF "Lesssons Learnt"
document.
I would be happy to discuss these
comments further if that would be
helpful. I look forward to continuing our
involvement in the process.
Response
No change
No change
Outcome
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Organisation
Details
Government
Office for the
North West
Government
Office for the
North West
Government
Office for the
North West
Government
Office for the
North West
Full Name
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
1293
1292
1291
1290
ID
Policy/
Proposal
4
The inclusion of detailed policy wording
at Preferred Options is not usually
considered appropriate at this stage.
The general thrust of the polciy should
however be outlined at this stage
without outlining detailed policy wording,
which should instead be set out at
submission stage.
I am pleased to note that the AAPs
make reference although briefly, to the
justification of delivering the Core
Strategy in advance of the five AAPs
and the interrelationship between each
of the LDF documents.
The review of other plans and
programmes at the National, Regional,
Sub-Regional and Local levels enables
the reader to understand the clear links
that exist between the AAPs and these
other documents.
The objectives appear to flow from the
identified vision and highlight a range of
issues; and not just those issues
traditionally associated with land use
planning as clearly wider spatial issues
have been considered.
distinctive to the place and spatial in
nature. The vision appears to be both
realistic and deliverable.
Response
No Change
No change
No change
No change
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Full Name
Mr
Brian
Green
Mr
Brian
Green
Mr
Brian
Green
871
870
869
ID
15.7
Table 16.1
2.51
Policy/
Proposal
Sport England Welcomes the fact that
securing monies for community
infrastructure through re-development
will be a common feature of all the
AAPs. To this end, Sport England
considers that when cnsidering
community infrastructure provision
associated with new development, the
approach taken should be similar to that
taken to education and health facilities.
Unless existing facilities have the
capacity in quantitative and qualitative
terms to accommodate the additional
demand generated by a developemnt
of this scale, financial contributions
should be secured towards the provision
or enhancement of sports facilities both
on and off site, in line with policy on
planning obligations developed for the
area. The financial contributions needed
to meet the sport/recreation needs of a
Sport England welcomes the
specification of a target relating to the
maintenance and improvement of the
quantity, quality and accessibility of
open spaces.
Sport England welcomes the reference
to the Borough's Sport and Physical
Activity Strategy and the Green Spaces
Strategy for Burnley as the evidence
base to support the proposals.
Response
No changes
proposed.
No change
proposed.
No change.
Outcome
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216
Organisation
Details
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Full Name
Mr
Brian
Green
873
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Design Matters
Sport England has developed specific
guidance for planners and master
planners on the promotion of urban and
building design which encourages
physical activity. Taking widely accepted
principles of good design (character,
continuity, quality, legibility etc) as a
starting point, Active Design uses three
objectives to frame advice on positive
design: improving accessibility;
enhancing amenity; and increasing
awareness. Using the three design
objectives, the guidance explores in
detail their application to three activity
settings:
- Everyday activity destinations (shops,
homes, school workplaces)
- Informal activity and recreation (play
areas, parks and gardens)
- Formal sports and leisure activities
(sports pitches, swimming pools etc)
Active Design poses a number of
questions for planners and
masterplanners to consider. A table is
development of this scale should be
incorporated into the financial appraisal
of the developemnt proposals. Sport
England has developed detailed
guidance on thse matters which is
available on their website.
Response
The AAP supports the promotion of
healthy lifestyles through the
encouragement of walking and
cycling and the protection and
enhancement of public open
spaces.
No change to
Relationship with
other Plans and
Programmes.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Regional
Planning Officer
North West
Regional
Assembly
Full Name
Mr
Paul
Entwistle
874
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Thank you for the opportunity to
comment on the above documents. The
following represent officer level
comments on the documents.
I would like to take this opportunity to
inform you of the current situation
regarding the Regional Spatial Strategy.
As you are aware the Adopted RSS
Regional Planning Guidance for the
North West (RPG 13) now forms an
integral part of the development plan
and should be given due consideration
in development plan documents.
In addition the emerging draft Regional
Spatial Strategy "The North West Plan"
has now undergone a number of periods
of consultation, including an EiP, with
the Panel Report published in 2007. The
Secretary of State's Proposed changes
were published for consultation on 20
March 2008. Final publication of RSS is
expected in July.
PPS 12 para 4.19 states:
"Where the regional spatial strategy /
spatial development strategy has been
through an Examination in Public, and
provided in the letter which provides
examples of these. The full guidance is
available at www.sportengland.org
> get resources > downloads > design
guidance > active design.pdf.
Response
Representation noted. Amend text
to reflect updated position in relation
to Regional Spatial Strategy.
Text amended to
reflect updated
position in relation
to Regional Spatial
Strategy.
Outcome
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Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
218
the proposed changes have been
published, considerable weight may be
attached to that strategy because of the
strong possibility that it will be published
in that form by the Secretary of State."
For information, the following are the
key aspects of the Proposed Changes
which differ significantly from, or are
additional to the Panel's
Recommendations:
- The Regional Spatial Framework - it
is proposed to amend this to bring it
more closely into alignment with the
spatial vision in the Regional Economic
Strategy, and the North West Regional
Funding Allocations advice.
- Key Service Centres - it is proposed
to delete the named Key Service
Centres, and instead, replace this with
a criteria-based approach which will
leave their identification to the Local
Development Frameworks.
- Housing Figures - it is proposed to
remove the ceiling to housing figures,
in line with the more flexible approach
of Planning Policy Statement 3, to
enable additional growth and current
government initiatives of Housing
Growth Points and EcoTowns to be
accommodated.
Response
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
- Transport Investment Priorities - it is
proposed to remove the detailed
information on transport investment
priorities, for inclusion in the
Implementation Framework.
- City Regions - it is proposed to amend
the definition of city regions to reflect
local government restructuring in
Cheshire and to avoid areas of overlap.
- Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats
Regulations Assessment - various
amendments are proposed, including to
the policies concerning spatial
principles, tourism, airports and ports.
- Decentralised Energy - it is proposed
to replace the on site renewable energy
policy, with a new policy on
decentralised energy supply.
- Partial Review - the Panel's
recommendation for an early Partial
Review is accepted. It is proposed to
focus an immediate review on the key
policy areas of housing, energy and
waste.
The following comments relate to all 5
AAPs that the NWRA has consulted
upon.
Submitted Draft RSS policy L4 offers
support for the need to all proposed
development to achieve at least level 3
of the Code for Sustainable Homes or
a Breeam Very Good rating.
Response
Outcome
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220
Organisation
Details
Planning
Advisor
CABE
Full Name
Ms
Carolyn
Pepper
1294
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Thank you for consulting the
Commission for Architecture and the
Built Environment (CABE) about the five
Area Action Plan (AAP) Preferred
Options documents. Unfortunately due
to limited resources, we are only able
to comment on the South West Burnley
Area Action Plan preferred options
document, but feel the following points
should be applied to Burnley Wood and
Healey Wood, Daneshouse / Duke Bar
/ Stoneyholme, Padiham and Piccadilly
Submitted RSS policy EM1 (proposed
modifications policy EM1 (c)) also offers
broad support for the retention of historic
buildings and heritage environments.
I welcome reference to both the Adopted
and Submitted Draft RSS in the
"Relationship with other Plans and
Programmes" sections. However, given
the late stage that Draft RSS has now
reached on the road to adoption, should
warrant much greater reference in the
documents.
Unfortunately due to other work
commitments, staff resources and the
large number of documents that Burnley
is consulting upon in the same period,
it has not been possible to prepare the
more in-depth comments that the NWRA
normally provides on such documents.
Response
Representation noted. The AAP is
a spatial document and includes
policies and proposals which
promote high standards of design.
Further advice on design standards
and quality are provided in the
Design Guidance Burnley Wood
SPD.
No change
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planning
Advisor
CABE
Full Name
Ms
Carolyn
Pepper
1295
ID
Policy/
Proposal
We also feel that the vision lacks clarity
and does not reflect the objectives of
the plan. While the document might
meet the statutory requirements for the
production of an AAP, a key feature of
the AAP's is the focus on place making
and implementation and we feel that the
opportunity to address the specific
issues the area faces and promote
change in an innovative way has been
missed.
/ Trafalagar AAP's. The document has
been considered by the chair of design
review MJ Long and members of the
design review staff at a desktop review
on 17 March 2008. We have looked at
the Area Action Plan Preferred Options
Report but have not reviewed the
associated materials. Our views on this
document are as follows.
Your intentions in preparing the
guidance are admirable and we support
you in seeking to provide direction for
the future development of this area. We
support the objectives outlined in the
document, however we feel that the
options presented are reminiscent of
traditional land use planning policy and
do not achieve the design standards
and qualities of a spatial plan.
Response
Representation noted. The vision
has been revised following
comments received at Issues and
Options stage and is considered to
provide a good framework for the
area's regeneration and renewal.
The specific issues the area faces
are summarised in 2.3.3 and the
Policies and Sits Allocations in the
AAP have been designed to tackle
all of these.
