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Padiham Area Action Plan: Development Plan Document Consultation Statement

1 Introduction 4

1.1 Purpose of the Document 4

1.2 Links to the Statement of Community Involvement 4

2 Early Consultation – Pre Issues and Options 8

2.1 Early Consultation – Pre- Issues and Options Stage 8

3 Issues and Options Consultation 10

3.1 Regulation 25 10

3.2 Consultation Process 10

3.3 Consideration of the Comments Made during Issues and Options Consultation 11

4 Preferred Options Consultation 14

4.1 Regulation 26 (2004 Act) Consultation 14

4.2 Summary of Key Issues 14

4.3 PINS ‘ LDF Support Programme 15

4.4 Government Office North West 16

Appendices

A Statement of Compliance with the SCI 18

B Consultation on Issues and Options 22

B.1 List of Consultees 22

B.2 Letter Sent to Consultees 30

B.3 Consideration of Representations to Issues and Options 31

B.4 Business Survey 218

C Consultation on Preferred Option AAP 224

C.1 List of Consultees Sent a Copy of the AAP 224

C.2 Covering Letter Sent to Consultees 225

C.3 Public Notice 227

C.4 Consideration of Representations To Preferred Option Consultation 229

D PINS LDF Support Programme Advice 336

E GONW Comments 344 Padiham Area Action Plan: Development Plan Document Consultation Statement Padiham Area Action Plan: Development Plan Document Consultation Statement

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 Padiham Area Action Plan. It has been produced in order to meet 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 Padiham Area Action Plan (AAP) It is a requirement that the Council prepares such a document to accompany the Plan that it is proposing 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 (AAP). Although the AAP 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 Padiham. This was not informed by the SCI.

1.7 The Statement of Compliance with the Statement of Community Involvement (Appendix A) shows how the requirements of the SCI have been met during the preparation of the Padiham AAP.

1.8 Figure 1 sets out the stages undertaken prior to the preparation and publication of the latest, 'Submission' AAP and the dates for each stage:

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Figure 1: Consultation Stages in the Preparation of the Padiham Area Action Plan

December 2004 – February 2005

Consultation on issues and early options for Padiham

July 2005 – August 2005

Consultation of Draft Preferred Option for Padiham

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

November 2010

Publication of the Pre-Submission Publication Padiham AAP and Sustainability Appraisal Addendum

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 In December 2004, a panel for Padiham was set up. The purpose of this was to oversee and advise on the development of the Area Action Plan and public consultation process. Members included representatives from local community groups and Padiham Town Council.

2.2 During January and February 2005, a number of consultation events were held in Padiham to seek views on three options that had been prepared for the area. Following this and, in discussion with the Padiham Panel and others with an interest in the area, a preferred Option was developed. Although this was approved for consultation by the Council’s Executive in June 2005, it was not progressed following advice from Government Office for the North West that the development of the AAP for Padiham to date did not meet the requirements of the 2004 Act.

2.3 Consequently, in August 2005, work on the Area Action Plan started afresh, 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. 2.1 Early Consultation – Pre- Issues and Options Stage

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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 Padiham 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 Padiham 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 Local Development Framework (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 B2. 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. Those consultees on List 1 (see Appendix B1) 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 Padiham drop-in session was held in the car park of Padiham Town Hall on 27 July 2006. A further event was held at Padiham Town Hall on 5 August 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, 600 responses were received from 70 consultees. 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 Burnley 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:

• Problem landlords and tenants

• Antisocial behaviour

• Housing statistics suggest that Padiham is not showing housing market failure and therefore may not receive Pathfinder funding in the future towards housing improvements.

• What resources and funding can be attracted to the town to alleviate decline where it does occur and aid regeneration if Elevate funding is not available?

• Improvements to the town centre could act as a catalyst for wider regeneration in Padiham, therefore should the town centre be targeted for priority funding and improvements over other areas in the town?

• Although the library is to stay at the town hall, what future could be secured for the rest of the building once Council officers have vacated it?

• Should a market be retained in Padiham? Should it be relocated to give it a Burnley Road frontage?

• Concerns have arisen over the amount of commuter traffic flowing through the town centre. What can be done to alleviate this issue safely for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike?

• Although there appears to be support for a linear park to be built on the disused rail line there are concerns over potential acts of antisocial behaviour, which may occur along its route.

• Should Padiham’s Vision and future look to build more upon its heritage and culture? How can this be achieved?

• Should an Article 4 Direction be implemented to help strengthen and retain Padiham’s built heritage and to promote sensitive regeneration of the town?

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 Padiham area was undertaken. A total of 66 businesses were sent a postal survey, of which 13 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 Padiham. 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 Padiham AAP (paragraph 2.25)

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 in detail 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 Padiham Preferred Option AAP started, on January 31 2008, an event was held at Burnley 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 Padiham 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 C1) 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 An exhibition/drop in session was held in Padiham on 29 February 2008 and around 25 people attended. 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 152 responses were received from 34 respondents 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:

Transport

4.9 A number of respondents expressed concern about access to employment sites around the town centre and the effect of traffic passing through the town centre on the pedestrian environment. In particular, the access to a proposed new employment site on land adjacent to Padiham Green C of E School was seen as an issue.

4.10 The National Trust supported the improvement of walking and cycling routes between Gawthorpe Hall and the town centre but were concerned about the design of these in more sensitive locations.

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4.11 A Transport Study has since been undertaken to consider some of the issues raised and the results of this have informed the Pre-Submission Publication AAP. In addition, changes were made to the plan in respect of proposed employment land adjacent to the Padiham Green School and this was not carried forward.

Town Centre

4.12 Many respondents noted the poor quality of the public realm and some of the buildings in the Conservation Area, especially the quality of shop front alterations.

4.13 English Heritage highlighted the importance of the public realm and the promotion of high quality public environments through strong policies.

4.14 The other key town centre issue identified was the lack of services in the centre and the need to encourage more convenience provision.

Environment

4.15 Sport England stressed the importance of promoting design that encourages physical activity, improves accessibility and enhances amenity.

4.16 Objections were raised by the Environment Agency in relation to the inclusion of 3 sites which were located in Flood Zone 3. To overcome this objection, evidence would be needed to show that the 3 proposals within areas at risk of flooding were appropriate in relation to the requirements of PPS25 and appropriate mitigation measure were put in place.

4.17 In response to this objection, further work on flood risk was undertaken and this informed the content of the Pre-Submission Publication AAP.

4.18 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 (2006).

Housing

4.19 Earlier concerns about the state of some housing areas were reiterated. CABE expressed disappointment that the AAPs promoted the Code for Sustainable Homes, but not Building for Life, resulting in the absence of a specific design quality benchmark.

Other issues 4.3 PINS ‘ LDF Support Programme

4.20 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 (PINS) through its 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.

4.21 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.

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4.4 Government Office North West

4.22 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 E).

4.23 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 the North West's Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS).

4.24 These comments were taken on board in the preparation of the Pre-Submission Publication Padiham AAP.

4.25 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

The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out the statutory consultation requirements for Development Plan Documents (DPDs) at the Issues and Options, Preferred Option and Submission stages.

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 Padiham Area Action Plan, the consultation requirements of the SCI had been met.

Key Minimum Consultation Requirements set Methods used to meet the Milestone out in the SCI Requirements of the SCI

Prepare To raise awareness by; Awareness raised through: evidence base and develop • issuing a press release • series of newspaper articles, issues/options including ‘Picture This’, Turf Moor • contacting groups on the Local Development training session and Planning Factory Consultation Framework (LDF) database by letter/email started 24 • groups and individuals on database July 2006 • using the website, posters, leaflets contacted by letter with an To consult using a combination of: awareness • through website, posters, flyers raising event • general surveys, possibly using the Citizen’s Consultation by: on 10 May Panel 2006 • meetings with stakeholders • focus groups • booklets delivered to all households, • workshops, ‘Planning for Real’ businesses

• meetings, facilitated discussions with the • business surveys community and other stakeholders • website • website • drop in sessions • targeted measures to engage with ‘hard to reach’ groups • 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 • issue press release • press release, including invitation to Options Planning Factory session at Turf Moor • consultation letters to those on the database

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Consultation • explanatory leaflet and other publicity • letters sent to all on database with started on 19 an interest in the area February • exhibitions, road shows 2008 with a • copies of documents sent to pre • made documents available in appropriate statutory bodies consultation locations event on 31 • website, including Limehouse • focus groups, one-to-one meetings January 2008 consultation • targeted measures to engage ‘hard to reach’ • documents made available at groups suitable locations

• website • drop in sessions, road shows

• publish feedback on consultation • press • booklet delivered to all households, release, including invitation to Planning Factory businesses session at Turf Moor • meetings to discuss specific issues • letters sent to all on database with an interest in the area • feedback on issues and options consultation published on website • copies of documents sent to statutory bodies and made available at Planning Reception

Minimum requirements were all met at this stage

Submission • press release document • website

• letters to appropriate groups on the consultation database

• explanatory leaflet and other publicity

• public exhibitions, road shows

• focus groups, one-to-one meetings

Table A.1

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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

Government Office for the North West

List 1

Altham Parish Council Lancashire County Council

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Briercliffe Parish Council Ightenhill Parish Council

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council Natural England

Cliviger Parish Council Network Rail

Dunnockshaw Parish Council Padiham Town Council

East Lancashire Health Authority Pendle Borough Council

English Heritage Ribble Valley Borough Council

English Welsh and Scottish Railways Rossendale Borough Council

Environment Agency Simonstone Parish Council

Habergham Parish Council Todmorden Town Council

Hapton Parish Council Trawden Forest Parish Council

Higham with West Close Booth Parish Council Wadsworth Parish Council

Highways Agency Worsthorne-with-Hurstwood Parish Council

Hyndburn Borough Council

List 2

Age Concern Lancashire Lancashire Evening Telegraph

Ancient Monuments Society Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

Anchor Trust Lancashire Learning and Skills Council

British Motorcyclists’ Federation Lancashire RIGS Group

British Telecom Living Streets

British Waterways National Disability Council

British Wind Energy Association National Grid Property Ltd

Burnley Wildlife Conservation Forum National Health Service Regional Office

CABE National Housing Federation

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CG Property Group National Playing Fields Association

Civil Aviation Authority National Trust

Church Commissioners North West Aerospace Alliance

Coal Authority North West Planning Aid

Commission for Racial Equality North West Development Agency

Confederation of British Industry North West Regional Assembly

Cooperative Retail Services Ltd North West Regional Housing Board

Council for British Archaeology NPower Renewables

Cyclists Touring Club Open Space Society

Diocesan Board of Finance Pennine Heritage

Disability Rights Commission The Planning Bureau Ltd

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Ramblers Association

East Lancashire Deaf Association Road Haulage Association

East Lancashire Ornithologists Joseph Rowntree Foundation

East Lancashire Voluntary Resource Centre ROOM

Elevate East Lancashire Royal Society for Nature Conservation

English Partnerships RSPB

Ethnic Minorities Consultation Forum RTPI

Equal Opportunities Commission Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings

Forest of Burnley Sport England

Forestry Commission Sustainability Action Partnership

Freight Transport Association Sustainability North West

Friends of the Earth Home Builders Federation

Fusion Online Ltd National House Building Council

Garden History Society Tidy Britain Group

Geological Society Theatres Trust

Georgian Group Together Against Mastsown Centre Partnership

Gypsy and Traveller Law Reform Coalition Towneley Hall Society

The Gypsy Council Transport 2000

Health and Safety Executive Trees for Burnley

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Help the Aged UK Rainwater Harvesting Association

Heritage Trust for the North West URBED

Home Office Victorian Society

Housing Corporation (North West and Visually Impaired Persons’ Group Merseyside)

Kitty Usher MP The Woodland Trust

Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society Wynn’s Independent Transport Consultants

Lancashire Economic Partnership

List 3

Abbeyfield Burnley Society Iknow UK Ltd

Accent North West Insignia Rchard Ellis

Accounting Solutions (UK) Ltd Z Iqbal

ADHD East Lancashire Geoffrey L Johnson and Co

Aerialman Malcolm Judd and Partners

Alcohol and Drugs Services Kay-Shuttleworth Estates

Al Nisa Mr and Mrs King

Cllr Mohammed Ansar Roland Kitson

Mr Armen Cllr Tony Lambert

Philip Ashley Lancashire Youth Association

Ashiana Housing Association Landscape Engineering Ltd

Mrs Ashton Lattice Property Holdings

Ashworth Property Management Leedhams Printers

Athertons D and J Leithard

Susan Astin Mr and Mrs Leyland

Mr Atkinson Living Room

Atkinson Morley Construction Rose Lytton

Axess Scaffolding Ltd Mr and Mrs Macadle

Bailey Engineering Services MAD Associates Manchester and District Housing Association

Mr and Mrs Bailey Matthews and Goodman

R Baker Margins Insurance Services

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HJ Banks and Company Ltd John Maunders Group plc

TheBanks Group Ron McCaffery

Barclays Bank McClean Homes

A and B Barker McDermott Developments Ltd

Barlow Raymond Donna McLaughlin

Barratt Manchester Miller Homes

Barton Willmore Mini Sport Ltd

Baxi UK Ltd B Mount

P Beck Morris Property Management Service

Beech Street Residents’ Association S Murtagh

N Beecham Muir Housing Group

BEL Precision Engineers Lyndon Murgatroyd

Belvoir Lettings MVM Planning

Brian Birch P Nadin

Mr and Mrs Birt Nathaniel Lichfield

Mr and Mrs Black National Market Traders’ Association

William Blythe Neighbours United

Breaking Barriers Lancashire Youth and New Era Enterprises Community Service

British Velvets New Progress Housing Association

Broadhurst Mr Niman

Bolton Emery Partnership Nutren Technology

Bovis Homes Nobletts

Bradford and Bingley North British Housing Association

Bradford and Northern Housing Association Office 35

D Brewer Orange PCS

Broden Lloyd John Ormesher

Andrew Brown Outwood’s Environmental Consultants

BSD Group Padiham Action Committee

Burnlee Manufacturing Textiles Padiham Estate Agency

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Burnley Civic Society Padiham Glass

Burnley Healthcare Trust Padiham Pensioners

Burnley Historical Society Padiham Traders

Burnley Packaging Machinery Ltd Padiham Youth Centre

Burnley and Pendle Green Space Ltd Paperlane Properties Ltd

Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Council for Pat’s Pantry Voluntary Service Burnley Community Network

Burnley and Pendle Travel PC Signs

Burnley Primary Care Group Peacock and Smith

Burnley Socialist Alliance Steering Group David Peat

Burnley Youth Theatre Pendle Stained Glass

Colin Buchanan and Partners Pennine Properties

Paul Butler Associates Phoenix Lettings

Calder Street Apartments Derek Pilling

Calico Housing Planning and Development Network

Campaign for Real Ale Fred Pollard Ltd

CA Planning M Potts

Carven Design Partnership J Price

Casterton, Lanehead and New Ground Court Prima Properties Tenants and Residents’ Group

Centatek Ltd The Prince’s Trust

Chesterton Planning and Economics Private Hire Association

Central Methodist Church Project and Business Development

Joanne Chard Project Padiham

Carole Chippendale PRP Architects

Churches Together K Pugh

J Clegg R Raheem

MA Clough R and A Components

Colway Contracts Reclaim IT Ltd

Samuel Cooke and Company Redrow Homes (Lancashire) Ltd

Cottage Furnishings M Regan

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Countryside Properties Regeneration Ltd

Mr and Mrs Cowgill Rehman Property Consultancy

Mr and Mrs Cranwell-Ward Ribble Industrial Estates

Crime Prevention and Architectural Liaison Mrs Rigby

Crossland Tankers H Rigg Properties

Hilda Crossley Rivermead Homes Ltd

Crown Estate Agents RJD Associates

JD Crowther NC Rowlinson

Crowther Homes Royal Mail Property Holdings

Dalton, Warner, Davies RPS

Andrew De Coninck Joyce Rushton

De Pol Associates Yvonne Rushton

Development Planning Partnership Sameday UK Ltd

DevPlan UK FPD Savills

Paul Dew Scott and Co Estate Agents

Pail Dickinson and Associates Sedgwick Associates

Mr and Mrs Digger E Selway

Janet Dixon Town Planners Sensible Price Car and Van Hire

Donald Race and Newton J Sharpe

Judith Donnelly J and M Sherry (Textiles) Ltd

DPDS Consultancy Group Trevor Simon

Drivers Jonas GF Singleton and Co

DTR (Rossendale) Ltd G Slater

East Lancashire Supported Housing B Smallcombe

Eastwood Property Management David Smith

Eaves Brook Housing Association Paul Smith

S Emsley Smith Sutcliffe Solicitors

A Entwistle Software Skills

Equestrian Surfaces Solsbury Developments

Fagan and Whalley Transport Judith Spencer

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Falcon and Foxglove Ken Spencer

The Fat Giraffe Spring Thyme Oils Ltd

First Choice Carriers SR Signs

First Class Childcare Centres Stannard Homes

Mr Fogg Stepping Out of Chaos

Forster Heyes McNee Steven Abbott Associates

S Foster Caroline Stiles

Framptons Stockbridge Mill Co Ltd

Fraser Eagle Stonehaven Consultants Ltd

Brenda Freeland Peter Stubbs

Friends of Queen Street Mill Sunleisure

Future Energy Solutions Mr and Mrs Sutton

Gawthorpe Environmental Movement Janet Swan

Gawthorpe Hall Hubert Tattersall

Gillespies Angela Taylor

J Glaskie Mr and Mrs Taylor

Gleeson Homes Taylor Young

GMA Planning Taylor Woodrow

Anthony Goss Planning Taywood Homes

Gough Planning Services M Telfer

Graham and Brown Wallcoverings Ltd Tesco Stores

Mr and Mrs Griffiths Therabeautic

GVA Grimley Thomas Estates Ltd

Hackney Cab Association Thompson Wills

D Hall T Mobile

Mr and Mrs Hall Gwen Todd

Hanover Housing Association TORCA Ltd

Hardys and Hansons Town and Country Removal Services

Mr Harker Town Planning Consultancy

Mr and Mrs Harris CP Townson

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J Harry Townson Properties

Peter Hartley Transco North West

Hartford Homes John Turkington

Hartley Housing Association Turret Property Management

Harvest Housing Group Roger Tym and Partners

Haslam Homes Urban Locations

Haymarket Professional Publications Victim Support East Lancashire Voluntary Sector Resource Centre

Cllr David Heginbotham Waddington and Son

Trevor Henson Wain Homes

Hepworth Building Products Jeremy Waites

Hewitt and Co Dave Walker Chartered Surveyors

Peter Higham and Co Walker Morris

High Lea Properties Wardell Armstrong

D Hird Ward Hadiway Solicitors

Myra Hird Weatherall Green and Smith

Ray Holcroft Westbury Homes

Mr Holmes White Young Green

Homegames UK Ltd Wilcon Homes Northern Ltd

Homeloan Management Mr and Mrs Williams

Peter Hornby Iain Williamson

Mr and Mrs Howard Linda Wilson

Raymond Howell George Wimpey Strategic Land Management

HSBC Padiham Xavier Engineering

Hussainia Young Muslim Association Yorkshire Metropolitan Housing Association

Icelite J Young

Ighten Properties Youth Offending Team

Youth Works

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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: [email protected]

«Title» «FirstName» «LastName»

«Company_Name»

«Address» «Post_Code»

Please ask for: Margaret Whewell Telephone ext: 2540 e-mail: [email protected]

Our ref: MAW/LDF Date: July 2006

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 [email protected]. 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

30 B.3 Consideration of Representations to Issues and Options

Section/ Guideline Comment Consideration Influence Effect on Content of Preferred on Option Preferred Option Yes/No Padiham

1.0 Introduction 39/PA/399 Policy 4 of the JLSP : Development The Preferred Option should in Padiham supports and enhances contain a mix used site similar to Area Maple Grove Developments Ltd (MGD) its role as a service centre and that identified in Area 2 Option 1 public transport hub for the in the Issues and Options Action C/o Steven Abbott Associates surrounding villages and rural area. Consultation Report. The scale of development will be Padiham is a Key Service Centre Yes, in part appropriate to the size of the town Proposals for retail within the Plan: (Market Town) under Policy 4 in the and will include development for town will be assessed adopted Structure Plan (2005). As such diversification of the rural economy against PPS 6, RSS, JLSP Development development which promotes and development of public Policy 16 and Burnley Local Plan Padiham's regeneration and supports transport infrastructure. policies. and enhances its role as a town centre is acceptable in principle. A new food PPS 6 Para. 2.28 states that: In The Preferred Option should store, appropriate in scale to the town, consider bringing forward the

selecting sites for development, Plan would be wholly consistent with that LPAs should: under used mill complex at Wyre policy. MGD's plans are consistent with Street/ Lune Street/ Holmes Document national policy set out in PPS6. The assess the need for the Street as a site for mixed use same can be said for RSS which development redevelopment. A development establishes the concept of Key Service identify the appropriate scale brief should be considered for Centres for the region. MGD recognise this site to investigate a range of

of development Consultation that Padiham Town Centre is in Tier 3 Statement 31 32 Padiham Section/ Guideline Comment Consideration Influence Effect on Content of Preferred on Option Preferred Option Area Yes/No Action under Policy 16 in the Structure Plan. apply the sequential uses including residential, They have in mind development of an approach to site selection business (B1), general industrial Plan: appropriate scale to be consistent with assess the impact of (B2), retail, leisure and tourism. that. development on existing Development centres; and They are aware of recent developments ensure that locations are elsewhere in the county including the accessible and well served new Tesco in Burscough and the by a choice of means of permission secured by Booths in transport. Garstang (among others). The Plan advantages of both of those to relatively The JLSP also sets out a small town centres are clear and are sequential approach to retail and Document analogous, in principle, with leisure developments. It also Padiham. indicates that this must not significantly affect the vitality and viability of any town, district, local Consultation centre or overall shopping and Area 2 is one of those areas which has leisure provision in small towns vacant and under-utilised mill buildings. and rural areas within or adjoining Lancashire and must not prejudice The flexibility acknowledged in Statement paragraph 1.3.2 is welcomed. The MGD any regeneration or town centre option is perhaps one which the Council strategy within or adjoining officers have not previously considered. Lancashire

The AAP is a helpful way of assisting Agree. Area 2 does contain a with delivery of this opportunity. MGD's number of vacant and underutilised proposals can be promoted with and mill buildings which are currently parallel to that process. Community in employment use (Burnley Local involvement could be secured from Plan EW 6/3). Section/ Guideline Comment Consideration Influence Effect on Content of Preferred on Option Preferred Option Yes/No

outset as a consequence. Comment noted Padiham

The AAP will provide the planning framework for the redevelopment of this area. Community Area engagement is part of the AAP process, but further community Action involvement could be undertaken

by the developer. The Council's Plan: adopted Statement of Community Involvement provides guidance for Development developers and partners on community engagement in the

planning process. Plan Table B.1 Document Consultation Statement 33 34 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

Yes/No Action

2.1 Issues and 01/PA/05 The Council's Environmental Health unit and The Preferred Option should Plan: Opportunities Padiham Life have both recently vacated offices support sympathetic community

Mrs Riding within the Town Hall. The Markets office also Yes uses within the Town Hall as Development no longer requires space at the Town Hall. and when the building becomes Does not agree with th option of using the However Padiham Town Council has a lease vacant in order to secure its Town Hall for other purposes. Asks what of the ballroom and adjoining offices. CAB have future. will happen to the library. Retired people rely an office. The first floor is let subject to contract. on the library. Plan A market is held on a Thursday inside Padiham

Town Hall, but there is the opportunity to use Document an outside area on the Town Hall Car Park if needed. Lancashire County Council have no current

plans to remove the library from the Town Hall. Consultation

02/PA/06 Agree All identified Issues and Opportunities will be carefully J. Durkin There are numerous unadopted roads through Yes, in considered as part of the out the Borough. There is limited funding part development of the Preferred Statement Agrees with issues and opportunities available to bring roads up to adoptable Option. identified standards. The Preferred Option should Other issues include: Agree that traffic issues should be identified. identify traffic as an issue and proposals for traffic The un-adopted road on St Anne’s St. Heavy There is limited funding available to bring roads management should be wagons etc using it as though it was a race up to adoptable standards. considered where there is track before using Hapton Rd (clouds of dust greatest need. everywhere but mostly danger to children playing) 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

St Annes St / Hapton Road / Back Street (off Cemetery Road) is uneven and requires

re-tarmacing. Area Action 03/PA/18 Agree All identified Issues and Opportunities will be carefully

Marian Digger Yes considered as part of the Plan: development of the Preferred Agrees with issues and opportunities Option. Development identified

04/PA/19 Agree All identified Issues and Opportunities will be carefully

John Greenwood The Jubilee Mill Engine House is a Grade II Yes considered as part of the Plan listed building and is therefore safeguarded from development of the Preferred Agrees with issues and opportunities demolition by national policy. The Council is Option. Document identified continuing to monitor its condition and agrees that a new use for this building should be The Preferred Option should Disagrees with the saving of the Jubilee identified in order to secure its future. identify a new use for the Engine House which was left to protect the Jubilee Mill Engine House in Consultation old mill engine, which has now been Agree that traffic issues should be identified. order to secure its future. removed, so the building is now redundant. Due to the design and high density of most The Preferred Option should Lower the speed limits in all residential residential terraced streets, limiting parking to identify priority areas within areas. Consider the idea of cars parking on one side of the street as described would be Padiham where traffic Statement one side of a terrace street in "echelon" difficult to achieve. management is most needed. position and make streets one way. 35 36 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

Yes/No Action

Alley gating would make the area safer, The Council does have a limited amount of The Preferred Option should Plan: more secure and more private and should funding available for alley gating schemes. The consider the development of a

make the back street cleaner. Gating Orders are based on criteria including multifaceted approach where Development consistently high crime and anti social behaviour existing initiatives maybe drawn statistics and consultation with residents. together to form a coordinated package of interventions to address specific issues within

individual areas. Plan Document 05/PA/20 Agree All identified Issues and Opportunities will be carefully Barbara Oates Noted. Resources are limited and intervention Yes considered as part of the has to be targeted to areas of greatest need. development of the Preferred Consultation Agrees with issues and opportunities Although this property is displaying symptoms Option. identified of neglect,, the area does not display the same symptoms of Housing Market weakness as The Preferred Option should The condition of 16 Milton St is very poor experienced by other areas in the Borough. encourage property owners to and nothing is being done to improve it. undertake sympathetic Statement Agree that traffic issues should be identified improvements to properties Has difficulty parking own car with all the themselves cars from Burnley Road parking on the side streets. The Preferred Option should identify traffic as an issue and traffic management should be considered as part of proposals for Burnley Road and Church Street. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

06/PA/21 Noted. The Preferred Option should consider the development of a

L. Digger The identified issues and opportunities are Yes, in multifaceted approach where Area based upon the results of previous rounds of part existing initiatives maybe drawn

Does not agree with issues and opportunities consultation and statistical evidence. together to form a coordinated Action identified. package of interventions to Padiham does not display the same symptoms address specific issues within Disagrees with the top half of Ingham St/ Plan: of Housing Market collapse as experienced by individual areas. Lawrence St not being included and not to other parts of the Borough. Limited resource for be blended in with rest of street. physical improvements are targeted to areas of The Preferred Option should Development greatest need. promote various actions to Traffic calming and alley gating supported. tackle local problems. Agree, however that the top half of Ingham Proposals for traffic calming and Lawrence Streets should be incorporated and alley gating will depend on

into to any social/ environmental improvement the availability of funding and Plan schemes within this residential area. residents support. Document Agree that traffic should be identified as an issue.

The Council does have a limited amount of Consultation funding available for alley gate Schemes. The Gating Orders are based on criteria including consistently high crime and anti social behaviour statistics and consultation with residents. Statement 37 38 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

Yes/No Action

07/PA/22 Noted No Plan:

Catherine Geraghty Development

Action is required now not in 10 years time. All flats should be provided with outdoor wheelie bins for the sake of hygiene and discouragement of rats and other vermin. Plan

08/PA/58 Noted The identified issues and Document opportunities are based upon Mr L. Tattersall It is important that people have access to a Possibly the results of previous rounds variety of open spaces. The Council has of consultation and sound Disagrees with issues and opportunities prepared a Greenspace Strategy and this will statistical evidence. Consultation identified. inform the Preferred Option The Preferred Option will be Disagrees with the tree planting in Barley drawn up with reference to the and Levant Street as there are plenty of Council's Greenspace Strategy

green areas and the countryside is on Statement Padiham's doorstep. Would support sale of the land to a company for development. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

09/PA/64 Noted The identified issues and opportunities are based upon

Mrs B. Whittham In order to enable positive partnership work Yes the results of previous rounds Area between the Council, landlords, managing of consultation and sound

Does not know if agrees/ disagrees with agents, tenants and other agencies the Council statistical evidence. Action issues and opportunities identified. encourages participation in the Good Landlord and Agent Scheme and the Good Tenant The Preferred Option should Care must be taken that private landlords Scheme. promote and encourage the Plan: who are already exploiting the housing use of the Good Landlords and market do not profit from any proposed The need to protect and improve existing Agent Scheme and participation Development improvements. venues for leisure and cultural activities in within the Good Tenant Padiham is recognised. Scheme. Padiham is poorly served by leisure and cultural facilities compared to Burnley. Noted The Council will consider plans Pressure to close facilities as in the past for either new or improved Plan should be strongly resisted. Noted leisure and cultural facilities as

and when proposals are put Document Inadequate street cleansing and insufficient Agree that the watercourse in Padiham should forward. provision of rubbish and dog waste bins be targeted for environmental improvements. identified. Addressing all these would greatly The Preferred Option should enhance the environment. encourage environmental Consultation enhancements of the towns A clean up of Green Lane railway bridge is watercourses urgently required. Also the roosting pigeons under Green Lane and Station Road bridges and the disgusting excrement problem should be addressed. Cleanliness in all Statement areas of the town should be a priority. Fly tipping sites should be cleared. 39 40 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

Yes/No Action

The river and brook should be cleared of Plan: debris and the riverbank cleaned up. Development

10/PA/100 Agree All identified Issues and opportunities will be carefully Mary Pilling (See below) Yes, in considered as part of the part development of the Preferred Plan Agrees with issues and opportunities Although the town appears to be well served Option. identified by a bus network access to employment opportunities within Padiham and the Borough The Preferred Option should Document Transport links to industrial estates and other could be enhanced by extending the Quality improve access to employment towns are good, as is the road sign posting. Bus Route to Shuttleworth Mead. opportunities by extending the Motorists ignore motorway signs and come Quality Bus Route to into town. Car parks are well used. The Agree that traffic management within Padiham Shuttleworth Mead. Consultation schools have been there for years and are town centre is an issue. in the Burnley area not Padiham. The Preferred Option should The new Shuttleworth College will occupy the identify traffic as an issue. Letter: former site of Gawthorpe School. Sports Traffic management should be facilities have been provided on the site and considered as part of proposals Statement 1. Transport - buses come in and out of can be accessed by the community for Burnley Road and Church Padiham to destinations including Preston, Street within the town centre. Blackburn, Morecambe, Whalley, Accrington, Noted Keighley, Barnoldswick, Blackpool, The Preferred Option should Agree. In order to enable positive partnership Fleetwood, Southport, Morecambe, that is promote and encourage the work between the Council, landlords, managing surely sufficient. Buses serve the use of the Good Landlords and agents, tenants and other agencies the Council Shuttleworth Mead estate every 15 minutes, Agent Scheme and participation so there is no problem. within the Good Tenant Scheme. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

As for traffic, drivers will go the most encourages participation in the Good Landlord The Preferred Option should convenient way for them, signposting will and Agent Scheme and the Good Tenant provide a mix of housing of a

not make any difference. The only way Scheme. high design standard which Area forward would be to have a one way system complements the local historic

through the town, to come in from Burnley National and local planning policy seeks to environment Action to Whalley Road and use the by pass and provide everyone with the opportunity for a Slade Lane, Guy Street, Higham Street down decent home. Providing a degree of housing The Preferred Option should Plan: to the market out to Burnley. Many motorists choice involves ensuring that dwellings of identify traffic as an issue and use part of this route to avoid traffic at peak different types, size, tenure and location are traffic management should be time making life dangerous for the residents available. This includes providing a proportion considered as part of proposals Development of Bank St East, West St and Adamson St. of affordable and special needs housing. for Burnley Road and Church HGVs have no need to use the town centre Street. but they do. There are double yellow lines The Council is also committed to ensuring throughout the town centre so the existing quality design in all new housing The Preferred Option should car parks are well used but there are developments. develop opportunities to Plan motorists who park on the lines. There improve the local economy.

Agree that traffic issues should be identified. Document appears to be a lack of traffic wardens in This could include promoting Padiham. Padiham as a quality The outdoor market on Clitheroe Street closed independent shopping and in early 2007. An indoor market operates on a The schools mentioned are officially in business destination.

Thursday inside the Town Hall. There is an Consultation Burnley not Padiham but if the new school opportunity to use an outside area on the Town were to be built on the fields at Ivy Bank then The Preferred Option should Hall Car Park if needed. Markets and events the vacant Gawthorpe site could be a sports explore opportunities to link the may be held on both the Clitheroe Street site facility for Padiham. linear park to other and the Town Hall - providing flexibility to use improvements within the area

Also if a proper bus service were laid on for for one offs such as a continental market. and additional pedestrian links Statement the pupils then the travelling public would should be considered from the not be inconvenienced at school rush times. 41 42 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

Yes/No Action

I agree with most of the proposals regarding Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the linear park to the town centre, Plan: housing and think that landlords should be disused rail line between Burnley and Padiham Gawthorpe Hall and quality

accountable for the state of their property from Network Rail. Sustrans, as part of their open space. Development and tenants. Connect2 project hope to develop an off road route which will connect Blackburn to Deliverability is key to the AAP Is suspicious of references to well integrated Barnoldswick. The Padiham section is phase 1 process, and the Preferred mix of housing, which could be exploited by of the project and initial work on designs and Option will build consideration

developers, resulting in poor design (as seen clearing of the line has begun of deliverability into all Plan in recent local developments) not in keeping proposals.

with the town or landscape and unsold In 2001 the Environment Agency put forward a Document properties continually on the market. proposal for a canoe centre in Padiham. The Preferred Option should However, due to escalating costs the scheme identify a range of potential Shops will continue to fail because of the was not progressed. funding sources for proposals

road system and until that is resolved this in order to deliver a range of Consultation will remain a problem. Where there are The Council is under increasing financial regeneration activity in the absent landlords they could be encouraged pressure to deliver services more economically town. to renovate. Noted The Preferred Option should

The market is in a secluded spot and consider bringing forward the Statement although there are car parks nearby, traders The proposed wetlands area is currently within under utilised mill complex at seem reluctant to come. Some incentive is the Green Belt and as such is protected by Wyre Street/ Lune Street/ needed to bring them and encourage them planning policy. Holmes Street as a site for to return or maybe if a one way system were mixed use redevelopment.. A to be put in place a road side market using Agree that there are a number of vacant and range of uses should be the unused carriageway in front of the town underutilised mill buildings especially around considered, including hall could be the market site. Wyre Street/ Lune Street. residential, business (B1), general industrial (B2), retail, 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

The railway will continue to be derelict until Noted. The Council officers involved in the leisure and tourism. A agreement is reached with the owners as to preparation of the Padiham AAP have development brief should be

their intentions for the land. Until then this developed a sound understanding of the issues prepared for this site. Area proposal will be to no avail. and opportunities present in the town.

The Preferred Option should Action As with funding for a canoe centre on the Padiham has received a substantial amount of identify a range of potential river which was suddenly withdrawn, there funding in recent years through the NWDA's funding opportunities in order have been many promises over the years Market Towns Initiative for various improvement to deliver a range of Plan: but nothing comes of them. schemes. regeneration activity within the town. Development The parks too have had funding reduced. However Elevate funding is targeted to areas Gardeners should receive the highest praise of greatest need and those neighbourhoods and more funds for their good work. Instead which are experiencing a weakness in the of periodically threatening the swimming pool housing market. Padiham does not display the

with closure investment is needed in better same level of weakness and therefore is not a Plan facilities and more upkeep for the playing priority for Elevate funding.

fields with perhaps some funding for the Document football and cricket grounds in return for The AAP will become the planning framework programmes involving the local community. for the regeneration of Padiham

The footpaths and cycle paths are well used. Noted Consultation

The wetlands are in place and need to be left alone for wildlife and the wildlife corridor is restricted by the construction of

Shuttleworth Mead an estate which need not Statement be there if the derelict mills in the town had 43 44 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

Yes/No Action

been renovated earlier. Until industry returns Plan: to the town regeneration will be slow so

patience is needed. Development

Whoever wrote the AAP did not seem to have been to Padiham and knew very little about the town. Plan The town has been neglected by the

Borough Council over a long period of time Document while Padiham Council has had little influence on funding and priorities for the town. Consultation Planning policies should be improved and

help provided for voluntary groups who actually work in the town. Statement 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

11/PA/112 Agree The issues and opportunities are based upon the results of

Maureen Whittaker Yes previous rounds of public Area consultation and sound

Agrees with issues and opportunities statistical evidence. No further Action identified issues have been identified for consideration. Plan: 12/PA/116 Agree All identified issues and

opportunities will be carefully Development Steve Richards Padiham had received £1 million of funding Yes, in considered as part of the through the NWDA Market Town Initiative part development of the Preferred Agrees with issues and opportunities Funding for various improvement schemes. Option. identified. However Elevate funding is targeted to areas

of greatest need and those neighbourhoods The Preferred Option should Plan Feels as though Padiham is Burnley's poor which are experiencing a weakness in the identify a range of potential relation. housing market. Padiham does not display the funding opportunities in order Document same level of weakness and therefore is not a to deliver a range of More cctv needed throughout Padiham. priority for Elevate funding. regeneration activity within the While this does not solve crime it helps town. people feel safer when out walking.

