ABOUT THE LOCAL PLAN (LP)

It's nearing final public consultation and we're told that any comments will now be processed by The Planning Inspectorate

There are THREE key milestones:

1. Public meeting at Baysgarth, 3/11/21 (now history)

2. Written comments to be submitted by 26/11/21

3. Consultation at Barton Christmas Fair (Barton Civic Society - Wilderspin School, 27/11/21)

Milestone (1): Has gone. If you went, you probably only gave verbal comments at the time and will (hopefully!) now send written comments

Milestone (2): Adequate time for this - BUT WHY NOT DO IT NOW ?!!!!

Milestone (3): A bit too "Maybe I would have gone tonight, but it's raining and cold. Oh well - somebody else probably will have told them....."?

So RAID says: Focus on written comments by 26/11/21:

The local plan is at:
https://localplan.northlincs.gov.uk/stages/4

RAID has already published a list of pages we have focused on - see below or "Latest News - 28/10/21"

RAID believes the main points to highlight are:

(A) Banks proposal not acceptable. On greenbelt land, developer-driven, over and above housing targets
(maybe not 100% relevant to the LP document, but still worth reinforcing - have your say !)

(B) Absolutely no offence meant to Deepdale, but why is it regarded an "Area of High Landscape Value", whereas Barton's Southern Gateway isn't? (we put that question to NLC, 3/11/21). Is there something wrong with our rolling landscape....?

Page 210-211, Section 9.4.8 refers. Current text:
“8. Areas of High Landscape Value are considered to be of high landscape quality with strong distinctive characteristics which make them particularly sensitive to development. A review of Areas of High Landscape Value has been undertaken in the latest North Lincolnshire Landscape Character Assessment. In light of this review, it is proposed that the following Areas of High Landscape Value should be protected: a. Lincoln Edge Woodland and Heathland areas east of Scunthorpe, extending south to Kirton in Lindsey; b. Lincoln Edge Cliff between Whitton and Flixborough; c. Flat Valley Bottom Farmland, Vale of Ancholme; d. Heathy Woodland near Wrawby Moor; e. Wolds Villages Scarp Slope; and f. Deepdale."

9.4.8 RAID's Proposed Additional Text:

 g. Barton Southern Gateway (B1218 approach) 

(C) Oops, NLC !! - The Relief Road is supposed to be still under consultation !

Clause 14.47 (Page 316) gives a NLC opinion that could potentially stifle open debate and discussion. Current text:

"To support the growth of the manufacturing sector in Barton upon Humber and unlock land for future housing, a new road is recommended to the immediate south of the town. This will link the A1077/Falkland Way to the A15 via the B1218, reducing traffic flows, particularly HGVs, through the town centre"

14.47 RAID's Proposed Revised Text:

To support the growth of the manufacturing sector in Barton upon Humber and unlock land for future development, a new road is recommended. This should commence at the A1077/Falkland Way junction, connect to the existing  Caistor Road route and ultimately enable traffic flow to/from the A15 via a cost effective route that minimises unnecessary construction, disruption and ecological damage. In conjunction with other traffic management measures, this is anticipated to reduce traffic flows, particularly HGV,s, through the town centre. Route options to be subject to full and proper consultation.