No change
Outcome
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222
Organisation
Details
Planning
Advisor
CABE
Full Name
Ms
Carolyn
Pepper
1296
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Process and Content
The decision to proceed with producing
five AAPs ahead of the Core Strategy,
Site Allocations and Proposals Map has
resulted in documents that lack an
overarching strategy either spatially or
in terms of development (location, mix,
scale, phasing, infrastructure etc), or
other investment or strategic policies.
We note that a Green Infrastructure
document has been prepared and there
are also other documents that should
contribute to the evidence base for the
AAPs. This would provide a wider
context for proposals and a structure or
framework for other interventions.
Whilst the need to consider implications
of decisions in one AAP area on another
is mentioned, there is no statement, plan
or strategy that brings the AAP areas
together. The only available map
showing all 5 AAP areas is the map
taken from the Local Development
Scheme in Appendix 1, which does not
show interrelationships either between
the AAPs themselves, or key areas such
as the town centre and the Weavers
Triangle. This omission is considered a
major shortcoming of the adopted
methodolgy and it is recommended that
in advance of the preparation of the
Core Strategy, an overarching
Response
Representation noted. The AAPs sit
within the wider policy context and
framework of the "saved policies" of
the Local Plan. The 5 AAPs are
being developed concurrently in
order to provide an opportunity to
consider cross cutting issues and to
provide a balanced approach to land
use allocations. Further work is
ongoing to consider issues across
the 5 AAP areas, including the work
on Green Infrastructure and Housing
and EmploymentLand position
statements.
In terms of format, it is proposed
that more illustrative material will be
used in the Submission Plan,
including photographs and possibly
other illustrative material.
No change
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planning
Advisor
CABE
Full Name
Ms
Carolyn
Pepper
1297
ID
Policy/
Proposal
2
We are concerned about the lack of
"spatial" context at this preferred options
stage. The preferred options AAP
should seek to integrate with related
policies and programmes that influence
place making and the function of a
place. There should be clear links
development framework is prepared to
demonstrate how the AAPs are
connected, consistent and
complimentary in both spatial and policy
terms.
Format
We feel that the format of the document
is text heavy. There are no photographs,
illustrations or diagrams in the document
which would have been useful to
illustrate existing conditions eg
topography and existing spatial layout,
key design concepts, evidence of design
quality (whether existing in the area or
from elsewhere as a benchmark) and
the various options for change, which is
a significant shortcoming of the
document and a missed opportunity. In
comparison we praise the efforts of the
format and content within the Design
Guidance for SW Burnley that you have
produced, and would encourage a
similar format for the AAPs.
Response
Representation noted. It is
considered that the Preferred Option
does provide a "spatial" context and
a range of spatial, rather than land
use, policies and proposals are
being developed to address the key
issues identified in the AAP.
No change
Outcome
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224
Organisation
Details
Planning
Advisor
CABE
Full Name
Ms
Carolyn
Pepper
1298
ID
Policy BW
ENV 2
Policy/
Proposal
We acknowledge that three out of the
five AAPs have adopted design
guidance and we congratulate you on
forming the link between ENV2:
Sustainable Design and Construction,
and the Design Guide for Burnley Wood.
It is disappointing however that the
between the vision, strategic objectives,
and how these are addressed in each
of the options.
We appreciate what has been achieved
to date in bringing forward such a
thorough set of AAPs, particularly in
advance of the Core Strategy. We are
keen to see the use of more maps,
diagrams and illustrations, similar to the
excellent example of your South West
Burnley Design Guide. Overall, while
we support the aspirations of Burnley
Borough Council in preparing this
document, we feel that it is a missed
opportunity and does not meet the
stated ambition or purpose. We are
confident that if our comments are
followed then they will assist you further
in refining the remits of spatial planning;
undertake the design quality and
analysis required for each of the
strategic options and ultimately produce
an inspiring, engaging and spatial
document.
Response
Representation noted. It is accepted
that Policy BW ENV2: Sustainable
design and Construction could be
reviewed and reworded, to include
a reference to Building for Life and
provide a specific design quality
benchmark.
Policy BW ENV2
removed from
AAP. Policy issue
to be covered by
other DPDs
Outcome
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Circuit Planning
Representative
Jehovah's
Witnesses
Mr
Ron
Smith
ID
782
Organisation
Details
Mr and Mrs
Nicholls
Full Name
8.2
Policy BW
ENV 3
Policy/
Proposal
The Burnley Borough is a multi-cultural
community with a variety of religious
groups. This plethora of religious faiths
is potentially an important influencer of
the behavioural stability of the social
structure. In order to facilitate the varied
and changing need for places of worship
in Local Plans, some authorities have
provided generic policies which enable
provision of suitable land without the
need to identify and label specific areas
within the required Proposals Map. This
Representation noted. This form of
policy would be more suited to the
emerging Core Strategy, as it would
be more appropriate to develop a
Borough wide approach to the
provision of new places of worship
and associated community facilities.
Representaion noted. Issues raised
will be fed into further work on the
environmental works to be
undertaken in the area.
Issues considered to be more
appropriately covered by a Borough
wide policy.
design standards identified in the AAP
relate to the Code for Sustainable
Homes but not Building for Life (BfL).
As a result, there is no specific design
quality benchmark and it is
recommended that BfL be specifically
identified as a design standard to be
achieved in new developments, which
would proivide a mechanism for
monitoring design achievements in the
Borough.
Basically we are in agreement with what
is proposed. Would like to see Calico
provide better, higher fencing, more litter
free areas.
The street lighting is very poor and
sufferes from intermittent faults - goes
on and off.
Response
No change.
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
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226
Ms
Paula
Wood
Full Name
Organisation
Details
265
ID
Proposal HW
TAI1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
In 2006 when consulted re preferred
choices option 1 equalled - facelfiting,
traffic calming, resident parking etc. In
the info delivered recently option 1 is
now a Targeted Improvement Area and
will look at alley gates, reduction of ASB.
Why ask what we want and then move
the goalposts?
Healeywood needs more than a few
gates on the end of the backstreets!
has been done by employing policies
with wording similar to the example
below:
"In addition to residential areas the
Council will in principle regard former
community/public buildings and former
commercial/industrial premises as the
most appropriate locations for places of
worship and associated community
facilities, subject to such buildings
satisfying the requirements set out in
other policies."
This inclusion will serve to support the
emerging policies of the core strategy
so as to make ongoing provision for
community facilities, including places of
worship, without the need to make a
specific land allocation for such
purposes throughout the life of the Local
Development Framework.
Response
Representation noted. The preferred
option included only those proposals
that the Council considered to be
deliverable given current and
projected funding. Further work has
been undertaken since then to
identify those initiatives that the
Council consider to be deliverable
and that will most appropriately deal
with the issues identified by
residents.
The policy will be
amended if
necessary to take
account of further
work clarifying the
role of the Targeted
Area Initiatives.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Lancashire
County Council
Full Name
Mr
Mike
Kirby
876
ID
Policy/
Proposal
The Director of Strategic Planning and
Transport has assessed the document
with regard to the provisions of the
adopted Joint Lancashire Structure Plan
2001-2016 (JLSP) and the emerging
Regional Spatial Strategy for the North
West of England (RSS) where this
differs with the policy content of the
JLSP.
It should be noted that the Secretary of
State has directed under Paragraph 1(3)
of Schedule 8 to the Planning and
Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 that the
policies of the Structure Plan are saved
beyond 31 March 2008. The reference
in paragraph 2.61 requires amendment.
None of the AAPs refer to the Parking
Standards as outlined under Policy 7 of
the JLSP or in Table 8.1 of Policy RT2
- Managing Travel Demand. It is
considered that reference should be
made to Parking Standards.
None of the AAPs mention the provision
of pitches for Gypsys and Travellers.
Under Policy 29 of the JLSP there
should be provision for Gypsy and
Traveller sites within Lancashire. The
Lancashire Sub-Regional Gypsy and
Traveller Accommodation and Related
Services Assessment (May 2007) found
that there is a total additional residential
need for 5.3-7 pitches in Burnley
Response
Representation noted. Amend to
refer to current status of the
Structure Plan.
The AAP sits within the planning
framework of the Burnley Local Plan
and parking standards will be
applied to AAP areas accordingly,
therefore it is not necessary to
include parking standards in the SW
Burnley AAP.
Work is ongoing at an East
Lancashire level to consider the
provision of Gypsy and Traveller
sites. Until this piece of work is
completed, it would not be
appropriate to rule out potential sites
in the SW Burnley AAP area.
Amend to refer to
current status of
the Structure Plan.
Outcome
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228
Organisation
Details
Lancashire
County Council
Full Name
Mr
Mike
Kirby
878
ID
Policy BW
ENV 8
Policy/
Proposal
Ecology
The protection and enahncement of the
natural environment and biodiversity
appear to be delivered through the
"saved" Burnley Local Plan policies E2
and E3. Whilst this is supported, it is felt
that policies in the AAPs need to
translate more recent planning
documents in respect to the biodiversity
and ecological networks.
In this respect there needs to be greater
engagement with Planning Policy
Statement 9: Biodiversity and Geological
Conservation in terms of Local
Development Frameworks, paragraphs
4 and 5; Networks of Natural Habitats
paragraph 12; Biodiversity within
Development paragraph 14. In addition
the requirements of the emerging NW
RSS should be taken on board.