Agree that community safety should be Consultation identified as an issue The Preferred Option should Does not agree with areas where no options explore community safety are being suggested. These improvements The AAP will provide a planning framework for issues further are needed for Padiham people and also to the regeneration of the town which can also be attract new people into the area.

used as a tool to attract future funding for The Preferred Option should Statement improvements and regeneration identify a range of potential funding opportunities in order 45 46 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

Yes/No Action

Do not allow any drug rehab home into the Although there are no current plans for such to deliver a range of Plan: area. Such plans were put forward for Cliff new facilities in Padiham, the Council will regeneration activity within the

St some years ago. Padiham has enough consider carefully any such proposals as and town. Development problems. when they are put forward. The Preferred Option should If at all possible keep parking in Padiham All Council owned public car parks in Padiham identify traffic as an issue and free of charge. are currently free of charge. However parking traffic management should be

and traffic management should be identified as considered as part of proposals Plan issues within the town. for Burnley Road and Church

Street. Document Consultation Statement 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

13/PA/124 Agree The issues and opportunities are based upon the results of

Mrs P. Perry Yes previous rounds of public Area consultation and sound

Agrees with issues and opportunities statistical evidence. Action identified Plan: 14/PA/126 Agree All identified issues and opportunities will be carefully Development Deborah Catlow In order to enable positive partnership work Yes considered as part of the between the Council, landlords, managing development of the Preferred Agrees with issues and opportunities agents, tenants and other agencies the Council Option. identified does encourage participation in the Good Landlord and Agent Scheme and the Good The Preferred Option should The main issue is irresponsible landlords Tenant Scheme. endeavour to promote and Plan renting to irresponsible tenants making encourage the use of the Good decent hardworking peoples’ lives a misery. Landlords and Agent Scheme Document Landlords should be made to offer properties and participation within the to tenants on a 3-month contract – properties Good Tenant Scheme. should then be checked for cleanliness/ tidy

backyards/ talking to neighbours to see if Consultation they are rowdy/ play loud music etc. If not adhered to – no renewal of contract.

15/PA/130 Agree All identified issues and Statement opportunities will be carefully Mr D. Baker-Brown Padiham has received a substantial amount of Yes considered as part of the funding in recent years through the NWDA's development of the Preferred 47 48 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

Yes/No Action

Agrees with issues and opportunities Market Towns Initiative for various improvement Option. Plan: identified. All options really good ideas. schemes. However, Elevate funding is targeted

Some have less impact on his family than to areas of greatest need and those The Preferred Option should Development others. neighbourhoods which are experiencing a identify a range of potential weakness in the housing market. Padiham does funding opportunities in order Any changes will improve the area and boost not display the same level of weakness and to deliver a range of the town. Spread the investment for the therefore is not a priority for Elevate funding. regeneration activity within the

Borough more evenly and fairly. Not all the town. Plan money to be spent in Burnley. Agree. Improvements to the town centre and

its gateways have the potential to attract new The Preferred Option should Document (Priority for investment )- Areas 1 and 3 will business and visitors into the town. This in turn explore future funding have the biggest impact on his family. could boost the local economy and improve the opportunities for shop front and local housing market gateway enhancement Agrees with Vision.

schemes along Burnley Road Consultation Noted and Church Street.

16/PA/131 Noted The issues and opportunities are based upon the results of Mrs Ann Cooper Agree that traffic and parking issues should be Yes previous rounds of public Statement identified. consultation and sound Does not agree with issues and opportunities statistical evidence. identified (Disagree with Area 6) Access into the proposed site would be gained from Station Road. The Preferred Option should Parking on the streets of Padiham is a major identify traffic and parking as problem but there is no attempt to address issues and traffic management this problem except for Area 1. should be considered as part of the proposals where there is greatest need. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

Area 6 site EW6/4 – as a resident of The Preferred Option should Elizabeth St I am concerned about access identify access into the

to the above site as on street parking is a proposed extension of Area 6. Area major problem in the area and the streets

are not suited to heavy traffic. Action

17/PA/132 Agree Yes All identified issues and Plan: opportunities will be carefully

Denise Parkinson considered as part of the Development development of the Preferred Agrees with issues and opportunities Option. identified

18/PA/159 Agree All identified issues and Plan opportunities will be carefully Hazel Rushton Noted Yes considered as part of the Document development of the Preferred Agrees with issues and opportunities Noted. Proposals for retail will continue to be Option. identified assessed against PPS 6, RSS, JLSP Policy

16 and Burnley Local Plan policies. The Preferred Option should Consultation Supermarkets are very poor and therefore explore future funding residents with cars shop outside Padiham. opportunities for shop front and This is a major problem. gateway enhancement schemes along Burnley Road

and Church Street in order to Statement attract retailers and businesses into the town. 49 50 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

Yes/No Action

19/PA/175 Noted Plan:

Mrs Grime Development

Uncertain whether in agreement with Vision.

20/PA/194 Agree All identified issues and opportunities will be carefully Plan Ralph Fort Noted Yes considered as part of the development of the Preferred Document Agrees with issues and opportunities The Council's Environmental Health unit and Option. identified Padiham Life have both recently vacated offices within the Town Hall. The Preferred Option should

Keep the Town Hall open to all. support suitable community Consultation The Markets office also no longer requires uses within the town hall as and space at the Town Hall. However, Padiham when the building becomes Town Council has a lease of the ballroom and vacant in order to secure its adjoining offices. CAB have an office. The first future.

floor is let subject to contact. Statement

Lancashire County Council have no current plans to remove the library from the Town Hall. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

22/PA/197 Agree All identified issues and opportunities will be carefully

Ben Posthuma De Boer The out door market on Clitheroe Street closed Yes considered as part of the Area in early 2007. An indoor market operates on a development of the Preferred

Agrees with issues and opportunities Thursday inside the Town Hall. There is an Option. Action identified opportunity to use an outside area on the Town Hall Car Park if needed. There is also The Preferred Option should If the market is to survive in the 21st Century permissions for markets to be held to both look at ways in which to Plan: it should be on a Saturday. Most markets Clitheroe Street and the Town Hall - providing improve the local economy. have at least a monthly farmers 'market. flexibility to use for one offs such as continental This could include promoting Development markets. Padiham as a quality The White Horse pub in Area 3 is an eyesore independent shopping and and doesn't fit in with the town. Many shop Padiham has received £1 million of funding business destination fascias are old and dilapidated and could be through the NWDA Market Town Initiative renewed. Funding. A portion of funding had been used to The Preferred Option should Plan develop a shop front improvement scheme. explore future funding The railway line should be the priority for Funding ends in March 08 and final allocations opportunities for shop front and Document investment as it attracts litter but could be for this scheme have been made. gateway enhancement an asset. schemes along Burnley Road Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the The river could be a real asset if the bank and Church Street.

disused rail line between Burnley and Padiham Consultation was tidied. from Network Rail. Sustrans as part of their The Preferred Option should Connect2 project hope to develop in time an explore opportunities to link the off road route which will connect Blackburn to linear park to other Barnoldswick. The Padiham section is phase 1 improvements within the area

of the project and initial work on designs and and explore additional Statement clearing of the line has begun pedestrian links from the linear 51 52 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

Yes/No Action

Agree the that the river is a real asset and park to the town centre, Plan: contributes towards the character and setting Gawthorpe Hall and quality

of the town. open space. Development

The Preferred Option should investigate ways to enhance and improve the setting of the

river in the town. Plan Enhancements to the river

could also be linked to quality Document open space and Gawthorpe Hall.

23/PA/202 Noted The identified issues and Consultation opportunities are based upon Barbara Porter Planning permission has been granted for a Yes the results of previous rounds linear park and Sustrans are in the process of of consultation and sound Does not agree with issues and opportunities acquiring the disused rail line between Burnley statistical evidence. identified. and Padiham from Network Rail. Sustrans as Statement part of their Connect2 project hope to develop The Preferred Option should Disagrees with the whole issue of the linear in time an off road route which will connect explore opportunities to link the park which will be continually fouled unless Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The Padiham linear park to other continually policed. A light railway will solve section is phase 1 of the project and initial work improvements within the area the transport problem from Shuttleworth on designs and clearing of the line has and explore additional Mead through Padiham to Rosegrove and begun pedestrian links from the linear access to one of the stations. No public park to the town centre, Gawthorpe Hall and quality open space. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

transport from below Whitegate gives access Planning policy seeks to provide every one with The Preferred Option should to any of the stations or hospital at the the opportunity for a decent home. Providing a look to ensure a mix of housing

moment. Taxis are so expensive as this is degree of housing choice involves ensuring that of a high design standard which Area a low income area. dwellings of different types, size, tenure and complements the local historic

location are available. This includes providing environment. The mix should Action All over Padiham there is very little housing a proportion of affordable and special needs be informed by an assessment for single or retired couples who do not want housing. of need. to live in high maintenance terraced housing, Plan: but cannot afford to move or maintain house Agree, traffic and parking should be identified The Preferred Option should they have owned for years. as issues. identify traffic as an issue and Development proposals for traffic Traffic speed is an issue throughout the The need to protect and improve existing management should be whole of Padiham, particularly where streets venues for leisure and cultural activities in considered where there is have parked cars on both sides. Padiham is recognised. greatest need. Plan There are opportunities for more community Agree, traffic should be identified as an issue The Council should consider

facilities eg village hall, green spaces, but plans for either new or Document education of the people is needed to keep Agree that redundant and under used mill improvements made to existing them in good order. buildings should have new uses identified in leisure and cultural facilities as order to secure their future and retain the and when proposals are put

Other Options: historic industrial character of the town. forward. Consultation

Evening up the roads and pavements. The The need to protect and improve existing The Preferred Option should speed of vehicles under Dryden St bridge venues for leisure and cultural activities in identify traffic as an issue and needs slowing even more. Their speed Padiham is recognised. traffic management should be needs to be recorded on camera. Lighting considered in areas of greatest Statement There will be some facilities for community use needs to be improved in the whole area. need. in the new Shuttleworth College at Gawthorpe. 53 54 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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Heritage development could create a Planning permission was granted in 2005 for The Preferred Option should Plan: museum for Padiham in one of the change use to land from a former railway to identify sympathetic new uses

redundant buildings. There is so much create a footpath/ cycleway/ bridleway. Initial for under used and redundant Development material dating back to before Padiham was works to clear the track have begun and a public mill buildings where possible. absorbed by Burnley in 1974 and at the consultation event on the design of the park will moment there is nowhere to house it, and take place in Dec 07. The Council will consider plans the opportunities for education are great. for either new or improvements

Many people like myself came in after its The need to protect and improve existing made to existing leisure and Plan golden age and would love to know more. venues for leisure and cultural activities in cultural facilities as and when

The churches have much to contribute here Padiham is recognised. proposals are put forward. Document as will the club archives if they've not been destroyed. Surely some of the mill Agree, traffic should be identified as an issue The Preferred Option should, in development could create a cinema as the consultation with Lancashire National and local planning policy seeks to one in Burnley is inaccessible to those of us County Council, consider adult Consultation provide every one with the opportunity for a without transport because it stands on a very education needs. decent home. Providing a degree of housing dangerous location with no bus stop. choice involves ensuring that dwellings of The Preferred Option should There needs to be a resurrected adult centre different types, size, tenure and location are explore opportunities to link the

since we lost ours firstly to Burnley College available. This includes providing a proportion linear park to other Statement and then to housing development. At the of affordable and special needs housing. improvements within the area time of writing our skills centre has also and consider additional Agree. Padiham needs to retain and attract closed due to lack of funding. pedestrian links from the linear business and enterprise in order to increase park to the town centre, Public transport needs to be improved to employment opportunities. Gawthorpe Hall and quality stations and the hospital. Could be done by open space. Planning permission was granted in 2005 for using the existing railway tracks. Even when change use to land from a former railway to there are trees as in our section of the create a footpath/ cycleway/ bridleway. Initial railway they get destroyed. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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Other suggestions: works to clear the track have begun and a public The Council will consider plans consultation event on the design of the linear for either new or improvements

Certainly more community facilities for old park will take place in Dec 07. made to existing leisure and Area and young. cultural facilities as and when

Agree that a future needs to be found for the proposals are put forward. Action Safer streets on the roads off the main Grade II listed mill engine house. roads. The Preferred Option should Resources are limited and intervention has to identify traffic as an issue and Plan: More affordable and social housing for single be targeted to areas of greatest need. The area traffic management should be and retired people. People do not want to does not display the same symptoms of considered in areas of greatest Development live in depressingly grey homes on streets Housing Market weakness as experienced by need. full of littler and dog fouling. They want better other areas in the Borough. Sympathetic views not blank walls. improvements by property owners should be The Preferred Option should promoted. look to ensure a mix of housing Jobs need to be created that pay wages at of a high design standard which Plan average not lower. Agree that traffic should be identified as an complements the local historic

issue. environment. The mix of Document Priority for investment - area 5 because of housing should be determined the disused railway - overgrown stream, The Vision is aspirational . The AAP will set the with reference to an dilapidated engine house and mill. Lots of planning framework for the regeneration of assessment of need. houses for sale and rent, bad roads and

Padiham and seek funding to deliver proposals Consultation pavements with dangerous speeding traffic, to meet with the Vision. The Preferred Option should too many parked or dumped cars. identify ways in which to retain Proposals for retail within the town centre will current employment, and attract The vision is quite idealistic given the quite be assessed against national, regional and local new business and enterprise low levels of education and income and age planning policies including PPS 6, RSS, JLSP Statement of many of the population. and Burnley Local Plan policies. Such policy The Preferred Option should includes checking that the scale of development investigate linking the linear will be appropriate to the size of the town. park to improvements within the 55 56 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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Should a supermarket come it will close the Agree. Traffic is an issue. local area and explore links into Plan: businesses that have been here for decades. the town centre, Gawthorpe

Hall and quality open space. Development My husband being totally blind has many issues with uneven pavements and roads. The Preferred Option should Inconsistent street furniture ie lamp posts identify a new use for the not being in alignment, some against the Jubilee Mill Engine house in

wall, others in the middle of the pavement, order to secure its future Plan and more on the kerb edge. Dropped kerbs

have become uneven because traffic parks The Preferred Option should Document on them illegally. Poles, notices and display provide a mix of housing in boards take up pavement space as do accordance with an assessment cyclists, which should be left to pedestrians, of need.

wheel and push chairs, and small motorised Consultation scooters (for the disabled). Clear up this The Preferred Option should mess and people's quality of life will improve identify traffic as an issue and no end. traffic management should be considered in areas of greatest

I cannot comment on signage but there is need. Statement too much traffic going through Padiham. Some of the lorries are too big for the The Preferred Option should bridges eg Dryden Street. With the amount identify ways in which to deliver of traffic this carries to Hapton and Burnley the options and therefore at certain times of the day it needs to be re deliver the Vision. classified as a main road. Water mains burst on a regular basis. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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The Council will continue to assess proposals for retail

against current national, Area regional and local planning

policies. Action

The Preferred Option should identify traffic as an issue and Plan: traffic management should be considered in areas of greatest Development need.

24/PA/225 Agree All identified issues and

opportunities will be carefully Plan Mrs M. Hitchon Agree that Padiham has an number of Yes considered as part of the underlying social issues. development of the Preferred Document Agrees with issues and opportunities Option. identified. Resources are limited and intervention has to be targeted to areas of greatest need. Although The Preferred Option should Drugs and noise (on Lawrence Street) are individual properties may displaying symptoms develop a multifaceted Consultation also issues. of neglect the area does not display the same approach where existing symptoms of Housing Market weakness as initiatives maybe drawn Railings could be installed around the garden experienced by other areas in the Borough. together to form a coordinated fronted houses on Lawrence Street as in Sympathetic improvements by property owners package of interventions to Burnley. should be promoted.

address specific issues within Statement individual areas. 57 58 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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This could include encouraging Plan: property owners to undertake

sympathetic improvements to Development properties themselves

25/PA/230 Agree All identified issues and opportunities will be carefully Plan Thomas Larck Resources are limited and intervention has to Yes considered as part of the be targeted to areas of greatest need. Although development of the Preferred Document Agrees with issues and opportunities this area is displaying some symptoms of Option. identified housing market weakness it is The Preferred Option should Improvements to housing frontages needed develop a multifaceted Cobden, Ingham and Lawrence Street as at approach where existing Consultation Stoneyholme in Burnley. initiatives maybe drawn together to form a coordinated package of interventions to address specific issues within Statement individual areas. This could include encouraging property owners to undertake sympathetic improvements to properties themselves 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

26/PA/235 Agree The identified issues and opportunities are based upon

John Harrison Resources are limited and intervention has to Yes the results of previous rounds Area be targeted to areas of greatest need. Although of consultation and sound

Agrees with issues and opportunities this property is displaying symptoms of neglect statistical evidence. Action identified with reservations the area does not display the same symptoms of Housing Market weakness as experienced The Preferred Option should No 15 Partridge Hill Street is blighting the by other areas in the Borough. Sympathetic develop a multifaceted Plan: area. Outside the front door is all sorts of improvements by property owners should be approach where existing rubbish and also the wheelie bin. The lower promoted. initiatives maybe drawn Development window is boarded up and has been for the together to form a coordinated past 2 or 3 years. The rear of the property package of interventions to also has windows boarded up and yet the address specific issues within occupants continue to reside in the house. individual areas. This could

Everyone else on the street has their rubbish include encouraging property Plan taken from the back street. owners to undertake sympathetic improvements to Document properties themselves

27/PA/281 Agree All identified issues and Consultation opportunities will be carefully C. Barrett Noted Yes considered as part of the development of the Preferred Agrees with issues and opportunities Option. identified Statement 59 60 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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Dumping, litter, chewing gum and dog fouling Plan: has got to be a priority for new development

surely. Development

28/PA/282 Agree All identified issues and opportunities will be carefully David Webster Yes considered as part of the Plan development of the Preferred Agrees with issues and opportunities Option. identified Document

29/PA/283 Agree All identified issues and

opportunities will be carefully Consultation Unknown Noted Yes considered as part of the development of the Preferred Agrees with issues and opportunities Agree that traffic is an issue. Option. identified. Noted The Preferred Option should Statement Disagrees with 2.4 the demolition of schools identify traffic as an issue and Community safety issues need to be explored and the creation of big super schools. traffic management should be further as part of the development of proposals considered in areas of greatest Other issues and opportunities: yes - the the Preferred Options need. lowering of speed limits on Hapton Road National and local planning policy seeks to from 30 mph to 20 mph, starting on The Preferred Option should provide every one with the opportunity for a Manchester Rd near the top shop. give further consideration to decent home. Providing a degree of housing community safety issues, (Suggestions for how the area should choice involves ensuring that dwellings of possibly in conjunction with change in the next 10 years): 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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- more activity, sport and opportunities for different types, size, tenure and location are other initiatives available to all age groups, not just on holiday periods. available. This includes providing a proportion tackle social and environmental

of affordable and special needs housing. issues. Area -Priority for investment - traffic control for

safety. The Preferred Option should Action identify sites for new housing -The police for public confidence provision in order to ensure a mix of housing of a high design Plan: -and housing to regenerate community. standard which complements the local historic environment . Development This should be informed by an assessment of need. Plan Document Consultation Statement 61 62 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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30/PA/313 Agree Yes All identified issues and Plan: opportunities will be carefully

Smith Sutcliffe Solicitors considered as part of the Development development of the Preferred C/o Planning & Development Network Option. Agrees with issues and opportunities identified. Plan

31/PA/324 Agree All identified issues and Document opportunities will be carefully (On behalf of Clients) Agree Yes, in considered as part of the part development of the Preferred

C/o Planning & Development Network Agree. Proposals for no change would not assist Option. Consultation with tackling housing market conditions or wider Agrees with issues and opportunities issues present in the town. The Preferred Option should identified identify ways in which to Agree, regeneration will only be successful if it encourage private investment. The key to a successful future in Padiham generates private sector confidence to invest. Statement is to encourage and take advantage of All identified Issues and Options private investment. Planning permissions have already been will be carefully considered as granted in 2006 for a number of residential part of the development of the The 'do nothing' options are unlikely to bring apartments to be built on the land adjacent to Preferred Option about improvements. Canning Street and on land to the rear of Stockbridge Mill. This will provide for a mix of The Preferred Option should all Proposals for all areas should seek to attract use on the site identified on the attached plan. potential investors, both public private investment. Reliance on public Construction has now begun on the Canning and private. regeneration funding is not sustainable in Street site. the longer term. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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Proposal for additional area of change: Stockbridge Mill Area The area around Stockbridge Mill as shown

edged red on the attached plan is the subject Action of significant changes with recent residential permissions close to declining commercial uses. In the AAP of July 2005 this area was Plan: shown as an area for heritage led refurbishment/selective demolition to Development encourage mixed use development.

The owners of Stockbridge Mill have commissioned studies to advise on the future

of these buildings. It is important that the Plan mill and the surrounding area are considered

as part of the current AAP so that Document development proposals are considered and co-ordinated in the context of Padiham as a whole. Consultation Proposals for Stockbridge Mill and the surrounding area would assist in delivering improvements relating to Route A and Route C. Statement 63 64 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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32/PA/325 Agree Yes All identified issues and Plan: opportunities will be carefully

Winchester Furniture Ltd. considered as part of the Development development of the Preferred C/o Planning & Development Network Option. Agrees with issues and opportunities identified Plan

35/PA/338 Noted The identified Issues and Document Options are based upon the Peter Carvino Resources are limited and intervention has to Yes results of previous rounds of be targeted to areas of greatest need. Although consultation and sound

Disagrees with issues identified this area displays some symptoms of neglect , statistical evidence. Consultation it does not display the same symptoms of Feels issues in Pitt St, Bright St, Peel St Housing Market weakness as experienced by The Preferred Option should have not been addressed. Issues include other areas in the Borough. Sympathetic develop a multifaceted traffic and noisy children. This area should improvements by property owners should be approach where existing

also have been included in proposals for promoted. initiatives maybe drawn Statement facelifting, alley gating, gardens. Alley gates together to form a coordinated would deter thieves and cars using back The Council does have a limited amount of package of interventions to alleys as rat runs. Is unhappy with the way funding available for alley gate Schemes. The address specific issues within areas have been selected for these Gating Orders are based on criteria including individual areas. This could measures. consistently high crime and anti social behaviour include encouraging property statistics and consultation with residents. owners to undertake Believes the railway will be used as a race sympathetic improvements to track for every motor bike in the area and properties themselves there are no police after 6.30pm. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

A children's play area is required. Planning permission has already been granted The Preferred Option should to develop a linear park on the disused rail line. consider whether alley gating

Cosmetic environmental improvements are However Community cohesion and safety would be an appropriate Area not a priority. Action is needed on anti social issues need to be explored further as part of intervention in this area.

behaviour. The police station should be the development of proposals the Preferred Action opened and more police put back on the Options The Preferred Option should streets. give further consideration to Resources are limited and intervention has to community cohesion and safety Plan: Priority should be places with children not a be targeted to areas of greatest need. Although issues. railway which will attract teenagers and anti this area is displaying symptoms of neglect, it Development social behaviour. does not display the same symptoms of The Preferred Option should Housing Market weakness as experienced by consider the development of a other areas in the Borough. Sympathetic multifaceted approach where improvements by property owners should be existing initiatives maybe drawn

promoted. together to form a coordinated Plan package of interventions to

Planning permission has already been granted address specific issues within Document to develop a linear park on the disused rail line. individual areas. This could This would provide a recreational space for the include encouraging property whole community. owners to undertake

sympathetic improvements to Consultation Agree that there are important community safety properties themselves and cohesion issues need to be addressed. Community safety and community cohesion issues

need to be explored further as Statement 65 66 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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part of the development of Plan: proposals the Preferred

Options Development

36/PA/341 Comments noted. The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and Highways Agency when detailed development Plan proposals emerge. Faber Maunsell Document Outlined the need to understand policy requirements of the Agency and framework within which the Agency operates. Complete

copies of the policy documents can be found Consultation at: www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/group/dft roads/documents/divisionhomepage/612249.hcsp

The design guidance of motorways and trunk

roads is set out in Departmental Standards Statement and Advice Notes contained in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).

The Agency will be involved from the pre-production stage throughout the LDF process which is entirely consistent with PPS 12. The Agency will offer advice and technical support to guide the scale and location of proposals in relation to the 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

strategic road network. The Agency is concerned with the potential traffic impact

of the proposals within the AAP and the Area potential for the strategic highway network

to accommodate both in terms of capacity Action and safety the additional traffic associated with the Plan Options. Plan:

General comments: Development 1. this area within Burnley is located immediately adjacent to the trunk road network. The Agency will need to be consulted on all proposed changes to this

area. Given the proximity of the site in Plan relation to the strategic highway network,

the Agency is concerned that the proposals Document for the Padiham area will have a significant impact upon the trunk road network.

2. The Padiham AAP does not contain Consultation details of the likely scale of the developments proposed. Consequently it is difficult to assess the likely traffic impact of the Options within the Plan. Statement 3. Given the level of details provided with respect to the Option development schemes, the Agency has been unable to accurately 67 68 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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compare and contrast the proposals therein Plan: and the comparative level of potential impact

on the strategic highway network. Development

4. The Agency has therefore made comments on each of the Options within the Plan based upon estimates of traffic

generated traffic, proximity to the trunk road Plan network, potential routing of development

traffic, options for travel by other modes of Document transport, and existing built development on site.

5. The Agency welcomes the fact that the Consultation AAP documents clearly define the whole process, detailing the next steps involved in developing the Preferred Options report. Statement 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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37/PA/363 Agree All identified Issues and Options will be carefully considered as

Ian & Amanda Bennett Agree. Yes part of the development of the Area Preferred Option.

Agrees with issues identified A Heritage Appraisal has been conducted to Action assess the character and historic built The Preferred Option should Yes and it needs to have more vision about environment in Padiham. consider Padiham's role within Padiham's role as a driver of a mixed East Lancashire and its links to Plan: economy within East Lancs and with links A Heritage Appraisal has been conducted to the City Regions.

to both Preston and Manchester City assess the character and historic built Development Regions. environment in Padiham. The Preferred Option and Vision should recognise the Other issues and opportunities - culture and historic built assets in the town heritage - encouraging development of and should build upon the heritage assets and supporting infrastructure findings of the Heritage Plan to attract both visitors and new creative Appraisal in the development

SME's. of all proposals. Document Heritage and culture should be prioritised above purely retail / commercial development. Consultation

38/PA/365 Noted

R Eden Statement Conservation area comments: 69 70 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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The old Forge along the road has been Plan: neglected to such a state that it will probably

fall down very soon if we have any strong Development winds. The roof is off, slates sold and 1 wall down.

The Old Mill (Fred's) in Factory Lane, there

used to be a sign on it showing visitors the Plan town trail route and that's gone. Document Other points:

1. Disgusting state of the bollards in Guy St. Could we please have something more Consultation befitting to a conservation area - some fresh ones perhaps something like the ones that recently appeared in Pendle St or better?

2. The shrub area opposite is looking quite Statement good but one of the pieces (that was on the corner of John O' Gaunt St) of wood has gone missing and another one opposite has rotted and fallen off the main supports - can they please be replaced?

Another request - please can we have a bin for all the litter that is coming from the chip shop in Moor Lane? 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

Yes/No Padiham

39/PA/399 Noted The identified Issues and Options are based upon the

Maple Grove Developments Ltd There is a need to attract private developer Yes results of previous rounds of Area interest into this area. However, this should be consultation and sound

C/o Steven Abbott Associates balanced against the need to respect the town's statistical evidence. Action historic character. Disagrees with opportunities identified. Proposals for retail JLSP Policy 16 identifies Padiham as a Tier 3 development will be considered Plan: (The following paragraph numbers relate to town centre where retail development must not against current planning policy.

those in the Council's document) Development significantly affect the vitality and viability of the The Preferred Option should town centre or over all shopping and leisure 2.1 Padiham's distinctive market town identify a mixed used site and provision and regeneration in the area. character will die if it is not both vital and should consider bringing forward the under utilised mill vibrant. The MGD plan could assist both by Policy 4 of the JLSP states that the scale of injecting a commercial investment. The complex at Wyre Street/ Lune development will be appropriate to the size of Street/ Holmes Street as a site Plan investment will be sustainable. It will act as the town and will include development for a catalyst for the rest of the town centre and for mixed use redevelopment. diversification of the rural economy and A development brief should be Document have an impact on confidence in the Town. development of public transport infrastructure. The opportunities listed may not include the prepared for this site. Suitable uses might include residential, MGD one only because the Council were It is agreed that a modern food store of unaware of MGD's proposal. As a matter of business (B1), general

moderate scale could stimulate the local Consultation industrial (B2), retail, leisure principle the redevelopment of Area 2 to economy and provide employment and tourism. provide a contemporary food store large opportunities. enough to serve the needs of Padiham and its hinterland must be an opportunity to be Agree there is a need to attract investment into considered. To rely on the existing facilities the town centre to assist in the regeneration of Statement is no good for Padiham's health. Too many the town. people drive to other locations for their food shopping. 71 72 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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2.2. A way of lessening Padiham's Plan: disproportionate reliance on employment is

to promote other employment sources. A Development modern food store will create new jobs in the town centre of various types. Because of the multiplier effect it will also stimulate employment in other businesses serving the

store, its staff and customers. MGD note and Plan agree with the frequent references to the

decline of Padiham town centre in recent Document years. The Company could play a part in arresting that decline. In this section, again the opportunity offered by a new food store

should be listed. Consultation

2.3 The regeneration of Area 2, as described, could assist to revitalise the housing market. Statement 2.5 The presence of a new food store would increase the use of the quality bus service and assist in its security over the long term.

MDG is promoting a retail development coincidental with a large part of Area 2 – and believe that it is an opportunity to regenerate the town centre. It would enhance the 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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qualitative offer of the town centre. Area 2 offers the prospect of a development

beneficial to Padiham. Area Action 41/PA/401 Noted Yes The identified Issues and Options are based upon the

Sport England results of previous rounds of Plan: consultation and sound NW Region statistical evidence Development Does not know if agrees with issues identified

42/PA/426 Agree that there is potential to improve The Preferred Option should Plan pedestrian links between the town centre and explore in detail proposals for

The National Trust - Gawthorpe Hall Gawthorpe Hall. improved pedestrian links Document between the town centre and The National Trust welcomes the opportunity Noted Gawthorpe Hall. to respond to the latest consultation document and confirms its continued support The Preferred Option should Consultation for heritage led regeneration in Padiham. consider the wording of the Vision carefully in order to The one area of specific concern that we recognise Padiham's heritage have relates to Section 2.5 (Transport and and historic industrial mill town Movement) and the third of the listed character. Statement opportunities. The Trust would welcome investigation into the potential to improve pedestrian access linking the centre of 73 74 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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Padiham to Gawthorpe via an attractive and Plan: well managed footpath alongside the River

Calder. However, it would be concerned Development about possible misuse of such a route, especially if it was accessible by motorbikes.

The National Trust supports the Vision for

Padiham as set out here. Plan

In most respects the Objectives are Document supported, but the National Trust is surprised that there is no specific inclusion here of heritage considerations. It is suggested that

complementary wording to that used in Consultation respect of the natural environment is added eg "to protect and enhance the built environment, in particular existing heritage buildings and ensure that new development

reinforces Padiham's local distinctiveness". Statement The reference to Gawthorpe in the objectives is supported subject to the significance of the property being understood and respected, including its wider setting.

43/PA/432 Noted Yes The Preferred Option should identify and explore a range of Elevate East Lancashire funding streams in addition to HMR and other interventions 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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Housing statistics suggest that Padiham at that make up a package of a macro level is not showing housing market regeneration activity.

failure. It will therefore be hard to justify Area pathfinder expenditure in this area.

Pathfinder monies through Elevate are Action directed generally to those areas in greatest need of intervention within Burnley. This Plan: should be regarded as a positive message for Padiham in that the area appears to have a recovering and functioning market and that Development Padiham is becoming a desirable place to live.

The options presented all appear to reflect

that the degree of interventions needed is Plan not as strong as in other areas of Burnley. Hence we would not assume we Document will be as involved in taking this AAP forward as in other Burnley areas going through an AAP process. Obviously Burnley BC if using their own resources can assess value for Consultation money on proposed interventions and whether the private sector will continue to drive the regeneration of Padiham with limited or no public sector spending. Statement 75 76 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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47/PA/500 Noted. However, it is a necessary part of the Plan: Why doesn't the Council apply for a CPO process that the Council seeks to acquire by

first instead of buying by agreement. This agreement before resorting to the use of CPO Development way they wouldn't leave properties standing powers. empty for so long, contributing to vandalism etc.

48/PA/501 Noted Plan Padiham has been let down by bank

closures, it is easier to shop where you can Document just draw out your money, not to get on a bus and then shop.

49/PA/502 Noted Yes The Preferred Option will Consultation continue to explore all Peter Kenyon proposals put forward during the Issues and Options stage Supports disc parking for Padiham town of the AAP. The Preferred centre, a main road frontage for the market,

Option should also identify and Statement the linear park and face lifting along it. explore a range of funding streams in addition to HMR and other interventions that make up a package of regeneration activity.

53/PA/535 The site is allocated in the 'saved' Local Plan No as an Economic Improvement Area. Within Eginol Consulting Ltd these areas the presumption is that employment uses will remain. Pre-application discussions 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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Refers to Thompson Street Economic with the site owner and the respondent have Improvement Area (Local Plan Policy EW6) centred on the redevelopment of the site and a

- inclusion of land and buildings at Station potential mix of uses that could come forward Area Road / Green Lane 2.4ha. to conform with the site's allocation. These

discussions are ongoing. A mixed use scheme Action Representation discusses evidence of could come forward on this site if it was proven marketing efforts to sell or lease land for that other uses were needed to make Plan: employment purposes. It highlights that redevelopment a viable prospect. This would means of access for HGV traffic is far from not, however, require the site to be identified ideal. as an 'Area of Change' within the Area Action Development Plan. Concludes that the prospects of the Representations regarding the borough's representation site being either re-used or housing land situation are noted. It is correct redeveloped for employment purposes in that additional sites will be needed within the the short or medium terms is remote. borough for new housing in the Plan period. Plan Considers that its continued inclusion within However, the Council consider that this site the Thompson St Economic Improvement represents an opportunity to provide local Document Area is now inappropriate, since this employment for Padiham. It is therefore not designation is likely to result in a highly appropriate to allocate it as a housing site. sustainable brownfield site remaining

undeveloped for the foreseeable future, to Consultation the detriment of the regeneration of the surrounding area. Previously used land in highly sustainable locations, such as the representation site, is regarded by

Government policy and the development Statement plan, as a priority for re-use and redevelopment. 77 78 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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In addition, it should be noted that the Plan: existing buildings on the representation site

are suffering from high levels of vandalism Development and crime. For example, activities have resulted recently in the electricity supply to areas of Padiham being cut off, as vandals sought to remove parts of the electricity sub

station on the site. Despite considerable Plan security efforts by our clients and the Police,

together with inputs from the Electricity Document Company, the Fire Service and the Borough Council, the high level of vandalism and crime has persisted. Consultation Our client considers therefore that whilst Policy EW6 should be "saved", the representation site should be excluded from the Thompson St Economic Improvement

Area and identified as an "Area of Change" Statement in the emerging Padiham AAP. The identification of the representation site as an "Area of Change" would enable its use for other than employment purposes to be reviewed, with a view to bringing a highly sustainable brownfield site back into productive use in the short term, to the benefit of, and as a catalyst for the regeneration of the surrounding area. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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......

Refers to RSS and PPS3 requiring that local Area authorities identify a 5 year supply of housing

land. Action

... Plan: We note that the Issues and Options report

of the emerging Padiham AAP has identified Development the lack of available development land, particularly for new housing, as a significant physical constraint in Padiham.

