There is a submission under the GNLP Regulation 18 Consultation for a potential housing site for up to 4 dwellings on the Land North of Eaton Gate, Keswick (GNLP Ref 0214). I oppose this submission on the following grounds:
1. The land in question was formally used for riding stables but it is not within the agreed Keswick Development boundary and I do not agree with extending the existing Development Boundary to the North of Low Road.
2. The land is in an area of high flood risk. The attached photographs taken on New Year's Day 2018 show this dramatically. The plot adjoins water meadows which flood on a regular basis and the northern part of the site lies within the flood plain.
3. There are serious access and Highways issues. There is no vehicular right of access; when previously used as stables, access was via a track off Mill Lane to the north of the site. However this borders the flood plain. The area immediately in front of the plot within Eaton Gate is a designated visitor parking area and there is no drop-kerb facility.
4. Development of this site is not in keeping with the Landscape setting of the area which is entirely rural.
5. It would not complement the existing dwellings of Old Keswick Hall (Grade II listed) and Eaton Gate, a private community of 5 barn conversions.