Of particular relevance to the Area
Action Plans are the following extracts
from PPS 9:-
between 2006 and 2016. It is considered
that each AAP should state that the
provision of pitches will not be made
within the Plan area (the inference being
that pitches will be provided elsewhere
within the Borough).
Response
Representation noted. This policy
should be reconsidered in the
context of more recent planning
documents.
Policy BW ENV8
removed - issue to
be covered by
Borough wide
policy
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planner
British
Waterways
Full Name
Ms.
Alison
Truman
942
ID
Proposal BW
H1/ 5
Policy/
Proposal
BW notes the allocation of the Lambert
Howarth/Finsley Wharf site for mixed
use purposes within policy H1/5 and is
supportive of this. We are also pleased
to see that the policy acknowledges the
role of the canal and canalside
development in enhancing tourism and
leisure within the Borough. We further
note your comments about the Weavers
Triangle Public Realm Supplementary
Planning Document. BW has worked
with the Council and partners in the
preparation of this document and will
continue to do so, in order to ensure that
the benefits generated by the canal are
optimised.
"identify any areas or sites for the
restoration or creation of new priority
habitats which contribute to regional
targets, and support this restoration or
creation through appropriate policies"
and
"Local authorities should aim to maintain
networks be avoiding or repairing the
fragmentation and isolation of natural
habitats through policies in plans".
Whilst individual AAPs make mention
of biodiversity and wildlife corridors they
do not adequately translate PPS9.
For further advice please contact Peter
Jepson on 01772 534164.
Response
No change
proposed.
Outcome
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230
Organisation
Details
Planner
British
Waterways
Planner
British
Waterways
Full Name
Ms.
Alison
Truman
Ms.
Alison
Truman
944
943
ID
Policy BW
ENV 8
Proposal BW
EW1/ 3
Policy/
Proposal
Policy BW ENV8: WILDLIFE
CORRIDORS
BW notes that the Leeds and
LiverpoolCanal is identified as a wildlife
corridor through the Burnley Wood area
of the Borough. We recognise the
importance of creation, protection and
enhancement of such network and the
aims of such a policy. We would
however, comment that this “green” role
of the Canal Corridor as a wildlife
corridor is only one of a number of roles.
BW notes the allocation of the Lambert
Howarth/Finsley Wharf site for mixed
use purposes within Policy EW1/3 and
is supportive of this. We are also
pleased to see that the policy
acknowledges the role of the canal and
canalside development in enhancing
tourism and leisure within the Borough.
We further note your comments about
the Weavers Triangle Public Realm
Supplementary Planning Document. BW
has worked with the Council and
partners in the preparation of this
document and will continue to do so, in
order to ensure that the benefits
generated by the canal are optimised.
Response
Agree that the Leeds and
LiverpoolCanal can make a major
contribution to the wider
regeneration and planning aims
across the AAP area.
Policy BW ENV8
removed - issue to
be covered by
Borough wide
policy
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
The Canal is truly a unique
multi-functional asset for the town.
Those functions as set out by Central
Government in “Waterways for
Tomorrow” (DETR, 2000) are:
· A leisure, recreation and tourism
resource;
· A source of water and an integral part
of the land drainage system;
· A catalyst for economic and social
regeneration of both urban and rural
areas;
· A sustainable transport route;
· A freight transport facility; and
· An important heritage and ecological
resource.
Planning policy should therefore
recognise that the Leeds and
LiverpoolCanal can make a major
contribution to the wider regeneration
and planning aims across the AAP area.
The regeneration of canalside corridors
can produce many benefits which could
include: the creation of a more attractive
and secure environment in which
existing communities can live, work and
play; the attraction of new residents,
businesses and visitors (both land
based and water based) thereby
generating income for the area;
attracting new housing and new housing
Response
Outcome
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232
Organisation
Details
Planner
British
Waterways
Full Name
Ms.
Alison
Truman
945
ID
Policy BW
ENV 1
Policy/
Proposal
British Waterways is supportive of the
accompanying text to Policy BW ENV1
which states that the area’s historic
interest should not be seen as a
negative constraint on development, but
as a positive opportunity. We would
however, emphasise that “Waterways
for Tomorrow” (DETR 2000), calls for
new waterside development to take
advantage of the presence of the
waterway and integrate it through
creative design, whilst still enhancing
the character and environment of the
canal corridor.
BW considers that appropriate modern
architecture can generate buildings that
provide a foil and context to the existing
townscape and sense of place, where
the design has been informed by a
considered appraisal of the valued local
types; encouraging good design; and
assistance in attaining goals for more
pedestrian friendly routeways.
Although we recognise the importance
of the wildlife corridor the canal
represents, BW is keen to ensure that
this does not prejudice the potential for
the regeneration and development of
the land adjacent to the canal itself, nor
sterilise or limit activity along the
corridor.
Response
No changes
proposed
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planner
British
Waterways
Full Name
Ms.
Alison
Truman
946
ID
Policy BW
SIT 2
Policy/
Proposal
“Planning a Future for the Inland
Waterways” (IWAAC, December 2001)
states that “waterways corridors have a
useful role to play in widening travel
choices, providing opportunities for
cycling, walking, alternative public
historic built form and material pallet. In
this regard, to be successful they should
form part of the townscape’s successful
evolution, being carefully designed and
founded in the language and character
of the place. Furthermore, it is our
opinion that the development of modern
buildings satisfying modern
accommodation requirements can
provide scope for historic buildings to
be restored and occupied with minimum
built interventions.
In terms of development patterns, we
consider that it may not always be
appropriate to reflect existing patterns,
particularly where there has already
been an erosion of the historic character
of an area, or where there are large
areas of vacant or under-utilised land.
With respect to waterside development,
we therefore consider that precedence
should be given to design principles
which place an emphasis on positively
addressing the water and optimising the
benefits derived from it.
Response
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
233
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
234
transport and green routes. To ensure
long term use of towpaths as
sustainable routes, investment and
maintenance are needed”. The Leeds
and LiverpoolCanal through the area
could be further improved in this regard.
BW receives no specific central grant
funding to invest in and maintain
towpaths. It is therefore crucial to
improve the pedestrian networks along
the canal corridor by encouraging
planning obligations to improve towpath
surfacing and access for all and to
contribute towards the future
maintenance of the towpath and
waterway. Such developer contributions
are essential in order to fully unlock the
potential of our waterways as attractive,
sustainable and accessible transport
routes for walking, jogging and cycling.
BW considers that waterways should
be seen as a public asset and as
creating “environmental public good”.
300 million people per annum visit BW
waterways, 93% of whom use them for
informal recreation, educational and
leisure purposes at no charge, thereby
significantly contributing to social
inclusion and the promotion of healthy
living, amongst many other things.
Response
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planner
British
Waterways
Full Name
Ms.
Alison
Truman
947
ID
Policy BW
SIT 3
Policy/
Proposal
“Planning a Future for the Inland
Waterways” (IWAAC, December 2001)
states that “waterways corridors have a
useful role to play in widening travel
choices, providing opportunities for
cycling, walking, alternative public
transport and green routes. To ensure
long term use of towpaths as
sustainable routes, investment and
maintenance are needed”. The Leeds
and LiverpoolCanal through the area
could be further improved in this regard.
BW receives no specific central grant
funding to invest in and maintain
towpaths. It is therefore crucial to
improve the pedestrian networks along
the canal corridor by encouraging
planning obligations to improve towpath
surfacing and access for all and to
contribute towards the future
maintenance of the towpath and
BW therefore requests that opportunities
for the improvement and maintenance
of waterside pedestrian routeways and
public realm through s106 monies
generated from waterside sites by third
parties should be pursued. This will
enable us to offset the extra liabilities
and burdens being placed upon us and
the public purse in relation to ongoing
maintenance and management costs.
Response
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
235
236
Organisation
Details
Planning Liaison
Officer
Environment
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Phillip
Carter
949
ID
Proposal BW
H1/ 3
Policy/
Proposal
The AAP states that proposal Proposal
BW H1/3 is within Flood Zone 3 and that
the suitability for development has been
assessed using the ‘Exception Test’ as
set out in Planning Policy Statement 25:
waterway. Such developer contributions
are essential in order to fully unlock the
potential of our waterways as attractive,
sustainable and accessible transport
routes for walking, jogging and cycling.
BW considers that waterways should
be seen as a public asset and as
creating “environmental public good”.
300 million people per annum visit BW
waterways, 93% of whom use them for
informal recreation, educational and
leisure purposes at no charge, thereby
significantly contributing to social
inclusion and the promotion of healthy
living, amongst many other things.
BW therefore requests that opportunities
for the improvement and maintenance
of waterside pedestrian routeways and
public realm through s106 monies
generated from waterside sites by third
parties should be pursued. This will
enable us to offset the extra liabilities
and burdens being placed upon us and
the public purse in relation to ongoing
maintenance and management costs.
Response
Representation noted - policies will
be amended to take account of
suggested changes.
Change wording of
policy to take
account of
suggested
changes.