The representation site has the following Plan advantages for residential use: Document - highly sustainable location

- close to a range of facilities in Padiham town centre Consultation - close to Burnley Rd public transport corridor

- direct access to proposed footpath / cycle

way along adjacent former railway line Statement

- adjacent to primary school 79 80 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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- brownfield site Plan:

- no market demand for employment use Development

- catalyst for the regeneration of the surrounding area

... Plan In summary Muller Renaissance Padiham Ltd requests that, through the emerging Document Padiham AAP, the representation site at Station Road / Green lane, Padiham:

- be excluded from the Thompson St Consultation Economic Improvement Area

- Be identified as an area of change

- Be allocated for housing purposes." Statement

54/PA/537 8.50 hectares (21 acres) of the Baxi site No. currently lies within the Lune Street economic Baxi Group improvement area as identified in the 'saved' Local Plan. A further 7.5 hectares is located C/o Cass Associates within the Green Belt. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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3.4 Although the site has no specific Economic Improvement Area. Within Economic designation within the plan, future Improvement Areas, the presumption is that

development proposals will be considered employment uses will remain. Pre-application Area in the context of its current employment discussions with the respondent have centred

based use and its contribution to on the redevelopment of the site and a potential Action employment land supply within the Borough. mix of uses that could come forward to conform with the site's allocation. A mixed use scheme Plan: 3.20 At 31st March 2007, 4.68 hectares of could come forward on this site if it was proven land was available for 269 dwellings. Within that other uses were needed to make the stock of permissions, there is provision redevelopment a viable prospect. This would Development for 205 new dwellings and 64 dwellings have not, however, require the site to be identified planning permission for change of as an 'Area of Change' within the Area Action use/conversion. This indicates that the Plan. Any proposed mix of uses would be Borough has an insufficient stock of driven by the findings of the Strategic Flood permissions to maintain a rolling five year Risk Assessment and the vulnerability of the Plan supply. proposed uses to future flood events. Document 3.21 In these circumstances it seems Representations regarding the borough's unlikely that the Council would refuse housing land situation are noted. It is correct planning permission for new residential that additional sites will be needed within the development based on housing land supply. borough for new housing in the Plan period. Consultation What is more, there is an exception to However, the Council consider that this site housing restriction policies where a proposal represents an opportunity to provide local for housing forms a key element within a employment for Padiham. It is therefore not mixed use regeneration project. This is appropriate to allocate it as a housing site. emphasised in paragraph 6.3.13 of the JLSP Statement 2001-2016, which states that any such 81 82 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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project should be compatible with and help In summary, the current Local Plan allocation Plan: achieve the regeneration objectives of the proposes the continuation of employment uses

Local Authority. on this site. However, the Council will discuss Development with the land owner and their representatives 4.2 As previously stated the factory is the issues related to the sites redevelopment. considered to be unsuitable for modern Should it be proven that a mix of uses is occupier requirements. There is a need to required to bring the site forward then a mix of

promote positive intervention on the site in uses will be considered. In the absence of such Plan order to create a seamless transition evidence it is not considered appropriate to alter

between the departure from its past use and the sites current designation. Document its redevelopment for future uses. The AAP needs to recognise this opportunity and Comments regarding the potential to develop identify the site as an 'area for change' in the land within the Green Belt as a wetland

the Preferred Option for the AAP. The extent habitat are welcomed. Whilst it is Consultation of the proposed area for change is shown acknowledged that the delivery of this proposal at figure 4 (Plan attached comments). This will be dependent on the redevelopment of the should provide the basis for a more detailed whole site, this area is outside of the boundary planning framework for the site, provided by of the AAP.

a development brief to be prepared by the Statement landowner in collaboration with the Borough Council.

Within the AAP, the Baxi Group wishes to promote a broader mix of activities at the site. It is considered that a similar approach to that which has been taken in the options for area 2 - the redundant mill complexes at Wyre Street/ Holmes Street/ Lune Street 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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(which are being promoted for high quality mix of leisure, retail and residential units)

would be appropriate for this site. Whilst it Area is recognised that the site does not share

the same characteristics as this area in Action terms of historic interest, there are several planning arguments which could provide Plan: complementary services to those in the town centre. Development 4.4 From an initial assessment the site is considered to have firm credentials to support a sustainable mix of land uses. As previously developed land within the urban

area of Padiham, its redevelopment for new Plan uses would constitute an efficient use of brown field land. The site is within close Document proximity of local facilities and services located within the town centre and along Burnley Road to the south. The introduction of a new living and working community on Consultation the site will help to sustain the vitality and viability of these local shops and services. The provision of some small scale retail and leisure provision could provide complementary services to those in the town Statement centre. 83 84 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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4.5 All forms of activity of the Gothic site are Plan: due to cease in February 2008. It is

important that the closure of the site is Development closely linked to its redevelopment for new uses. Otherwise, there is the potential for the site to become derelict, which will impact on the amenity of the local area. Whilst a

limited security presence will be maintained, Plan the lack of activity and surveillance around

the site could attract anti social activity. This Document scenario would have a detrimental impact on the local area and could affect the aspirations of the Council to promote high

quality mixed use development at the Consultation redundant mill complexes in close proximity to the site.

4.7 Without a level of certainty on the future

use of the site, it is unlikely that the Baxi Statement Group would implement plans for the site's remediation due to the significant costs associated with these works. The result of some of the initial site investigation works that have been carried out on the site have found traces of contamination in several 'hotspots'. There are a number of other constraints on the site that are likely to impact on its availability to facilitate forms of 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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new development. For instance, an area in the southern part on the site which adjoins

the River Calder is identified within Strategic Area Flood Risk Assessment for the Borough as

an area at risk from flooding. Mitigation work Action will be required in this area in order to reduce the potential for flooding. Furthermore, the Plan: steep topography of the area of the site to the north of the main factory complex creates difficulty in development. Development

4.8 Due to significant costs that are likely to be incurred in order to facilitate the redevelopment of the site, there is a need

to promote higher value end uses to ensure Plan viability of any scheme. It is unlikely that developing the site for employment uses, a Document relatively low value end use, would generate sufficient levels of finance to pay for the remediation works. This would influence the deliverability of the site over the longer term. Consultation Furthermore, it is unlikely that the current market would deliver employment across the whole site.

4.9 The prospect of a single industrial user Statement operating from the site in its current form appears to be slim. If this were to be the 85 86 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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case, there is potential that the continued Plan: use of the site for heavy industry could cause

unacceptable harm to the character and Development amenity of the surrounding area. In this regard there is a case that the site would qualify as one of the exceptions identified in Policy EW7 for bringing forward the site out

of its current employment use. Plan

4.11 The evidence base on which the Document Padiham AAP is founded identifies as one of the constraints to development, the lack of available land for new housing

development in Padiham. An assessment Consultation of the available housing land for the Borough, which is covered in the previous section of this report, indicates that the Council is struggling to meet the

requirements for identifying a five year Statement supply of deliverable housing land for the Borough, which is covered in the previous section of this report. Modern high quality employment development can co exist with other uses and activities. In this case, in order to realise the site potential as an employment site there is a need to cross subsidise new employment uses through the promotion of higher value uses in a mixed 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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use approach to development. New housing development could provide opportunities to

provide high quality serviced employment Area land at the site, creating skilled employment

opportunities for the local workforce. Action

4.12 Promoting higher value end uses on the site, such as housing, retail and leisure Plan: uses will also create opportunities to look at off site improvement works. For instance, Development the AAP consultation document also identifies opportunities to improve links between Padiham urban area and the countryside to the east. The Gothic works

site is positioned on the fringe at the Plan interface with the open countryside. To the north and south of the site, Grove Lane and Document the river corridor provide the main links between the countryside to the east and the town centre to the west. The redevelopment of the site presents the opportunity to Consultation improve the environment along these routes and to increase permeability between urban and rural areas.

An area of land to the east of the eastern Statement factory has been identified within the AAP as an area for a proposed wetland habitat. 87 88 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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It is understood that the concept is being Plan: developed by a local environmental

organisation and is supported by the Wildlife Development Trust and Environment Agency. This land is within the ownership of the Baxi Group and is likely to be released as part of the disposal of the site. There is the potential for including

the site as an area of ecological Plan improvement and habitat creation as part of

proposals for the redevelopment of the Document Gothic Works site. Viable and realistic new development will provide the primary vehicle for the environmental gain on this part of the

site. It could provide a valuable resource for Consultation water attenuation to mitigate the possible impacts of the flood risk at the site.

Improving the ecological habitat on the sites

adjoining the river corridor will assist in the Statement promotion of the environmental tourism in the area. The Padiham AAP identifies the need to capitalise on the tourist attraction of Gawthorpe Hall by enhancing the links with the town centre. The site is located on the river corridor, the key route linking the two. Improving the environmental appeal of the site's corridor, such as the land to the east of the subject site, will encourage visitors of 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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Gawthorpe Hall to utilise this route, strengthening the links with the town centre.

The provision of the tourist related overnight Area accommodation, restaurants and cafes along

the river frontage could be included within Action the mix of uses at the site. Such facilities would contribute to the diversification of Plan: Padiham's economic base through tourism.

Considering all the relevant factors, it is Development maintained that the site's contribution to the local economy can only be fully realised by promoting parts of it for other forms of development including an element of

housing, retail and leisure provision. This Plan will present opportunities to restructure the economic base within Padiham and assist Document in increasing the level of high income jobs within the Borough. The returns that are generated by developing the site for higher value end users present a number of Consultation opportunities to deliver planning gain within Padiham and contribute towards the objectives outlined in the Padiham AAP Consultation Document. Statement 89 90 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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01/ALL/67 Comments noted Yes The Preferred Option takes Plan: account of known ground

The Coal Authority The AAP is at an early stage and as plans and conditions but as plans and Development proposals are developed the Coal Authority will proposals are developed in 01/AL/67 continue to be consulted as a statutory more detail the Coal Authority consultee. will be consulted. The Coal Authority

From 1st April 2004 the CA is replacing its Plan current arrangements for dealing with statutory consultations. Planning Authorities Document need no longer consult the Authority on an individual case-by-case basis. Instead, consistent with the Government’s proposals to amend the GDPO, the following Standing Consultation Advice applies to any application for new build development that falls within the defined consultation area previously provided to you for GDPO consultation Statement process:

These changes are being introduced because we believe it to be inappropriate to produce free mining reports in response to consultations, when in essence all development in mining areas should proceed only after any mining and ground instability has been taken into account. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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The proposed development lies within a coal mining area. In these circumstances,

applicants should take account of any coal Area mining related hazards to stability in their

proposals. Developers should also seek Action permission from the Authority before undertaking any operations that involve entry Plan: into mines of coal including coal mine shafts and adits and the implementation of site investigations or any other works. Property Development specific summary information on any past, current or proposed surface and underground coal mining activity likely to affect the development can be obtained from the Coal Authority. Plan Document 02/AL/179 The AAP has identified a number of green Yes The Preferred Option will routes , including a proposed Linear Park and identify a number of green Burnley & Pendle Ramblers Association the Riverside Nature Trail and further work is routes and these proposals will

on going with local residents to develop these be further developed in Consultation Support any scheme that enables and further consultation with user groups encourages people to walk. There are, and the community. however, some concerns over paths with multiple use. For example, walkers, cyclist

and horse riders do not mix well. The Statement differing speeds brings problems, evident on 91 92 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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canal towpaths, especially as many cyclists Plan: carry no audible warning of approach, and

accidents are a distinct possibility. Development

04/AL/275 It is agreed that improvements to rail links are Not in likely to have a beneficial impact on the this AAP J Percival regeneration of the Borough. This is covered in Plan the Burnley Local Plan and will be reflected in Our company and associates own a number the Piccadilly/ Trafalgar AAP which includes Document of properties in Burnley, and several within Manchester Road station. the regeneration zones. As a non resident I don't feel I can comment on any particular plan, but I would suggest that improved rail links to major cities i.e. Manchester would Consultation have a huge impact on the local economy. I appreciate that road links are excellent but I feel that trains can bypass the delays that inevitably occur on the roads. Statement

07/AL/364 Comments noted. The options were largely Yes The identified Issues and drawn up from previous rounds of public Options are based upon the GONW consultation. The Vision and Objectives were results of previous rounds of placed at the back of the document on advice consultation and sound Concern that majority of sub-areas, only a of the Council's Communications Unit to allow statistical evidence. GONW will preferred and do nothing option. Considered consultees to go straight to the section with continue to be consulted during to be insufficient. See Creating LDF’s 8.3 proposals for their area. the AAP process and p.91 – genuine choice of options. Whilst 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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feedback form invites respondents to present consideration will be given to alternative options, concerned that they may incorporate there suggestions

not have sufficient information to inform into the Preferred Option. Area judgement. It is fundamental to principle of

'front loading' that local community is Action involved in, and takes ownership of, the options for addressing the needs of their Plan: area at an early stage – so helping avoid extended debate at examination. Development Options should flow from the vision and objectives for the area. It might therefore be useful to have that material (currently obtained at the end of the documents) as

part of the contextual material at the Plan beginning. Document Evidence base crucial in supporting the choice of the preferred option and informing stakeholders about the issues which need

to be addressed. Section 2 of the report Consultation provides some useful information – but could be expanded upon. Could also be opportunity for AAP to support and facilitate activity in areas such as crime, health and

community cohesion, which have not been Statement addressed 93 94 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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Important that the report produced at the Plan: Reg 26 preferred options stage includes

details of alternative options being Development considered and of any it is suggested be rejected, as well as the reasons behind those choices. Should be made clear to consultees that it remains open for them to express a

preference for any option, including those Plan you suggest be rejected, and that such a

response may lead you to pursue a different Document option at submission stage.

Unclear whether further consultation is

planned as part of Issues and Options Consultation preparation process – this stage is intended to be a continuous process of engagement, rather than a one off exercise.

Engage GO closely throughout the process Statement of preparing DPDs. Recommend you allow the GO an opportunity to view draft documents (those to be issued for formal consultation at Reg 26 and Reg 28 stages) for publication

08/AL/385 Comments noted. The Environment Agency will Yes The Preferred Option will take continue to be consulted as and when detailed account of flood risk in Environment Agency development proposals come forward. developing proposals and this 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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The Padiham Area has a wealth of will be done in consultation with environmental attractions and opportunities, the Environment Agency.

but in the same respect these opportunities Area could also represent constraints. e.g. the

River Calder could be a valuable amenity Action feature, but due to a flood risk could pose a significant danger to new development. Plan:

09/AL/386 This requirement is noted. Yes The Preferred option should Development explore further the requirements Lancs CC - Property However, it would be necessary to find a site of LCC for a highway depot on the western side of Padiham in order to avoid LCC is currently looking for a 5 acre site for heavy vehicles having to pass through Padiham. a highway depot and gritting facility to

A suitable site is therefore unlikely to be found Plan service the M65. This is an immediate within the area covered by the AAP. requirement however if a site can't be found Document it would be useful if one could be identified Padiham already has a household waste as part of this exercise. disposal centre. The area to the rear of this site in Station Road has been identified within the Furthermore a 2 acre site is required for a Issues and Options as an extension to an Consultation waste recycling centre. existing Economic Improvement area.

10/AL/424 The need to protect and improve existing Yes The Council will consider plans venues for leisure and cultural activities in for either new, or The Theatres Trust Padiham is recognised. improvements to existing, Statement leisure and cultural facilities as 95 96 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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We note that Padiham is poorly served by and when proposals are put Plan: cultural facilities whilst other areas appear forward.

to be well supplied. The Theatres Trust Development would like to emphasise the importance of providing suitable venues for cultural activities which can be used by local communities. Such centres are able to host

a number of activities for the benefit of local Plan people and provide hub for a variety of

leisure interests including creative and Document cultural activities. A flourishing arts scene will help to give a sense of local identity and vitality, and will entertain and stimulate local

residents and businesses. Consultation

In order to increase participation in cultural activity and meet future community needs for cultural facilities, local authorities and

their partners should give consideration to Statement providing neighbourhood and local facilities that combine space or resources for a range of cultural, commercial and community activities in one place. Especially important in rural areas.

11/AL/425 Noted

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United Utilities has no further comments on these consultations. Area

12/AL/427 Noted Yes The Preferred Option will seek Action to retain and enhance areas of Lancashire County Council All 5 AAPs are being developed at the same biological and geological

time, thus providing more opportunities for interest in line with local and Plan: Environment Directorate joined up thinking. county planning policies. Development Whilst reference to the Joint Lancashire The AAP aims to protect areas of biodiversity Structure Plan (JLSP) in the Planning and geological conservation through Context section of the AAPs is supported it consideration of areas protected by the Local should be made clear that this is applicable Plan such as wildlife corridors and green to the whole of Lancashire and not just the spaces. A wildlife survey has also been Plan sub-region of East Lancashire. The use of commissioned to provide updated information the word sub-region within this context is on biodiversity across the Borough and this will Document also considered to be confusing given its be used to inform the AAP. use in the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) to refer to County boundaries.

Whilst issues regarding accessibility are Consultation discussed under the different options, the AAPs would benefit from an over view describing how the different proposals fit together and how over all accessibility issues will be addressed. More joined up thinking Statement is required on this issue. 97 98 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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The AAPs need to recognise guidance in Plan: PPS9 'Biodiversity and Geological

Conservation' which states among other Development things that "Plan policies and planning decisions should aim to maintain, and enhance, restore or add to biodiversity and geological conservation interests" and in

relation to networks of natural habitats "Local Plan authorities should aim to maintain networks

by avoiding or repairing the fragmentation Document and isolation of natural habitats through policies and plans".

Policy ER4 'Contribution of Built Heritage to Consultation Regeneration' in the approved RSS requires that Planning Authorities in their plans, policies and proposals should set out coherent and functional ecological

frameworks. Policy EM3 'Green Statement Infrastructure' in the submitted draft of RSS introduces green infrastructure into rural and urban planning. The proposals set out in the AAPS need to be set in a district framework of ecological networks and green space infrastructure. 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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Padiham AAP: In discussing options for the former rail line (Option 1 Route D) regard

should be made to Policy 9 of the JLSP. This Area makes provision for the safeguarding of

several disused railway lines. While the Action development of the disused rail line for pedestrians and cyclists is supported it Plan: should allow for the future development of rapid transit in its design. Development Improvements to public transport, walking and cycling are supported. It is important that Burnley Council works with the County Council on the various signage and highway

improvements identified within this AAP. Plan Document 13/AL/441 Noted

Royal Mail Plc

C/o Sanderson Weatherall Consultation

We have taken time to read the documents in full and in general we agree with the content of the document, how ever we would like to ensure that our clients sites within Statement Burnley will not be undermined following any proposals 99 100 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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14/AL/456 Noted Plan:

Countryside Agency Development

Letter:

The Countryside Agency's key environmental interest, in the context of Strategic Environmental Assessment/ Plan Sustainability Appraisal (SEA/SA) are Document landscape character and quality; visual amenity and enjoyment of the countryside; recreational opportunities; and enjoyment of access land or a public right of way. Consultation

I have enclosed a copy of our publication, the Countryside In and Around Towns, CA207 January 2005, which explains our vision for the urban/ rural fringe. It may not Statement be directly relevant, but will indicate our vision for the green spaces within and around built-up areas that could be of interest for the Area Action Plans.

The subject matters covered by the Area Action Plans are largely urban in nature and are therefore unlikely to affect the Agency's key environmental interests. The Agency therefore has no comment to make on the 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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documents. We should explain that the absence of comment is simply an expression

of our remit and priorities, and should not be Area simply taken as implying a lack of interest

or indicating either support for, or objection Action to, the plans. Plan: Development Plan Document Consultation Statement 101 102 Padiham 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option Area

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15/AL/459 In order to enable positive partnership work The Preferred Option should Plan: between the Council, landlords, managing promote and encourage the

East Lancs Landlords Assoc agents, tenants and other agencies the Council Yes use of the Good Landlords and Development does encourage participation in the Good Land Agent Scheme and participation We believe that more emphasis should be Lord and Agent Scheme and the Good Tenant within the Good Tenant put on selective clearance accompanied by Scheme. Scheme. regeneration involving the creation of gardens and garage areas. As a youngster Plan my main aim in life was to own a house with

a garden and garage, this still applies to Document many people today.

Lots of effort needs to be put into crime, street scene and a general improvement in Consultation the local environment.

It should also be remembered that the PRS is by far the most tax efficient way of providing rental accommodation ie at virtually Statement no capital cost to the LA or Government. A huge amount of money has been invested in Burnley in recent times by the PRS resulting in vast improvements to the standards within the sector whilst limiting the numbers of empty properties all at no cost to the tax payer or Council tax payer. The work done by the LA in respect of Tenant and Landlord Accreditation must also be supported and fully funded in my view, the 2.0 Issues and Comment Consideration Influence Options on the Preferred Option

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positive aspects of these 2 projects are huge and should be further developed. Area

Table B.2 Action Plan: Development Plan Document Consultation Statement 103 104 Padiham Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street Area Option 1 – Face-lifting 03/PA/18 The Council has a limited amount Yes The Preferred Option should

of funding available for alley gate identify a multifaceted approach Action Marian Digger scheme. The gating orders are where existing initiatives may be based on criteria including drawn together to form a Plan: Back of Lawrence St No's 50, 52, 54, consistently high crime and anti coordinated package of 56 Co-op Building request alley gating social behaviour statistics and interventions to address specific because we feel very vulnerable. consultation with residents. issues in an individual area. Development

09/PA/64 Noted. Yes The Preferred Option should identify a multifaceted approach Mrs B. Whitham Resources are limited and where existing initiatives may be Plan intervention has to be targeted to drawn together to form a Agree with Area 1 Option 1 Streets in areas of greatest need. Although coordinated package of Document urgent need of facelifting. this area is displaying signs of interventions to address specific neglect, the area does not display issues in individual area. the same symptoms of housing market weakness as experienced The Preferred Option should by other areas in the Borough. identify a range of potential Consultation Sympathetic improvements by funding opportunities in order to property owners should be deliver a range of regeneration promoted. activity in the town. Statement 11/PA/112 Noted. In order to enable positive Yes The Preferred Option should partnership work between the promote and encourage Maureen Whittaker Council, landlords, managing participation in the Good Land agents, tenants and other Lord and Agent Scheme and the Agree with Area 1 Option 1and 2, agencies the Council encourages Good Tenant Scheme. however I am greatly concerned by participation in the in the Good private tenancies, which currently have Landlord and Agent Scheme and detrimental impact on streets. the Good Tenant Scheme. Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street

12/PA/116 Noted Yes The Preferred Option should identify a multifaceted approach

Steve Richards Resources are limited and where existing initiatives may be Padiham intervention has to be targeted to drawn together to form a Agree with Area 1 Option 1 - This would areas of greatest need. Although coordinated package of improve an already neglected and run this area is displaying some signs interventions to address specific down area. Also this area still has a of housing market weakness it is issues in individual area. Area neighbourhood community. not as severe as other areas in the borough. Sympathetic The Preferred Option should Action The terraced streets in my opinion have improvements by property owners identify a range of potential a great deal of character and if they

should therefore be promoted. funding opportunities Plan: were to all be facelifted it would bring new life to the houses. This site is currently protected for The Preferred Option should employment uses and falls within seek to retain sites suitable for Development Installing alley gates. I have seen this the boundary of Local Plan policy employment use within the town. in areas of Burnley and it does seem to EW 6/3: Lune Street, Padiham have worked really well in parts of Economic Improvement Area Burnley. I know of one street where they

have planted tubs, hanging baskets, Sufficient housing land has already Plan tables and chairs now on their back been identified without the use of street. this site. Document Tree planting is a great idea and will further enhance the area. Consultation Winchester works either needs work doing to the building or pulling down for reuse as houses

14/PA/126 Noted. In order to enable positive Yes The Preferred Option should Statement partnership work between the identify a multifaceted approach Deborah Catlow Council, landlords, managing where existing initiatives may be 105 106 Padiham Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street Area Area 1 Option 1 agrees - A welcome agents, tenants and other drawn together to form a

investment for homeowners, however agencies the Council encourages coordinated package of Action rented properties bringing area down. participation in the in the Good interventions to address specific Landlords need to monitor tenants. Landlord and Agent Scheme and issues in individual area. Such Plan: the Good Tenant Scheme. interventions could include the If landlords monitored their properties promotion of participation in the to check cleanliness inside/ outside and Good Land Lord and Agent Development manners/ good behaviour to neighbours Scheme and the Good Tenant etc then it would make the proposed Scheme. improvements more successful plus half the problems would be sorted before

you facelifted a property. Tenants need Plan to learn what the word "respect" means. Document If Option 1 in Areas 1, 4 and 5 is carried out and tenants are made to respect their properties and neighbours, it will

be money well spent. If tenants aren't Consultation made to respect then I'm afraid in time areas will be back to square 1.

Area 1 should be the priority for

investment. A pleasant decent area Statement until about 12 months ago. Stop the rot before it's too late. Make landlords responsible.

15/PA/130 Noted. Resources are limited and Yes The Preferred Option should intervention has to be targeted to identify a multifaceted approach Mr D. Barker-Brown areas of greatest need. Although where existing initiatives may be this area is displaying some signs drawn together to form a Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street

Agrees - Option 1 improves an area of housing market weakness it is coordinated package of close to my property not as severe as other areas in the interventions to address specific

borough. Sympathetic issues in individual area. Padiham Priority for investment - Areas 1 and 3 improvements by property owners will have the biggest impact on my should therefore be promoted. family. Area

25/PA/230 Noted. Resources are limited and Yes The Preferred Option should Action intervention has to be targeted to identify a multifaceted approach Thomas Larck areas of greatest need. Although where existing initiatives may be this area is displaying some signs drawn together to form a Plan: Why not finish the job and do the fronts of housing market weakness it is coordinated package of

on Cobden, Ingham and Lawrence St not as sever as other areas in the interventions to address specific Development like Stoneyholme. borough. Sympathetic issues in individual area. improvements by property owners should therefore be promoted. The Preferred Option should identify a range of potential

funding opportunities. Plan Document 26/PA/235 Noted. Resources are limited and Yes The Preferred Option should intervention has to be targeted to identify a multifaceted approach John Harrison areas of greatest need. Although where existing initiatives may be this property is displaying signs of drawn together to form a Agrees with Option 1. I live in Partridge neglect the area does not display coordinated package of Consultation Hill Street, which is a short cul-de-sac the same symptoms of Housing interventions to address specific off Cobden Street. For quite a while we Market weakness as experienced issues in individual area. have been blighted by the condition of by other areas in the Borough. no 15 which has rubbish outside the Sympathetic improvements by Statement front. The lower window is boarded up property owners should therefore and has been for the past 2 or 3 years. be promoted. There are also windows boarded up at 107 108 Padiham Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street Area the rear of the property and yet the

house is occupied. Everyone else on Action the street has their rubbish taken from the back street. Why not the occupants Plan: of this house. Also the police are always coming as the lady has had an asbo and is drunk fairly regularly. Development

27/PA/281 Noted Yes The Preferred Option will explore the options put forward in the

C. Barrett Issues and Options further. Plan

Agrees with all options. Document

32/PA/325 This site is currently within policy Yes The Preferred Option should EW/3 economic improvement area explore all options to improve the Winchester Furniture Ltd in the Burnley Local Plan. town economy Consultation Increasing employment C/o Planning & Development Network opportunities on this site have the potential to enhance the local This option targets Winchester Works economy.

for regeneration, which accords with the Statement owner’s intentions. Proposals to In December 2003 planning improve Winchester Works are currently permission was given to form 2 before the Council industrial units and in November 2005 planning permission was granted for an additional 3 industrial units on land adjacent to Grove Mill. Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street

Planning permission was granted in June 2007 for change of use to

Winchester Works for use as a Padiham snooker centre (Use Class D2)

36/PA/341 Comments noted. Yes The Highways Agency will Area continue to be consulted as and

Highways Agency when detailed development Action proposals come forward. C/o Faber Maunsell Plan: Area 1 Options 1, 2 and 3 Development The Agency makes no comments with respect to the Options presented; suffice to say that the Area should be developed with attention to access by modes of transport other than the Plan private vehicle in order that the traffic impact of such developments is Document minimised. Improvements in public transport should be proposed where appropriate.

The development of Option 1 has the Consultation 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 traffic on the Statement strategic highway network can be 109 1 10 Padiham Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street Area assessed. Presently the AAP contains

insufficient detail for that appraisal to Action be undertaken.

Assessments of the impact of the Plan: development on the trunk road network will need to be undertaken in Development accordance with the requirements of PPG 13 and the relevant Dept for Transport policy. This includes the provision of adequate Transport

Assessment and Travel Plan reports. Plan Document 41/PA/401 Noted Yes The Preferred Option should identify a multifaceted approach Sport England where existing initiatives may be

drawn together to form a Consultation Agrees with all options. coordinated package of interventions to address specific issues in individual area.

52/PA/514 Noted. Resources are limited and Yes The Preferred Option should Statement intervention has to be targeted to identify a multifaceted approach Howard Hudson areas of greatest need. Although where existing initiatives may be this area is displaying signs of drawn together to form a Face lifting terraced houses with such neglect the area does not display coordinated package of a high proportion of rented properties the same symptoms of housing interventions to address specific is a waste of public money. market weakness as experienced issues in individual area. by other areas in the Borough. Sympathetic improvements by property owners should be promoted. Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street

Option 2 – Home Zone 04/PA/19 Noted. The Council has a limited Yes The Preferred Option should amount of funding available for identify a multifaceted approach

John Greenwood alley gate scheme. The gating where existing initiatives may be Padiham orders are based on criteria drawn together to form a Agrees with Option 2. Plus alley gating including consistently high crime coordinated package of to no 50-56 Lawrence St and the old and anti social behaviour statistics interventions to address specific Co-op building. and consultation with residents. issues in individual area. Area Action 11/PA/112 Noted. In order to enable positive Yes The Preferred Option should partnership work between the identify a multifaceted approach

Maureen Whittaker Council, landlords, managing where existing initiatives may be Plan: agents, tenants and other drawn together to form a Agrees with Area 1 Option 1 and 2, agencies the Council encourages coordinated package of Development however I am greatly concerned by participation in the in the Good interventions to address specific private tenancies, which currently have Landlord and Agent Scheme and issues in individual areas. Such detrimental impact on streets. the Good Tenant Scheme. interventions could include the promotion of participation in the

Good Land Lord and Agent Plan Scheme and the Good Tenant

Scheme. Document

27/PA/281 Noted Yes The Preferred Option will explore the options put forward in the C. Barrett Issues and Options further. Consultation Agrees with all options.

36/PA/341 Noted Yes The Highways Agency will

continue to be consulted as and Statement Highways Agency when detailed development proposals come forward. C/o Faber Maunsell 1 1 1 1 12 Padiham Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street Area Area 1, Options 1, 2 and 3 Action The Agency makes no comments with respect to the Options presented; suffice to say that the Area should be Plan: developed with attention to access by modes of transport other than the Development private vehicle in order that the traffic impact of such developments is minimised. Improvements in public transport should be proposed where

appropriate. Plan

The development of Option 2 has the Document 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 Consultation the strategic highway network can be assessed. Presently the AAP contains insufficient detail for that appraisal to be undertaken. Statement Assessments of the impact of the development on the trunk road network will need to be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of PPG 13 and the relevant Dept for Transport policy. This includes the provision of adequate Transport Assessment and Travel Plan reports. Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street

41/PA/401 Noted Yes The Preferred Option will explore the options put forward in the

Sport England Issues and Options further. Padiham

Agrees with all options. Area Option 3 – No Change 27/PA/281 Noted Yes The Preferred Option will explore the options put forward in the Action C. Barrett Issues and Options further.

Agrees with all options. Plan:

32/PA/325 Proposals for no change may not Yes All identified options will be Development assist with tackling housing market considered carefully as part of Winchester Furniture LTD conditions or wider issues present the development of the Preferred in the town. Option. C/O Andrew Walker Plan Disagrees with Option 3. To do nothing

will not improve Padiham Document

36/PA/341 Noted Yes The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and Highways Agency when detailed development Consultation proposals come forward. C/O Faber Maunsell

The Agency makes no comments with

respect to the Options presented; Statement suffice to say that the Area should be developed with attention to access by modes of transport other than the 1 13 1 14 Padiham Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street Area private vehicle in order that the traffic

impact of such developments is Action minimised. Improvements in public transport should be proposed where Plan: appropriate.

The development of Option 2 has the Development 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 Plan assessed. Presently the AAP contains insufficient detail for that appraisal to Document be undertaken.

Assessments of the impact of the

development on the trunk road network Consultation will need to be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of PPG 13 and the relevant Dept for Transport policy. This includes the provision of adequate Transport Statement Assessment and Travel Plan reports.

Option 3 will not result in an impact of additional traffic on the strategic highway network.

41/PA/401 Noted

Sport England Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street

Agrees with all options. Padiham Other Options? 03/PA/18 The Council has a limited amount Yes The Preferred Option should of funding available for alley gate identify a multifaceted approach Marian Digger scheme. The gating orders are where existing initiatives may be

based on criteria including drawn together to form a Area Alley gating at the back of Lawrence consistently high crime and anti coordinated package of Street and 50,52, 54 and 56 Coop social behaviour statistics and interventions to address specific Action Building. consultation with residents issues in individual areas. Plan: 06/PA/21 Padiham does not display the The identified issues and same symptoms of housing market opportunities are based upon the Development L. Digger collapse as experienced by other results of previous rounds of parts of the Borough. Limited consultation and sound statistical Disagree with the top half of Ingham resources for physical evidence. Street not being included and not being improvements are targeted to blended into rest of street areas of greatest need. The Preferred Option should develop a multifaceted approach Plan Traffic calming and alley gating should Agree, however that the top half where existing initiatives may be be considered. of Ingham/ Lawrence Streets drawn together to form a Document should be incorporated into to any coordinated package of social/ environmental improvement interventions to address specific schemes within this residential issues within individual areas. area. Consultation The Preferred Option should Agree that traffic should be promote various actions to tackle identified as an issue. local problems. Proposals for traffic calming and alley gating The Council does have a limited will depend on the availability of Statement amount of funding available for funding and residents support. alley gate Schemes. The Gating 1 15 1 16 Padiham Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street Area Orders are based on criteria

including consistently high crime Action and anti social behaviour statistics and consultation with residents. Plan:

24/PA/225 Padiham does not display the Yes The Preferred Option should Development same symptoms of housing market develop a multifaceted approach Mrs M. Hitchon collapse as experienced by other where existing initiatives may be parts of the Borough. Limited drawn together to form a Put railings around the garden fronted resource for physical coordinated package of houses on Lawrence Street like you improvements are targeted to interventions to address specific Plan have in Burnley. areas of greatest issues within individual

need. Sympathetic improvements areas. This should include Document by property owners should be encouraging property owners to promoted. make sympathetic improvements themselves. Consultation 25/PA/230 Padiham does not display the Yes The Preferred Option should same symptoms of housing market develop a multifaceted approach Thomas Larck collapse as experienced by other where existing initiatives may be parts of the Borough. Limited drawn together to form a Do the fronts on Cobden, Ingham and resources for physical coordinated package of Statement Lawrence Streets like Stoneyholme. improvements are targeted to interventions to address specific areas of greatest issues within individual need. Sympathetic improvements areas. This could include by property owners should be encouraging property owners to promoted. make sympathetic improvements themselves. Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street

36/PA/341 Noted Yes The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and

Highways Agency when detailed development Padiham proposals come forward. C/o Faber Maunsell

The Agency makes no comments with Area respect to the Options presented,

except to say that the area should be Action developed in a sustainable way to ensure the need to travel is reduced. Sites should be developed with Plan: attention to access by modes of transport other than the private vehicles Development in order that the traffic impact of such developments is minimised. Improvements in public transport should be proposed where appropriate. Plan

08/AL/385 Noted Yes The Environment Agency will Document continue to be consulted as and Environment Agency when detailed development proposals come forward. Cobden St/Ingham St/ Lawrence St: The site lies at the edge of Flood Zone Consultation 3, as identified on our flood map. As such, we have no issues or concerns in relation to the development options for this area. Statement 1 17 1 18 Padiham Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street Area Priority for investment 04/PA/19 The Council has a limited amount Yes The Preferred Option should

of funding available for alley gate identify a multifaceted approach Action John Greenwood scheme. The gating orders are where existing initiatives may be based on criteria including drawn together to form a Plan: Alley gates would make the area safer, consistently high crime and anti coordinated package of more secure, more private and should social behaviour statistics and interventions to address specific make the back streets cleaner consultation with residents issues in individual areas. Development

06/PA/21 Padiham does not display the The Preferred Option should same symptoms of housing market identify a multifaceted approach L. Digger failure being experienced by other where existing initiatives may be Plan parts of the Borough. Limited drawn together to form a All back streets in the area should be resources for physical coordinated package of Document alley gated improvements are targeted to interventions to address specific areas of greatest issues in individual areas. need. Sympathetic improvements by property owners should be Consultation promoted.

09/PA/64 Noted Yes The Preferred Option should identify a multifaceted approach Mrs B Whitham where existing initiatives may be Statement drawn together to form a Area 1 improvements urgently needed coordinated package of interventions to address specific issues in individual areas.