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Development & Flood Risk (PPS25).
However, there is no evidence to
support this.
There is no indication that flood risk
mitigation measures, to satisfactorily
manage flood risk on any of these sites,
have been identified for any of the three
proposal sites. Sustainable drainage
systems alone do not protect sites from
flooding, and any reference to mitigation
measures should be removed from
these policies. Mitigation measures
should be addressed in an alternative
policy (i.e. Policy BW ENV6 – see
below).
PPS25 requires local authorities to
undertake a Strategic Flood Risk
Assessment as part of the LDF process.
Using the Strategic Flood Risk
Assessment as a guide, development
within flood risk areas must satisfy the
Sequential Test and the Exception Test
as identified within PPS25. To satisfy
the Sequential Test, the local authority
must demonstrate that the same
development cannot be located in an
area at a lower risk of flooding within the
plan area. Where other sites are
available at a lower risk of flooding, then
to demonstrate that the site at risk of
flooding is acceptable, the site must
pass the Exception Test.
Response
Outcome
237
238
Organisation
Details
Planning Liaison
Officer
Environment
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Phillip
Carter
950
ID
Proposal BW
EW1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Proposal BW EW1/1 is within Flood
Zone 3, but this has not been identified
within the AAP. Like proposal BW H1/3,
the suitability of this site for development
should be reviewed in relation to the
results of your Strategic Flood Risk
Assessment (SFRA) and the ‘Sequential
Test’ & ‘Exception Test’ within PPS25.
The local authority must be satisfied that
any site allocations within a flood risk
area will not be at an unacceptable risk
of flooding or exacerbate flood risk
elsewhere.
To overcome this objection, evidence
must be included within the AAP to
demonstrate that the three proposals
within areas at risk of flooding are
appropriate in relation to the
requirements of PPS25, and that you
are satisfied that appropriate mitigation
measures exist to bring the site forward
for development based on your SFRA.
Response
suggested changes.
Change wording of
policy to take
account of
suggested
changes.
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
below).
elsewhere.
Response
Outcome
239
240
Organisation
Details
Planning Liaison
Officer
Environment
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Phillip
Carter
951
ID
Proposal BW
EW1/ 2
Policy/
Proposal
Proposal BW EW1/2 is within Flood
Zone 3, but this has not been identified
within the AAP. Like proposal BW H1/3,
the suitability of this site for development
should be reviewed in relation to the
results of your Strategic Flood Risk
Assessment (SFRA) and the ‘Sequential
Test’ & ‘Exception Test’ within PPS25.
below).
Response
suggested changes.
Change wording of
policy to take
account of
suggested
changes.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planning Liaison
Officer
Environment
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Phillip
Carter
953
ID
Policy BW
ENV 6
Policy/
Proposal
This policy is not appropriate within the
AAP. A flood risk policy currently exists
as a ‘saved’ Local Plan policy, and a
replacement policy should be included
within another Development Plan
Document (DPD) higher up the Local
Development Framework (LDF)
hierarchy, such as the Core Strategy or
elsewhere.
Response
Agree that the Policy should be
revised to reflect the specific flood
risk issues within the AAP boundary.
Amend policy to
refer to specific
flood risk issues
within the AAP
boundary and set
out the flood risk
mitigation
requirements
Outcome
241
242
Organisation
Details
Planning Liaison
Officer
Environment
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Phillip
Carter
954
ID
Policy BW
ENV 2
Policy/
Proposal
We support the principle of this policy,
and section a), development will be
required to ‘be designed to adapt to the
predicted effects of climate change’.
However, we feel that further
clarification as to what this means would
be beneficial. We note that this has
been done in Section 6 of the
Sustainability Appraisal accompanying
the AAP, so we would recommend that
this is replicated within the AAP itself.
Development Control Policies DPD.
There is no gain from using this policy
in the AAP in its current form.
To overcome this objection, the Policy
should be revised to reflect the specific
flood risk issues within the AAP
boundary. As such, it is recommended
that the Policy is used to set out the
flood risk mitigation requirements
specific to each site allocation within a
flood zone, as identified through the
SFRA process.
Response
Representation noted. Insert the
following wording taken from the
Sustainability Appraisal:
"New development should be able
to mitigate and adapt to climate
change. Some of the predicted
effects of climate change are that
weather will become more extreme
and less predictable, leading to
water shortages, flooding, and
increases in temperature, for
example. This will place demands
on buildings for water efficiency and
storage and energy. Using
sustainable construction standards
will help to mitigate and adapt to
these effects by reducing resource
demand in new buildings.
Amend text to
insert suggested
text
specific to each site
allocation within a
flood zone, as
identified through
the SFRA process.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planning Liaison
Officer
Environment
Agency
Planning Liaison
Officer
Environment
Agency
Planning
Assistant
Theatres Trust
Full Name
Mr
Phillip
Carter
Mr
Phillip
Carter
Ms
Rose
Freeman
957
956
955
ID
Proposal BW
H1/ 5
Table 16.1
Policy BW
ENV 7
Policy/
Proposal
Within Policy BW H1/5 mixed use
development for Burnley Wood and
Healey Wood regenerating Lambert
Howarth/Finsley Wharf we support uses
for leisure and tourism and suggest a
As part of the proposed monitoring
regime, Policy BW ENV6 will be
monitored through Target 21 (Page 66)
and the identification of the number of
sustainable drainage systems included
within approved development proposals
in the AAP boundary. If Policy BW ENV6
is modified as we have requested,
Target 21 becomes less relevant to the
policy, so the number of sustainable
drainage systems provided as part of
approved developments could be
attached to Policy BW ENV2 instead.
It is unclear what the purpose of this
policy is. Climate change may well affect
biodiversity, but the conservation and
enhancement of biodiversity is currently
addressed through ‘saved’ policies from
the Burnley Local Plan. As such, you
may feel that given the fact that other
polices exist to deal with this issue, this
policy is not required within the AAP.
Response
Agree that the Target would be
more appropriately attached to
Policy BW ENV2
Agree that the proposed policy
would duplicate "saved" Local Plan
policy.
Cumulative effects will be significant
due to the scale of new
development.
No changes
proposed.
Revised set of
targets included in
Pre-Submission
Publication AAP
Policy deleted.
Outcome
243
244
Mrs
Joyce
Eaglesham
Full Name
Organisation
Details
970
ID
Policy BW
ENV 3
Policy/
Proposal
I am very disappointed in regard to the
section that involves Smalley Street. At
first we were promised "back gardens"
and off street parking - a real bonus for
the area we thought! Now we find out
that this will not take place and Smalley
Streetseems to have been pushed to
the limits of planning i.e. nothing but
Conservation Area - another excuse for
doing nothing at all.
After years of watching property come
down in our area we fell lost and a little
bit pushed out on a limb - in other words
"whats happening on your street frankly
nothing" If we could be assured of
something like a railed off back street
like there is in other parts of the area,
then we might be more content to wait
and see. Otherwise at the moment we
feel nothing is happening. Its very sad.
For example, the house next door to me
(No.18) is a Calico house - its been
empty now for over 2 years - if it could
be sold and put it back into the Society
- instead of having any old tenants in
canalside cultural quarter may be
appropriate to provide affordable
workspaces for creative industries and
encouraging clusters of activity that
provide a trigger for local regeneration
in this district.
Response
The Council is actively working to
re-occupy existing stock within the
area that is to be retained.
Smalley Streethas previously been
facelifted. No other works to the
street considered necessary or
appropriate.
No change
proposed
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Full Name
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
996
995
ID
Policy/
Proposal
We understand and support the urgent
need to produce guidance and give
some certainty as to the future direction
of the neighbourhoods ahead of the core
strategy being developed. However,
although section 2 in the document
refers to adjacency and links, a more
detailed analysis of the relationship and
function of the neighbourhoods to the
wider town would have been useful. The
vision for each area provides the basis
Following comments made at Issues
and Options stage, we are pleased to
see that the preferred option spatial
plans identify key gateways and routes
through the neighbourhoods. In addition
the Context and Vision sections of the
document were a useful reminder of the
challenges we face but also highlight
some of the amazing attributes and
opportunities our neighbourhoods offer
in terms of location and heritage.
Similarly it was useful to have an
appreciation of the relationships with
other plans and programmes at national,
regional, sub-regional and local level.
there to live as they please. I've lived
like that for the last 25 years and
enough is enough. Get it sold and made
useful again. Private owners should not
have to put up with Council tenants.
Response
Representation noted, however , it
is considered that the detailed
exploration requested by this
representation is adequately
covered in other sections of the
Context and Spatial Strategy. For
example, Objective 7 refers to the
need to promote good public
transport to improve links to Burnley
town centre and other employment
opportunities.
No change.
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
245
246
Organisation
Details
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Full Name
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
998
997
ID
4
12
Policy/
Proposal
The decision to follow an Area Action
Plan route was a response to the level
of potential change each neighbourhood
may undergo. As such the plans present
and highlight significant changes but do
not highlight areas of no change. This
approach does make it difficult to get a
The criteria for option evaluation does
refer to relationships to Burnley's Future
and Ambition Lancashire but a sense of
where the neighbourhood "ties in" with
adjoining areas or where ties need to
be strengthened could have been
informative.
for this but does not provide a more
detailed exploration of the strategic
framework within which the
neighbourhoods sit. This would have
been useful despite the difficulties of
possibly shaping a direction ahead of
the core strategy. For example, good
public transport links from
neighbourhoods and through
neighbourhoods to employment areas
can deliver job opportunities for
residents; the focus on neighbourhood
employment misses an important link to
the wider area.
Response
The Preferred Option Proposals
Map should be read in conjunction
with the written document. Areas
where no changes are proposed are
shown in white on the Proposals
Map and these are in clear contrast
to the coloured areas where
Representation noted. It may be
more appropriate to include further
information about the relationship of
SW Burnley to adjoining areas
elsewhere in the text (such as under
the Key Issues for the Area Action
Plan p14), but this is not something
that should be included under the
Criteria for Options Evaluation.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Full Name
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
999
ID
6.1
Policy/
Proposal
Elevate has a key role in facilitating and
funding the development of sustainable
communities and is keen to link
initiatives with other public and private
partners. Although sustainable
communities require employment
opportunities within the neighbourhood,
this has to be balanced with the overall
business development needs of the
town.
sense of the spatial plan as a holistic
plan unless the reader has a detailed
local knowledge of the area. For
instance, the plans do not highlight
areas of employment use that are not
changing yet when considering the
plans as a whole we need to have an
understanding of the total employment
land use offer overall. Additionally in
terms of open space and amenity space,
parts of the plan remain unchanged .
This makes it difficult to understand the
relationship between existing and
proposed new space and hence to take
a view of the neighbourhood as a whole.
It would be useful if there was an
additional plan that transposes areas of
change to produce a final spatial plan
incorporating both existing and
proposed changes.
Response
Representation noted. There is a
need to provide employment
opportunities within neighbourhoods
such as Burnley Wood and Healey
Wood to underpin urban
regeneration and promote
sustainable local communities.
Sustainable communities require
changes are proposed. This is in
accordance with standard Plan
drawing practice.
No changes
proposed
Outcome
247
248
Organisation
Details
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Full Name
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
1000
ID
Policy BW
SIT 2
Policy/
Proposal
Representation noted. The Council
is preparing a map of routes within
the 5 AAPs areas to show how the
routes connect to each other and
other areas such as the Town
Centre.
good access to employment
opportunities, local services, green
spaces and community facilities as
well as good quality housing.
In order to maximise the development
value of sites, the juxtaposition of
housing and employment uses needs
to be considered carefully in each
neighbourhood. It would be helpful to
understand the business needs of the
community within the document and
develop an understanding of the
neighbourhood's potential contribution
to the economy of the town as a whole.
It is encouraging that the preferred
options present key routes through
neighbourhoods and identify a network
of green routes through. However in
some plans there are a significant
number of routes identified. In terms of
delivery it would be useful to prioritise
routes to enable investors to understand
better the strategic importance of
specific links through neighbourhoods.
It would also be useful to see a town
wide plan of routes to get a better
appreciation of how the routes connect
neighbourhoods with other
neighbourhoods, employment centres
including those outside the
neighbourhood, and the town centre.
Response
No change to the
polciy proposed.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Full Name
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
1002
1001
ID
13.1
Policy BW
SIT 3
Policy/
Proposal
The Area Action Plans will require a high
level of partnership working with internal
and external partners. Elevate supports
development of strong partnerships with
both public and private sector partners
and recognises the importance of these
relationships in terms of the successful
delivery of the plans. Elevate will
continue to give support to enable
successful partnerships to develop and
grow.
It is encouraging that the preferred
options present key routes through
neighbourhoods and identify a network
of green routes through. However in
some plans there are a significant
number of routes identified. In terms of
delivery it would be useful to prioritise
routes to enable investors to understand
better the strategic importance of
specific links through neighbourhoods.
It would also be useful to see a town
wide plan of routes to get a better
appreciation of how the routes connect
neighbourhoods with other
neighbourhoods, employment centres
including those outside the
neighbourhood, and the town centre.
Response
Representation noted. The Borough
Council will continue to work closely
with Elevate and other partner
agencies as proposals are
developed in more detail.
is preparing a map of a routes within
the 5 AAP areas to show how the
routes connect with each other and
other areas such as the Town
Centre.
No change.
No change to the
policy proposed.
Outcome
249
250
Organisation
Details
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Full Name
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
1030
ID
14
Policy/
Proposal
The delivery plans are clear in terms of
the work being carried out by the
Borough and lead housing development
partners. Elevate will continue to support
site assembly to assist the Borough's
target to extend choice and quality of
new homes delivered in
neighbourhoods. However there are
component parts of the delivery plan
which have a number of funding
agencies identified including Elevate
around which there is less clarity.
Through partnership working we will
continue to support Burnley's delivery
and need in terms of funding but care
needs to be taken in identifying specific
funding agencies against specific
projects. The status of much of the
proposed funding against proposals is
unclear. In particular, comments in this
response in support of specific
proposals or strategies should not
automatically be taken to imply that
HMR funding will necessarily be
available.
Where Elevate funding has been
identified this is subject to future
available resoures and the project
approval process to appriase projects'
suitability for Elevate funding.
Response
Representation noted. The Borough
Council will continue to work closely
with Elevate and other partner
agencies as proposals are
developed in more detail.
No change.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Full Name
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
1031
ID
16
Policy/
Proposal
Targets are to be monitored and
measured on an annual basis and
Elevate will continue to support the
Borough in achieving those targets.
However do the targets become fixed
for the period of the plan or can they be
adjusted as needs change?
We are aware of the emerging Housing
Market Assessment for Burnley and
Pendle. It is important that the planned
development of the neighbourhoods is
informed by the findings of the HMA and
other evidence such as the Housing
Needs Survey. This will help to ensure
that the appropriate housing mix is
created in the right location to meet both
need and demand and create a
sustainable market.
There are no targets for business
creation despite extra land being
identified for employment use or a
measure to show improvement in the
GVA delivered through increased
income levels. The borough should be
aiming to increase both employment
opportunities and quality of employment
offered.
Response
Representation noted. The AAP's
are informed by a range of
background documents and
supporting information including the
SHMA and Housing Needs Survey.
No change.
Outcome
251
252
Organisation
Details
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Full Name
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
1036
1035
1034
1033
1032
ID
Proposal BW
H1/ 5
Proposal BW
H1/ 4
Proposal BW
H1/ 3
Proposal BW
H1/ 2
Proposal BW
H1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
This is an exciting proposal bringing
much needed private investment to the
neighbourhood and provides an
opportunity to enhance the gateway to
Parliament Street. Care needs to be
taken to ensure that the housing offer
is potentially different to the emerging
new market in BW H1/1
Support the proposal
Support the proposal in principle.
However, would like to discuss further
the development proposal for Parliament
Streetbefore approving a project which
included demolition along this important
corridor through the neighbourhood.
Response
Representation noted. Further
discussions aon the details of the
redevelopment of this phase with
take place in due course
No changes
proposed.
No changes
proposed.
No changes
proposed.
No changes
proposed.
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Full Name
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
1041
1039
1038
1037
ID
Proposal BW
EW1/ 1
Policy BW H
3
Proposal HW
TAI1/ 1
Proposal BW
TAI1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Generally supportive but in the same
way that BW EW1/3 can be looked at
for B1 and B2 likewise this site could be
regarded for mixed use if other proposal
came forward.
Elevate supports mixed tenure
development and encourages pepper
potted tenure mix to ensure fully
integrated tenure blind developments
are delivered.
Given the density of the grid, selective
demolition should still be considered as
an option. If this area continues to
struggle it could be detrimental to the
success of the new housing with BW
H1/1, BW H1/3 and successful links with
FinsleyWharf developments.
Response
Representation noted. It is
considered that the most
appropriate use for this site is
employment. Proposals for
residential use have previosuly been
refused due to loss of employment
land. Mixed use developemnt is
therefore not supported. Other land
use allocation for a range of uses
are found within other parts of the
Area Action Plan.
No changes
proposed.
No changes
proposed.
No changes
proposed
Policy will be
amended if
necessary to take
account of further
area initiatives.
Outcome
253
254
Organisation
Details
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Full Name
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
1045
1044
1042
ID
Policy BW
ENV 3
Policy BW
ENV 2
Proposal BW
EW1/ 2
Policy/
Proposal
Proposal rather vague and need
clarification with regards to delivery.
Facelifting is identified on the plan but
does not appear within the text or as
part of the delivery plan. Is this an
omission?
It would be anticipated that if the grid is
retained along Branch Roadthat
facelifting would be appropriate opposite
the new development on the opposite
side. In addition Branch Roadmay be
considered as an important route
Other areas are moving to level 5 Code
for Sustainable Homes after 2012 and
moving to level 6 after 2016 as identified
in the targets. This section needs to
correspond more accurately with the
target section in order to be clear.
Likewise areas are ‘requiring’ rather
than ‘encouraging’ Lifetime Home
Standards. It would be expected that a
policy is applied similarly through the
borough.