11/PA/112 In order to enable positive Yes The Preferred Option should partnership work between the identify a multifaceted approach Maureen Whittaker Council, landlords, managing where existing initiatives may be agents, tenants and other drawn together to form a Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street

There needs to be a much better agencies the Council encourages coordinated package of landlord / tenant contract renewed participation in the in the Good interventions to address specific

quarterly otherwise any investment is Landlord and Agent Scheme and issues in individual areas. Such Padiham simply money down the drain. the Good Tenant Scheme. interventions could include the promotion of participation in the If action is not taken now Area 1 will Good Land Lord and Agent blight the town. Scheme and the Good Tenant Area Scheme. Action 14/PA/126 In order to enable positive Yes The Preferred Option should partnership work between the identify a multifaceted approach Plan: Deborah Catlow Council, landlords, managing where existing initiatives may be agents, tenants and other drawn together to form a A pleasant decent area up until approx agencies the Council encourages coordinated package of Development 12 months ago. Stop the rot before its participation in the in the Good interventions to address specific too late. Make landlords responsible. Landlord and Agent Scheme and issues in individual areas. Such the Good Tenant Scheme. interventions could include the promotion of participation in the Good Land Lord and Agent Plan Scheme and the Good Tenant Scheme. Document

15/PA/130 Noted

Mr D. Barker-Brown Consultation

Areas 1 (and 3) will have the biggest impact on my family. Statement 24/PA/225 Padiham does not display the Yes The Preferred Option should same symptoms of Housing Market develop a multifaceted approach Mrs M. Hitchon failure being experienced by other where existing initiatives may be 1 19 120 Padiham Area 1 – Cobden Street/ Ingham Street/Lawrence Street Area Noise pollution on Lawrence Street. parts of the Borough. Limited drawn together to form a

resources for physical coordinated package of Action Put railings around the garden fronted improvements are targeted to interventions to address specific houses on Lawrence Street like you areas of greatest issues within individual Plan: have done in Burnley. need. Sympathetic improvements areas. This could include by property owners should be encouraging property owners to Priority for investment - Lawrence promoted. make sympathetic improvements Development Street because its going down hill. themselves.

Table B.3 Plan Document Consultation Statement Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre Street/Holmes Street/ Lune Street

Option 1 – Heritage – Led 04/PA/19 Noted Yes This option will be carefully considered Redevelopment and as part of the development of the

Regeneration John Greenwood Preferred Option. Padiham Agrees with Option 1 Area 09/PA/64 The area currently The Preferred Option should consider comprises a number of bringing forward the under utilised Action Mrs B. Whittham underutilised and vacant Yes mill complex at Wyre Street/ Lune mill buildings currently Street/ Holmes Street as a site for

Disagrees with Option 1- will benefit within employment use. mixed use redevelopment. A range Plan: only a few business owners Although there is a need of suitable uses including residential,

to retain employment business (B1), general industrial (B2), Development sites within the town retail, leisure and tourism could be there is also a need to considered. A development brief meet the needs of should be prepared and consideration existing and future be given to the inclusion of a SUDS

business in order to scheme. Plan secure the town's

economic future. Document Allowing a mix of uses on the site will not just benefit a small number of

owners but has the Consultation potential to strengthen the towns economy .

12/PA/116 Agree that redundant and The Preferred Option should consider

under used mill buildings bringing forward the under utilised Statement Steve Richards have the potential to be Yes mill complex at Wyre Street/ Lune developed into a niche Street/ Holmes Street as a site for 121 122 Padiham Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre Street/Holmes Street/ Lune Street Area Option 1 is a great chance to location for a mix of uses mixed use redevelopment. A range

improve Padiham, to make this area which could take of suitable uses including residential, Action into shops & residential. I feel this advantage of their town business (B1), general industrial (B2), would be an attraction on its own, centre/ riverside retail, leisure and tourism could be Plan: especially if the shops were taken location. considered. A development brief up with high-class high street should be prepared and consideration names. Also what a place to live be given to the inclusion of a SUDS Development next to the river and in the town scheme. centre with easy access to motorway and nearby business parks. Plan 27/PA/281 Noted This option will be carefully considered

as part of the development of the Document C. Barrett Yes Preferred Option.

Agrees with all options. Consultation 36/PA/341 Noted The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and when detailed Highways Agency Yes development proposals emerge.

C/o Faber Maunsell Statement

The development of Option 1 is likely to result in the increase 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 Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre Street/Holmes Street/ Lune Street

network can be assessed. Presently the AAP contains insufficient detail

for that appraisal to be undertaken. Padiham

Assessments of the impact of the development on the trunk road network will need to be undertaken Area in accordance with PPG13. Action The area should be developed with attention to access by modes of Plan: transport other than the private vehicle in order that the traffic impact of such developments is minimised. Development Improvements to public transport should be proposed where appropriate. Plan 39/PA/399 The vacant and The Preferred Option should consider

underutilised mill bringing forward the under utilised Document Maple Grove Developments Ltd buildings have the Yes mill complex at Wyre Street/ Lune potential to be retained Street/ Holmes Street as a site for C/o Steven Abbot Associates and developed for a mix mixed use redevelopment. A range

of uses including of suitable uses including residential, Consultation Disagree: Area 2 - Options 1 and 2. business and enterprise, business (B1), general industrial (B2), Signage and traffic management retail and residential on retail, leisure and tourism could be need reviewing. However these upper floors. considered. A development brief demand a holistic approach, which Development could also should be prepared and consideration takes account of the MGD site. take advantage of the be given to the inclusion of a SUDS Statement scheme. 123 124 Padiham Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre Street/Holmes Street/ Lune Street Area setting of the town The Preferred Option should identify

centre/ riverside location. priority areas within Padiham where Action traffic management is in greatest need. Noted. Traffic Plan: management within Padiham is an issue Development which should be addressed in the Preferred Option Plan 41/PA/401 Noted All options will be carefully considered

as part of the development of the Document Sport England Yes Preferred Option.

Agrees with all options. Consultation 42/PA/426 Agree. The vacant and The Preferred Option should consider underutilised mill bringing forward the under utilised Gawthorpe Hall buildings have the Yes mill complex at Wyre Street/ Lune potential to be retained Street/ Holmes Street as a site for C/o National Trust and developed for a mix mixed use redevelopment. A range Statement of uses including of suitable uses including residential, The National Trust has few business and enterprise, business (B1), general industrial (B2), significant comments on the retail and residential on retail, leisure and tourism could be proposals but it does consider that upper floors. considered. A development brief the mill complex identified as Area Development could also should be prepared and consideration 2 is strategically positioned and that take advantage of the be given to the inclusion of a SUDS its potential for conversion/ character and setting of scheme. refurbishment for mixed uses should the town centre/ riverside be progressed. location. Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre Street/Holmes Street/ Lune Street

52/PA/514 Agree. The vacant and Yes The Preferred Option should consider underutilised mill bringing forward the under utilised

Howard Hudson buildings have the mill complex at Wyre Street/ Lune Padiham potential to be retained Street/ Holmes Street as a site for I would like to see this area and developed for a mix mixed use redevelopment. A range redeveloped with this option as I of uses including of suitable uses including residential, feel Padiham could be a viable small business and enterprise, business (B1), general industrial (B2), Area town given the opportunity to attract retail and residential on retail, leisure and tourism could be professional business / residents. upper floors. considered. A development brief Action Development could also should be prepared and consideration

take advantage of the be given to the inclusion of a SUDS Plan: setting of the town scheme.

centre/ riverside location. Development

08/AL/385 Noted A Strategic Flood Risk Assessment will be undertaken before proposals Environment Agency Yes are brought forward and the Environment Agency will continue to Plan Area 2: Mill complexes – Wyre be consulted as and when detailed St/Holmes St/ Lune St: The development proposals emerge. Document proposed development options involve the redevelopment of the mill Any proposals being considered in complex, which is at risk of flooding. areas at risk of flooding will be Allocations within areas considered covered by a flood risk assessment Consultation to be at risk of flooding should only be considered once a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA), as required by the emerging PPS25, has been undertaken and has Statement satisfactorily demonstrated that there are no reasonable alternatives 125 126 Padiham Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre Street/Holmes Street/ Lune Street Area available in lower flood risk zones.

The SFRA should guide Action development away from flood risk areas, but it recognises that Plan: development in some flood risk areas may be required. In such cases, the SFRA will need to Development demonstrate such proposals meet the ‘Exception Test’ as identified in Para D10 of PPS 25.

In addition to flood risk implications, Plan the redevelopment of this site will need to take account of the proximity Document of the River Calder (a designated ‘main river’ watercourse) and the potential for the site to be contaminated. Consultation

Option 2 – No Change 27/PA/281 Noted Options will be carefully considered as part of the development of the

C. Barrett Yes Preferred Option. Statement

Agrees with all options.

36/PA/341 Noted The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and when detailed Highways Agency Yes development proposals emerge.

C/o Faber Maunsell Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre Street/Holmes Street/ Lune Street

Option 2 will not result in an impact of additional traffic on the strategic

highway network; therefore the Padiham Agency makes no comments.

39/PA/399 Noted The identified Issues and Area Opportunities which formed the bases

Maple Grove Developments Ltd Yes of all options are based upon the Action results of previous consultation and C/o Steven Abbott Associates sound statistical evidence. Plan: Disagrees with the strategy for

Padiham town centre and with Development Option 2.

41/PA/401 Noted This option will be carefully considered as part of the development of the Sport England Yes Preferred Option. Plan

Agrees with all options. Document

Other Options? 23/PA/202 Agree that redundant and Yes The Preferred Option should consider under used mill buildings bringing forward the under utilised Consultation Barbara Porter should have new uses mill complex at Wyre Street/ Lune identified in order to Street/ Holmes Street as a site for A museum for Padiham could be secure their future and mixed use redevelopment. A range created in one of the redundant retain the historic of suitable uses including residential, mills. There is so much material

industrial character of business (B1), general industrial (B2), Statement dating back to before Padiham was the town. retail, leisure and tourism could be absorbed by Burnley in 1974 and considered. A development brief 127 128 Padiham Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre Street/Holmes Street/ Lune Street Area there is nowhere to house it. Many The complex of mill should be prepared and consideration

people like myself came in after the buildings provides a be given to the inclusion of a SUDS Action golden age and would like to know unique opportunity to scheme. more. The churches have much to create a mixed use site Plan: contribute here as will the archives which can take if they have not been destroyed. advantage of its town centre location and the Development Surely some of the mill development setting of the River could create a cinema as the one in Calder. Burnley is inaccessible to those of us without transport because it

stands on a very dangerous location Plan with regards to its bus stop Document The mills could also be used as small workshops to employ disabled people in a secure environment. Consultation

36/PA/341 Noted Yes The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and when detailed Highways Agency development proposals emerge.

C/o Faber Maunsell Statement

The area should be developed with attention to access by modes of transport other than private vehicles in order to minimise its traffic impact. Improvements in public transport should be proposed where appropriate. Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre Street/Holmes Street/ Lune Street

39/PA/399 Agree that regenerating Yes, in part The Preferred Option should consider the area around the mill bringing forward the under utilised

Maple Grove Developments Ltd complex could assist with mill complex at Wyre Street/ Lune Padiham the regeneration of the Street/ Holmes Street as a site for C/o Steven Abbott Associates town centre and has the mixed use redevelopment. A range potential to attract visitors of suitable uses including residential, MDG is promoting a retail Area into the town. However business (B1), general industrial (B2), development coincidental with a planning policy states retail, leisure and tourism could be large part of Area 2. This is an Action that the scale of considered. A development brief opportunity to regenerate the town development should be should be prepared and consideration centre. It would enhance the

appropriate to the size of be given to the inclusion of a SUDS Plan: qualitative offer of the town centre the town. scheme. and reduce the number of people Development visiting other locations to do their Noted Options put forward are based upon food shopping. previous rounds of consultation and The site lies adjacent to sound statistical evidence. However MGD endorses the inclusion of Area the Padiham all additional options will be 2 as an area for change but Conservation Area. considered in the development of the suggests that both options are Plan Preferred Option. inappropriate and miss an Although none of the opportunity. buildings are statutorily Options for this site must take into Document listed, the site has been consideration the the historic setting Worth noting that: identified in the Padiham of the Padiham Conservation Area Heritage Appraisal (p 42) and the River Calder

• None of the site is in a Consultation as an area of local conservation area heritage value. Options for this site must take into • None of the buildings are listed consideration the the historic setting Agree revitalising the of the Padiham Conservation Area • There is no evidence that live/work town centre and and the River Calder units would be a realistic component providing a site for mixed Statement of the local housing market 129 130 Padiham Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre Street/Holmes Street/ Lune Street Area • The type of mix and demographics/ development close to the The Preferred Option should identify

socio-economic profile envisaged is town centre could assist traffic as an issue and proposals for Action more likely to occur in the town if the with strengthening the traffic management should be town centre has a full range of local housing market. considered where there is greatest Plan: facilities to meet contemporary need. shopping needs. Agree that Urban design will play an important role Options put forward are based upon Development • Sensible urban design offers in the regeneration of the previous rounds of consultation and potential to create something town centre. sound statistical evidence. However appropriate for the town centre. Plan Document Consultation Statement Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre Street/Holmes Street/ Lune Street

• An additional Option 3 should be Noted all additional options will be seriously investigated, under the considered in the development of the

heading ‘ Redevelopment for an There are a number of Preferred Option. Padiham Anchor Food Superstore’. free public car parks situated in and around Padiham lacks an attractive user the town centre. However friendly town centre car park. A new car parking should be Area food superstore could deliver such identified as an issue a facility. As a consequence the within the town centre. Action words ‘and town centre car park’ Noted

could be added. Plan:

MGD has team of professional Commercial development advisers, including Savills on retail will be assessed against Development issues – shopping habits information national, regional and contained within AAP Evidence local planning policies Based Report. including PPS 6

The development needs to be Noted Plan integrated with the rest of the town centre. Given the physical, Noted Document conservation and spatial constraints of the town centre it is suggested that this is the opportunity site for a much needed anchor food store in Consultation Padiham and that it meets the sequential test.

It is hoped that this response will

consolidate preliminary discussions Statement with officers and that this opportunity is taken to fruition in discussion with 131 132 Padiham Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre Street/Holmes Street/ Lune Street Area the local community in liaison with

the Council Action

Padiham people are entitled to have a modern food shopping facilities Plan: without having to drive miles to other locations. Development

Table B.4 Plan Document Consultation Statement Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre

Option 1 – 04/PA/19 Agree, improvements to the town centre will Yes The Preferred Option should explore all Town Centre have beneficial effects in the local economy and options and funding opportunities to

Improvements John Greenwood housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining Padiham and enhancing the town's built heritage Agrees with Option 1 and natural features. Area 09/PA/64 Agree, improvements to the town centre will Yes The Preferred Option should explore all have beneficial effects in the local economy and options and funding opportunities to Action Mrs B. Whitham housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining and enhancing the town's built heritage

Agrees with Option 1 – this will create a and natural features. Plan: better impression on passing through the town. Development

12/PA/116 Agree, improvements to the town centre will Yes The Preferred Option should explore all have beneficial effects in the local economy and options and funding opportunities to Steve Richards housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining

and enhancing the town's built heritage Plan Option 1 has been needed in Padiham for The outdoor market on Clitheroe Street closed and natural features.

some time especially the toilets in the town in early 2007. An indoor market operates on a Document centre Thursday inside the Town Hall. There is an The Preferred Option should explore opportunity to use an outside area on the Town opportunities to improve the local The market is in a good place but does Hall Car Park if needed. There is also economy. This could include promoting require bringing forward to the main road. permission for markets to be held on both sites Padiham as a quality independent Consultation This would then highlight to passing - Clitheroe Street and the Town Hall - providing shopping and business destination set motorists that it does exist. flexibility to use for one offs such as a within a unique historic mill town. continental market. Plus improve all the shops with windows, The Preferred Option should explore shop front etc. I feel sure this will attract Padiham has received £1 million of funding future funding opportunities for a Statement people to shop in Padiham. through the NWDA Market Towns Initiative. A sympathetic shop front and gateway portion of this funding has been used to develop improvement scheme along Burnley 133 134 Padiham Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre Area a shop front improvement scheme. Funding Road and Church Street which would

ends in March 08 and final allocations for the enhance the historic character of the Action scheme have now been made. Padiham Conservation Area. Plan: 15/PA/130 Agree, improvements to the town centre will Yes The Preferred Option should explore all

have beneficial effects in the local economy and options and funding opportunities to Development Mr D. Baker-Brown housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining and enhancing the town's built heritage Agrees with Option 1 – town centre needs Noted and natural features. improving

Priority for investment - Areas 1 and 3 will Plan have the biggest impact on my family. Document

18/PA/159 Agree, improvements to the town centre will Yes The Preferred Option should explore all have beneficial effects in the local economy and options and funding opportunities to

Hazel Rushton housing market. The out door market on improve the town centre whilst retaining Consultation Clitheroe Street closed in early 2007. An indoor and enhancing the town's built heritage I agree with options to make improvements market operates on a Thursday inside the Town and natural features. to town centre, market and Town Hall Hall. There is an opportunity to use an outside usage and frontage. There is no advantage area on the Town Hall Car Park if needed. The Preferred Option should explore to relocating the market but it does need There is also permission for markets to be held future funding opportunities for a Statement promoting. on both sites - Clitheroe Street and the Town sympathetic shop front and gateway Hall - providing flexibility to use for one offs such improvement scheme along Burnley All the railings in town centre could be as continental markets. Road and Church Street which would improved or at least painted black. enhance the historic character of the Agree improvements to gateways in Padiham Padiham Conservation Area. will have beneficial effects on the desirability of the town and therefore its ability to attract business and visitors. Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre

20/PA/194 The Council's Environmental Health unit and Yes The Preferred Option should support Padiham Life have both recently vacated the sympathetic community uses within the

R Fort offices within the Town Hall. The Markets Town Hall as and when the building Padiham office also no longer requires space at the Town becomes vacant in order to secure its Keep the Town Hall open to all. Hall. However Padiham Town Council has a future. lease of the ballroom and adjoining offices. CAB have an office. The first floor is let subject to Area contract. Action Lancashire County Council have no current

plans to remove the library from the Town Hall. Plan:

23/PA/202 The outdoor market on Clitheroe Street closed Yes The Preferred Option should explore Development in early 2007. An indoor market operates on a opportunities to improve the local Barbara Porter Thursday inside the Town Hall. There is an economy. This could include promoting opportunity to use an outside area on the Town Padiham a quality independent A market will only work when there is a Hall Car Park if needed. There is also shopping and business destination.

sense of competition and where people permission for markets to be held on both sites Plan can compare prices and hear banter. - Clitheroe Street and the Town Hall - providing

However, the large ones in Burnley and flexibility to use for one offs such as continental Document Bury are declining, it would be a miracle if markets. it survived in this internet shopping age.

27/PA/281 Noted Yes The Preferred Option should explore all Consultation options and funding opportunities to C. Barrett improve the town centre whilst retaining and enhancing the town's built heritage Agrees with all options. and natural features. Statement 135 136 Padiham Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre Area 30/PA/313 Community engagement is part of the AAP Yes The Council will continue to undertake

process . The Council's adopted Statement of public consultation as part of the Action Smith Sutcliffe Solicitors Community Involvement provides guidance for development of the Padiham Area developers and partners on community Action Plan. Plan: C/O Planning & Development Network engagement in the planning process.

Proposes landscaping in front of White Development Horse Buildings, which we support. Please note however that this land is owned by this company and we wish to be fully consulted on the detail. Plan

36/PA/341 Noted Yes The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and when detailed Document Highways Agency development proposals emerge.

C/o Faber Maunsell Consultation Option 1 has potential to have a significant impact on traffic flows on the trunk road network. The Agency considers that the town centre redevelopment should be

undertaken in a sustainable manner to Statement ensure that the need to travel is reduced. The Agency is supportive of the development of sites with clear attention to access by modes of transport other than private vehicles in order that the traffic impact of such developments is minimised. Improvements in public transport should be proposed where appropriate. Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre

The Agency will need to be consulted in more detail in order that the impact of

Option 1 on the strategic highway network Padiham can be assessed. Presently the AAP contains insufficient detail for that appraisal to be undertaken. Area Assessments of the impact of the development on the trunk road network will Action need to be undertaken in accordance with

the requirements of PPG 13 and the Plan: relevant Dept for Transport policy This includes the provision of adequate Development Transport Assessment and Travel Plan reports.

37/PA/363 Agree, improvements to the town centre will Yes The Preferred Option should explore all

have beneficial effects on the local economy options and funding opportunities to Plan Ian & Amanda Bennett and the housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining

and enhancing the town's built heritage Document Agrees with Option 1 - Community engagement is an important part of and natural features. the AAP process. Local community (Shuttleworth St) keen to The Council will continue to undertake be involved in redevelopment and public consultation as part of the Consultation regeneration of the area. development of the Padiham Area Action Plan. Statement 137 138 Padiham Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre Area 41/PA/401 Noted Yes The Preferred Option should explore all

options and funding opportunities to Action Sport England improve the town centre whilst retaining and enhancing the town's built heritage Plan: Agrees with all options. and natural features. Development 45/PA/468 Agree, improvements to the town centre will Yes The Preferred Option should explore all have beneficial effects in the local economy and options and funding opportunities to James Jevon housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining and enhancing the town's built heritage Agrees with Option 1. Agree, improvements to the town centre will and natural features. have beneficial effects in the local economy and Plan Shop fronts in Padiham should be housing market. Padiham has received £1 The Preferred Option should explore improved as so many have the appearance million of funding through the NWDA Market future funding opportunities for a Document of something that was knocked up in a Towns Initiative. A portion of this funding has sympathetic shop front and gateway garage using materials commonly found been used to develop a shop front improvement improvement scheme along Burnley on Blue Peter. Also there are a number of scheme. Funding ends in March 08 and final Road and Church Street which would units that appear empty or derelict. Action allocations for the scheme have now been enhance the historic character of the Consultation should be taken to bring new businesses made. Padiham Conservation Area. that would raise the town’s profile. Padiham could emulate the successful, desirable and positive outlook found in Barrowford which is fast becoming the Wilmslow or Statement Knutsford of Lancashire.

06/Al/345 Agree, improvements to the town centre will Yes The Preferred Option should explore all have beneficial effects in the local economy and options and funding opportunities to Burnley Civic Society housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining and enhancing the town's built heritage Agrees with Option 1. and natural features. Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre

08/AL/385 Noted Yes The council is preparing a SFRA and this will inform the proposals put forward

Environment Agency in the Preferred Option.The Padiham Environment Agency will continue to be The development option involving the Town consulted as and when detailed Hall for community/ business will be development proposals come forward. affected by the site’s location within Flood Area Zone 3 and the proximity of the site of the

River Calder. Again, the SFRA will play a Action role in justifying such proposal. Plan: 09/AL/386 Noted Yes Lancashire County Council Property

Group will continue to be consulted Development LCC throughout the AAP process.

Property Group

In respect of the library provision in the Town Hall, Divisional Librarian for East Plan Division is keen to be involved in any future discussions. He has previously liaised with Document Dennis Langley who has written a report for Padiham Life. Consultation Option 2 – 27/PA/281 Noted Yes The Preferred Option should explore all No Change options and funding opportunities to Agrees with all options. improve the town centre whilst retaining and enhancing the town's built heritage

and natural features. Statement 139 140 Padiham Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre Area 30/PA/313 Agree. Proposals for no change would not assist Yes The options are based on the results of

with the regeneration of the town centre. previous rounds of consultation and Action Smith Sutcliffe Solicitors sound statistical evidence.

C/o Planning & Development Network Plan:

Disagrees. To do nothing is not a sensible Development option

32/PA/325 Agree, proposals for no change would not assist Yes The Preferred Option should explore all with the regeneration of the town. options and funding opportunities to C/o Planning & Development Network improve the town centre whilst retaining Plan and enhancing the town's built heritage Disagrees. To do nothing will not improve and natural features. Document Padiham

36/PA/341 Noted Yes The Highways Agency will continue to Consultation be consulted as and when detailed Highways Agency development proposals come forward.

C/o Faber Maunsell

Option 2 will not result in an impact of Statement additional traffic on the strategic highway network; therefore the Agency makes no comment. Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre

41/PA/401 Noted Yes The Preferred Option should explore all options and funding opportunities to

Sport England improve the town centre whilst retaining Padiham and enhancing the town's built heritage Agrees with all options. and natural features. Area Other Options? Action

01/PA/05 The Council's Environmental Health unit and Yes The Preferred Option should support

Padiham Life have both recently vacated the sympathetic uses within the Town Hall Plan: Mrs Riding offices within the Town Hall. The markets as and when the building becomes

office also no longer requires space at the Town vacant in order to secure its future. Development Using our Town Hall for other purposes. Hall. However Padiham Town Council has a What will happen to the library? Retired lease of the ballroom and adjoining offices. CAB people rely on the library. have an office. The first floor is let subject to contract.

A market is held on a Thursday inside Padiham Plan Town Hall, but there is the opportunity to use Document an outside area on the Town Hall Car Park if needed. Lancashire County Council have no current plans to remove the library from the Town Hall. Consultation Statement 141 142 Padiham Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre Area 09/PA/64 Agree that parking and traffic management in Yes The Preferred Option should explore

the town centre is an issue. future funding opportunities for a Action Mrs B Whitham sympathetic shop front and gateway Unauthorised tipping should be identified as an improvement scheme along Burnley Plan: Town centre improvements make no issue. Road and Church Street which would mention of the properties on Darwen St, enhance the historic character of the which are very prominent and would benefit Agree improvements to the town centre will Padiham Conservation Area. Development from facelifting. have beneficial effects in the local economy and housing market. The Preferred Option should identify The Hand & Shuttle car park is also high traffic management as an issue and profile & should be kept cleaner. should be considered in proposals for

the town centre Plan Free parking in the town should be

increased to encourage visitors. The Preferred Option should explore all Document options and funding opportunities to Cleanliness in all areas of the town should improve the town centre whilst retaining be a priority. Fly tipping sites should be and enhancing the towns built heritage cleared. and natural features. Consultation Area 3 should be the priority for investment because it is the town's focal point.

10/PA/100 Agree that traffic on Burnley Road/ Church Yes The Preferred Option should identify Statement Street is an issue. traffic as an issue in the town centre Mary Pilling and should explore traffic management Padiham has received £1 million of funding in proposals for the town centre. The town centre to become a one way through the NWDA Market Towns Initiative. A system. The shops on upper Burnley Road portion of this funding has been used to develop The Preferred Option should explore / Church St suffer because of the amount a shop front improvement scheme. Funding future funding opportunities for a of traffic. Better crossings especially on ends in March 08 and final allocations for the sympathetic shop front and gateway Church St. No more takeaways. Shops will scheme have now been made. Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre

continue to fail because of the road system A market is held on a Thursday inside Padiham improvement scheme along Burnley and until that is solved this will remain a Town Hall, but there is the opportunity to use Road and Church Street which would

problem. an outside area on the Town Hall Car Park if enhance the historic character of the Padiham needed. Padiham Conservation Area. Here there are also absent landlords they could be encouraged to renovate. There are permissions for markets to be held The Preferred Option should explore on both sites - at Clitheroe Street and the opportunities to improve the local Area The market is in a secluded spot and Town Hall providing flexibility to use for one offs economy. This could include promoting although there are car parks nearby, such as a continental market. Padiham a quality independent Action traders seem reluctant to come. Some shopping and business destination set incentive is needed to encourage them to

within a unique historic mill town . Plan: return or maybe if a one way system were to be put in place a road side market using the unused carriageway in front of the Development Town Hall could be the market site.

12/PA/116 Community safety should be identified as an Yes Community safety issues need to be

issue. explored further as part of the Plan Steve Richards development of the Preferred Option.

Agree improvements to the town centre will Document Also consider more CCTV in this area have beneficial effects on the local economy The Preferred Option should explore all outside the youth club looking on to the and the housing market. options and funding opportunities to market. improve the town centre whilst retaining

and enhancing the town's built heritage Consultation The town centre should be the priority for and natural features. investment - it is the heart of Padiham.

17/PA/132 The Council's Environmental Health unit and Yes The Preferred Option should support

Padiham Life have both recently vacated the sympathetic uses within the Town Hall Statement Denise Parkinson offices within the Town Hall . The markets as and when the building becomes office also no longer requires space at the Town vacant in order to secure its future. (Other suggestions for next 10 years) 143 144 Padiham Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre Area Possibility of using Town Hall for a Hall. However Padiham Town Council has a

gallery/museum or college classes/local lease of the ballroom and adjoining offices. CAB Action groups (previously using the Technical have an office. The first floor is let subject to School). contact. Plan:

The town centre and Town Hall should be A market is held on a Thursday inside Padiham the priority for investment to improve the Town Hall, but there is the opportunity to use Development general appearance of the town centre. an outside area on the Town Hall Car Park if needed.

Lancashire County Council have no current

plans to remove the library from the Town Hall. Plan Document 18/PA/159 The Council's Environmental Health unit and Yes The Preferred Option should support Padiham Life have both recently vacated the sympathetic uses within the Town Hall Hazel Rushton offices within the Town Hall. The markets office as and when the building becomes also no longer requires space at the Town Hall. vacant in order to secure its future. Consultation I agree with options to make improvements However Padiham Town Council has a lease to the Town Centre market and Town Hall of the ballroom and adjoining offices. The Preferred Option should also usage and frontage. explore opportunities to improve the A market is held on a Thursday inside Padiham local economy. This could include I do not see any advantage to relocating Town Hall, but there is the opportunity to use promoting Padiham a quality Statement the market but it does need promoting. I an outside area on the Town Hall Car Park if independent shopping and business think all the railings in Town Centre could needed. destination. be improved at least painted black. There are permissions for markets to be held The Preferred Option should explore I think that an evening market especially on both sites at Clitheroe Street and the Town future funding opportunities for a in summer months would encourage Hall providing flexibility to use for one offs such sympathetic shop front and gateway people, workers in particular, to visit as a continental market. improvement scheme along Burnley Padiham. They could shop at the market, Road and Church Street which would enhance the historic character of the Padiham Conservation Area. Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre

visit the leisure centre – park etc., have a Agree improvements to gateways in Padiham takeaway supper and a drink in a pub. It will have beneficial effects on the desirability of

would be a good evening out. the town and therefore its ability to attract Padiham business and visitors.

20/PA/194 The Council's Environmental Health unit and Yes The Preferred Option should support Area Padiham Life have both recently vacated the sympathetic community uses within the

Ralph Fort offices within the Town Hall. The Markets office Town Hall as and when the building Action also no longer require space at the Town Hall. becomes vacant in order to secure its Keep the Town Hall open to all. However Padiham Town Council has a lease future. of the ballroom and adjoining offices. The Plan: ballroom is available to hire from them. CAB have an office. The first floor is let subject to Development contact.

A market is held on a Thursday inside Padiham Town Hall, but there is the opportunity to use

an outside area on the Town Hall Car Park if Plan needed. Document Lancashire County Council has no current plans to remove the library from the Town Hall.

22/PA/197 A market is held on a Thursday inside Padiham Yes The Preferred Option should also Consultation Town Hall, but there is the opportunity to use explore opportunities to improve the Ben Posthuma De Boer an outside area on the Town Hall Car Park if local economy. This could include

st needed. promoting Padiham as a quality If the market is to survive in the 21 century independent shopping and business Statement it should be on a Saturday. Most markets destination set within a unique historic have at least a monthly farmers market. mill town. 145 146 Padiham Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre Area The White Horse pub in Area 3 is an eye There are permissions for markets to be held The Preferred Option should explore

sore and doesn't fit in with the town. Many on both sites - at Clitheroe Street and the future funding opportunities for a Action shop fascias are old and dilapidated and Town Hall providing flexibility to use for one offs sympathetic shop front and gateway could be renewed. such as a continental market. improvement scheme along Burnley Plan: Road and Church Street which would Agree improvements to the town centre will enhance the historic character of the have beneficial effects on the local economy Padiham Conservation Area. Development and the housing market. Padiham has received £1 million of funding through the NWDA Market Towns Initiative. A portion of this funding has been used to develop a shop front improvement

scheme. Funding ends in March 08 and final Plan allocations for the scheme have now been made. Document

37/PA/363 A recent bid to the Big Lottery Peoples Millions Yes The Preferred Option should explore

Fund to develop a Riverside Nature Trail in links between the proposed riverside Consultation Ian & Amanda Bennett Padiham has been successful walk and the proposed linear park, Memorial Park and Gawthorpe Hall . Riverside walk and public art on banks of Agree that improvements to the town centre will the River Calder linked to a town centre have beneficial effects on the local economy The Preferred Option should explore ‘cultural quarter’ to encourage creative and the housing market. Also agree that future funding opportunities for a Statement SMEs Padiham's industrial mill town character and sympathetic shop front and gateway heritage should not lost when new development improvement scheme along Burnley Shuttleworth St and banks of the River or regeneration takes place. The town's built Road and Church Street which would Calder links to planned regeneration of 14 heritage and natural features should also be enhance the historic character of the Mill Street. Develop heritage asset. preserved and enhanced. town and the Padiham Conservation Cultural quarter linked to Town Hall and Area. 14 Mill St. Town centre should be the priority for investment to encourage new The Preferred Option should also business and wealth creation through a explore opportunities to improve the local economy. This could include Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre

mixed economy. Heritage and culture promoting Padiham a quality should be prioritised above purely retail / independent shopping and business

commercial development. destination set within a unique historic Padiham mill town.

45/PA/468 Community safety and anti social behaviour Yes Community safety issues need to be Area should be identified as issues. explored further as part of the

James Jevon development of the Preferred Option. Action

There should be an enhanced police

presence in the town centre e.g. obvious Plan: CCTV. Such visual deterrent should be a

wise investment to curb anti social Development behaviour and thus encourage decent members of society to venture out into Padiham without fear for their personal safety. This will have a positive effect on

the local economy and would assist in Plan encouraging decent businesses to

establish themselves in the town. Document

49/PA/502 It is agreed that parking is an issue that should Yes The Preferred Option will explore further be addressed comprehensively opportunities for overcoming parking Peter Kenyon issues in Padiham town centre. Consultation A market is held on a Thursday inside Padiham It should also explore opportunities to Disc parking for Padiham town centre, a Town Hall, but there is the opportunity to use improve the local economy. This could main road frontage for the market are all an outside area on the Town Hall Car Park if include promoting Padiham as a quality good ideas. needed. independent shopping and business Statement destination set within a unique historic mill town. 147 148 Padiham Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre Area There are also permissions for markets to be

held on both sites - at Clitheroe Street and the Action Town Hall providing flexibility to use for one offs such as a continental market. Plan:

Priority for 01/PA/05 Agree - improvements to the town centre will Yes The Preferred Option should explore Development investment have beneficial effects on the local economy options and funding opportunities to Mrs Riding and the housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining and enhancing the town's built heritage The town centre is a priority and needs and natural features. new life bringing into it. Plan

09/PA/64 Improvements to the town centre will have Yes The Preferred Option should explore Document beneficial effects on the local economy and the options and funding opportunities to Mrs B. Whitham housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining and enhancing the town's built heritage Area 3 should be the focus for investment and natural features. Consultation in Padiham because it is the town's focal point.

12/PA/116 Improvements to the town centre will have Yes The Preferred Option should explore Statement beneficial effects on the local economy and the options and funding opportunities to Steve Richards housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining and enhancing the town's built heritage All the areas mentioned. It is hard to pick Agree that community safety and anti social and natural features. any one out but the town centre is the heart behaviour should be identified as issues. of Padiham. Community safety issues need to be explored further as part of the Also consider more cctv in this area outside development of the Preferred Option. the youth clubs looking on to the market. Area 3 – Padiham Town Centre

15/PA/130 Improvements to the town centre will have Yes The Preferred Option should explore beneficial effects on the local economy and the options and funding opportunities to

Mr D. Baler Brown housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining Padiham and enhancing the town's built heritage Areas 1 & 3 will have the biggest impact and natural features. on my family. Area

17/PA/132 Improvements to the town centre will have Yes The Preferred Option should explore Action beneficial effects on the local economy and the options and funding opportunities to Denise Parkinson housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining

and enhancing the town's built heritage Plan: The town centre and Town Hall. and natural features. Development The Preferred Option should support sympathetic community uses within the Town Hall in order to secure its future.

37/PA/363 Improvements to the town centre will have Yes The Preferred Option should explore Plan beneficial effects on the local economy and the options and funding opportunities to Ian & Amanda Bennett housing market. improve the town centre whilst retaining Document and enhancing the town's built heritage Support improvements to the town centre, and natural features. to encourage new businesses and wealth

creation through a mixed economy. There Consultation should be a cultural quarter linked to the Town Hall and regeneration of 14 Mill Street Statement Table B.5 149 150 Padiham Area 4 - Green Lane/ Burnley Road/ Pendle Street Area

Option 1 04/PA/19 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should consider Action that proposals are deliverable. the feasibility of implementing such a John Greenwood Yes scheme bearing in mind the likely Plan: funding opportunities for this type of Agrees with Option 1 work. Development

09/PA/64 The Preferred Option should consider the feasibility of implementing such a Mrs B. Whitham Yes scheme bearing in mind the likely funding opportunities for this type of Plan Agrees with Option 1. Will benefit the work. residents and look better. Document

12/PA/116 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should consider that proposals are deliverable. the feasibility of implementing such a

Steve Richards Yes scheme bearing in mind the likely Consultation funding opportunities for this type of Agrees with Option 1. Excellent idea. work.