Generally supportive but in the same
way that BW EW1/3 can be looked at
for B1 and B2 likewise this site could be
regarded for mixed use if other proposal
came forward.
Response
Agree that proposals are rather
vague. However, the purpose of the
policy is to identify those areas
where the Council will promote
environmental imporovement
schemes. It is not considered
appropriate for the policy to be
prescriptive and identify what those
improvments will be. The facelifting
identified on the plan reflects the
Council's current Facelifting
programme. It is there for
Agree that there are inconsistencies
within the 5 AAPs. AAP policies will
be reviewed to remove
inconsistencies.
Representation noted. The site is
identified in the Adopted Local Plan
as an employment site and therefore
makes an essential contribution to
the Borough's employment land
supply. It is therefore not considered
appropriate for mixed use
developement.
No changes
proposed.
AAP policies
reviewed to remove
inconsistencies.
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Full Name
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
1048
1047
1046
ID
Policy CS 2
Policy BW
ENV 5
Policy BW
ENV 4
Policy/
Proposal
Support the improvement of the gateway
and reinforcement of the centre through
shop front improvements and car
parking provision.
Supportive of space identified and would
encourage development of further space
through new development proposals
and as a way of creating green routes
through space of which this area seems
to lack compared to other areas.
Agree that proposals are rather
vague. However, the purpose of the
policy is to identify those areas
where the Council will promote
environmental imporovement
schemes. It is not considered
appropriate for the policy to be
prescriptive and identify what those
improvments will be.
information purposes. Proposals to
improve Parliament Streetand the
gateway are supported by Policy
BW CS2.
through the neighbourhood. Likewise
Parliament Streetwill remain an
important corridor through to Todmordon
Road. Investment may be required both
to residential and retail properties.
Proposal rather vague and need
clarification with regards to delivery.
Response
No changes
proposed.
No change
proposed.
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
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Organisation
Details
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Development
Management
Regenerate
Pennine
Lancashire
Chief Executive
North West
Regional
Development
Agency
Full Name
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Ms
Judith
Furlonger
Mr
Steven
Broomhead
1052
1050
1049
ID
Policy BW H
1
Policy BW
SIT 1
Policy BW
SIT 2
Policy/
Proposal
Given the need to carefully manage the
supply of new housing development to
provide a balanced approach across the
inner areas of Burnley, it is sensible that
all 5 Area Action Plans are being
developed concurrently. Generally, this
is a clear and positive document which
will lead to the adoption of an effective
strategy for the future of the area. I
welcome the inclusion of a detailed
delivery strategy including details of
There appear to be limited green routes
through the Burnley Wood
neighbourhood with opportunities
missing to link the canal and town centre
to Towneley as above, but also
potentially along Branch Road which
has a strong role to play integrating the
new development with the retained
stock.
There is a ‘missing’ link from Finsley
Gate to the historic TowneleyPark.
TowneleyPark and Hall is a destination
point for residents and wider out of town
visitors. A green link needs to be
established from the canal to encourage
visitors to take the detour and time to
visit this ’jewel in the crown’. In addition,
such routes would encourage
TowneleyHighSchool pupils to walk and
cycle to school.
Response
Representation noted. Agree that
the routes suggested should be
highlighted.
Agree that the route to Towneley
show be highlighted.
No changes
proposed.
Amend Policy BW
SIT2 and BW SIT3
to refer to
additional routes as
suggested.
Amend policy to
refer explicity to the
to Towneley.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Chief Executive
North West
Regional
Development
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Steven
Broomhead
1053
ID
Policy/
Proposal
The section titled "Relationship with
other Plans and Programmes" does not
specifically mention the Regional
Economic Streategy (RES) 2006 Vision
or Transformational Actions. The fifth
element of the RES Vision is to
regenerate (amongst others) the
economy of East Lancashire. Also, a
number of Transformational Actions
within the RES relate to Burnley such
as 38 which includes "Ensure provision
of HE opportunities in East Lancashire",
87: "Set Housing Market Renewal within
a strong economic context" and 47:
"Develop and implement an integrated
economic plan for East Lancashire".
funding, phasing and monitoring. It is
encouraging to note the linkages made
to other regeneration intiatives such as
Housing Market Renewal.
Response
Agree to the need to insert a
reference to the RES.
Para 2.6.11 reads
"The North West
Regional
Economic
Strategy was
developed in 2006
and provides the
regional framework
for economic
development, skills
and regeneration in
order to ensure that
activity in the
region is clearly
focused. Creating
the conditions for
sustainable growth
by investing in the
region's
environment and
infrastructure and
by improving the
quality of life is a
priority. This
includes setting
Outcome
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Organisation
Details
Chief Executive
North West
Regional
Development
Agency
United Utilities
Limited
United Utilities
Limited
Full Name
Mr
Steven
Broomhead
Mr
David
Hardman
Mr
David
Hardman
1056
1055
1054
ID
Policy BW
ENV 6
Policy BW
ENV 2
14
Policy/
Proposal
United Utilities are responsible for two
forms of flood risk, sewer flooding and
reservoir inundation. Details of
properties at risk from these two sources
are not in the public domain as there
would be a risk of property blight.
United Utilities support item d) –
achieving a high standard of sustainable
design and item f) achieving a high
standard of design for non-residential
buildings.
Provision of potable water has a Carbon
footprint and any water saving measures
will reduce this footprint. Also, the
separation of surface water drainage
has an effect on energy use. It is
important to use disposal via SUDS type
techniques and/or dispose surface water
drainage to watercourse to prevent the
unnecessary pumping and treatment of
clean surface water.
I note that paragraph 4.13 identifies the
Agency as a possible source of funding.
Response
Noted. A Strategic Flood Risk
Assessment is being carried out for
the Borough and includes detailed
Level 2 Assessments for sites within
No change
No changes
proposed.
No change.
housing market
renewal in strong
economic context."
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Council for
British
Archaeology
North West
Regional Group
Full Name
Dot
Waring
1057
ID
Policy BW
ENV 1
Policy/
Proposal
Burnley Wood and Healey Wood.
The Council is working closely with
United Utilities and the Environment
Agency.
Development proposals of 1ha or
greater and all proposals for new
development located in flood zones 2
and 3 require Flood Risk Assessments
and this requires the local authority to
consult the Environment Agency. United
Utilities would be pleased to inform a
Flood Risk Assessment in relation to the
two forms of flooding which are our
responsibilities
There are some properties at risk of
flooding within this area and it is
important that United Utilities are
consulted for any development in this
area with map details of the boundary
of the proposed development site and
a National Grid Reference for the centre
of the site.
Thank you for the opportunity to
comment on the above plan. As a
regional group we do not have the
necessary local knowledge to comment
on specific proposals, but we are
committed to seeing that the historic
environment is put at the heart of any
planning system and national good
practice is followed at all times. The
CBA is also concerned to safeguard
opportunities for the local people to be
involved in, and fully consulted on,
Response
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
259
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
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planning policies and decisions that
affect the areas they live in and the
environment they enjoy.
Comments
We welcome all references made to the
value that you place on established
historical buildings in the vicinity of the
above areas such as The Weavers
Triangle, Gawthorpe Hall and Towneley
Hall, but see very little reference given
to the built heritage within the
development areas mentioned above.
We need to safeguard and enhance the
public realm and historic integrity of an
area for enjoyment by the whole
community. Whilst in all your documents
you mention the historical value of
properties and landscapes, these
statements need to be backed up by
more detail. The re-use of older
properties should also be encouraged
rather than demolition and replacement.
More detailed informaiton on the historic
environment of the areas in question will
be found in the LancashireCounty
(Archaeological) Sites and Monuments
Record and the Historical Town Survey
for Burnley. For both of these please
contact The Lancashire County
Archaeologist, Mr Peter Iles
(archaeology@env.lancscc.gov.uk) who
can also advise on the potential for
Response
Outcome
Table C.1
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Planning
Manager
Sport England
Mr
Brian
Green
ID
675
Organisation
Details
Mr
Arnold
Benns
Full Name
Policy BW
SIT 3
Policy BW
ENV 3
Policy/
Proposal
Sport England support the commitments
made to the establishment of cycle
routes and green routes (where
appropriate) which will help encourage
active travel and promote a culture of
physical activity.
This is a request to ask you to consider
including Brooklands Roadwithin this
policy. The area is within the
Conservation Area and would benefit in
improvements such as facelifting.
Especially as this would be inkeeping
with the excellent conversion by BAAS
construction of the methodist chapel. It
could be argued that being in a
conservation area consideration on this
basis would be logical as this must be
considered a "Show Area" in the future.
public education and enjoyment. You
may also wish to consult the local
historic and civic societies.
Response
agree that the properties within the
Conservation Area, such as those
on Brooklands Roadare important
to the area, however, it is not
considered necessary for them to
be covered by this policy. This policy
aims to encourage a programme of
improvement works within the area's
social housing stock to improve the
environment within and surrounding
this stock. This programme of works
is not considered necessary on
Brooklands Road.
No changes
proposed.
No changes
proposed.
Outcome
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PINS LDF Support Programme Advice
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Appendix D PINS LDF Support Programme Advice
PINS LDF SUPPORT PROGRAMME
LDF Advisory Visit - Burnley Borough District Council
Inspector’s Summary Note
1. Key areas where advice sought
• Submitting 5 AAPs in advance of Core Strategy
• Core Strategy – consultation on housing issues and options
• Strategic context for AAPs
• Demonstrating deliverability, including external funding
• Examination process, including order of examination
2. Current position
2.1 Burnley is currently preparing 5 Action Area Plans (AAPs) for publication in July 2009 and
submission to the Secretary of State in November 2009. These AAPs cover various areas of central
Burnley which are in need of regeneration, particularly housing renewal, including Piccadilly/Trafalgar;
Burnley Wood/Healey Wood; Daneshouse, Dukes Bar & Stoneyholme; South West Burnley; and
Padiham. Consultation on Housing Issues & Options for the Core Strategy is envisaged in March
2009, but the Core Strategy itself is not scheduled for publication until January 2010, with submission
in June 2010. Other DPDs in the latest LDS (Dec 2008) include the Burnley Town Centre AAP, Site
Allocations DPD & Development Control Policies DPD, but these are not scheduled for publication
until August 2011. The Burnley Local Plan was adopted in April 2006, with policies saved until April
2009, and the Council has requested that these policies be saved for a further period. The North-West
RSS was approved in September 2008, replacing all but one policy in the former Joint Lancashire
Structure Plan.
3. Submission of AAPs in advance of Core Strategy
3.1 Burnley intends to publish and submit the 5 priority AAPs before the Core Strategy has been
finalised and published. However, to provide a more up-to-date context in terms of housing,
consultation on Issues & Options for housing is scheduled to take place in March 2009. Guidance
on preparing AAPs in PPS12 (2008) confirms that AAPs should be used in areas where significant
change is envisaged, including stimulating and delivering regeneration initiatives. Similar guidance
is given in the PAS web-based guidance . However, PPS12 suggests that the Core Strategy should
normally be the first DPD to be produced, except where there are up-to-date saved policies and the
LDS confirms the priority for preparing other DPD(s). As PINS guidance points out, the correct
sequence of preparing DPDs is important, especially where the Core Strategy is controversial, and
subsequent DPDs/AAPs need a sound strategic policy framework. However, where there is a particular
housing need or where regeneration is urgently needed and there is an existing higher-level policy
framework to set the scene, it may be appropriate to consider lower-level DPDs in advance of the
Core Strategy .
3.2 In this instance, there is a recently approved RSS, which confirms the priority given to housing
regeneration. Burnley’s AAPs relate to areas where urgent housing regeneration is needed, and
have their basis in work and initiatives stemming from neighbourhood action plans prepared in 2003.
The Local Plan is recently approved, and has been produced in a form which reflects the new LDF
requirements, with a spatial vision and objectives. It includes spatial elements, and also highlights
the need to give priority to housing regeneration. Its policies are saved until April 2009 and there is
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every possibility that the most relevant policies will be saved for a further period beyond that date.
In this instance, there is clearly a case to progress the AAPs in a timely manner in order to provide a
sound and up-to-date basis for the regeneration proposals and other required action in these areas.
3.3 Burnley has set out some key reasons why these AAPs should be advanced before the Core
Strategy has been finalised, including:
• AAPs cover areas in need of regeneration, where substantial change is envisaged through Housing
Market Renewal programmes, including HMR Pathfinder (Elevate) programmes;
• Need to progress the AAPs to ensure early resolution of clearance and environmental actions already
initiated and provide a sound basis for determining planning applications, CPOs and land assembly,
including site assembly for redevelopment and maximising HMR funding;
• The areas are showing signs of further decline and need urgent action;
• Need to ensure that resources and allocation of land are prioritised;
• Need to give certainty and confidence to the areas and the communities;
• AAPs will inform the Core Strategy, showing how the priorities of the Sustainable Community Strategy
will be delivered;
• Comprehensive evidence base has been drawn up, including housing and employment land
monitoring (SHLAA, SHMA, ELR, SFRA, Economic Development Strategy, Community Plan, Housing
Market Restructuring Framework, Retail Study, Infrastructure Delivery Programme, etc);
• Awaiting the finalisation of the Core Strategy would delay the progress on these AAPs by at least
9 months;
3.4 In these circumstances, there seem to be sound reasons to progress these AAPs before the Core
Strategy has been finalised. However, the reasons for advancing these AAPs should be explicitly
set out in each AAP. More particularly, each AAP should clearly set out the strategic and policy
context on which it is based, using relevant policies in the RSS and adopted Local Plan, along with
any other policy frameworks, programmes, plans and initiatives. Furthermore, the AAPs should not
be finalised until an up-to-date housing context has been established and consulted upon, in order
to ensure there is a sound basis in housing policy terms to progress these AAPs. The various
implementation bodies and agencies, including regeneration, development and housing partners,
should also be involved and, if possible, support the proposals in the AAPs and assist in demonstrating
deliverability. Community support is also helpful in successful implementation of the proposals.
4. Core Strategy – consultation on issues and options
4.1 Burnley proposes to consult on Housing Issues & Options in March 2009, to establish the housing
context for the AAPs. The current draft consultation document explains the process, summarises
national and regional/sub-regional policy, sets out a spatial portrait of Burnley, identifies spatial issues
and sets out a spatial vision with objectives. It also identifies options for the spatial strategy, sets out
the background to housing in the Borough, including current issues, housing supply/requirements,
and policy issues, and invites responses to several specific questions. Although the draft document
is a good start, it lacks a spatial element and does not yet include the identification of specific sites.
It gives little idea about the distribution of new housing across the Borough or the relationship between
housing clearance/ regeneration in the AAPs and the requirements for new housing in the RSS. It
also provides few details of how the overall housing strategy will be implemented. Although alternative
strategy options are set out, it does not indicate any preference for a particular strategy. It should
also indicate the evidence base for the housing strategy, and include relevant factual material. If this
consultation is to provide a meaningful context for the AAPs, it should address these current
shortcomings.
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4.2 The forthcoming consultation at Core Strategy level only relates to housing issues and options.
Before drawing up the Core Strategy, further consultation will be required on other policy options (for
example, employment, retail and town centres, leisure and recreation, open space and Green Belt).
This should be built into the future LDF programme and confirmed in the LDS.
5. Strategic context for the AAPs
5.1 At present, the current drafts of the AAPs set out a spatial portrait and vision for each area, identify
key issues, explain the relationship with other plans and programmes, and set out policies and
proposals for specific sites, areas and policy elements, with details of phasing and implementation.
However, there needs to be a sound strategic context for each AAP, with specific regional and local
policies indicated (including from the RSS and Local Plan) to provide the “strategic hooks” on which
to hang the policies and proposals for each AAP. References to the Lancashire Structure Plan are
now somewhat out-of-date, since this has been superseded by the new RSS. At present, it is not
clear where the strategic and policy context for the AAPs is in terms of the provision and distribution
of housing to each AAP and its relationship to RSS housing policies and requirements. This housing
context should be clearly established before the AAPs are finalised, including the relationship with
the SHLAA & SHMA . In addition, some of the AAPs include provisions for employment land and
other land-uses, and the strategic policy context for these elements also needs to be established.
Proposed/preferred land uses (including housing) should be fully justified. Otherwise, it appears that
the “tail is wagging the dog” and the AAPs are proceeding without any higher-level strategic context.
5.2 The AAPs should be related to other key strategies and programmes which are relevant to the
delivery of its proposals. This could include regional housing regeneration bodies and key
delivery/developer stakeholders, along with any relevant multi-area and local area agreements and
initiatives. Economic Development and Housing Strategies may also be relevant. If the overall
strategy, vision and objectives established in the adopted Local Plan is to be followed, this should be
confirmed, along with specific “policy hooks”. If there are no “strategic hooks” to provide the policy
context for the AAPs, there could be a risk in terms of soundness. However, from what I have seen,
heard and read, it seems that most of the necessary strategic and local policy context could be found
in the latest RSS and adopted Local Plan, together with other relevant plans, programmes and
initiatives. Each AAP could establish a succinct yet comprehensive “audit trail”, covering all relevant
strategies, plans, programmes and initiatives. It should be clear how the plans in the AAPs have
evolved, from the Neighbourhood Action Plans through to the current proposals. The draft audit trail
appears very comprehensive and thorough, but is possibly too detailed and repetitive. The evidence
base should include all the relevant supporting documents.
6. Demonstrating deliverability
6.1 Deliverability is one of the key tests of soundness in the new LDF regime, as confirmed in PPS12
. Each AAP should have a section explaining how the policies and proposals will be delivered, with
evidence strong enough to withstand independent scrutiny. This includes the provision of the necessary
infrastructure, with close engagement with delivery stakeholders, including physical and social
infrastructure agencies, to confirm how the necessary services and facilities will be put in place for
the proposed development to proceed. Each AAP should be based on sound infrastructure delivery
planning, including the investment plans of infrastructure providers, and ensure that there are no
regulatory or other policy barriers to implementation. Key deliverability stakeholders, renewal agencies
and development partners essential to the implementation of the proposals should be signed up, with
explicit support for the proposals in each AAP at publication stage.