14/PA/126 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should consider that proposals are deliverable. the feasibility of implementing such a Statement Deborah Catlow Yes scheme bearing in mind the likely In order to enable positive partnership funding opportunities for this type of Agrees with Option 1 - If landlords work between the Council, landlords, work. monitored their properties to check managing agents, tenants and other cleanliness inside/ outside and manners/ agencies the Council encourages The Preferred Option should promote good behaviour to neighbours etc then it participation in the in the Good Landlord and encourage participation in the would make the proposed improvements and Agent Scheme and the Good Tenant Good Landlord and Agent Scheme more successful. Scheme. and the Good Tenant Scheme. Area 4 - Green Lane/ Burnley Road/ Pendle Street

If Option 1 in Areas 1, 4 and 5 is carried

out and tenants are made to respect their Padiham properties and neighbours, it will be money well spent. If tenants aren't made to respect then I'm afraid in time areas will be back to square 1. Area Action 17/PA/132 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should consider that proposals are deliverable. the feasibility of implementing such a Denise Parkinson Yes scheme bearing in mind the likely Plan: funding opportunities for this type of Agrees with Option 1. We live at 26 Pendle work. Development St and think the area would be improved if there were gardens instead of a large open space.

23/PA/202 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should consider Plan that proposals are deliverable. the feasibility of implementing such a Document Barbara Porter Yes scheme bearing in mind the likely funding opportunities for this type of What happens if the people in Pendle work. Street do not want that land as gardens?

It is currently a muddy area used for dog Consultation fouling. There were trees and rosebushes when a church was opposite, but people pull them up and we no longer let children play on the site during church activities. Statement 151 152 Padiham Area 4 - Green Lane/ Burnley Road/ Pendle Street Area

27/PA/281 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should consider Action that proposals are deliverable. the feasibility of implementing such a C. Barrett Yes scheme bearing in mind the likely Plan: funding opportunities for this type of Agrees with all options. work. Development

36/PA/341 Noted The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and when detailed Highways Agency Yes development proposals come forward.

C/o Faber Maunsell Plan

The operation of the trunk road network will Document be unaffected by the proposals for this area; therefore the Agency makes no comments Consultation

41/PA/401 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should consider that proposals are deliverable. the feasibility of implementing such a Sport England Yes scheme bearing in mind the likely

funding opportunities for this type of Statement Agrees with all options. work.

44/PA/467 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should consider that proposals are deliverable. the feasibility of implementing such a Ben Mort No scheme bearing in mind the likely funding opportunities for this type of Agrees with Option 1 - excellent, please work. do this. Area 4 - Green Lane/ Burnley Road/ Pendle Street

06/Al/345 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should consider

that proposals are deliverable. the feasibility of implementing such a Padiham Burnley Civic Society No scheme bearing in mind the likely funding opportunities for this type of Agrees with Option 1- Yes work. Area

08/AL/385 Noted The Environment Agency will continue Action to be consulted as and when detailed Environment Agency Yes development proposals come forward. Plan: Parts of Green Lane/ Burnley Road/ Pendle Street fall within Flood Zone 2 & 3, but the Development options for development within this area would not constitute ‘flood risk sensitive’ development.

Option 2 Plan

27/PA/281 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate Document that proposals are deliverable. Further C. Barrett consideration of whether or not potential No funding is available for proposals will affect Agrees with all options. the contents of the Preferred Option Consultation

36/PA/341 Noted The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and when detailed Highways Agency Yes development proposals come forward. Statement C/o Faber Maunsell 153 154 Padiham Area 4 - Green Lane/ Burnley Road/ Pendle Street Area

The operation of the trunk road network will Action be unaffected by the proposals for this area; therefore the Agency makes no Plan: comments Development 41/PA/401 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate that proposals are deliverable. Further Sport England consideration of whether or not potential No funding is available for proposals will affect Agrees with all options. the contents of the Preferred Option. Plan

Table B.6 Document

Area 5 – Green Consultation Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Street

Option 1 – 01/PA/05 The engine house is a grade II listed building The Preferred Option should identify a Statement Facelifting building and is therefore safeguarded from sympathetic new use for the engine house Mrs Riding demolition and unsympathetic change by Yes in order to secure its future. national policy. The Council is continuing to Jubilee Mill engine house is an eyesore monitor the condition of the building and This option should be explored further as as well as dangerous & should be agrees that an new use for the building part of the development of the Preferred demolished. Whatever you do to it, it will should be identified in order to secure its Option. still be an eyesore. future. Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Street

If you create any open spaces in this area The linear park will be developed in Padiham they will be used for fly tipping and consultation with with partners and the vandalism. community. It will also be provided with a management pro gramme to tackle issues such as fly tipping and vandalism. Area Action 04/PA/19 The engine house is a grade II listed building The Preferred Option should identify a building and is therefore safeguarded from sympathetic new use for the engine house John Greenwood demolition and unsympathetic change by Yes in order to secure its future. Plan: national policy. The Council is continuing to Disagrees with the saving of the Jubilee monitor the condition of the building and Development Engine House which was left to protect agrees that an new use for the building the old Mill engine, which has been should be identified in order to secure its removed so the building is now redundant. future.

This building has been an eyesore for a Plan number of years, and it was time it was

cleared and redeveloped. Document

13/PA/124 Although number 69 is not directly affected The Preferred Option should explore by the proposed linear park, it is hoped that opportunities for environmental Mrs P. Perry environmental and recreational Yes improvements to properties adjacent to Consultation improvements made to the rail line will have the proposed linear park. Agrees with Option 1. As I live at 69 Milton a positive impact on the local community and Street and the green edge runs through neighbouring properties. the middle of my house I would like to

know if my property is included in the Statement regenerated Area 5 or not 155 156 Padiham Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Area Street Action 14/PA/126 Environmental improvements to the rail line This option should be explored further as through the development of a linear park will part of the development of the Preferred Plan: Deborah Catlow create a unique and important gateway Yes Option. through Padiham. To complement this Agrees with Option 1 scheme, consideration should be given to The Preferred Option should give Development facelift properties adjacent to the rail line. consideration for new uses on this site If landlords monitored their properties to including residential and the opportunity check cleanliness and good behaviour The Albion Mill site is no longer considered to develop a SUDS scheme. then it would make the proposed suitable for employment and a new use

improvements more successful plus half should be identified. The Preferred Option should identify a Plan the problems would be sorted before you sympathetic new use for the engine house

carried out facelifting. The engine house is a grade II listed building in order to secure its future Document building and is therefore safeguarded from If Option 1 in Areas 1, 4 and 5 is carried demolition and unsympathetic change by The Preferred Option should promote and out and tenants are made to respect their national policy. encourage participation in the Good

properties and neighbours, it will be Landlord and Agent Scheme and the Consultation money well spent. If tenants aren't made In order to enable positive partnership work Good Tenant Scheme. to respect then I'm afraid in time areas will between the Council, landlords, managing be back to square 1. agents, tenants and other agencies the Council encourages participation in the in the

Good Landlord and Agent Scheme and the Statement Good Tenant Scheme.

22/PA/197 Noted All options will be explored further as part of the development of the Preferred Ben Posthuma De Boer Yes Option.

Particularly agrees with Option 1 Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Street

27/PA/281 Noted. All proposals will be explored further as Padiham part of the development of the Preferred C. Barrett Yes Option.

Agrees with all options. Area Action 36/PA/341 Noted The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and when detailed

Highways Agency Yes development proposals come forward. Plan:

C/o Faber Maunsell Development

The development of Option 1 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 traffic on the Plan strategic highway network can be assessed. Presently the AAP contains Document insufficient detail for the appraisal to be undertaken.

Assessments of the impact of the Consultation development on the trunk road network will need to be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of PPG 13 and the relevant Dept for Transport policy. This includes the provision of adequate Statement Transport Assessment and Travel Plan reports. 157 158 Padiham Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Area Street Action Sites should be developed with attention to access by modes of transport other Plan: than the private vehicle in order that traffic impact is minimised. Improvements in public transport should be proposed Development where appropriate.

41/PA/401 Noted All proposals will be explored further in

the development of the Preferred Option. Plan Sport England Yes Document Agrees with all options.

44/PA/467 Environmental improvements to the rail line This option should be explored further as through the development of a linear park will part of the development of the Preferred Consultation Ben Mort create a unique and important gateway Yes Option. through Padiham. Agrees with Option 1 - excellent The Preferred Option should give The Albion Mill site at Shakespeare Street consideration for new uses on this site is no longer considered suitable for including residential and the opportunity Statement employment use, therefore a new use should to develop a SUDSs scheme. be identified. The Preferred Option should identify a The engine house is a grade II listed building sympathetic new use for the engine house building and is therefore safeguarded from in order to secure its future. demolition and unsympathetic change by national policy. Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Street

51/PA/512 Agree that fly tipping and anti social The Preferred Option should consider Padiham behaviour on the rail line are issues. what improvements to the former rail line Dean Rainford Yes can be delivered. The linear park will be developed in The information provided on the internet consultation with with partners and the Area about the Great Harwood-Burnley former community. It will also be provided with a railway does not reflect the current state management pro gramme to tackle issues Action of the railway. I moved to Russell Terrace such as fly tipping and vandalism. just over 2 years ago, and the state of that Plan: railway is a disgrace. It is about time the Council actually acted and at least cleaned the area. My house overlooks the Development railway, and every week more and more items keep turning up, from discarded motorbikes, sofas and other hazards. This area now is totally unsafe, and people can no longer walk along this area. I often see Plan children on the railway; surely with all the rubbish dumped on there it can’t be safe. Document This area is getting worse. Residents are sick of hearing that something is going to be done, and nothing is. Apparently these plans have been in the pipeline for years. Consultation The first thing that needs to be addressed is a clean up operation. Has anyone even evaluated the current state of the railway recently. Statement 159 160 Padiham Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Area Street Action 06/AL/345 Environmental improvements to the rail line This option should be explored further as through the development of a linear park will part of the development of the Preferred Plan: Burnley Civic Society create a unique and important gateway Yes Option. through Padiham. To compliment this Agrees with Option 1. scheme consideration should be given to The Preferred Option should give Development facelift properties adjacent to the rail line. consideration for new uses on this site including residential. The Albion Mill site is no longer considered suitable for employment use, therefore a new The Preferred Option should identify a

use should be identified. sympathetic new use for the engine house Plan in order to secure its future.

The engine house is a grade II listed building Document building and is therefore safeguarded from demolition and unsympathetic change by national policy. Consultation

08/AL/385 Noted The Preferred option proposals will be informed by the SFRA. The Environment Environment Agency Yes Agency will continue to be consulted as

and when detailed development proposals Statement The comments above in relation to the come forward. mill complex bounded by Wyre St, Holmes St and Lune St will also apply to any development option involving the redevelopment of Perseverance Mill site and the Jubilee Mill Engine House (flood risk; land contamination) Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Street

Green Brook, a designated ‘main river’ Padiham watercourse flows in culvert below Perseverance Mill and any subsequent redevelopment should seek to remove that section of the watercourse from the Area culvert. Any redevelopment proposal involving development over the culvert Action would result in an objection from the EA. Plan:

Option 2 – 04/PA/19 Noted, the Council does have a Vacant The Preferred Option should consider Vacant Property Initiative, but funding is limited to whether the Vacant Initiative could be Development Properties John Greenwood areas of high vacancy rates. Yes used in this area. Brought Back into Agrees with Option 2 Use Plan 09/PA/64 Noted, the Council does have a Vacant The Preferred Option should consider

Property Initiative, but funding is limited to whether the Vacant Initiative could be Document Mrs B. Whitham areas of high vacancy rates. Yes used in this area. Agrees with Option 2 - empty properties give a very poor impression. Consultation

27/PA/281 Noted All proposals will be explored further as part of the development of the Preferred C. Barrett Yes Option. Statement Agrees with all options. 161 162 Padiham Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Area Street Action 36/PA/341 Noted The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and when detailed planning Plan: Highways Agency Yes proposals come forward.

C/o Faber Maunsell Development

The development of Option 2 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 Plan order that the impact of that traffic on the

strategic highway network can be Document assessed. Presently the AAP contains insufficient detail for the appraisal to be undertaken. Consultation Assessments of the impact of the development on the trunk road network will need to be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of PPG 13 and the

relevant Dept for Transport policy. This Statement includes the provision of adequate Transport Assessment and Travel Plan reports.

Sites should be developed with attention to access by modes of transport other than the private vehicle in order that traffic Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Street

impact is minimised. Improvements in Padiham public transport should be proposed where appropriate. Area 41/PA/401 Noted All Options will be explored further as part

of the development of the Preferred Action Sport England Yes Option.

Agrees with all options. Plan: Development 44/PA/467 Noted, the Council does have a Vacant The Preferred Option should consider Property Initiative, but funding is limited to whether the Vacant Initiative could be Ben Mort areas of high vacancy rates. Yes used in this area. Agrees with Option 2 - excellent Plan

Option 3 – 36/PA/341 Noted The Highways Agency will continue to be Document No Change consulted as and when detailed planning Highway Agency C/o Faber Maunsell Yes proposals come forward.

Option 3 will not result in an impact of additional traffic on the strategic highway Consultation network, therefore the Agency makes no comments

41/PA/401 Noted All proposals will be explored further as Statement part of the development of the Preferred Sport England Yes Option. 163 164 Padiham Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Area Street Action Agrees with all options. Plan: 44/PA/467 Agree that no change will not assist with The Preferred Option should explore

tackling local housing market conditions or options for change in this area. Development Ben Mort wider issues in the town. Yes

Disagrees with Option 3

Other 01/PA/05 Noted. The linear park will be developed in Plan Options? consultation with with partners and the Mrs Riding community. It will also be provided with a Document management pro gramme to tackle issues Open spaces in this area will be used for such as fly tipping and vandalism. fly tipping and vandalism. Consultation

12/PA/116 Noted The identified issues and opportunities are based upon the results of previous rounds Steve Richards Yes of consultation and sound statistical evidence I do not live in this area and think that the Statement identification of issues is best left to the people living in this area Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Street

13/PA/124 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes The proposal to facelift properties on Padiham through the development of a linear park will Russell Terrace and Cardwell Street Mrs Perry create a unique and important gateway should be explored further in the through Padiham. To complement this development of the Preferred Option. Face lifting in Option 1 should be the scheme consideration should be given to Area priority for funding to include in Route D facelifting properties on Russell Terrace and and linear park wildlife corridor. The Cardwell Street . Action disused railway line has been used a tip and been an eyesore for many years. Plan:

23/PA/202 The engine house is a grade II listed building The Preferred Option should identify a Development and is therefore safeguarded from demolition sympathetic new use for the engine house Barbara Porter and unsympathetic change by national policy. Yes, in in order to secure its future. The Council agrees that a new use for the part Agrees with the proposals for engine building should be identified in order to The Preferred Option should consider house as sort of museum for the primary secure its future. whether alley-gating is appropriate for this Plan and nursery schools in the area. area.

The Council does not consider a site in this Document The mill could be put to shopping outlets location suitable for commercial use. This The Preferred Option should identify traffic to help the people at this end of Padiham would be contrary to planning policy and as an issue and proposals for traffic who have so far to go. could have a negative impact on the management should be considered where there is greatest need regeneration of Padiham town centre. Consultation Burns Street is not included but it needs alley gating because its T shape means The Council has a limited amount of funding The Preferred Option should identify a that it is blocked at every end with cars. available for alley gate scheme. The gating range of potential funding opportunities in The busy bridge at Dryden Street is so orders are based on criteria including order to deliver a range of regeneration dangerous for our young children. activity in the town

consistently high crime and anti social Statement behaviour statistics and consultation with residents. 165 166 Padiham Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Area Street Action Evening up roads and pavements is Agree that traffic and traffic management are needed. The speed of vehicles under issues. Plan: Dryden St bridge needs slowing even more. Their speed needs to be observed Resources are limited and intervention has on camera. Lighting needs to be to be targeted to areas of greatest need. Development improved in the whole area. Although this area is displaying signs of neglect, the area does not display the same When I travel I see the difference in the symptoms of housing market weakness as investment levels , Padiham and Burnley experienced by other areas in the Borough.

look like East Berlin before reunification, Sympathetic improvements by property Plan but with investment, education and owners should be promoted. motivation it could be dramatically Document improved.

36/PA/341 Noted Yes The Highways Agency will continue to be Consultation consulted as and when detailed planning Faber Maunsell for Highways Agency proposals come forward.

Option 3 will not result in an impact of additional traffic on the strategic highway Statement network; therefore the Agency makes no comment. Area 5 – Green Lane/Russell Terrace/Beech Street

50/PA/508 The Albion Mill site at Shakespeare Street Yes The Preferred Option should give Padiham is no longer considered suitable for consideration for new uses on this site Unknown employment use, therefore a new use should including residential.. be identified Perseverance Mill should be developed Area for houses - starter homes for first time

buyers. This part of Padiham needs Action modernising. The development will bring work and money to the area. Plan:

Table B.7 Development Plan Document Consultation Statement 167 168 Padiham Area 6 – Green Lane/Station Road/Elizabeth Street Area

Option 1 – 04/PA/19 The Council considers that this This option should be carefully Action Extension of under-utilised site provides an opportunity considered as part of the Economic John Greenwood to extend the existing economic Yes development of the Preferred Option Plan: Improvement improvement area EW6/4 Thompson Street, Area Agrees with Option 1 Padiham. This site would also allow replacement employment land for sites that Development are no longer considered suitable for employment use.

12/PA/116 The Council considers that this This option could be carefully

under-utilised site provides an opportunity considered as part of the Plan Steve Richards to extend the existing economic Yes development of the Preferred Option

improvement area EW6/4 Thompson Street, Document Agrees with Option 1. Padiham. This site would also allow replacement employment land for sites that are no longer considered suitable for

employment use. Consultation

16/PA/131 Agree that access and potential traffic This option will be carefully management should be given careful considered as part of the Mrs Ann Cooper consideration if the site is brought forward Yes development of the Preferred Option.

as an extension to the existing economic Traffic management and access Statement Does not agree with Area 6 Site EW6/4 – improvement area EW6/4 Thompson Street, should also be explored. as a resident of Elizabeth Street I am Padiham concerned about access to the above site as on street parking is a major problem in the area and the streets are not suited to heavy traffic. Area 6 – Green Lane/Station Road/Elizabeth Street

27/PA/281 The Council considers that this This option should be carefully

under-utilised site provides an opportunity considered as part of the Padiham C. Barrett to extend the existing economic Yes development of the Preferred Option improvement area EW6/4 Thompson Street, Agrees with all of the options. Padiham. This site would also allow replacement employment land for sites that Area are no longer considered suitable for employment use. Action

36/PA/341 Noted The Highways Agency will continue Plan: to be consulted as and when detailed Highways Agency Yes development proposals come forward. Development C/o Faber Maunsell

Option 1 has the potential to result in increases in traffic on the trunk road

network. The Agency is supportive of Plan sustainable development in appropriate

locations. Sites should be developed with Document attention to access by modes of transport other than the private car in order that the traffic impact of such developments is

minimised. Improvements in public Consultation transport should be proposed where appropriate.

The Agency will need to be consulted in

more detail in order that the impact of that Statement traffic on the strategic highway network 169 170 Padiham Area 6 – Green Lane/Station Road/Elizabeth Street Area

can be assessed. Presently, the AAP Action contains insufficient detail for that appraisal to be undertaken. Plan:

Assessments of the impact of the development on the trunk road network Development will need to be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of PPG 13 and the relevant Dept for Transport policy. This includes the provision of adequate

Transport Assessment and Travel Plan Plan reports. Document

41/PA/401 The Council considers that this This option should be carefully under-utilised site provides an opportunity considered as part of the Sport England Yes to extend the existing economic development of the Preferred Option Consultation improvement area EW6/4 Thompson Street, Agrees with all of the options. Padiham. This site would also allow replacement employment land for sites that are no longer considered suitable for

employment use. Statement

08/Al/385 Noted The Environment Agency will continue to be consulted as and Environment Agency Yes when detailed development proposals come forward. No issues or concerns in relation to the development options for this area. Area 6 – Green Lane/Station Road/Elizabeth Street

Option 2 – No 09/PA/64 Allowing no change may result in the site's

Change deterioration. Padiham Mrs B Whitham No

Agrees with Option 2 Area

36/PA/341 Noted The Highways Agency will continue Action to be consulted as and when detailed Highways Agency Yes development proposals come

forward. Plan: C/o Faber Maunsell

Option 2 will not result in an impact of Development additional traffic on the strategic highway network; therefore the Agency makes no comment. Plan 41/PA/401 Allowing no change may result in the sites

deterioration. Document Sport England No

Agrees with all of the options. Consultation Other Options? 09/PA/64 Noted

Mrs Whitnam Statement 171 172 Padiham Area 6 – Green Lane/Station Road/Elizabeth Street Area

A clean up of Green Lane railway bridge Action is urgently required. Also the roosting pigeons under Green Lane / Station Rd Plan: bridges and the disgusting excrement problem should be addressed. Development

36/PA/341 Noted Yes The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and when detailed Highways Agency development proposals come

forward. Plan C/o Faber Maunsell

The Agency will need to be consulted in Document more detail in order that the impact of traffic on the strategic highway network can be assessed. Presently the AAP contains insufficient detail for that Consultation appraisal to be undertaken.

Table B.8 Statement Area 7 – Levant Street/ Thompson Street/Barley Street

Option 1 – 04/PA/19 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should

Environmental that proposals are deliverable. consider whether this option is Padiham Improvements John Greenwood Yes feasible in view of the funding opportunities that are likely to be Agrees with Option 1 available. Area

08/PA/58 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should Action that proposals are deliverable. consider whether this option is L. Digger Yes feasible in view of the funding

This land should only be identified for opportunities that are likely to be Plan: Disagrees with the tree planting in Barley housing if it is no longer required for open available. & Levant St. We have plenty of green space use. Sufficient housing land has Development areas and the countryside is on already been identified. Padiham’s doorstep.

Sell the land to a company for development. Plan

09/PA/64 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should Document that proposals are deliverable. consider whether this option is Mrs B. Whitham Yes feasible in view of the funding opportunities that are likely to be Agrees with Option 1 - will benefit all available. Consultation

12/PA/116 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should that proposals are deliverable. consider whether this option is Steve Richards Yes feasible in view of the funding opportunities that are likely to be Statement Agrees with Option 1 - with the correct available. type of tree for the area 173 174 Padiham Area 7 – Levant Street/ Thompson Street/Barley Street Area

23/PA/202 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should Action that proposals are deliverable. consider whether this option is Barbara Porter Yes feasible in view of the funding Plan: opportunities that are likely to be Tree planting will only work if policed. It available. has been tried unsuccessfully across the Development stream in Burns Street, on Hambledon Street but demolished.

Residents have always regarded the

green space between Levant Street, Plan Barley Street and Thompson Street as

the village green and have fought to keep Document it as such. Trees would be beautiful but when mature will block light from houses unless you utilize a CPO to put residents

elsewhere. Consultation

27/PA/281 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should that proposals are deliverable. consider whether this option is C. Bennett Yes feasible in view of the funding Statement opportunities that are likely to be Agrees with all of the options. available.

06/AL/345 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should that proposals are deliverable. consider whether this option is Burnley Civic Society Yes feasible in view of the funding opportunities that are likely to be Agrees with Option 1. available. Area 7 – Levant Street/ Thompson Street/Barley Street

08/AL/385 Noted The Environment Agency will

continue to be consulted as and Padiham Environment Agency Yes when detailed development proposals come forward. We have no issues or concerns in relation

to the development options for this area. Area Action 41/PA/401 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should that proposals are deliverable. consider whether this option is

Sport England Yes feasible in view of the funding Plan: opportunities that are likely to be Agrees with all options. available. Development

Option 2 – No 08/PA/58 Noted The Preferred Option should Change consider whether other options are Mr L. Tattersall Yes feasible in view of the funding

opportunities that are likely to be Plan Agrees with no change available. Document

41/PA/401 The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should that proposals are deliverable. consider which options are likely to Sport England Yes be feasible in view of the funding opportunities that are likely to be Consultation Agrees with all options. available. Statement 175 176 Padiham Area 7 – Levant Street/ Thompson Street/Barley Street Area

Other Options? 08/PA/58 This land should only be identified for The Preferred Option should retain Action housing if it is no longer required for open this site as an open space in line with Mr L. Tattersall space use. Sufficient housing land has Yes, in Council policy unless it is no longer Plan: already been identified. part required Sell the land to a company for development. The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate The Preferred Option should Development that proposals are deliverable. consider whether this option is The green area between Barley St/ feasible in view of the funding Levant St would make a nice play area opportunities that are likely to be for children or alternatively the district is available.

ideal for retirement bungalows. Plan

Barley St and Levant St has been waste Document land for over 100 years so do something constructive.

I do not think tree planting is a good idea Consultation for Barley and Levant St - vandalism will destroy the trees (it is critical you spend the money sensibly).

29/PA/283 This may assist parking issues in the area. Further consideration should be Statement given to the feasibility of this Unknown Yes suggestion

Create a parking strip one car wide along Barley St on the side opposite the terraced houses. Area 7 – Levant Street/ Thompson Street/Barley Street

11/PA/112 Noted Padiham Maureen Whittaker

Area 1, Area 5, Area 7 If action is not

taken now these areas will be a blight on Area the town. Action

Table B.9 Plan:

Route A – Burnley Development Road/Town Centre and Gawthorpe Hall

Option 1 – 10/PA/100 Although the town appears to be well served The Preferred Option should Plan Improvements to by a bus network access employment consider improving access to

Signage and Mary Pilling opportunities within Padiham and the Yes employment opportunities by Document Traffic Borough could be enhanced by extending extending the Quality Bus Route to Management Buses serve the Shuttleworth Mead the Quality Bus Route to Shuttlewoth Mead. Shuttleworth Mead. estate every 15 minutes.

Further work will be undertaken with The Preferred Option should identify Consultation As for traffic, drivers will go the most Lancashire County Council to identify traffic traffic as an issue. Traffic convenient way for them, signposting will issues within Padiham Town Centre. management should be considered not make any difference. The only way as part of proposals for Burnley forward would be to have a one way Road and Church Street

system through the town, to come in from Statement the Burnley to Whalley road and use the by pass and Slade Lane, Guy Street, Higham St down to the market out to 177 178 Padiham Route A – Burnley Road/Town Centre and Area Gawthorpe Hall Action Burnley. Many motorists use part of this route to avoid traffic at peak time making Plan: life dangerous for the residents of Bank St, East St, West St and Adamson St. HGVs have no need to use the town Development centre but they do. Double yellow lines through out town centre so car parks are well used. Plan 15/PA/130 Improvements to signage and traffic Further work will be undertaken as

management along Burnley Road and part of the Preferred Option to Document Mr D Baker-Brown Church Street will have a positive effect on Yes identify traffic issues within Padiham the town centre improving access to shops, town centre and improve links with Agrees with Routes A-C - Improves the services, parking and links to Gawthorpe Gawthorpe Hall. town Hall. Consultation

27/PA/281 Improvements to signage and traffic Further work will be undertaken as management along Burnley Road and part of the Preferred Option to C. Bennett Church Street will have a positive effect on Yes identify traffic issues within Padiham the town centre improving access to shops, town centre and improve links with Statement Agrees with all of the options. services, parking and links to Gawthorpe Gawthorpe Hall. Hall.

36/PA/341 Noted The Highways Agency will continue to be consulted as and when detailed Highways Agency Yes proposals are put forward.

C/o Faber Maunsell Route A – Burnley Road/Town Centre and Gawthorpe Hall

The Agency welcomes the proposals to Padiham increase access by alternative modes of transport other than the private car. Where proposals are likely to result in changes to traffic flows, queuing and Area delays at junctions for vehicles the Agency will need to be consulted in order Action to ensure that the proposals do not result

in an adverse impact on the trunk road Plan: network. Development The improvements to the signage and traffic management on the local highway network have the potential to result in additional traffic routing on to the strategic highway network. Indeed the Agency is concerned that that the proposals aim to Plan encourage traffic on to the M65, with a Document view to reducing traffic congestion within the town centre. Any proposals on the local road network, which have the potential to alter volumes, types, routing Consultation options, and time of travel of traffic on to the M65, need to be considered in detail by the Agency.

(General comments) The Agency welcomes the proposals to increase Statement access by alternative modes of transport other than the private car. Where 179 180 Padiham Route A – Burnley Road/Town Centre and Area Gawthorpe Hall Action proposals are likely to result in changes to traffic flows, queuing and delays at Plan: junctions for vehicles the Agency will need to be consulted in order to ensure that the proposals do not result in an Development adverse impact on the trunk road network.

37/PA/363 Further work will be undertaken with The Preferred Option should address Plan Lancashire County Council to identify traffic traffic management issues including

Ian & Amanda Bennett issues within Padiham Town Centre. Yes signage and parking. Further Document considered should be given to Disagree with Route A - Improvements developing a parking disc scheme to signage need to be preceded by as part of proposals for Burnley increased and improved management of Road and Church Street. Consultation town centre parking

41/PA/401 Improvements to signage and traffic Further work will be undertaken as management along Burnley Road and part of the Preferred Option to Sport England Church Street will have a positive effect on Yes identify traffic issues within Padiham Statement the town centre improving access to shops, town centre and improve links with Agrees with all of the options. services, parking and links to Gawthorpe Gawthorpe Hall. Hall. Route A – Burnley Road/Town Centre and Gawthorpe Hall

42/PA/426 Agree that improvements to signage and Further work will be undertaken as Padiham traffic management along Burnley Road and part of the Preferred Option to Gawthorpe Hall Church Street will have a positive effect on Yes identify traffic issues within Padiham the town centre improving access to shops, town centre and improve links with C/o National Trust services, parking and links to Gawthorpe Gawthorpe Hall. Area Hall. Route A - This option is specifically Action supported by the National Trust and is considered to be necessary to ensure that the full potential of Padiham and its Plan: related attractions is realised, including their associated economic and social Development benefits.

03/ALL/210 Improvements to signage and traffic Further work will be undertaken as

management along Burnley Road and part of the Preferred Option to Plan Cycling Touring Club - Burnley & Pendle Church Street will have a positive effect on Yes identify traffic issues within Padiham Section the town centre improving access to shops, town centre and improve links with Document services, parking and links to Gawthorpe Gawthorpe Hall. Agree with improvements to signage and Hall. traffic management. Consultation 06/AL/345 Improvements to signage and traffic Further work will be undertaken as management along Burnley Road and part of the Preferred Option to Burnley Civic Society Church Street will have a positive effect on Yes identify traffic issues within Padiham the town centre improving access to shops, town centre and improve links with

Agrees with Option 1. services, parking and links to Gawthorpe Gawthorpe Hall. Statement Hall. 181 182 Padiham Route A – Burnley Road/Town Centre and Area Gawthorpe Hall Action Option 2 – No 41/PA/401 No change would not tackle the traffic Change management issues within Padiham town Plan: Sport England centre or improve links with Gawthorpe Hall No

Agree with all the Options Development

Other Options? 10/PA/100 Further consideration should be given to Further work will be undertaken as these suggestions. Improvements to signage part of the Preferred Option to Mary Pilling and traffic management along Burnley Road Yes identify traffic issues within Padiham Plan and Church Street will have a positive effect town centre and improve links with Suggests a one - way system through the on the town centre improving access to Gawthorpe Hall. Document town, to come in from Burnley to Whalley shops, services, parking and links to Rd and use the bypass and Slade Lane, Gawthorpe Hall. Guy St, Higham St down to market out to Burnley. Consultation The shops on upper Burnley Rd/Church St suffer because of the amount of traffic. Better crossings especially on Church St. Statement 31/PA/324 Agree that proposals for Stockbridge Mill and Yes Further work will be undertaken as the surrounding area would assist in part of the Preferred Option to Andrew Walker delivering improvements relating to Route A identify traffic issues within Padiham Route A – Burnley Road/Town Centre and Gawthorpe Hall

The area around Stockbridge Mill as . Planning permissions have already been town centre and improve links with Padiham shown edged red on the attached plan is granted in 2006 for a number of residential Gawthorpe Hall. the subject of significant changes with apartments to be built on the land adjacent recent residential permissions close to to Canning Street and on land to the rear of declining commercial uses. In the AAP Stockbridge Mill, thereby allowing for a mix Area of July 2005 this area was shown as an of use on the site identified on the attached area for Heritage Led Refurbishment / plan. Construction has now begun on the Action Selective Demolition to encourage mixed Canning Street site.

use development. Plan:

The owners of Stockbridge Mill have Development commissioned studies to advise on the future of these buildings. It is important that the mill and the surrounding area are considered as part of the current AAP so that development proposals are considered and co-ordinated in the Plan context of Padiham as a whole. Document

Proposals for Stockbridge Mill and the surrounding area would assist in delivering improvements relating to Route A and Route C. Consultation

Table B.10 Statement 183 184 Padiham Route B – Town Centre to Ingham Street Area, Grove Lane and Area Countryside Action Option 1 – 15/PA/130 Perceived access and traffic conflict between Yes The Preferred Option will continue Improved Traffic local residents and industries could be to explore traffic management and Plan: Management and Mr D. Barker Brown resolved through improved traffic improved pedestrian access to the Promotion of management and pedestrian links. town centre in this area Pedestrian Agrees with Routes A-C - Improves the Development Access town

27/PA/281 Perceived access and traffic conflict between Yes The Preferred Option will continue local residents and industries could be to explore traffic management and Plan C. Barrett resolved through improved traffic improved pedestrian access to the management and pedestrian links. town centre in this area Agrees with all of the options. Document

36/PA/341 Noted Yes The Highways Agency will continue

to be consulted as and when detailed Consultation Highways Agency proposals come forward.

C/o Faber Maunsell

The Agency welcomes proposals to Statement increase access by modes of transport other than the private car. Where proposals are likely to result in changes to traffic flows, queuing and delays at junctions for vehicles the Agency will need to be consulted to ensure that proposals do not result in an adverse impact on the trunk road network. Route B – Town Centre to Ingham Street Area, Grove Lane and Countryside

41/PA/401 Perceived access and traffic conflict between Yes The Preferred Option will continue Padiham local residents and industries could be to explore traffic management and Sport England resolved through improved traffic improved pedestrian access in this management and pedestrian links. area Agrees with all of the options. Area Action 03/ALL/210 Perceived access and traffic conflict between Yes The Preferred Option will continue local residents and industries could be to explore traffic management and

Cyclists Touring Club – Burnley & Pendle resolved through improved traffic improved pedestrian access to the Plan: Section management and pedestrian links. town centre in this area Development Agree with improved traffic management and promotion of pedestrian access

06/AL/345 Perceived access and traffic conflict between Yes The Preferred Option will continue

local residents and industries could be to explore traffic management and Plan Burnley Civic Society resolved through improved traffic improved pedestrian access to the management and pedestrian links. town centre in this area Document Agrees with Option 1.

Option 2 – No 41/PA/401 The proposal for no change would not tackle No Changes the perceived access and traffic conflict Consultation Sport England between local residents and industries would not be resolved. Agrees with all options. Statement Table B.11 185 186 Padiham Route C – River Calder, Green Brook, Shaw Brook and Other Area Watercourses Action Option 1 – 10/PA/100 Noted. The Council recognises the Yes Option 1 should be explored further Riverside importance of wildlife and wildlife corridors as the Preferred Option for this route. Plan: Walkway and Mary Pilling and has policies in place to protect and Care should be taken to protect and Environmental enhance them. enhance the wildlife corridor which Enhancements The wetlands are in place and need to be is lies along the River Calder Development left alone for the wildlife and the wildlife The derelict mill complex at Wyre Street/ corridor is restricted by the construction Lune Street has been identified as a site for of Shuttleworth Mead, an estate which heritage led redevelopment and regeneration need not be there if the derelict mills in in the Issues and Options Report.

the town had been renovated earlier. Plan Document 15/PA/130 The development of a well maintained river Yes Option 1 should be explored further side walk along the banks Calder has the as the Preferred Option for this route. Mr D. Barker Brown potential to create a continuous pedestrian Care should be taken to protect and link between the proposed linear park, enhance the wildlife corridor which Consultation Agrees with Routes A-C - Improves the Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe is lies along the River Calder town Hall.

22/PA/197 The development of a well maintained river Yes Option 1 should be explored further

side walk along the banks Calder has the as the Preferred Option for this route. Statement B Posthuma de Boer potential to create a continuous pedestrian Care should be taken to protect and link between the proposed linear park, enhanced the wildlife corridor which The river could be a real asset if the bank Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe is lies along the River Calder was tidied. Hall.

27/PA/281 The development of a well maintained river Yes Option 1 should be explored further side walk along the banks Calder has the as the Preferred Option for this route. C. Barrett potential to create a continuous pedestrian Route C – River Calder, Green Brook, Shaw Brook and Other Watercourses

Agrees with all of the options. link between the proposed linear park, Padiham Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe Hall.

34/PA/329 Comments noted. However, as the wet Yes The Preferred Option will carefully Area meadows lie outside the boundary of the consider suggestions made for the

P Hornby AAP, the Council will not be putting forward rewording of the proposed route Action proposals for this area within the Preferred along the River Calder Individual comments (not representing Option plan. Burnley Wildlife Forum): Plan: The Council does note recommendations The Grove Lane wetlands area is referred given to revise the wording given within the Development to in 2 paragraphs of Option 1 for Route issues and options report C on p18 of the report, the 1st paragraph refers to a proposed wetlands area and the 2nd paragraph states that a new

wetlands habitat will be developed at a Plan riverside site off Grove Lane. Document The wet meadows between Grove Lane and the River Calder are already a first class wildlife habitat which has improved

over the last 30 years due to low intensity Consultation grazing and assisted by a slowly developing ground subsidence. The endangered and protected water vole has been seen on these wet meadows

together with a good range of marshland Statement bird species, most importantly over 100 snipes and the rarer jack snipe and water rail as a refuge because of its privacy and 187 188 Padiham Route C – River Calder, Green Brook, Shaw Brook and Other Area Watercourses Action lack of public disturbance, and, for this reason the Grove Lane wet meadows are Plan: of county importance.

A hydrology survey of the Grove Lane Development wet meadows is being undertaken on behalf of the Environment Agency. Until the results of this survey have been fully assessed it is premature to suggest any

changes to the existing excellent quality Plan wet meadow habitats between Grove Lane and the River Calder. Any Document modification at all of the existing excellent wet meadow habitats would have to be very carefully considered. Consultation The proposal for an additional footpath alongside the River Calder adjacent to the wet meadows is also a cause for concern. More public access will create additional disturbance to the wildlife Statement present on the wet meadows bearing in mind that there are already public footpaths on the west side of the wet meadows adjacent to Potterton Myson factory and to the north side of the edge of the Grove Lane plantation woodland. These existing footpaths give adequate views of the wet meadows wildlife habitats for both naturalists and the Route C – River Calder, Green Brook, Shaw Brook and Other Watercourses

general public and have convenient links Padiham into Padiham town centre and the extensive network of footpaths leading into the surrounding counryside. Area Any changes to the existing situation would have implications for the wet Action meadows owners, Potterton Myson and

for Burnley Football Club, especially in Plan: respect of their training pitches, and, for the adjacent National Trust’s Gawthorpe Development Hall estate.

All these issues need to be fully considered by all interested parties and this process has not yet commenced. Unfortunately, the impression has been Plan given on page 18 of the report, especially the wording in the 2nd paragraph of Option Document 1, that a new wetlands habitat will definitely be developed off Grove Lane. This is premature as it is only an idea at the moment. Consultation

I suggest that at the next stage in the Padiham Area Action Plan process Route C Option 1 is amended to something on the lines that investigations will be Statement undertaken into conserving and if appropriate making changes to the wet 189 190 Padiham Route C – River Calder, Green Brook, Shaw Brook and Other Area Watercourses Action meadows wildlife habitat off Grove Lane and to developing a riverside walk along Plan: the River Calder in the area. Development 40/PA/400 Support noted. The development of a well Yes Option 1 should be explored further maintained river side walk along the banks as the Preferred Option for this route. LCC Calder has the potential to create a Remade continuous pedestrian link between the

proposed linear park, Memorial Park, town Plan REMADE in Lancashire supports the centre and Gawthorpe Hall. development of this potential pedestrian Document route along the banks of the River Calder. The proposed REMADE scheme to create a footpath/cycleway/bridleway along the former railway includes a link into Consultation Padiham Memorial Park from the railway, which then has the opportunity to link into the proposed riverside walk.

The connection of the proposed riverside Statement walkway and the Great Harwood-Burnley railway line scheme provides an opportunity to create a significant length of traffic - free footpath through the centre of Padiham linking Gawthorpe Hall, the railway and other existing pedestrian and cycle routes in the Padiham area. A key element of developing the REMADE scheme is to link into as many existing Route C – River Calder, Green Brook, Shaw Brook and Other Watercourses

routes and facilities as possible. Padiham Development of the riverside walkway should help to achieve this. Area 41/PA/401 The development of a well maintained river Yes Option 1 should be explored further

side walk along the banks Calder has the as the Preferred Option for this route. Action Sport England potential to create a continuous pedestrian link between the proposed linear park, Agrees with all of the options. Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe Plan: Hall. Development 42/PA/426 Padiham's industrial heritage should not lost Yes The Preferred Option should be as new development takes place and the based on the need to preserve and Gawthorpe Hall town's built heritage and natural assets enhance the town's historic built should be preserved and enhanced. heritage and natural assets. C/o National Trust Plan Noted Option 1 should be explored further Generally: The National Trust welcomes as the Preferred Option for this route. Document the opportunity to respond to the latest The development of a well maintained river The National Trust will be continued consultation document and confirms its side walk along the banks Calder has the to be consulted during the Area continued support for heritage-led potential to create a continuous pedestrian Action Plan process. regeneration of Padiham. link between the proposed linear park, Consultation Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe Section 2: The descriptions, issue and Hall. It is accepted that its design should take opportunities identified that are of into account the need to ensure that it is not relevance to the Trust's interests are in misused most parts agreed. Statement 191 192 Padiham Route C – River Calder, Green Brook, Shaw Brook and Other Area Watercourses Action The one area of specific concern that we have relates to Section 2.5 (Transport Plan: and Movement) and the third of the listed opportunities. The Trust welcome investigations into the potential improved Development pedestrian access linking the centre of Padiham to Gawthorpe via an attractive and well-managed footpath alongside the River Calder. However, it would be concerned about the possible misuse of Plan such a route, especially if it was accessible by motorbikes. Document

Route C - The National Trust agrees that this route is worthy of further investigation in accordance with Option 1 and would Consultation welcome the opportunity to consider the outcome of such investigations. The issues relating to management and the control of access would be key considerations for the Trust. Statement

06/AL/345 The development of a well maintained river Yes Option 1 should be explored further side walk along the banks Calder has the as the Preferred Option for this route Burnley Civic Society potential to create a continuous pedestrian link between the proposed linear park, Agrees with Option 1. Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe Hall. Route C – River Calder, Green Brook, Shaw Brook and Other Watercourses

08/AL/385 The development of a well maintained river Yes Option 1 should be explored further Padiham side walk along the banks Calder has the as the Preferred Option for this route Environment Agency potential to create a continuous pedestrian link between the proposed linear park, Supports Option 1 of Route C and Option Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe Area 1 of Route D which both aim to establish Hall. new pathways and routes through the Action development area. Plan: Option 2 – No 41/PA/401 The option for no change would not help to No

Changes improve the connections between the town Development Sport England centre and Gawthorpe Hall. Improving access between the two sites has the Agrees with all of the options. potential to benefit the local economy.

Priority for 22/PA/197 The development of a well maintained river Yes Option 1 should be explored further Plan investment side walk along the banks Calder has the as the Preferred Option for this route Ben Posthuma De Boer potential to create a continuous pedestrian Document link between the proposed linear park, The railway line as it attracts litter and Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe could be an asset. The river could be a Hall.

real asset if the bank was tidied. Consultation Statement 193 194 Padiham Route C – River Calder, Green Brook, Shaw Brook and Other Area Watercourses Action 31/PA/324 It is agreed that proposals for Stockbridge Mill and the surrounding area would assist Plan: Andrew Walker in delivering improvements relating to Route C. The area around Stockbridge Mill as Planning permission was granted in 2006 for Development shown edged red on the attached plan is a number of residential apartments to be built the subject of significant changes with on the land adjacent to Canning Street recent residential permissions close to and on land to the rear of Stockbridge Mill, declining commercial uses. In the AAP thereby allowing for a mix of use on the site of July 2005 this area was shown as an identified on the attached plan. Construction Plan area for Heritage Led Refurbishment / has now begun on the Canning Street site. Selective Demolition to encourage mixed Document use development.

The owners of Stockbridge Mill have

commissioned studies to advise on the Consultation future of these buildings. It is important that the mill and the surrounding area are considered as part of the current AAP so that development proposals are

considered and co-ordinated in the Statement context of Padiham as a whole.

Proposals for Stockbridge Mill and the surrounding area would assist in delivering improvements relating to Route A and Route C.

Table B.12 Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Railway Line

Option 1 – Linear 01/PA/05 Illegal tipping has been noted as a current No Padiham Park issue on the rail line. Mrs Riding

The railway line is a rat infested tip Area (priority for investment). Action

10/PA/100 Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the Yes The Preferred Option should explore

disused rail line between Burnley and opportunities to link the linear park Plan: Mary Pilling Padiham from Network Rail. Sustrans, as to other improvements within the

part of their Connect2 project, hope to local area and additional pedestrian Development The railway will continue to be derelict develop an off road route which will connect links from the linear park to memorial until agreement is reached with the Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The Padiham park, the town centre, Gawthorpe owners as to their intentions for the land. section is phase 1 of the project and initial Hall and quality open space. This proposal has been put forward many work on designs and clearing of the line has times to no avail. For years talk of using begun Plan the railway as a horse/cycle route and of a canoeing area on the river, no funding. In 2001 the Environment Agency put forward Document Is funding available now? a proposal for a canoe centre in Padiham. However due to escalating costs the scheme was not progressed. Consultation 16/PA/131 Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the No disused rail line between Burnley and Mrs Ann Cooper Padiham from Network Rail. Sustrans, as part of their Connect2 project, hope to Statement 195 196 Padiham Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Area Railway Line Action Does not agree with the Linear Park. How develop in time an off road route which will much will it cost the people of Padiham connect Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The Plan: to prevent further rubbish dumping and Padiham section is phase 1 of the project vandalism? and initial work on designs and clearing of the line has begun Development

18/PA/159 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored through the development of a linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. Hazel Rushton would create a unique and important The Preferred Option should explore

gateway into the town. There is also the opportunities to link the linear park Plan Agrees with the Linear Park. potential to create a continuous pedestrian to other improvements within the

link between the proposed linear park, local area and additional pedestrian Document It is very important particularly as it would Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe links from the linear park to memorial give much easier access to Memorial Hall. park, the town centre, Gawthorpe Park from Victoria Road/Stockbridge – Hall and quality open space. Green areas because it would bypass the Consultation steps. Very important for prams, wheelchairs etc… It also has lovely views of our town and is ideal for picnics.

22/PA/197 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored Statement through the development of a linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. Ben Posthuma De Boer would create a unique and important gateway into the town. The linear park will Particularly agrees with Option 1. It be developed with a maintenance and should be a priority for investment as the management programme former rail line attracts litter but could be an asset. Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Railway Line

23/PA/202 Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the No Padiham disused rail line between Burnley and B Porter Padiham from Network Rail. Sustrans, as part of their Connect2 project, hope to Disagrees with the whole issue of the develop an off road route which will connect Area linear park which we believe will be Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The Padiham continually fouled unless continually section is phase 1 of the project and initial Action policed. A light railway will solve the work on designs and clearing of the line has transport problem from Shuttleworth begun Plan: Mead through Padiham to Rosegrove and access to one of the stations. Development

27/PA/281 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored through the development of a linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. C. Barrett would create a unique and important

gateway into the town. There is also the Plan Agrees with all of the options. potential to create a continuous pedestrian

link between the proposed linear park, Document Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe Hall.

33/PA/328 Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the Yes Option 1 should be further explored Consultation disused rail line between Burnley and as the Preferred Option for this route. G. T Thompson Padiham from Network Rail. Sustrans, as This should include the development part of their Connect2 project, hope to of a management and maintenance Proposed improvements to the route of develop in time an off road route which will plan. the former rail line may generate acts of

connect Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The Statement anti social behaviour that will become Padiham section is phase 1 of the project intolerable. – some assurance be given and initial work on designs and clearing of the line has begun 197 198 Padiham Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Area Railway Line Action that safeguards will be put in place to Public consultation over the initial design of prevent any possibility of such the linear park will begin in December 2007. Plan: occurrences.

The retention of mature trees that provide Development a natural screen would be a distinct advantage. Without these trees we would become a target for those who seek to undermine our privacy and enjoyment.

There are at least 2 properties that have Plan experienced acts where missiles have been thrown on to their conservatories. Document

A further major concern is the access to the proposed tarmac surface by those

who use all types of motorbikes. We Consultation already experience a small number of motorbikes who use the railway route as their recreation ground and give rise to unacceptable noise levels. Grove Lane is a typical example where notices Statement prohibiting motorcycle riding are totally ignored by such users. The police have other priorities and in our view would in practice be ineffective in policing this problem. Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Railway Line

I should be pleased to learn what other Padiham safeguards you may have in mind to protect those residents who live in close proximity or adjacent to the railway line. Area

35/PA/338 Sustans are in the process of acquiring the No Action disused rail line between Burnley and Peter Corvino Padiham from Network Rail. As part of their Connect2 project, Sustrans hope to develop Plan: Disagrees - the railway will be used as a an off road route which will connect racetrack by motorbikes and there are no Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The Padiham Development police after 6:30pm. section is phase 1 of the project and initial work on designs and clearing of the line has begun

40/PA/400 Agreement noted. Environmental Yes Option 1 should be further explored Plan improvements to the rail line through the as the Preferred Option for this route.

LCC development of a linear park would create a The Preferred Option should also Document unique and important gateway into the town. explore opportunities to link the REMADE There is also the potential to create a linear park to other improvements continuous pedestrian link between the within the area and additional Remade in Lancashire is a £21M, 7 year proposed linear park, Memorial Park, town pedestrian links from the linear park Consultation derelict land reclamation programme centre and Gawthorpe Hall. to memorial park, the town centre, funded by the North West Regional Gawthorpe Hall and quality open Development Agency (NWDA) to reclaim space. derelict underused and neglected land for soft end uses including playing fields, Statement nature reserves and footpaths/bridleways. 199 200 Padiham Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Area Railway Line Action The proposed REMADE scheme at Padiham involves the creation of a Plan: footpath/bridleway/ cycleway along the length of the former Great Harwood to Burnley railway with Padiham likely to be Development the first section of the route to be completed.

REMADE in Lancashire fully supports this

Option to create a linear park along the Plan former railway line and are involved in moving this project forward to Document implementation. A planning application to create a footpath/cycleway/bridleway along the Padiham section of the former railway was approved in April 2005. This Consultation route is important to REMADE as not only will it provide opportunities for recreation but, as it links several urban areas with centres of employment including Shuttleworth Mead, it also has the Statement potential to be a commuter route.

There is funding allocated toward the project in the REMADE programme although the scheme still requires formal approval from the NWDA. LCC is also working in partnership with Sustrans and Burnley, Ribble Valley and Hyndburn Councils in moving the project forwards. Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Railway Line

Sustrans has indicated that Network Rail Padiham who own the section of line through Padiham are close to an agreement to issue a licence to Sustrans to operate a cycleway along this section of the line. Area The current timetable is for the detailed design for the scheme to be completed Action in late Spring 2007 with a start on site in

Padiham section in summer next year, Plan: the remaining sections of the route to be

completed later. Development

41/PA/401 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored through the development of a linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. Sport England would create a unique and important The Preferred Option should also gateway into the town. There is also the explore opportunities to link the Plan Agrees with all of the options. potential to create a continuous pedestrian linear park to other improvements link between the proposed linear park, within the local area and additional Document Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe pedestrian links from the linear park Hall. to memorial park, the town centre, Gawthorpe Hall and quality open space. Consultation

46/PA/499 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored through the development of a linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. Lorraine Prentice would create a unique and important The Preferred Option should also

gateway into the town. There is also the explore opportunities to link the Statement The linear park is a really good idea. It linear park to other improvements should have access points to local within the local area and additional amenities. This will encourage 201 202 Padiham Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Area Railway Line Action businesses along the route and give the potential to create a continuous pedestrian pedestrian links from the linear park park a practical as well as recreational link between the proposed linear park, to memorial park, the town centre, Plan: purpose. It would be good to connect it Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe Gawthorpe Hall and quality open eventually with adjoining towns. Hall. space. Development

48/PA/501 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored through the development of a linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. Unknown would create a unique and important The Preferred Option should also

gateway into the town. There is also the explore opportunities to link the Plan The linear park is a great idea, which potential to create a continuous pedestrian linear park to other improvements should improve the areas through which link between the proposed linear park, within the local area and additional Document it passes making them more attractive Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe pedestrian links from the linear park and accessible on foot. Hall. to memorial park, the town centre, Gawthorpe Hall and quality open

space. Consultation

51/PA/512 Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the Yes Option 1 should be further explored disused rail line between Burnley and as the Preferred Option for this route. Dean Rainford Padiham from Network Rail. Sustrans, as A management and maintenance

part of their Connect2 project, hope to programme should also be Statement The information provided on the internet develop in time an off road route which will developed. on the Great Harwood to Burnley former connect Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The railway does not resemble the current Padiham section is phase 1 of the project state of the railway. I moved to Russell and initial work on designs and clearing of Terrace just over 2 years ago and the the line has begun state of the railway is a disgrace. It is about time the Council actually acted.and Public consultation over the initial design of at least cleaned up the area. My house the linear park will begin in December 2007. overlooks the railway and every week more and more items keep turning up, Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Railway Line

from discarded motorbikes, sofas and Padiham other hazards. This area is now totally unsafe, and people can no longer walk along this area. I often see children on the railway surely with all the rubbish Area being dumped on there it can't be safe. This area can't keep being left, as its just Action getting worse. Residents are sick of

hearing that something is going to be Plan: done, and nothing is. Apparently these

plans have been in the pipeline for years. Development The first thing that needs to be addressed is a clean up operation. When is the Council finally going to do something? Has anyone even evaluated the current state of the railway recently? Plan

52/PA/514 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored Document Howard Hudson through the development of a linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. This is one of the most important would create a unique and important The Preferred Option should also developments for Padiham and the gateway into the town. There is also the explore opportunities to link the surrounding areas, providing recreation potential to create a continuous pedestrian linear park to other improvements Consultation and improvement to the area. link between the proposed linear park, within the local area and additional Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe pedestrian links from the linear park Hall. to memorial park, the town centre, Gawthorpe Hall and quality open space. Statement 203 204 Padiham Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Area Railway Line Action 02/ALL/179 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored through the development of a linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. Plan: Burnley/Pendle Ramblers Association would create a unique and important The Preferred Option should also gateway into the town. There is also the explore opportunities to link the As ramblers we are in favour of any potential to create a continuous pedestrian linear park to other improvements Development scheme that enables and encourages link between the proposed linear park, within the local area and additional people to walk. There are however some Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe pedestrian links from the linear park concerns over paths in multiple use. For Hall. to memorial park, the town centre, example walkers, cyclists, and horse Gawthorpe Hall and quality open riders do not mix well. The differing Public consultation over the initial design of space. A management and Plan speeds brings problems, evident on canal the linear park will begin in December 2007. maintenance programme should also towpaths, especially as many cyclists be developed. Document carry no audible warning of their approach, and accidents are a distinct possibility. There are other concerns

which the RA would be willing to discuss Consultation at any opportunity you may offer.

08/AL/385 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored

through the development of a linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. Statement Environment Agency would create a unique and important The Preferred Option should also gateway into the town. There is also the explore opportunities to link the Supports Option 1 of Route C and Option potential to create a continuous pedestrian linear park to other improvements 1 of Route D which both aim to establish link between the proposed linear park, within the local area and additional new pathways and routes through the Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe pedestrian links from the linear park development area. Hall. to memorial park, the town centre, Gawthorpe Hall and quality open space.

12/AL/427 Noted Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Railway Line

Lancashire County Council Padiham

Environment Directorate

Regard should be made to Policy 9 of Area the JLSP. This makes provision for the

safeguarding of several disused railway Action lines. While the development of the disused rail line for pedestrians and Plan: cyclists is supported, it should allow for the future development of Rapid Transit in its design. Development

Improvements to public transport, walking and cycling are supported. It is important that your Council work with the County

Council on the various signage and Plan highways improvements identified in the AAP. Document

49/PA/502 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored

through the development of the linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. Consultation Peter Kenyon will create a unique and important gateway To complement the scheme through Padiham. consideration should be given to The linear park and face lifting along it facelifting properties adjacent to the are all good ideas. rail line. Statement 205 206 Padiham Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Area Railway Line Action Option 2 – No 41/PA/401 Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the Yes Option 1 should be further explored Changes disused rail line between Burnley and as the Preferred Option for this route. Plan: Sport England Padiham from Network Rail. Sustrans, as part of their Connect2, project hope to Agrees with all of the options. develop an off road route which will connect Development Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The Padiham section is phase 1 of the project and initial work on designs and clearing of the line has begun Public consultation over the initial design of the linear park will begin in Plan December 2007. Document Other Options? 23/PA/202 Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the No disused rail line between Burnley and Barbara Porter Padiham from Network Rail. Sustrans as part

of their Connect2 project hope to develop Consultation Disagrees with the concept of the linear an off road route which will connect park, which could be fouled unless Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The Padiham continually policed. A light railway will section is phase 1 of the project and initial solve the transport problem from work on designs and clearing of the line has Shuttleworth Mead through Padiham to begun Statement Rosegrove and access to one of the stations. There is no public transport from below Whitegate to any of the stations or hospital at the moment. Taxis are so expensive- this is a low-income area.

46/PA/499 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored through the development of the linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. Lorraine Prentice will create a unique and important gateway The Preferred Option should also Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Railway Line

It should have access points to local through Padiham. Public consultation over explore opportunities to link the Padiham amenities. This will encourage businesses the initial design of the linear park will begin linear park to other improvements along the route and give the park a in December 2007. within the local area and additional practical as well as recreational purpose. pedestrian links from the linear park It would be good to connect it eventually to memorial park, the town centre, Area with adjoining towns. Gawthorpe Hall and quality open space. Action

48/PA/501 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored Plan: The linear park is a great idea which through the development of a linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. should improve the areas through which would create a unique and important The Preferred Option should also it passes making them more attractive gateway into the town. There is also the explore opportunities to link the Development and accessible on foot. potential to create a continuous pedestrian linear park to other improvements link between the proposed linear park, within the local area and additional Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe pedestrian links from the linear park Hall. to memorial park, the town centre, Gawthorpe Hall and quality open Plan space. Document Priority for 01/PA/05 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored investment through the development of a linear park as the Preferred Option for this Mrs Riding would create a unique and important route.

gateway into the town. There is also the Consultation The rail line should be a priority for potential to create a continuous pedestrian investment. It is a rat infested tip. link between the proposed linear park, Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe Hall. Statement 207 208 Padiham Route D – Creation of a Linear Park on the Former Area Railway Line Action 13/PA/124 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored through the development of the linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. Plan: Mrs P. Perry will create a unique and important gateway through Padiham. To compliment the Facelifting Option1 in Area 5 to include scheme consideration should be given to Development Route D and Linear Park/ Wildlife facelifting properties adjacent to the rail line. Corridor. The disused railway line has been an eyesore for many years Plan 27/PA/281 Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes Option 1 should be further explored through the development of a linear park as the Preferred Option for this route. Document C. Barrett would create a unique and important gateway into the town. There is also the The railway potential to create a continuous pedestrian link between the proposed linear park, Consultation Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe Hall.

35/PA/338 Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the No disused rail line between Burnley and Statement Peter Corvino Padiham from Network Rail. Sustrans, as part of their Connect2 project, hope to Places with children not a railway which develop in time an off road route which will teenagers will use to drink on connect Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The Padiham section is phase 1 of the project and initial work on designs and clearing of the line has begun

Table B.13 5.0 Area Action Planning Context

5.1 National

5.2 Regional and 12/Al/427 Agree Yes This should be made clearer in the

Sub - Regional Preferred Option documentation Padiham Lancashire County Council

Environment Directorate Area Whilst reference to the Joint Lancashire Structure Plan is supported it should be Action made clear that this is applicable to the whole of Lancashire and not just the

sub-region of East Lancashire. The use Plan: of the word sub-region within this context

is also considered confusing given its use Development in the Regional Spatial Strategy to refer to County boundaries. Plan Document Consultation Statement 209 210 Padiham 5.0 Area Action Planning Context

5.3 Local Area Action 5.4 Vision for 01/PA/05 Noted Padiham

Mrs Riding Plan:

Most of it is good. Someone should go Development around and look at the areas involved.

02/PA/06 Noted

J. Durkin Plan

Agrees with vision Document

03/PA/18 Noted

Marian Digger Consultation

Agrees with vision

04/PA/19 Noted Statement

John Greenwood

Agrees with vision

06/PA/21 Noted

L. Digger

Uncertain whether supports Vision 5.0 Area Action Planning Context

07/PA/22 Noted

Catherine Geraghty Padiham Discourage rats and other vermin

08/PA/58Mr L. Tattersall This comment relates to Area 7 and has Area been dealt with in that section of the Disagrees with vision. Tree planting is not consultation table. a good idea for Barley and Levant Street Action as vandalism will destroy the trees (it is

critical you spend money sensibly) Plan:

09/PA/64 Noted Development

Mrs B. Whitham

Agrees with vision Plan

10/PA/100 Noted. Document

Mary Pilling

Yes, apart from the commitment to more housing. Make landlords more Consultation responsible for existing derelict mills, shops and warehouses

11/PA/112 Noted Statement

Maureen Whitaker 21 1 212 Padiham 5.0 Area Action Planning Context

Agrees with vision Area Action 12/PA/116 Noted

Steve Richards Plan:

Agrees with vision Development

13/PA/124 Noted

Mrs P. Perry Plan Agrees with vision Document

14/PA/126 Noted

Deborah Catlow Consultation Agrees with vision

15/PA/130 Noted Statement Mr D Barker-Brown

Agrees with vision

16/PA/131 Noted

Mrs Ann Cooper

Uncertain whether supports Vision 5.0 Area Action Planning Context

17/PA/132 Noted

Denise Parkinson Padiham Agrees with vision

18/PA/ 159 Noted Area

Hazel Rushton Action Agrees with vision Plan:

19/PA/175 Noted Development Mrs Grime

Uncertain whether supports Vision

22/PA/197 Noted Plan

Ben Posthuma De Boer Document

Agrees with vision Consultation 23/PA/202 Noted Visions are aspirational and includes long term objectives. Barbara Porter

Agrees – This vision is very idealistic given the quite low levels of education Statement and income and age of many of the population. 213 214 Padiham 5.0 Area Action Planning Context

24/PA/225 Noted Area

Mrs M. Hitchon Action

Agrees with vision Plan:

27/PA/281 Noted Development

C. Barrett

Agrees with vision Plan 28/PA/282 Noted Document David Webster

Agrees with vision Consultation 29/PA/283 Noted

Unknown

Uncertain whether supports Vision Statement

30/PA/313 Noted

Smith Sutcliffe Solicitors

C/o Planning Development Network

Agrees with vision 5.0 Area Action Planning Context

31/PA/324 Noted

(On behalf of client) Padiham C/o Planning & Development Network

Agrees with vision Area

32/PA/325 Noted Action Winchester Furniture Ltd Plan: C/o Planning & Development Network

Agrees with vision Development

35/PA/338 It is accepted that dealing with issues such The Preferred Options should as crime is as important as physical consider all possible options for Peter Corvino Yes

improvement improving areas, including those Plan which deal with social issues. No - Put police on streets not cladding. Document Bring back neighbourhood pride not rivalry between which street gets done up and which doesn’t. Consultation 37/PA/363 Agree The Vision should identify the type of economic role the town should Ian & Amanda Bennett Yes aspire to. It should also emphasise the towns built industrial heritage and natural assets as a basis for Statement regeneration. 215 216 Padiham 5.0 Area Action Planning Context

It needs to have more VISION about Area Padiham’s role as a driver of a mixed

economy within East Lancashire and links Action to both Preston and Manchester City Regions Plan:

Also, heritage and culture should be prioritised above purely retail/ commercial Development development

39/PA/399 Agree The Vision should promote Padiham

as a prosperous market town. Plan Maple Grove Developments Ltd Yes

C/o Steven Abbott Associates Document

The MGD plan sits well with the vision for Padiham. It would materially help to promote an attractive, prosperous market Consultation town etc. It will provide good quality shopping currently lacking. Statement 5.0 Area Action Planning Context

41/PA/401 Noted

Sport England Padiham Agrees with vision

42/PA/426 Noted. Area

Gawthorpe Hall Action C/o National Trust Plan: The Trust supports the Vision for Padiham as set out here. Development

43/PA/432 Noted

Elevate East Lancashire Plan Agrees with vision Document Other Comments

Table B.14 Consultation Statement 217 Padiham Area Action Plan: Development Plan Document Consultation Statement

B.4 Business Survey

Padiham Business Survey Results

A survey of businesses in the Padiham area was undertaken as part of the Area Action Plan process during March 2007. A total of 66 businesses were sent a postal survey to complete, of which 13 businesses completed and returned the questionnaire. This report details the main findings of this consultation exercise.

Sector

The majority of respondents to the Padiham Business Survey operate within the manufacturing and construction sectors, and all but one are SME businesses.

Local trade

62% of respondents stated that they trade regularly / supply to another firm in Burnley or East Lancashire.

Workforce

Respondents to the survey varied in size from two to 60 employees. The firm with the smallest workforce was Padiham Estate Agency, and the largest firms were Crossland Tankers, manufacturer of road tankers and Graham & Brown Ltd, manufacturer and distributor of wall coverings.

The results from the survey showed that the most popular method of transport to work was the car, with approximately 80% to 100% of a company’s workforce using this method. Walking was the second most common form of transport.

Skills

The respondents to the survey stated that there was a wide mix of skills across the workforce, however the results showed that the dominant skills within a company matched the type of work undertaken by the enterprise. The weakest skills identified across the businesses were IT, and specific expertise in areas such as auto electrical and electronic engineering. Particularly hard to recruit skills included construction, warehouse and engineering skills.

Premises

Approximately 70% (9) of respondents own their property, three are in rented property and the remaining one business leases their premises.

Due to the range of business types and sizes, the responses to the business premises question varied accordingly. Floor areas given ranged from 150 SqM for office based businesses such as estate agencies, architectural and finance/insurance services upwards to 20,000 SqM for manufacturing companies such as Crossland Tankers, Mini Sport Ltd and Graham & Brown Ltd.

The length of time that a business has occupied their current premises also varied considerably from two and a half years to 80 years. The longest serving respondent was Stocksbridege Mill Co Ltd who have been operating on their current site since the 1920s. Padiham Estate Agency is the newest business to the area and has been operating from their site on Burnley Road for the last 2 ½ years.

Operations

Only one company responded to the question regarding operations, this was Crossland Tankers and they described themselves as growing significantly.

Public Sector Assistance

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Very few companies responded to the question regarding business support services. Four companies stated that they would like funding advice from the public sector to help their company grow. Of these four companies, one company, Axess Scaffolding, stated that they also required assistance with locating to larger premises. Other comments given in response to this question included ‘encourage school leavers to come into trades’ and ‘cut taxes and red tape’.

Future Plans

The majority of respondents (10, 77%) stated that they were satisfied with their current site and expected to still to operating from their current site in 5 years time. Both Atkinson Morley and Axess Scaffolding stated that their premises were currently too small for the company whilst J&M Sherry Textiles stated that they required more modern premises, none of these businesses foresee being at their current site in 5 years time. A further three businesses stated that they would expand the business by either expanding at the current location (Graham & Brown Ltd & Equestrian Surfaces) or locating on a second site (Mini Sport, who have recently purchased Levant Mill).

Satisfaction of current site

A small number of businesses (4, 28%) stated that they were unhappy with their current site. Reasons given included premises not large enough for the company and the requirement for more modern premises.

Local Area Ratings

There were no major issues for businesses in Padiham regarding their local area. However, availability of workforce scored least well with security, parking availability, signage and local environment quality also scoring poorly. One company stated, “the car park is seldom cleaned and often has broken glass and debris”. Road links with both the local and wider area received the highest scores from the businesses, with the majority stating the motorway access as being an advantage to the company.

Further Comments

The following companies provided further comments:

Crossland Tankers (Burnley) Ltd – we have a serious shortage of young people coming into basic skill areas such as welding and mechanical engineering. I can get graduates by the busload but we must address this problem or we will have no basic skilled men.

Mini Sport Ltd – regarding road links locally and in general, these we think could be greatly improved if the traffic flow through Padiham could be improved. Recently, particularly very near to our premises, there has been sewage work on Thompson St., and Station Rd., lasting four months. These have and are still causing great problems for our company. Additionally, the bridge repairs on Harrow Road have also assisted in causing a very great problem. Maybe once these works and the proposed road re-surfacing on Church St are finished our company and many other companies will be able to return to somewhere near normality and get on with whatever they do best instead of trying to solve logistics problems forced upon them by outside concerns. Padiham is a very good area; it just needs some improvements and plenty of investment & T.L.C.

J&M Sherry Textiles Ltd - we feel that our buildings and position are obsolete and that our business should relocate to a modern unit. We would like our current business to be included in the Padiham AAP.

Graham & Brown Ltd - we are now expanding the business by diversifying into importing and selling wall art.

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Padiham Retail Survey Results

A survey of retail businesses in the Padiham area was undertaken as part of the Area Action Plan process during March 2007. A total of 153 businesses were sent a postal survey to complete, of which 40 retailers completed and returned the questionnaire. This report details the main findings of this consultation exercise.

Length of time trading

There were a small number of new start businesses that responded to the survey with four companies starting trading in the last year. One company, Barry’s Fish & Chips, had only been operating in Padiham for the last six months. 43% (17) of respondents were established in the area having traded in Padiham for over ten years.

How is the business fairing?

The majority of retailers (50%) in this area responded that their business was fairing ‘well’ or ‘very well’. Those retailers that stated they were fairing ‘very well’ included Ingham Street Chippy, Kinderbear Nursery Ltd, and Age Concern Lancashire. Sweet Occasions and Epsom Communications, both located on Burnley Road, were the two businesses that responded they were fairing ‘poorly’.

How has the business grown since opening?

Again, results to this question were largely encouraging with 55% of respondents stating that their business had either ‘Grown significantly’ or ‘Grown moderately’ since opening in the area. The one respondent that stated the business had ‘Declined significantly’ was Sweet Occasions, who has been operating in the area for over ten years.

Days Busy

The busiest retail days in the Padiham area are Friday and Saturday. Those businesses that are open on a Sunday (20% of respondents) state that they are generally busy on this day. The quietest days for trade in the area are mid-week, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Business Plans

Of those businesses that responded to the question regarding future plans for the business, the majority of respondents (68%, 27) stated that they had no specific plans for the future. A small number of companies stated that they will expand the business at the current site, whereas other companies stated that due to retirement they will be selling or closing the business.

Rating of local facilities

The chart below shows that many of the responses to the local facilities in the area were mixed. Those issues that were met more positively were access by bus and parking prices. The respondents rated both Town appeal and security issues poorly.

Improvements to the local area

Of those that replied to this question the general feeling was that any of the changes would be mainly neutral or positive on the area. Those suggestions that were met less favourably were increased pedestrianisation and more bars/restaurants etc.

Free car parking, more specialised stores and environmental improvements were greeted more favourably by respondents.

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:

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Refurbishment of shop fronts – including vacant properties. Absentee landlords should be forced to look after their properties to a decent standard. Lighting emphasis on key buildings e.g. Churches, Restaurants. New, better shops, including speciality shops. Restriction on the number of takeaways/cafes/bars. No supermarkets. Zero-rated / reduced rates to encourage other traders. General clean up of the area & better upkeep of local environment. Address the problem of dog fouling in the area. Provide on street litterbins. Safe crossing area on Burnley Road (nr. Barclays Bank). Better security at night. Improved parking conditions

More parking required. Removal of yellow lines. Clearer signs for free parking. Better restrictions for people parking on yellow lines. Limited parking hours near shops (traders park all day). Bollards on pavement to prevent cars parking up.

Improvement to river bank. Padiham in Bloom – more hanging baskets, troughs etc. Address anti-social behaviour. More police presence. Satisfactory toilet facilities. Traffic improvements – currently all traffic must pass through the centre of Padiham and this is reducing footfall to the shops. All shops at Christmas should receive free decorations, not just those in the centre.

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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 Dunnockshaw Parish Council

North West Development Agency Habergham Eaves Parish Council

Lancashire County Council Hapton Parish Council

Hyndburn Borough Council Ightenhill Parish Council

Calderdale Metropolitan District Council Worsthorne – with – Hurstwood Parish Council

Pendle Borough Council Environment Agency

Ribble Valley Borough Council Natural England

Rossendale Borough Council English Heritage

Padiham Town Council Sport England

Briercliffe Parish Council Highways Agency

Cliviger Parish Council United Utilities

Elevate

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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: [email protected]

«Title» «FirstName» «LastName»

«Company_Name»

«Address» «Post_Code»

Please ask for: Margaret Whewell Telephone ext: 2540 e-mail: [email protected]

Our ref: MAW/B441

Date: 18 February 2008

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 2006. Consultation on the Area Action Plan will run from 19th February 2008 to 31st 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: [email protected])

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 Lane Offices, 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 [email protected].

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• 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 [email protected]

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

Policy and Environment Manager

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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 [email protected].