6.2 Where external public/private or specific funding is required to successfully deliver the proposals,
this should be clearly set out in each AAP. Where the availability of finance or “pump-priming” is
critical, this should also be set out, along with the risks if funding does not become available.
Background evidence could consider “what-if” scenarios. It may be appropriate to draw up economic
viability reports where this is a key consideration, and the Council may be required to justify these
reports if the contents, assumptions, figures and approaches are challenged at publication stage. It
may not be appropriate to base economic viability and deliverability solely on current assumptions,
in view of the present economic climate, but a range of economic scenarios could be considered in
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the background evidence. Economic evidence, though important in demonstrating deliverability,
should be robust and proportionate to the proposals being advanced in the AAPs. An implementation
and delivery programme could be drawn up to support each AAP. Key stakeholders and development
partners should be involved in this work and could be called upon to assist in demonstrating how the
plan will be delivered.
7. Examining the AAPs
7.1 The examination starts as soon as the AAPs are formally submitted to the Secretary of State and
ends when the fact-check report is submitted to the Council. Inspectors now spend much more of
their time (often more than 50%) in preparation and initial assessment of DPDs before the oral sessions
(or hearings) commence. The Pre-Hearing Meeting is an important event, before which the inspector
will have drawn up the draft programme for the hearings and identified the main matters and issues
to be discussed, along with the participants involved. Only those who have made representations at
publication stage are normally involved in the examination process and, of those, only those who
consider the plan should be changed in some way have a right to participate in the hearing sessions.
However, the inspector can invite relevant bodies/people to attend the hearings, but exercises discretion
in this matter. If the Council wishes particular bodies or representatives to attend the hearing sessions,
either individually or as part of their team, they should confirm this at an early stage with the inspector.
These could include representatives of key stakeholders and delivery agencies. The hearing sessions
normally only take a few weeks of the programme, depending on the nature and scale of representation
and participation and the number of issues/AAPs being examined. The inspector normally only
considers the representations made at publication stage, and does not specifically take into account
representations made at earlier stages of consultation.
7.2 Normally, each AAP would be examined separately, particularly where discrete representations
have been made to particular policies and/or proposals of a specific DPD. However, where there are
similar issues or topics raised, which are relevant to more than one AAP, a joint/general session could
be arranged. General issues related to, for example, the housing regeneration strategy, could be
discussed first before moving on to specific issues relevant to each DPD. If the Council has any
thoughts on the approach that could be adopted, these should be made known to the inspector at an
early stage, well before the PHM when the programme is being determined. Before formally submitting
the DPDs, the Council will need to produce a Regulation 30 statement, outlining the main issues
raised in the representations. However, the examination is into the overall soundness of each AAP,
rather than simply discussing and responding to representations.
8. Other matters
8.1 Affordable housing - PPS3 confirms that the economic viability of any affordable housing targets
should be assessed. The Blythe Valley High Court judgement confirmed that targets and policies
for affordable housing must be supported by clear evidence. Any targets must be rigorously tested,
showing the basis for them, with a full justification, taking account of all material considerations. An
informed assessment of the economic viability of the affordable housing targets and thresholds should
be tested and undertaken prior to the examination of the AAPs. If targets/thresholds are included in
the RSS, these cannot be used on their own to justify local targets. If the targets in the adopted Local
Plan are to be used, they have to be justified and assessed. Note that the latest version of PPS3
establishes a revised definition of affordable housing (excluding low-cost market housing), and this
should be considered when setting provision levels, targets and thresholds for affordable housing.
A SHMA will undoubtedly be required.
8.2 Since these AAPs involve demolition and clearance of existing housing, the relationship to the
regional housing requirements in the RSS in terms of replacement housing and assumptions about
demolitions should be confirmed with the Regional Planning Body (4NW) before the AAPs are
published. The RPB will also need to confirm that the AAPs are in general conformity with the approved
RSS.
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8.3 Since these DPDs involve AAPs, they should include Proposals Map(s) clearly illustrating the
precise sites and boundaries of proposals, including land-uses. Information on alternative policy and
site options should be provided in background evidence, with a clear indication of why the preferred
option was chosen (including any necessary Sustainability Appraisal work).
8.4 The AAPs are important for delivering corporate and community aspirations in the context of the
RSS, and should be closely aligned to the Sustainable Community Strategy. The strategy in the
AAPs should be justified, effective and deliverable, should be the most appropriate strategy when
considered against reasonable alternatives, and be backed up by research and other relevant
evidence. The AAPs should clearly show:
• what is to be delivered
• where it is to be delivered
• when it is to be delivered
• how it will be delivered
8.5 Other basic advice:
• Supporting evidence base should be comprehensive, but proportionate, relevant and up-to-date,
complete at publication stage and submitted with the AAPs at submission stage;
• Evidence does not need to be complex or over-detailed, but needs to fully support and relate to the
strategy. The information does not necessarily need to be included in the AAP itself, but can be set
out in supporting technical documents and topic papers;
• Each policy in each AAP should be critically examined for its justification and the
analysis/facts/evidence that support it;
• Sustainability appraisal is a legal requirement and should clearly set out how each AAP has been
assessed at the various stages and how the preferred option was selected;
• The AAP should show how it relates to and implements the objectives of the Sustainable Community
Strategy;
• Undertake a Self-Assessment of Soundness before publication/submission using the PAS toolkit
[http://www.pas.gov.uk/pas/core/ page.do?pageId=85656];
• PINS should be consulted immediately before submission to ensure that all the necessary documents
are being submitted;
• Don’t try to invent/re-invent the wheel; look at other authorities’ web-sites where they have a sound
DPD; look through the documents produced for the examination (including the inspector’s schedule
of matters/issues), and discuss experiences with planning officers.
9. Additional references
• PPS12 (2008); PPS3 (2006); PPS1 (2005) and associated guidance;
• PAS web site, with its Plan Making Manual and guidance on Core Strategies
[http://www.pas.gov.uk/pas/core/page.do?pageId=51391]
• PINS web site, with its guidance on preparing and submitting DPDs
[http://planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/pins/index.htm] including:
• Local Development Frameworks – Examining Development Plan Documents: Procedure Guidance
[PINS; December 2008]
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[http://www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/pins/appeals/local_dev/dpd_procedure_ guide.pdf]
• Local Development Frameworks – Examining Development Plan Documents: Soundness Guidance
[PINS; July 2008]
[http://www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/pins/appeals/local_dev/ldf_testing_soundness.pdf]
• Development Plan Document Examination – Procedural Advisory Notes [PINS; November 2008]
[ h t t p : / / w w w. p l a n n i n g - i n s p e c t o r a t e . g o v. u k / p i n s / a p p e a l s / l o c a l _ d e v /
advisory_pack_notes_post_nov_08.pdf]
• Local Development Frameworks – Lessons Learnt Examining Development Plan Documents [PINS;
July 2007]
[http://www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/pins/appeals/local_dev/ldf_early_ experiences05.pdf]
• Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004; Planning Act 2008 and associated regulations
Stephen J Pratt
STEPHEN J PRATT
LDF Advisory Inspector 10 February 2009
PINS Contacts: ldf.team@pins.gsi.gov.uk
Keith Holland (Asst Director)
Stephen Davies
0117-372-8351 Lee Armitage 0117-372-6271
0117-372-6247 Chris Snarr 0117-372-8255
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GONW Comments
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Appendix E GONW Comments
Margaret
Some thoughts on the SBWT and Padiham AAPs.
Many of the comments made on the other AAPs apply ie:
- it would be useful to look at ways of reducing the length of these documents
- clarity is needed about how (and how much) affordable housing will be delivered (viz PPS3)
- these documents should be referred to as "pre-submission publication" AAPs
- all the AAPs seem to have very similar objectives. In most cases the vision is locally referenced;
the objectives should deliver the vision so ideally should link directly back to that and therefore be
more specific to each AAP. (This has been done to a certain extent but could go further).
- the AAPs need to be clearer about what expenditure by delivery partners is committed, and where
it isn't say so. Any ambiguity about the commitment of partners/availability of funding should be avoided
as far as possible.
Two other points:
The Padiham AAP includes a brief analysis (p.29) of the wider housing context in terms of the
borough-wide 5 year supply and total housing requirement which could usefully be reflected in the
other AAPs.
Finally, you will no doubt be aware of the recent announcement by the Secretary of State of his
intention to revoke RSS (his letter to LA Leaders of 27 May). You should also read a PINS response
to this:
www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/pins/advice_for_insp/rs_forthcoming_abolition.pdf
Whilst we understand that you may wish to take stock in the light of this development, we do not feel
that it should necessarily require any change to your proposed timetable. I'd be happy to discuss
futher.
Alan
Alan Large
Senior Spatial Development Manager
Government Office for the North West
Cunard Building
Pier Head
Water Street
Liverpool
L3 1QB
tel: 0151 224 2901
e-mail: alan.large@gonw.gsi.gov.uk
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