• 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 [email protected]

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Events: Padiham Area Action Plan - Preferred Options Report

Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal Padiham Mr 108 Proposal Agrees with the redevelopment of the The reuse of this brownfield site for Amend wording of Richard PAD H1/ car park for residential use, but is residential development would have a Policy H1/1 to

Crane 1 keen to ensure that the trees and positive effect in terms of helping to include 'Existing Area grassed area which forms part of this provide a greater mix of housing types features such as

site are not lost. within the town. For example this site trees and an Action Due to the proximity of the could provide much needed residential element of open conservation area any redevelopment accommodation for single person space should be should add to the character of the households. incorporated into Plan: area even if this means a more Developing this site for residential use the overall design'

modern design is used. New would also have a positive affect in terms Development development on this site should not of improving linkages between the Ingham just be sustainable in design terms Street/Lawrence Street area with other but also be of high quality. residential areas in Padiham as well as the town centre.

Policy PAD H1/1 requires that new Plan development should be based on the

principles of sustainable development and Document be sensitive to the historic character and setting of the adjacent conservation area. Existing features such as trees and an

element of open space should be Consultation incorporated into the overall design of the residential development.

Mr 112 Proposal Will PAD H1/1 affect address of 16 Representation noted. The proposal does No change.

Brian PAD H1/ Partridge Hill. not seek to either change the address 16 Statement Mitchell 1 Partridge Hill or restrict vehicular access to it. 229 230 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr 113 Proposal The owner of 16 Partridge Hill would Comments noted - proposal do not seek No change Area Brian PAD like to clarify their address. to either change the address of 16 Mitchell TAI1/ 1 Partridge Hill or restrict vehicular access Action to it. Plan: Mr 115 Proposal If PAD EW1/1 (Land north of Partridge Representation noted. The Proposal PAD No change. Brian PAD Hill) is implemented will the owner of EW1/1 will not affect vehicular access into Development Mitchell EW1/ 1 16 Partridge Hill still have vehicular 16 Partridge Hill. access to their property.

Mr 116 Proposal If PAD EW1/2 (Land north of Wyre Representation noted. The Proposal PAD No change. Brian PAD Street) if fully implemented will the EW1/2 will not affect vehicular access into Mitchell EW1/ 2 owner of 16 Partridge Hill still have 16 Partridge Hill. Plan vehicular access to their home Document

Mr 118 Policy If PAD CS5/14 (Partridge Hill play Proposal do not seek to either change the No change Brian PAD CS area and ball court) is implemented address 16 Partridge Hill or restrict Mitchell 5 will the owner of 16 Partridge Hill still vehicular access to it. have vehicular access to their Consultation property

Mr 120 Proposal If PAD SIT2/3 (Pedestrian route Representation noted. The proposal does No change. Brian PAD between Partridge Hill and Padiham not seek to restrict vehicular access to 16 Mitchell SIT2/ 3 Town Centre) is fully implemented will Partridge Hill. Statement the owner of 16 Partridge Hill still have vehicular access to their property.

Mr 130 Proposal What will the tenure mix on the In order to satisfy Policies PAD H2 and No change to John PAD H1/ Perseverance (Albion) Mill site be? PAD H3 of the Padiham Preferred Option policy Greenall 2 AAP and Policies H4 and H5 of the adopted Burnley Local Plan the Proposed PAD H1/2 - Perseverance Mill (Albion Mill) Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

site will be expected to incorporate a mix of housing types, size and tenure and provide an element of either affordable or special needs housing. Padiham Policy requirements are listed below: Policy PAD H2 of the Padiham Preferred

Option (PPO) Area Action Plan seeks to Area address the current in balance in the

property market caused by the Action predominance of 2 bedroom terraced houses. This will apply equally to the

market and affordable elements of Plan: residential development must be applied

as far as practicable on all sites. The Development 'saved' Burnley Local Plan also requires that new housing developments of at least 0.4ha or 10 units will be expected to create balanced communities and provide

a mix of housing types, sizes and tenure. Plan Policy PAD H3 of the PPO requires that

across the plan area new housing Document developments over 15 units, should be mixed tenure and include an element of homes for market sale or social rent in

the proportion 9:1. The adopted Burnley Consultation Local Plan Policy H5 requires that affordable and special needs housing will be sought where a) the proposed development is for 25 dwellings or more,

or of 1 hectare or more in site area. These Statement developments will be expected to make provision for affordable and special needs 231 232 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

housing by providing a) at least 10% of Area dwellings for rent, part rent/buy, or some form of subsidised purchase or b) at least Action 10% of dwellings for those with special

needs, including the elderly. Plan:

Mr 131 Policy Issues raised over an increase in The Borough Council works closely with No change. Development John PAD ENV graffiti, fly tipping, dog fouling and anti other agencies and partners to tackle the Greenall 8 social behaviour. wide range of social, economic and environmental problems in the Borough, but many of these problems are complex and require a range of solutions to be developed at many levels and over a Plan lengthy period of time. Document Policy PAD ENV 8 will promote and encourage the face lifting of properties fronting the proposed linear park including those on Russell Terrace. Although Consultation Elevate funding is not available at this time the Council will continue to explore alternative forms of funding, or promotional activity to encourage

improvements to this residential area. Statement The creation of the linear park along the former rail line will not only create an important gateway route into Padiham, but its design, development and maintenance programme should help to combat a number of the social and environmental issues which currently affect this area. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr 132 Proposal Issues over young people riding The former Padiham rail line cuts through No change John PAD cycles in the area. Would the the south west of the AAP area. Its current Greenall SIT2/ 1 development of the linear park see vacant state attracts a range of young people move from riding their environmental and anti social problems Padiham cycles around the streets to ride them including amongst others fly tipping. The along the linear park instead. rail line was proposed as a linear park in

Current issues over fly tipping and the 'saved' Burnley Local Plan. It was then Area vermin along the rail line. included within the Lancashire County

Council's derelict land reclamation Action programme, Remade, which receives funding from the North West Development

Agency. Plan: Sustrans is a charity that is developing

the national cycle network and became Development involved in the linear park because it will link into the national cycle network. The linear park proposal formed part of Sustrans Burnley to Pendle project to

develop a network of green routes linking Plan the two towns together. It also formed part

of the successful Connect 2 bid to the Document People's Millions Lottery Fund in 2007. The design of the park is being developed in consultation with the public. Once

completed the design of the park and Consultation maintenance programme should help to combat a number of the anti social and environmental issues which currently affect the area. Statement 233 234 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr 133 Proposal Issues over rubbish etc in the River Representation noted. No change. Area John PAD Calder. Greenall SIT2/ 2 Action

Doris 134 Proposal Issues over fly tipping on rail line. The statutory process under which an No change Plan: Harrison PAD AAP is developed is made up of a number SIT2/ 1 of stages and periods of public Development consultation. This is to ensure that the AAP becomes a 'Sound' document and is able to address local, borough wide and regional needs whilst helping to deliver the priorities set out in the community strategies. Once adopted the AAP will Plan become a comprehensive spatial planning Document document to deliver change in and ensure the conservation of the inner part of Padiham including the town centre. The AAP will also be used to guide and Consultation bid for regeneration funds and resources as and when they become available. For example Elevate funding is applied for on a year by year basis.

The former Padiham rail line cuts through Statement the south west of the AAP area. It is noted that in its current vacant state the line attracts a range of environmental and anti social problems including amongst others fly tipping. The rail line was proposed as a linear park in the 'saved' Burnley Local Plan. It was then included within the Lancashire County Council's derelict land reclamation Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

programme, Remade, which receives funding from the North West Development Agency. Sustrans is a charity that is developing Padiham the national cycle network and became involved in the linear park because it will

link into the national cycle network. The Area linear park proposal formed part of

Sustrans Burnley to Pendle project to Action develop a network of green routes linking the two towns together. It also formed part

of the successful Connect 2 bid to the Plan: People's Millions Lottery Fund in

December 2007. Development The design of the park is being developed in consultation with the public including those residents who live adjacent to the rail line. Once completed the design of

the park and its maintenance programme Plan should help to alleviate a number of the

anti social and environmental issues Document which currently affect the area.

Doris 135 Policy Will there be any improvements to the Padiham Prefered Option AAP Policy No change.

Harrison PAD ENV housing in the Russell Terrace area? PAD ENV8: Improvements to Existing Consultation 8 Housing Areas aims to promote and encourage the facelifitng of properties fronting the proposed linear park including those on Russell Terrace.

Although Elevate funding is available to Statement face lift propoerties on gateways, this area is not considered a priority for housing 235 236 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

market renewal intervention. There is a Area need therefore to explore alternative sources of funding, or promotional activity, Action that can add value to the linear park

gateway. Plan: It is also envisaged that once the linear

park has been developed its design and Development maintenance programme should alleviate some of the current environmental and anti social issues which currently affect the area.

Mr 137 Proposal Suggestion for maintenance grants to In response to previous public No change Plan Derrien PAD be included in the initiatives in the consultations residents have commented Document Nolan TAI1/ 1 TAI/1 proposal. These grants could that action is required to tackle anti social include: and environmental issues in the Lawrence Re-roofing property - new felt and Street/ Ingham Street area. The Council slates, is developing a Targeted Area Initiative Consultation New gutters and downspouts, (TAI) toolkit which will tailor specific Rebuilding back yard walls, existing initiatives into this area in a Removing old lead pipes and old clay coordinated and strategic approach in sewer pipes and fitting new, addressing these issues and improve the

Repointing stone work and lives of those residents living in this area. Statement sandblasting, It is envisaged that actions listed in the for properties highlighted in the TAI toolkit in Proposal PAD TAI1/1 will be area. undertaken in the short term (by 2011) and will be monitored. Unfortunately as no funds have been allocated from Elevate for improvements to residential properties in Padiham for the period 2008-2011 it is not possible to include maintenance grants for residential Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

properties as part of the TAI toolkit at this time.

Mrs English 429 4 English Heritage (EH) in general Representation noted. No change. Padiham Judith Heritage support the preferred options of the Nelson AAP. EH are pleased that the Padiham Heritage Appraisal played a Area key role in the preparation of the plan and note the importance accorded to Action it in Paragraph 3.2

Mrs English 432 Policy Urgent Works and Repairs Notices, Representation noted. Policies in the AAP Amend wording to Plan: Judith Heritage PAD ENV are set out in the Planning (Listed which refer to those within the 'saved' read 'Planning

Nelson 4 Buildings and Conservation Areas) Local Plan are expected to be read (Listed Buildings Development Act 1990 rather than the Planning and together. For example AAP Policy PAD and Conservation Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. ENV4 does not contain all the criteria Areas) Act 1990'. It would be helpful to understand the where alterations, extensions, change of relationship of policies in the AAP use and development affecting listed which refer to saved local plan buildings will be permitted, these Plan policies. What steps are to be taken requirements are already set out in the

to provide this overarching policy; is 'saved' Local Plan Policy E10. Document it to be assumed that a future Saved Local Plan policies referred to in development control DPD will include the AAP will be, where appropriate, equivalent policies to those saved replaced by policies in the Development

local plan policies referred to in this Control Development Plan Document. Consultation AAP

Mrs English 433 Policy There are various saved policies from Representation noted. The designation No change. Judith Heritage PAD ENV the Local Plan such as E13. However, of a conservation area introduces control

Nelson 7 if an application for demolition is over demolition of most buildings within Statement granted and it is possible to have the such areas. It is recognised that the facades maintained, stone reused and demolition of an unlisted building within historic feature incorporated, then it an conservation area can adversely affect 237 238 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

should be possible to save the the character and appearance of the area Area building rather than allow its and the Council would only permit this in demolition very special circumstances. Action AAP Policy PAD ENV 7 is to be read in

line with Policy E13 - Demolition in Plan: Conservation Areas of the 'saved' Burnley

Local Plan which sets the framework for Development consideration of applications for demolition in the Padiham Conservation Area. When an applicant is able to reasonably justify demolition using the criteria set in Plan E13 the Council would then look to AAP

Policy PAD ENV7 in order to require the Document applicant to retain historic building detailing and features where possible and reuse them in new development on the same site. Consultation

Mr Lancashire 507 Policy The open space allocation PAD CS5/8 Grounds of Padiham Green No change. Brian County Council PAD CS surrounding Padiham Green Church Church Of England School has already Sheasby Property Group 5 of England School should not been identified as outdoor sports facility

preclude future school extensions or in the Burnley Borough Council Green Statement increased playground provision. Space Strategy 2005 and is also protected under Policy CF1 - Protection, Enhancement and Replacement of Playing Pitches of the 'saved' Burnley Local Plan as a playing pitch attached to a school (Appendix F). Any proposals for future redevelopment of this site would have to be assessed against 'saved' Policy CF1. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr Lancashire 509 4 The Primary School site will become Representation noted. Padiham County No change. Brian County Council available in the next few years and a Primary School is situated in three Sheasby Property Group residential allocation of this site would buildings on two sites. The Annexe be welcomed. Building (reception and year 1), is located Padiham within an area of Green Belt out side the AAP boundary on Burnley Road adjacent

to the main buildings. The two main Area buildings (infants and juniors) are located

on Victoria Road. Action As and when the school is amalgamated onto the Victoria Road site proposals for

the redevelopment of the Infant School Plan: site (Annexe building) would be assessed

through the development control process. Development The Burnley Road site would not therefore be identified as an area of change within the AAP.

Ms Padiham Town 518 Proposal 1. Opposed to PADH1/1. There is a Representation noted. There needs to be No change. Plan Elizabeth Council PAD H1/ desperate need for town centre a balance between the need to provide

Bolton 1 located car parking. an element of town centre parking Document 4. PADEW1/1- the Town Council provision and the need to address the considers that designation for current imbalance of the property market residential on the Winchester works in Padiham caused by the predominance

site would be more appropriate in of two-bedroomed terraced housing. The Consultation substitution for area PAD H1/1 and in reuse of this brownfield site for residential light of the close proximity to PAD development would have a positive effect TA1/1 in terms of helping to provide a greater mix of housing types within the town. For

example this site could provide much Statement needed residential accommodation for single person households. 239 240 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Although the 53 spaces which are Area provided on the Ightenhill and Mytton Street car parks which will form part of Action Proposals PAD H1/1 appear to be

reasonably well used, it should be noted Plan: that the proposal to develop this site for

new housing will be dependent upon the Development provision of replacement public car parking for the town centre within Proposal PAD MU1/1 - Wyre Street Lune Street. Recent discussions between the Council's Plan Economic Development unit and a local

commercial agent indicate that Grove Document Lane offers a decent range of affordable workspace. The complex consists of 8 units with only one unit on the market, the rest of the site is occupied by a range of Consultation industrial users and has had consistently high occupancy over the last few years. It is understood that the site has a very good power capacity due to it previously

being a concrete factory - this is Statement something that has been lacking on other business sites in the area. Therefore the option given by Padiham Town Council to designate the site for housing will not be taken forward as part of the AAP.

Ms Padiham Town 522 Proposal Supports the designation of PAD H1/2 Support noted No change. Elizabeth Council PAD H1/ for residential purposes. Bolton 2 Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Ms Padiham Town 524 Policy The Town Council has secured Representation noted. Agree that regular No change. Elizabeth Council PAD ENV funding for the Riverside Nature Trail contact should be made with Padiham Bolton 12 and work will be commencing shortly. Town Council on the development of the It would be appropriate for regular Riverside Walk. Padiham liaison.

Ms Padiham Town 526 Proposal Town Council considers that Representations Noted. Recent No change. Area Elizabeth Council PAD designation for residential discussions between the Council's Bolton EW1/ 1 development on the Winchester Economic Development unit and a local Action Works site would be more appropriate commercial agent indicate that Grove in substitution for area PAD H1/1 and Lane offers a decent range of affordable

it light of its proximity to PAD TAI1/1. workspace. The complex consists of 8 Plan: units with only one unit on the market, the

rest of the site is occupied by a range of Development industrial users and has had consistently high occupancy over the last few years. It is understood that the site has a very good power capacity due to it previously

being a concrete factory - this is Plan something that has been lacking on other

business sites in the area. Therefore the Document option given by Padiham Town Council to designate the site for housing will not be taken forward as part of the AAP. Consultation Ms Padiham Town 527 Proposal In addition there is a pending Outline Representation noted. Planning No change. Elizabeth Council PAD application in respect of Sherry's Mill. applications which come forward on the Bolton EW1/ 4 The Town Council considers that this Sherry Mill site will be assessed through area should be designated for the development control process.

residential development and that the Statement design, site layout and scale should be consistent with that area. 241 242 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Ms 139 Proposal Concerns raised over access into the Representation noted. Agree that Delete Proposal Area Ann PAD proposed extension of EW1/4. vehicular access into the proposed site is PAD EW1/4(a): Cooper EW1/ 4 Concerns of access being given from constrained. Discussions with Highways Land adjacent to Action Elizabeth Street and unadopted road at LCC have concluded that vehicular Padiham Green

adjacent to allotments. access into the proposed site would only Church of England Plan: be acceptable via Park Road and through School due to

existing sites rather than Proposal PAD constraints over Development EW1/4 - Land North of Green Lane or via site access. unadopted residential streets around St. Anne's Street/Elizabeth Street as this is not considered to be appropriate.

Ms Natural 495 The draft documents could say more Representation noted. Insert paragraph: Insert paragraph Plan Janet England about biodiversity especially in "All local authorities and other public with Relationship Document Belfield reference to the Council's biodiversity bodies in England and Wales have a duty with other Plans duty in accordance with the Natural to have regard to the conservation of and Programmes: Environment and Rural Communities biodiversity in exercising their functions. "All local Act (NERC Act) as this does not The Duty aims to raise the profile and authorities and Consultation appear to have been covered. visibility of biodiversity, to clarify existing other public bodies Should consider that a quote be commitments with regard to biodiversity in England and inserted from Section 40 of the Act to and to make it a natural and integral part Wales have a duty explain the Authority's duties as far of policy and decision making. Section 40 to have regard to

as exercising its functions, and having of the Natural Environment and Rural the conservation of Statement regard to the purpose of conserving Communities Act 2006 advises that: biodiversity in biodiversity. “Every public authority must, in exercising exercising their its functions, have regard, so far as is functions. The Duty consistent with the proper exercise of aims to raise the those functions, to the purpose of profile and visibility conserving of biodiversity, to biodiversity”. clarify existing commitments with regard to Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

biodiversity and to make it a natural and integral part of policy and decision Padiham making. Section 40 of the Natural

Environment and Area Rural Communities

Act 2006 advises Action that: “Every public

authority must, in Plan: exercising its

functions, have Development regard, so far as is consistent with the proper exercise of those functions, to

the purpose of Plan conserving

biodiversity”. Document

Mr Circuit Planning 255 8.5 Provision of land for Places of Representation noted. This form of policy No change Ron Representative Worship would be more suited to the emerging

Smith Jehovah's Core Strategy, as it would be more Consultation Witnesses appropriate to develop a Borough wide approach to the provision of new places of worship and associated community facilities. Statement Mr 138 Policy Proposes to develop a strip of open PAD CS5/10 Barley Street/Levant Street No change. Stuart PAD CS space (CS5/10 Barley Street/Levant has been identified with Burnley Borough Palmer 5 Council's Green Space Strategy 243 244 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Street) adjacent to Barley Street for (Appendix P) as an area of public open Area residential parking. green space, providing amenity open green space for the local area. As such it Action is protected under Policy CF3 of the

'saved' Burnley Local Plan. Plan: The proposal to develop a strip of this

land adjacent to Barley Street for Development residential parking would be contrary to this policy which states that '...other areas of open space..will be retained, and where possible enhanced, for their recreation and or amenity value.' Plan

Smith Smith Sutcliffe 143 Policy Supports Policy CS1. Representation noted. No change. Document Sutcliffe Solicitors PAD CS 1

Smith Smith Sutcliffe 144 Proposal The proposals to undertake Representation noted. Under section 69 No change. Sutcliffe Solicitors PAD investigations to extend the current of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Consultation ENV3/ 1 Padiham Conservation Area to Conservation Areas) Act 1990 the Council include 42 Burnley Road will require has a duty to designate as Conservation more detailed consultation and further Areas (CA) any areas of special comments may be made at that time. architectural or historic interest the Statement character of which it is desirable to preserve and enhance. The Council also has a duty placed on them to review CA boundaries where appropriate. The designation of new CA and review of existing CA boundaries would require the Council to conduct public consultation as part of the planning process. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Ms Padiham Town 528 Policy A small triangular area fronting Ribble Representation noted. The map base No change. Elizabeth Council PAD MU Street is shown as a Club - this is in used for the AAP is provided by Bolton 1 fact a Methodist Church and such Ordinance Survey. designations is inconsistent with other Padiham places of worship in Padiham.

Ms Padiham Town 529 Policy 7. PAD CS5/9- please note that this Representation noted. No change. Area Elizabeth Council PAD CS area of Open Space is in the Bolton 5 ownership of the Town Council. Action

Ms Padiham Town 530 4 Land between Grove Lane, High

Elizabeth Council Street and Cliffe Street - The Town Plan: Bolton Council considers that this area

should be designated either for Development residential development or open space.

Ms Padiham Town 531 Proposal Town Council considers that Representations Noted. Recent No change. Elizabeth Council PAD designation for residential would be discussions between the Council's Plan Bolton TAI1/ 1 more appropriate at PAD EW1/1 Economic Development unit and a local rather than at PAD H1/1 and in light commercial agent indicate that Grove Document of the close proximity to PAD TAI1/1. Lane offers a decent range of affordable TA1/1: Please be more specific as to workspace. The complex consists of 8 the plans for this area. units with only one unit on the market, the rest of the site is occupied by a range of Consultation industrial users and has had consistently high occupancy over the last few years. It is understood that the site has a very good power capacity due to it previously

being a concrete factory - this is Statement something that has been lacking on other business sites in the area. Therefore the option given by Padiham Town Council 245 246 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

to designate the site for housing will not Area be taken forward as part of the AAP. In response to previous public Action consultations residents have commented

that action is required to tackle anti social Plan: and environmental issues in the Lawrence

Street/ Ingham Street area. The Council Development is developing a Targeted Area Initiative (TAI) toolkit which will tailor specific existing initiatives into this area in a coordinated and strategic approach in address these issues and improve the Plan lives of those residents living in this area.

It is envisaged that actions listed in the Document toolkit in Proposal PAD TAI1/1 will be undertaken in the short term (by 2011) and will be monitored. Unfortunately no funds have been allocated from Elevate Consultation for improvements to residential properties in Padiham for the period 2008-2011

Mrs 797 Proposal A section of the existing riverbank wall Representation noted - Issues raised in No change.

Brenda PAD between the old HSBC building and this representation are not those normally Statement Whitham SIT2/ 2 the Memorial Garden is in a very dealt with through the AAP process dangerous state/potential breech point therefore comments have been forwarded when the river rises. to the Environment Agency regarding the Raise the same wall at a point River Calder, Padiham Town Council between the Town Hall and the White regarding the Riverside Walk and the Horse pub where it is lower. This is Council's Street Scene regarding litter and another point where the river could bins. flood the town. (Point monitored recently by the Environment Agency). Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Hope that any surface to the proposed footpath would be of a permanent fixed nature as anything lose e.g. wood or stone chippings would be Padiham washed away as the river frequently covers the footpath.

Hope that the large willows are being Area preserved as they bring so much

needed greenery to the town centre. Action Refuse is already a big problem on the riverbank. Is it proposed to site

more refuse bins there? Concerned Plan: that these will not be emptied

regularly as is the case with the bin Development on the riverbank at the front of Somerfield Supermarket - rubbish is often strewn over the path. The bench next to the bin attracts youths in the

evenings. Plan Will there be adequate maintenance

and cleaning of the riverbank and Document linear walk or will they just be left once the budget has been spent?

Mrs 799 2.17 Lack of dog bins in the town. There is Representation noted. Specific issues No change. Consultation Brenda a particular need for one to be placed relating to bins etc have been forwarded Whitham at the entrance to Grove Lane Wood- on to the Council's Street Scene Unit. people just pile rubbish on the ground. Recently a pile of tyres has been

dumped there. Statement Keeping the town clean and tidy should be a greater priority for the 247 248 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Council - depressing sight when you Area wander anywhere off the main road. Great effort is made to keep the Action central area around the Town Hall

clean and tidy this should be extended Plan: to other areas of the town.

Could something be done about horse Development fouling on the concrete river walk round the perimeter of the Myson building. A sign prohibiting horses might be appropriate.

Mrs 804 Proposal Fly tipping is an increasing problem Representation noted. Problems relating No change. Plan Brenda PAD around Padiham. Will there be to fly tipping in Padiham are not those Document Whitham SIT2/ 1 adequate maintenance and cleaning normally dealt with under the AAP of the riverbank and linear walk or will process. This issue has been forwarded they just be left once the budget has to the Council's Street Scene department. been spent. The maintenance of developments such Consultation as the Linear Park and Riverside Walk will have been considered and been built into the scheme.

Mr Regional 713 Current status of RSS is detailed. Representation noted. Insert updated Insert updated Statement Paul Planning Proposed changes to RSS detailed position in relation to RSS RPG13 and position in relation Entwistle Officer Submitted Draft RSS policy L4 offers North West Plan. to RSS RPG13 North West support for the need for all proposed and North West Regional development to achieve at least Level Plan, in Assembly 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes accordance with or a Breeam Very Good Rating. other AAPs Submitted RSS policy EM1 (proposed modifications policy EM1 (c)) also offers broad support for the retention Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

of historic buildings and heritage environments. I welcome reference to both Adopted and Submitted Draft RSS in the Padiham "Relationship with other Plans and Programmes" sections. However,

given the late stage for Draft RSS has Area now reached on the road to adoption,

should warrant much greater Action reference in the documents. Unfortunately due to other work

commitments, staff resources and the Plan: large number of documents that

Burnley is consulting upon in the Development same period, it has not been possible to prepare the more in depth comments that the NWRA normally provides on such documents. Plan Mr Chief Executive 958 5.1 Given the need to guide housing Representation noted. No change.

Steven North West market renewal and carefully manage Document Broomhead Regional the supply of new housing Development development to provide a balanced Agency approach across the Borough, it is

sensible that all 5 Area Action Plans Consultation are being developed together.

Mr Chief Executive 959 2.24 The section titled "Relationship with Representation noted. Amend wording Insert sentence Steven North West other Plans and Programmes" does and insert sentence into paragraph 2.60 into para 2.60

Broomhead Regional not specifically mention the Regional (2.24): (2.24): Statement Development Economic Strategy (RES) 2006 Vision "The fifth element of the RES Vision The fifth element of Agency or Transformational Actions. includes the regeneration of the economy the RES Vision of East Lancashire. In addition, several includes the 249 250 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Transformational Actions within the RES regeneration of the Area relate to Burnley including 38 - Ensure economy of East provision of HE opportunities in East Lancashire. In Action Lancashire, addition, several

47 - Develop and implement an integrated Transformational Plan: economic plan for East Lancashire and Actions within the

87 - Set Housing Market Renewal within RES relate to Development a strong economic context. Burnley including 38 - Ensure provision of HE opportunities in East Lancashire, Plan 47 - Develop and

implement an Document integrated economic plan for East Lancashire and Consultation 87 - Set Housing Market Renewal within a strong economic context Statement Mr 579 Proposal Struggles with traffic speeding down Representation noted. Dryden Street is a No change. Benjamin PAD Dryden Street and parking on this main vehicular access from Hapton to Porter SIT2/ 1 narrow way and being targets of Burnley Road encompassing a largely missiles thrown from the railway residential catchment area. As a result embankment and Shakespeare Street traffic calming has already been set in pedestrian and Dryden Street bridges. place by Lancashire County Council. This includes speed cushions on Dryden Street between Burnley Road and Dryden Street Bridge, a give way sign at Dryden Street Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Bridge and flat top humps between Dryden Street and Abingdon Road. Issues relating to anti social behaviour on the rail line line are also recognised. The Padiham design, layout, lighting and maintenance of the proposed linear park will seek to

address a number of these issues. Area Lancashire County Council have

undertaken public consultation on the Action design of the linear park and additional consultation has been undertaken with

residents living adjacent to the rail line on Plan: Russell Terrace and Cardwell Street. Development Mr 580 Policy Can you be "strong" about the built Representation noted. Planning Policy No change. Benjamin PAD SIT environment and the shop signs, Statement 1: Delivering Sustainable Porter 5 parking etc in shared spaces to make Communities states that development life easier and less stressful for plans should seek to reduce social

visually impaired, pram pushers, inequalities and address accessibility for Plan mobility scooters. Bicycles also use all members of the community to jobs,

our already narrow pavements which health, housing, education, shops, leisure Document are already uneven from the heavy and community facilities. As such all vehicles parked on them. development will be expected to provide If houses go on this site something full access to those with mobility and

will have to be done to slow the traffic sensory impairments. Consultation down on Dryden, Russell, and Albion 'Adopted' Burnley Local Plan Policy GP5 Streets and Abingdon Road, Wytham Access for All states that 'all new Street. In spite of traffic calming development proposals which provide measures already in place many goods, facilities or services to the public

vehicles pass under the disused should make appropriate provision for Statement railway bridge at 70 mph and already access for all including the disabled, we in Burns Street cannot cross the mobility and sensory impaired...children, 251 252 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

street at times as it is blind. Vehicles and parents with children.... ' The council Area park outside the hairdressers, and too will permit development proposals for close to the street end on the other shops etc providing that they meet with a Action side. At the moment it is an accident number of criteria to increase accessibility

waiting to happen. If the front vehicle and reduce social inequalities. Plan: pulls up there could be a massive pile Assessing the design and access of a

up as it is the main route to Hapton new development is a shared Development via Abingdon Road and Wheat Street. responsibility between the Council's planners, building control officers and Lancashire County Council. Applications for new developments (where exemptions do not apply) have to submitt a Design Plan and Access Statement which would be

assessed alongside planning policies as Document part of the development control process. Building control would assess new development or significant alterations to a building in terms of whether or not plans Consultation meet with Buildings Regulations (which include access, doors and lifts etc) and Lancashire County Council are resonsible for highways issues (including raised

surfaces, dropped kerbs etc). Statement Dryden Street is recognised a main vehicular access from Hapton to Burnley Road encompassing a largely residential catchment area. As a result traffic calming has already been set in place by Lancashire County Council. This includes speed cushions on Dryden Street between Burnley Road and Dryden Street Bridge, a give way sign at Dryden Street Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Bridge and flat top humps between Dryden Street and Abingdon Road.

Mr 582 Proposal Issues over traffic speeds and Representation noted. As part of the No change. Padiham Benjamin PAD H1/ management in Dryden Street area. development control process Lancashire Porter 2 County Council's Highways department will be consulted on planning applications Area where there are highway and access issues. Dryden Street is a main vehicular Action access from Hapton to Burnley Road encompassing a largely residential

catchment area. As a result traffic calming Plan: has already been set in place by

Lancashire County Council. This includes Development speed cushions on Dryden Street between Burnley Road and Dryden Street Bridge, a give way sign at Dryden Street Bridge and flat top humps between

Dryden Street and Abingdon Road. Plan

Mr 711 Proposal Need for traffic calming as proposed Representation noted. In order to provide No change. Document Benjamin PAD H1/ new housing is on route for numerous the spatial planning framework for Porter 3 schools. recreating sustainable communities within What will happen to the older terraced Padiham and four other neighbourhoods

housing if new build goes ahead. in the borough, the Council is producing Consultation Area Action Plans (AAP). The AAPs will be used to guide investment and regeneration within these neighbourhoods and will form the basis of determining

planning applications. The 5 AAPs are Statement being developed simultaneously so that proposals in one AAP area do not have a negative impact on another for example 253 254 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

the identification of new residential Area development sites will not negatively affect occupancy in another AAP area. Action However it should be noted that no

terraced housing has been identified for Plan: clearance in the Padiham AAP. The

housing sites proposed in the Padiham Development AAP are intended to provide a mix of housing types and tenures other than the two up two down terrace which is predominant in the town. As part of the development control Plan process Lancashire County Council's

Highways department will be consulted Document on planning applications where there are highway and access issues. Dryden Street is a main vehicular access from Hapton to Burnley Road encompassing Consultation a largely residential catchment area. As a result traffic calming has already been set in place by Lancashire County Council. This includes speed cushions on

Dryden Street between Burnley Road and Statement Dryden Street Bridge, a give way sign at Dryden Street Bridge and flat top humps between Dryden Street and Abingdon Road.

Mr Partner 720 Policy Welcomes that the AAP seeks to Representation noted. Amend lower case Amend lower case Steven Steven Abbott PAD MU improve the vitality, viability, text in PAD MU1/1 to 'It is considered text in PAD MU1/1 Abbott Associates 1 environmental quality and accessibility suitable for a mix of uses including to 'It is considered of Padiham Town Centre by accepting housing, employment and retail adjacent suitable for a mix Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

the principle of new retail to the town centre. This may include of uses including development. However, the AAP convenience retailing provided that it housing, could acknowledge that in retail terms meets the requirements of ‘saved’ Burnley employment and Padiham town centre does not have Local Plan Policy EW2: Major Retail retail adjacent to Padiham what it needs to draw people to the Development outside Burnley and the town centre. centre or retain them. Padiham Town Centres' This may include

PROPOSALS MAP - PAD MU1:- convenience Area supports the policy notation. retailing provided

Considers that the boundaries of the that it meets the Action central area in the vicinity of the requirements of subject area are appropriate and ‘saved’ Burnley

helpful in establishing the correct Local Plan Policy Plan: policy framework. EW2: Major Retail

Supports this policy which will Development Development facilitate the type of development their outside Burnley client seeks. and Padiham Town However it should accept the principle Centres' of a food store within the policy PAD

MU1 area of an appropriate size for Plan Padiham. Document Mr Partner 721 2.1 The AAP could note the lack of a Representation noted. No change. Steven Steven Abbott modern food store in the town. People Abbott Associates have to travel outwards for their

weekly food shop - day to day needs Consultation are not being met locally in the way PPS 6 requires. Padiham is not fully self contained (para 2.16) - many residents travel out of the area for

their main food shopping, for e.g. to Statement Burnley and Clitheroe. 255 256 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr Partner 723 2.5 Note that the AAP states that Representation noted. Applications for a No change. Area Steven Steven Abbott Padiham serves as a local service food store would have to be assessed Abbott Associates centre for a wide rural hinterland using local Plan and AAP polici. Action (point 2.20). However, this function

would be enhanced by the provision Plan: of a fundamentally desirable element

- a food store which meets daily Development needs inclusively.

Mr Partner 724 2.10 Point 2.25 lists the key issues, Representation noted. No change. Steven Steven Abbott including the lack of investment, and Abbott Associates the closure of the market - indicating a centre in decline, which may be Plan struggling to attract investment. Document Existing food stores in the centre are not in a position to improve this situation... and appear unable to compete effectively against large food Consultation stores in the surrounding towns, i.e in Burnley. We endorse bullet point 1 and 4 under 2.25 Statement Mr Partner 726 2.16 Padiham's Vision as a self-sustaining Representation noted. Agree that new No change. Steven Steven Abbott place, will be assisted by the retail led development should be in keeping with Abbott Associates regeneration envisaged by their client. the scale and function of Padiham town The AAP encourages the provision of centre which has been identified within choice of shops for the local Tier 3 of Policy 16 of the adopted 2005 community, these will need to be of a Lancashire Structure Plan. certain scale in order to attract people to use them. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr Partner 727 2.13 Supports the vision quoted in Representation noted. The Vision quoted No change. Steven Steven Abbott paragraph 2.28 in paragraph 2.28 was included within the Abbott Associates Issues and Options document that was subject to public consultation in Padiham July/August 2006. Although there was support for this Vision, Government office

North West expressed concerns that it Area was too general and did not reflect the

place that is and will be Padiham. Further Action consideration was given to the Vision, including with a number of Stakeholders

and following that, the Vision set out in Plan: paragraphs 2.23-2.33 was derived. Development Mr Partner 728 2.17 Supports Objective 10. Representation noted. No change. Steven Steven Abbott Abbott Associates

Mr Partner 731 1.103 Pleased to see that the following close Representation noted. No change. Plan Steven Steven Abbott consideration of the material

Abbott Associates considerations the Council endorses Document our vision for the area - intended to be affected by Policy PAD MU1. Support the conclusions reached and

recognise the issues for further work Consultation in progressing a scheme are valid.

Mrs 807 Policy The state of the old market site is a Representation noted. No change Jessie PAD SIT disgrace. Rubbish is strewn all over.

Duckworth 4 Bins are not emptied regularly. The Statement old forms are still in situ and provide a focal point for young people to gather at night. 257 258 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

The high wall that separates the old Area market from the Hand and Shuttle car park is being dismantled stone by Action stone by children who are using it as

a 'spy hole' into the town. Plan: The improved lighting to the new car

park shines into my bedroom window Development making it lighter than before. The car park is also used for football. I am not in agreement with funfairs and firework displays being held on the car park in such close proximity Plan to my property. It causes me a great

deal of distress. During the last Document display ivy on the wall in front of my house was set alight and no one cleaned up the bits of fireworks that had landed on Darwen Street. Consultation

Mrs 809 Proposal Would like to see the footpath on Representation noted. The proposed Amend justification Jessie PAD Darwen St improved. There is no improvements to the pedestrian route to include 'the Duckworth SIT2/ 3 mention of any improvement despite between Partridge Hill and Padiham town route is to be

proposed improvements to the centre will be developed in close designed in close Statement pedestrian access from Ingham Street consultation with local residents. consultation with area to the town centre. Darwen St is local residents'. in the Conservation Area and prominently situated in the town centre. Improvements to the footpath would benefit all concerned.

Muller Muller 929 1.331 (Paragraph numbers 1.331-1.349) Representation noted. It is recognised No change. Renaissance Renaissance The former Riley's factory site (Station that this site has been vacant for a period Ltd Road Works) has been under of time and that there are access issues Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

used/vacant for approximately 10 relating to high sided vehicles. However years, despite comprehensive and employment uses on this site are not continuing marketing efforts, over this restricted to B2 (general industrial) and period, to either sell or lease the site B8 (storage and distribution) uses as they Padiham for employment purposes; could include B1 (offices/high tech Vehicular access to the former Riley's industries) uses which would not

factory site by high sided HGVs is necessarily generate the use of high sided Area precluded by the limited headroom vehicles.

available at the former railway over Although consultants acting on behalf of Action bridges on the approach roads. Muller Renaissance Ltd have drawn Local commercial agents have comparisons with several key employment

confirmed that the former Riley's parks including Network 65 and Plan: factory site is no longer viewed as a Shuttleworth Mead it must be noted that

suitable location for employment these employment sites are in out of town Development occupiers and that there are a variety locations, which are less sustainable. The and choice of more attractive former Riley's site would be better competing sites available along the compared to Healey Wood industrial M65 corridor for both second hand estate due to its size and location in

units and new build opportunities. The relation to a town centre. The Healey Plan agents consider that the prospects of Wood estate is fully occupied and consists

any successful redevelopment of the of a mix of small industrial units and trade Document former Riley's factory site for counter accommodation. employment purposes are remote. It is noted that newer developments which It is unrealistic for the Borough include office accommodation on business

Council to expect that significant park locations including Ribble Court, The Consultation employment opportunities can be Portal, Network 65 and Lancashire Digital attracted to the former Riley's site or Technology Centre offering high quality would be delivered by the private sector.

The objector has demonstrated that Statement employment development on the site would not be viable. 259 260 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

The retention of employment accommodation including parking Area allocation of the former Riley's factory provision normally have high occupancy site would not meet all three strategic levels. However dialogue with office Action priorities identified in Burnley's Future' business park users indicates that a

(para 1.339), as the implementation recurring weakness cited is the lack of Plan: of that allocation is unlikely to occur. amenities found on a business park

The option evaluation of the former compared to those available in town Development Riley's factory site attaches too much centres. certainty to the prospects of securing Recently the Council undertook a employment development, when refurbishment of Padiham Town Hall to considering potential alternative uses. provide new high quality office The option evaluation is, therefore, accommodation. Following discussions Plan both imbalanced and flawed. with the Council's Property Services unit

The option evaluation should be it is understood that there has been an Document revisited and the employment extremely high level of demand despite a allocation on the former Riley's factory low level marketing campaign. site should be deleted. The site The Options evaluation given in the should be reallocated for housing Preferred Option Appendix (paragraphs Consultation purposes, under the provisions of 1.331-1.349) is considered to be Policy PAD H1. comprehensive and present a balanced view of the proposal by Muller Renaissance Ltd to develop the former

Rileys site for housing. It is the Council's Statement view that the retention of this site for employment use would meet all three strategic priorities identified in 'Burnley Future'. The Council views the former Riley's site as a sustainable employment site given its proximity to Padiham town centre and access to public transport and the motorway network. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

The opinion of the Council Economic Development Unit is that the former Riley's site could support a mixture of B1 trade counter/light industrial units similar Padiham to those at Healey Wood industrial estate as well as offering quality office

development with parking provision. Area

Muller Muller 931 Policy The employment allocation on the The former Riley's site on Station Road No change. Action Renaissance Renaissance PAD H 1 former Riley's factory site should be in Padiham is allocated in the 'saved' Ltd deleted. The site should be Local Plan as an Economic Improvement

reallocated for housing purposes, Area. Within these areas the presumption Plan: under the provisions of Policy PAD is that employment uses will remain. The

H1. opinion of the Council Economic Development The Area Action Plan should make Development Unit is that the former provision for more than 132 houses Riley's site could support a mixture of B1 in the period 2006-2021. trade counter/light industrial units similar Additional housing allocations are to those at Healey Wood industrial estate

required in Padiham: as well as offering quality office Plan 1. In order to help satisfy the Structure development with parking provision.

Plan housing land requirements for The Council recognises that additional Document the Borough; housing sites will be needed within the 2. In response to the anticipated Borough for new housing in the Plan housing land requirements in the period. However sufficient new housing

emerging Replacement Regional sites have already been identified in the Consultation Spatial Strategy; and AAP and Council considers that the 3. To ensure, as a minimum, a former Riley's site still represents a local deliverable five year housing land employment opportunity in Padiham. supply, as required by PPS3. Statement Muller Muller 934 Table (Table 4.1 - Proposal PAD EW1/4) Representation noted. It is recognised No change. Renaissance Renaissance 12.1 The former Riley's factory site, has that this site has been vacant for a period Ltd been underused/vacant for of time and that there are access issues 261 262 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

approximately 10 years, despite relating to high sided vehicles. However Area comprehensive and continuing employment uses on this site are not marketing efforts, over this period, to restricted to B2 (general industrial) and Action either sell or lease the site for B8 (storage and distribution) uses as they

employment purposes; could include B1 (offices/high tech Plan: Vehicular access to the former Riley's industries) uses which would not

factory site by high sided HGVs is necessarily generate the use of high sided Development precluded by the limited headroom vehicles. available at the former railway Although consultants acting on behalf of overbridges on the approach roads. Muller Renaissance Ltd have drawn Local commercial agents have comparisons with several key employment confirmed that the former Riley's parks including Network 65 and Plan factory site is no longer viewed as a Shuttleworth Mead it must be noted that

suitable location for employment these employment sites are in out of town Document occupiers and that there are a variety locations, which are less sustainable. The and choice of more attractive former Riley's site would be better competing sites avalible along the compared to Healey Wood industrial M65 corridor for both second hand estate due to its size and location in Consultation units and new build opportunities. The relation to a town centre. The Healey agents consider that the prospects of Wood estate is fully occupied and consists any successful redevelopment of the of a mix of small industrial units and trade former Riley's factory site for counter accommodation.

employment purposes are remote. It is noted that newer developments which Statement The objector has demonstrated that include office accommodation on business employment development on the site park locations including Ribble Court, The would not be viable. Portal, Network 65 and Lancashire Digital It is unrealsitic for an Area Action Plan Technology Centre offering high quality to suggest that employment accommodation including parking development on the former Riley's provision normally have high occupancy factory site will be delivered by the levels. However dialogue with office private sector. business park users indicates that a recurring weakness cited is the lack of Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

amenities found on a business park compared to those available in town centres. The former Riley's site is a sustainable Padiham employment site given its proximity to Padiham town centre and access to public

transport and the motorway network. Area Recently the Council undertook a

refurbishment of Padiham Town Hall to Action provide new high quality office accommodation. Following discussions

with the Council's Property Services unit Plan: it is understood that there has been an

extremely high level of demand despite a Development low level marketing campaign. The opinion of the Council Economic Development Unit is that the former Riley's site could support a mixture of B1

trade counter/light industrial units similar Plan to those at Healey Wood industrial estate

as well as offering quality office Document development with parking provision.

Muller Muller 938 Proposal The former Riley's factory site, has Representation noted. It is recognised No change.

Renaissance Renaissance PAD been underused/vacant for that this site has been vacant for a period Consultation Ltd EW1/ 4 approximately 10 years, despite of time and that there are access issues comprehensive and continuing relating to high sided vehicles. However marketing efforts, to either sell or employment uses on this site are not lease the site for employment restricted to B2 (general industrial) and

purposes; B8 (storage and distribution) uses as they Statement Vehicular access to the former Riley's could include B1 (offices/high tech factory site by high sided HGVs is industries) uses which would not 263 264 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

precluded by the limited headroom necessarily generate the use of high sided Area available at the former railway over vehicles. bridge on the approach roads. Although consultants acting on behalf of Action Local commercial agents have Muller Renaissance Ltd have drawn

confirmed that the former Riley's comparisons with several key employment Plan: factory site is no longer viewed as a parks including Network 65 and

suitable location for employment Shuttleworth Mead it must be noted that Development occupiers and that there a variety and these employment sites are in out of town choice of more attractive competing locations which are less sustainable. The sites available along the M65 corridor former Riley's site would be better for both second hand units and new compared to Healey Wood industrial build opportunities. The agents estate due to its size and location in Plan consider that the prospects of any relation to a town centre. The Healey

successful redevelopment of the Wood estate is fully occupied and consists Document former Riley's factory site for of a mix of small industrial units and trade employment purposes are remote. counter accommodation. The objector has demonstrated that It is noted that newer developments which employment development of the include office accommodation on business Consultation former Riley's factory site would not park locations including Ribble Court, The be viable and the Area Action Plan Portal, Network 65 and Lancashire Digital acknowledges (Table 3.1 page 76 and Technology Centre offering high quality Appendix 1, page 52, para 1.347) that accommodation including parking

a mixed use scheme on the former provision normally have high occupancy Statement Riley's site may be acceptable. levels. However dialogue with office The former Riley's factory site business park users indicates that a constitutes previously developed land recurring weakness cited is the lack of in a prominent and highly sustainable amenities found on a business park location and is, therefore, a priority for compared to those available in a town redevelopment and reuse in centre. accordance with national, regional The opinion of the Council's Economic and local planning policies. For the Development Unit is that the former reasons outlined above, Riley's site could support a mixture of B1 Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

redevelopment for employment trade counter/light industrial units similar purposes is unlikely to take place and, to those at Healey Wood industrial estate if the present allocation is maintained, as well as offering quality office this important site is likely to remain development with parking provision. Padiham vacant and deteriorate. The Options Appraisal Summary within Employment development on the Appendix 1, page 52, paragraph 1.347

former Riley's factory site would be states that ' The site is allocated in the Area likely to materially and adversely 'saved' Local Plan as an Economic

affect the amenities of the occupiers Improvement Area. Within these areas Action of nearby residential properties. the presumption is that employment uses The former Riley's factory site will remain. A mixed use scheme could

occupies a highly sustainable location come forward on this site if it was proven Plan: which is close to public transport that other uses were needed to make

facilities, with employment, leisure, redevelopment a viable prospect. This Development retail and educational opportunities would not, however require the site to be nearby. identified as an 'Area of Change' within There are no significant constraints the Area Action Plan'. The summary to housing development on the former therefore does not state that a mixed use

Riley's factory site. scheme 'may be acceptable', but rather Plan Redevelopment and reuse of the it would be up to the applicant to prove

former Riley's factory site would be what the minimum alternative use would Document likely to act as a catalyst for be required to bring employment forward. regeneration of the surrounding area. Agree that the former Riley's site occupies Residential development on the a highly sustainable location and

former Riley's factory site would redevelopment of this site would likely act Consultation enable the present imbalance in the as a catalyst for regeneration in the area. local housing stock to be addressed. The Council recognises that additional The employment allocation on the housing sites will be needed within the former Riley's factory site should be Borough for new housing in the Plan

deleted and the site reallocated for period. However sufficient new housing Statement housing purposes, under the provision sites have already been identified in the of Policy Pad H1. AAP and Council considers that the 265 266 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

former Riley's site still represents a local Area employment opportunity in Padiham. In addition there is no reason why Action employment development, for which the

site is currently allocated within the 'saved' Plan: Local Plan, would either materially and/or

adversely affect the amenities of the Development occupiers of the nearby residential properties. The Council maintains that this site should not be allocated for housing but be brought forward in its current 'saved' Local Plan Plan allocation as an employment site. Document Muller Muller 940 Table The objector has demonstated that Representation noted. It is the opinion of No change Renaissance Renaissance 11.1 employment development on the site the Council's Economic Development Unit Ltd would not be viable and the Council that the site could well support a mixture acknowledges (Table 3.1 page 76 ) of B1 trade counters/light industrial units, Consultation that a mixed use scheme on the such as those located within the Healey former Riley's factory site may be Wood industrial estate as well as quality acceptable. office development with parking provision. The Options Appraisal Summary within

Appendix 1, page 52, paragraph 1.347 Statement states that ' The site is allocated in the 'saved' Local Plan as an Economic Improvement Area. Within these areas the presumption is that employment uses will remain. A mixed use scheme could come forward on this site if it was proven that other uses were needed to make redevelopment a viable prospect. This would not, however require the site to be Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

identified as an 'Area of Change' within the Area Action Plan'. The summary therefore does not state that a mixed use scheme 'may be acceptable'. Padiham

Muller Muller 941 1.347 (Regarding Station Road Works) Representation noted. It is the opinion of No change. Renaissance Renaissance The objector has demonstrated that the Council's Economic Development Unit Area Ltd employment development on the site that the site could well support a mixture would not be viable and the Council of B1 trade counters/light industrial units, Action acknowledges (Table 3.1 page 76 and such as those located within the Healey Appendix 1, Page 52, para 1.347) that Wood industrial estate as well as quality

a mixed use scheme on the former office development with parking provision. Plan: Riley's factory site may be acceptable. The Options Appraisal Summary within

Appendix 1, page 52, paragraph 1.347 Development states that ' The site is allocated in the 'saved' Local Plan as an Economic Improvement Area. Within these areas the presumption is that employment uses

will remain. A mixed use scheme could Plan come forward on this site if it was proven

that other uses were needed to make Document redevelopment a viable prospect. This would not, however require the site to be identified as an 'Area of Change' within

the Area Action Plan'. The summary Consultation therefore does not state that a mixed use scheme 'may be acceptable'.

Muller Muller 948 Proposal The Perseverance Mill site is in a Representation noted. The former Albion No change.

Renaissance Renaissance PAD H1/ Flood Risk Area and there are no Mill (Perseverance Mill) site has been Statement Ltd 2 exceptional reasons to justify its proposed for residential development. Its development for housing. The site is continued use for employment use is constrained by the immediate road 267 268 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

also subject to other significant network and is location within a Area development constraints. predominantly residential area suggests Alternative land, including the site of that an allocation for housing would be Action the former Riley's factory at Station more appropriate.

Road/Green Lane, is available for The Council is currently undertaking an Plan: housing development in more Exception Test as part of the Borough's

sustainable locations closer to the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Development Town Centre. in line with PPS25 Development and The site of the former Riley's factory Flood Risk. The current assessment of is not subject to significant constraints the site suggests that the site would meet to housing development. the requirements of the Exception Test The proposed housing allocation at as the sustainability benefits of the Plan the Perseverance Mill site should be development are significant (the site being

deleted and a replacement housing previously developed land, close to public Document allocation should be made on the transport routes, shops and other former Riley's factory site. services). The SFRA will also identify the most suitable mitigation measures necessary to enable the site to be safely Consultation developed without increasing flood risk elsewhere. These measures will be outlined in revised Policy PAD ENV11 Development and Flood Risk.

The former Rileys site on Station Road in Statement Padiham is allocated in the 'saved' Local Plan as an Economic Improvement Area. Within these areas the presumption is that employment uses will remain. The opinion of the Council Economic Development Unit is that the former Riley's site could support a mixture of B1 trade counter/light industrial units similar to those at Healey Wood industrial estate as well as offering Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

quality office development with parking provision.

Muller Muller 952 1.348 Appendix 1 - Options Evaluation, Evidence of Padiham's housing market No change. Padiham Renaissance Renaissance page 52, para 1.348 accepts that indicates that it is not failing. The Council Ltd additional housing sites will be recognises that additional housing sites needed within the Borough for new will be needed within the Borough for new Area housing in the Plan period. housing in the Plan period. However sufficient new housing sites have already Action been identified in the AAP and Council considers that the former Riley's site still

represents a local employment Plan: opportunity on a sustainable site in

Padiham. Development The Station Road site is therefore not required for housing and it is the opinion of the Council's Economic Development Unit that the former Riley's site could

support a mixture of B1 trade counter/light Plan industrial units similar to those at Healey

Wood industrial estate as well as offering Document quality office development with parking provision.

Mr Planning 963 Policy Having reviewed the preferred option Representation noted. The Council is Revised Policy Consultation Phillip Liaison Officer PAD H 1 Area Action Plan (AAP) as submitted, currently undertaking an Exception Test PAD ENV11 to Carter Environment WE OBJECT to the following Policies as part of the Borough's Strategic Flood include mitigation Agency within the AAP on the following Risk Assessment (SFRA) in line with measures required grounds:- PPS25 Development and Flood Risk. The for each site within

POLICY PAD H1: NEW HOUSING current assessment of the sites suggests Flood Zone. Statement DEVELOPMENT that the site would meet the requirements Several site allocations have been of the Exception Test. For example the identified within the AAP through the sustainability benefit of the development 269 270 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

above policies. Three of the sites out weigh the flood risk concerns (the site Area identified are located within Flood being previously developed land, close to Zone 3 public transport routes, shops and other Action services). The SFRA will also identify the

most suitable mitigation measures Plan: necessary to enable the site to be safely

developed without increasing flood risk Development elsewhere. Mitigation measures will be outlined for each individual site in revised Policy PAD ENV11 Development and Flood Risk.

Mr Planning 964 Policy Having reviewed the preferred option Representation noted. Exception test Revised Policy Plan Phillip Liaison Officer PAD MU Area Action Plan (AAP) as submitted, currently being carried out as part of the ENV11 details of - Document Carter Environment 1 WE OBJECT to the following Policies SFRA. Current assessment of the site mitgation Agency within the AAP on the following suggests that sustainablility benefits will measures for grounds:- proposed sites in POLICY PAD MU1: MIXED USE Flood Zone Consultation DEVELOPMENT Living areas Proposal PAD MU1/1 - Wyre restricted to upper Street/Lune Street is located within floors Flood Zone 3. Increase

The AAP states that proposal PAD permeable area Statement H1/2 and PAD MU1/1 are within Flood SUDS: permeable pavements/swales No discharge of surface water to sewer On site storage for discharge to Calder Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Zone 3 and that their suitability for be significant as the site is previously Flood resilience development has been assessed developed land. Mitigation measures to measures. using the 'Exception Test' as set out be put in place. in Planning Policy Statement 25: Padiham Development and Flood Risk (PPS25). However, there is no

evidence to support this. Area There is no indication that flood risk

mitigation measures, to satisfactorily Action manage flood risk on any of these sites, have been identified for any of

the three proposal sites. Sustainable Plan: drainage systems alone do not protect

sites from flooding, and any reference Development to mitigation measures should be removed from these policies. Mitigation measures should be addressed in an alternative policy (i.e.

policy PAD ENV11 - see below). Plan PPS25 requires local authorities to

undertake Strategic Flood Risk Document Assessment as part of the LDF process. Using the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment as a guide,

development within flood risk areas Consultation 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 Statement development cannot be located in an area at lower risk of flooding within 271 272 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

the plan area. Where other sites are Area available at a lower risk of flooding, then to demonstrate that the site at Action risk of flooding is acceptable, the site

must pass the Exception Test. Plan: The local authority must be satisfied

that any site allocations within a flood Development 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 Plan demonstrate that the three proposals

within areas at risk of flooding are Document appropriate in relation to the requirements of PPS25, and that you are satisfied that appropriate mitigation measures exist to bring the Consultation site forward for development based on your SFRA.

Mr Planning 965 Proposal Three of the sites identified are Representation noted. The Council is Revised Policy

Phillip Liaison Officer PAD H1/ located within Flood Zone 3:- currently undertaking an Exception Test ENV11 details of - Statement Carter Environment 2 i) Proposal PAD H1/2 - Perseverance mitgation Agency Mill (Albion Mill) measures for ii) Proposal PAD H1/3 - Jubilee Mill proposed sites in Engine House Flood Zone iii) Proposal PAD MU1/1 - Wyre Living areas Street/Lune Street restricted to upper The AAP states that their suitability floors for development has been assessed Increase permeable area Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

using the 'Exception Test' as set out as part of the Borough's Strategic Flood SUDS: permeable in Planning Policy Statement 25: Risk Assessment (SFRA) in line with pavements/swales Development and Flood Risk PPS25 Development and Flood Risk. The No discharge of (PPS25). However, there is no current assessment of the site suggests surface water to Padiham evidence to support this. that the site would meet the requirements sewer There is no indication that flood risk of the Exception Test. For example the On site storage for

mitigation measures, to satisfactorily sustainability benefit of the development discharge to Green Area manage flood risk on any of these out weigh the flood risk concerns (the site Brook

sites, have been identified for any of being previously developed land, close to Flood resilience Action the three proposal sites. Sustainable public transport routes, shops and other measures. drainage systems alone do not protect services). The SFRA will also identify the

sites from flooding, and any reference most suitable mitigation measures Plan: to mitigation measures should be necessary to enable the site to be safely

removed from these policies. developed without increasing flood risk Development Mitigation measures should be elsewhere. These measures will be addressed in an alternative policy (i.e. outlined in revised Policy PAD ENV11 policy PAD ENV11 - see below). Development and Flood Risk. PPS25 requires local authorities to

undertake Strategic Flood Risk Plan Assessment as part of the LDF

process. Using the Strategic Flood Document Risk Assessment as a guide, development within flood risk areas must satisfy the Sequential Test and

the Exception Test as identified within Consultation PPS25. To satisfy the Sequential Test, the local authority must demonstrate that the same development cannot be located in an

area at lower risk of flooding within Statement the plan area. Where other sites are available at a lower risk of flooding, 273 274 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

then to demonstrate that the site at Area risk of flooding is acceptable, the site must pass the Exception Test. Action The local authority must be satisfied

that any site allocations within a flood Plan: risk area will not be at an

unacceptable risk of flooding or Development 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 Plan appropriate in relation to the

requirements of PPS25, and that you Document are satisfied that appropriate mitigation measures exist to bring the site forward for development based on your SFRA. Consultation

Mr Planning 966 Proposal Proposal PAD H1/3 - Jubilee Mill Representation noted.The Council is Revised Policy Phillip Liaison Officer PAD H1/ Engine House is located within Flood currently undertaking an Exception Test ENV11 details of - Carter Environment 3 Zone 3. mitgation

Agency Proposal PAD H1/3 is within Flood measures for Statement Zone 3, but this has not been proposed sites in Flood Zone Living areas restricted to upper floors SUDS: permeable pavements/swales Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

identified within the AAP. Like as part of the Borough's Strategic Flood No discharge of proposals PAD H1/2 and PAD MU1/1, Risk Assessment (SFRA) in line with surface water to the suitability of this site for PPS25 Development and Flood Risk. The sewer development should be reviewed in current assessment of the site suggests On site storage for Padiham relation to the results of your Strategic that the site would meet the requirements discharge to Green Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) and of the Exception Test. For example the Brook

the 'Sequential Test' & 'Exception sustainability benefit of the development Flood resilience Area Test' within PPS25. out weigh the flood risk concerns (the site measures.

There is no indication that flood risk being previously developed land, close to Action mitigation measures, to satisfactorily public transport routes, shops and other manage flood risk on any of these services). The SFRA will also identified

sites, have been identified for any of the most suitable mitigation measures Plan: the three proposal sites. Sustainable necessary to enable the site to be safely

drainage systems alone do not protect developed without increasing flood risk Development sites from flooding, and any reference elsewhere. These measures will be to mitigation measures should be outlined in revised Policy PAD ENV11 removed from these policies. Development and Flood Risk. Mitigation measures should be

addressed in an alternative policy (i.e. Plan policy PAD ENV11 - see below).

PPS25 requires local authorities to Document undertake Strategic Flood Risk Assessment as part of the LDF process. Using the Strategic Flood

Risk Assessment as a guide, Consultation 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 Statement demonstrate that the same development cannot be located in an 275 276 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

area at lower risk of flooding within Area the plan area. Where other sites are available at a lower risk of flooding, Action then to demonstrate that the site at

risk of flooding is acceptable, the site Plan: must pass the Exception Test.

The local authority must be satisfied Development 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 Plan must be included within the AAP to

demonstrate that the three proposals Document within areas at risk of flooding are appropriate in relation to the requirements of PPS25, and that you are satisfied that appropriate Consultation mitigation measures exist to bring the site forward for development based on your SFRA.

Mr Planning 967 Policy This policy is not appropriate within Representation noted. Policy ENV11: Revise Policy Statement Phillip Liaison Officer PAD ENV an AAP. A flood risk policy currently Development and Flood Risk will be ENV11: Carter Environment 11 exists as a 'saved' Local Plan policy, revised to reflect the specific flood risk Development and Agency and a replacement policy should be mitigation requirements specific to each Flood Risk. included within another Development site allocation within a flood zone, as Plan Document (DPD) higher up the identified through the SFRA process. Local Development Framework (LDF) hierarchy. To overcome this objection, the Policy should be revised to reflect the Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

specific flood risk issues within the AAP boundary. It is recommended that the Policy is used to set out the flood risk mitigation requirements Padiham specific to each site allocation within a flood zone, as identified through the

SFRA process. Area

Mr Planning 968 Policy We support the principle of this policy, Representation noted. Insert the following Insert the following Action Phillip Liaison Officer PAD ENV and section a), development will be wording taken from the Sustainability wording taken from Carter Environment 1 required to be 'designed to adapt to Appraisal: the Sustainability

Agency the predicted effects of climate "New development should be able to Appraisal: Plan: change'. Further clarification as to mitigate and adapt to climate change. "New development

what this means would be beneficial. Some of the predicted effects of climate should be able to Development change are that weather will become mitigate and adapt more extreme and less predictable, to climate change. leading to water shortages, flooding, and Some of the increases in temperature, for example. predicted effects of

This will place demands on buildings for climate change are Plan water efficiency and storage and energy. that weather will

Using sustainable construction standards become more Document will help to mitigate and adapt to these extreme and less effects by reducing resource demand in predictable, new buildings. Cumulative effects will be leading to water

significant due to the scale of new shortages, Consultation development. flooding, and increases in temperature, for example. This will

place demands on Statement buildings for water efficiency and 277 278 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

storage and Area energy. Using sustainable Action construction

standards will help Plan: to mitigate and

adapt to these Development effects by reducing resource demand in new buildings. Cumulative effects will be significant Plan due to the scale of

new development. Document

Mr Planning 969 Policy It is unclear what the purpose of this Representation noted. Delete Policy Delete Policy Phillip Liaison Officer PAD ENV policy is. Climate change may well ENV10: Climate Change and The Natural ENV10: Climate Carter Environment 10 affect biodiversity, but the Environment Change and The Consultation Agency conservation and enhancement of Natural biodiversity is currently addressed Environment through 'saved' policies from the Burnley Local Plan. As such, you may

feel that given the fact that other Statement polices exist to deal with this issue, this policy is not required within the AAP.

Mr Planning 971 Table As part of the proposed monitoring Representation noted. Suggest amending Amend Targets to Phillip Liaison Officer 14.1 regime, Policy PAD ENV 11 will be Targets to include a target linked to include a new Carter Environment monitored through Target 22 (Page increasing the number of sustainable Target Agency 89) and the identification of the drainage systems provided as part of new number of sustainable drainage developments in PAD ENV1. systems included within approved Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

development proposals in the AAP boundary. If Policy PAD ENV 11 is modified as we have requested, Target 22 becomes less relevant to Padiham the policy, so the number of sustainable drainage systems

provided as part of the approved Area development could be attached to

Policy PAD ENV1 instead. Action

Mr Lancashire 978 2.30 1) It should be noted that the Representation noted. Amend paragraph Amend paragraph

Mike County Council Secretary of State has directed under 2.61 (2.30) to include the sentence "The 2.61 (2.30) to read Plan: Kirby Paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 8 of the policies in this plan will be saved until the "The policies in this

Planning and Compulsory Purchase revisions to the Regional Spatial Strategy plan will be saved Development Act 2004 that the policies of the are published". until the revisions Structure Plan are saved beyond Work is ongoing at an East Lancashire to the Regional March 2008. The reference in level to consider the provision of Gypsy Spatial Strategy paragraph 2.67 of the Burnley Wood and Traveller sites. It is considered that are published".

and Healey Wood AAP (and similar this information should be incorporated Plan references in the other AAPs) requires into the Core Strategy rather than within

amendment. individual AAPs Document 2) None of the AAPs mention the provision of pitches for Gypsys and Travellers. Under Policy 29 of the

JLSP there should be provision for Consultation Gypsy and Traveller sites within Lancashire. There is a total additional residential need for 5.3-7 pitches in Burnley between 2006-2016. It is

considered that each AAP should Statement state that the provision of pitches will not be made within the Plan area (the 279 280 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

inference being that pitches will be Area provided elsewhere in the Borough). Action Mr Lancashire 979 Policy None of the AAPs refer to the Parking Representation noted. Agree that

Mike County Council PAD SIT Standards as outlined under Policy 7 Padiham's Public Car Park Policy PAD Plan: Kirby 4 of the JLSP or in Table 8.1 of Policy SIT4 should reflect Policy 7 of the JLSP RT2 - Managing Travel Demand. It is and Policy TR2 (Table 8.1) of the RSS. Development considered that reference should be make to Parking Standards.

Mr Lancashire 980 Proposal Note that there is reference to Representation noted. The AAP is a No change. Mike County Council PAD safeguarding the Rose Grove to reflection of approved planning Kirby SIT2/ 1 Padiham disused railway line in Policy applications such as the Proposed Linear Plan 9 of the JLSP. There is no reference Park. The Linear Park proposal was to it in the Padiham AAP. included within Lancashire County Document Council's (LCC) derelict land reclamation programme, Remade. Remade have been working with Sustrans the sustainable transport charity and other partner Consultation organisations including Burnley Borough Council to develop the linear park proposal. The Linear Park formed part of Sustrans' Burnley and Padiham project Statement which seeks to develop a network of green routes linking the two town towns together. This project was also part of the successful Connect 2 bid to the People Millions Lottery Fund. LCC are currently working up detailed designs for the linear park and work has also begun to lift sections of the track. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr Lancashire 981 Policy The protection and enhancement of Representation noted. Mike County Council PAD ENV the natural environment and Kirby 12 biodiversity appear to be delivered through the 'saved' Burnley Local Plan Padiham policies E2 and E3. Policies in the AAPs need to translate more recent

planning documents in respect to the Area biodiversity and ecological networks.

Needs to be greater engagement with Action PPS9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation in terms of Local

Development Frameworks, paras 4 Plan: and 5; Networks of Natural Habitats,

para 12; Biodiversity within Development Development para 14. In addition the requirement of the emerging NW RSS should be taken on-board. Of particular relevance to the Area

Action Plans are extracts from PPS9 Plan Whilst individual AAPs make mention

of biodiversity and wildlife corridors Document they do not adequately translate PPS9.

Mr United Utilities 984 Policy United Utilities support item f)- Representation noted. No change. Consultation David Limited PAD ENV achieving a high standard of Hardman 1 sustainable design and item h)- achieving a high standard of design for non-residential buildings. Statement Mr United Utilities 985 7.5 Provision of potable water has a Discussions have now been held with Additional sites David Limited carbon footprint and any water saving United Utilities over flood risk sites in subject to Hardman measures will reduce this footprint. Padiham AAP area. United Utilities will Exception Test in 281 282 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Also, the separation of surface water also be consulted on the completion of SFRA on the Area drainage has an effect on energy use. the Council's Strategic Flood Risk grounds of sewer It is important to use disposal via Assessment. flood risk and Action SUDS type techniques and/or dispose revised mitigation

surface water drainage to watercourse measures in Plan: to prevent the unnecessary pumping relation to surface

and treatment of clean surface water. water for all flood Development risk sites in Padiham will be incorporated within revised Policy PAD ENV11 Plan Development and

Flood Risk. Document

Mr United Utilities 986 Policy United Utilities are responsible for two Representation noted. Discussions have Additional sites David Limited PAD ENV forms of flood risk, sewer flooding and now been held with United Utilities over subject to Hardman 11 reservoir inundation. flood risk sites in Padiham AAP area. Exception Test in Consultation Development proposals of 1 ha or United Utilities will also be consulted on SFRA on the greater and all proposals for new the completion of the Council's Strategic grounds of sewer development located in flood zones 2 Flood Risk Assessment. flood risk and and 3 require Flood Risk revised mitigation

Assessments and this requires the measures in Statement local authority to consult the relation to surface Environment Agency. United Utilities water for all flood would be pleased to inform a Flood risk sites in Risk Assessment in relation to the Padiham will be forms of flooding which are our incorporated within responsibilities. revised Policy PAD There are some properties at risk of ENV11 flooding within this area and it is Development and important that Unities Utilities are Flood Risk. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

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 Padiham centre of the site.

Ms. Network Rail 977 Proposal Whilst we note the Council's Representation noted. Planning No change. Area Nicola PAD aspirations for the former Padiham permission was granted in May 2005 for Holmes SIT2/ 1 rail line to be developed into a linear change of use of land from former Action park at present the line is still within Padiham railway to the ownership of Network Rail. footpath/cycleway/bridleway and

Network Rail note the various construction of Plan: allocations that straddle, adjoin or are footpath/cycleway/bridleway with

within close proximity to the associated lighting and landscaping. Development operational railway lines. Issues relating to land ownership will be Network Rail have provided a list of dealt with by Remade, Lancashire County requirements to which any Council's derelict land reclamation implementation of such allocations programme and Sustrans, the sustainable

must be adhere to. transport charity as it is these two bodies Plan which are currently developing the linear

park. Document Detailed design issues relating to developments adjacent to rail lines will be dealt with under the development control

process as and when planning Consultation applications are submitted.

Mr Planning 987 2.18 Background information to Sport Representation noted. Insert paragraph Insert paragraph Brian Manager England and their remit. under National: after paragraph

Green Sport England Details of Sport England - Active "Sport England has prepared planning under National: Statement Design (design guidance for guidance on the promotion of urban and "Sport England has planners/masterplanners building design which encourages prepared planning physical activity. Active Design uses three guidance on the 283 284 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

objectives to frame advice on positive promotion of urban Area design: improving accessibility; enhancing and building design amenity; and increasing awareness." which encourages Action physical activity.

Active Design uses Plan: three objectives to

frame advice on Development positive design: improving accessibility; enhancing amenity; and Plan increasing

awareness." Document

Mr Planning 988 2.17 Objective 11) Representation noted. No change. Brian Manager Establishment of a specific objective Green Sport England relating to the promotion of healthy Consultation lifestyles through the development of opportunities for leisure, recreation and sport, including the appropriate location of facilities.

(Objective 4) Statement The protection and provision of open space as a fundamental part of the character of the AAP areas and its promotion as part of good urban design.

Mr Planning 989 8.1 Given the closely related character of Representation noted. No change. Brian Manager the AAPs, the following observations Green Sport England concern all five of them. In particular, Sport England welcome: Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Specification of improvements to accessible play and open space through separate site proposals. Reference in site proposals relating Padiham to recreational facilities to Sport England as a partner in their delivery. Area Mr Planning 990 Policy Comments on specific aspects of Representation noted. AAP policies No change. Brian Manager PAD SIT AAPs including PAD SIT2: Green Routes, PAD Action Green Sport England 2 Sport England welcome: SIT2/1: Padiham Linear Park and PAD Commitments made to the SIT3: Footpath and Cycle provision aim

establishment of cycle routes and to encourage active travel and promote a Plan: green routes (where appropriate) culture of physical activity.

which will help encourage active travel Development and promote a culture of physical activity.

Mr Planning 991 2.47 Comments on specific aspects of the Representation noted. No change. Brian Manager AAPs Plan Green Sport England Given the closely related character of

the AAPs the following observations Document concern all five of them. In particular Sport England welcomes: Reference to the Borough's Sport and

Physical Activity Strategy and the Consultation Green Spaces Strategy for Burnley as the evidence base to support these proposals.

Mr Planning 992 2.49 Comments on specific aspects of the Representation noted. No change. Statement Brian Manager AAPs Green Sport England Given the closely related character of the AAPs the following observations 285 286 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

concern all five of them. In particular Area Sport England welcomes: Reference to the Borough's Sport and Action Physical Activity Strategy and the

Green Spaces Strategy for Burnley Plan: as the evidence base to support these

proposals. Development

Mr Planning 993 Table Comments on specific aspects of the Representation noted. No change. Brian Manager 14.1 AAPs Green Sport England Given the closely related character of the AAPs the following observations concern all five of them. In particular Plan Sport England welcomes: Document Specification of a Target relating to the maintenance and improvement of the quantity, quality and accessibility of open spaces. Consultation

Mr Planning 994 13.4 Sport England considers that when Representation noted. No change. Brian Manager considering community infrastructure Green Sport England provision associated with new development, the approach taken to Statement sport/recreation facility provision 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 development of this scale, financial contributions should be secured towards the planning obligations developed for the area. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

The financial contributions needed to meet the sport/recreation needs of a development of this scale should be incorporated into the financial Padiham appraisal of the development proposals. Sport England has

developed detailed guidance on these Area matters which is available at:

www.sportengland.org>get Action resources>planning for sport>planning contributions Plan: Ms Planning 962 Policy We support policy PAD CS1 Central Representation noted. No change.

Rose Assistant PAD CS Area of Padiham Town Centre which Development Freeman Theatres Trust 1 will permit development of leisure, cultural and civic uses.

Mr Land Use 1122 1.6 The Vision as set out at paragraphs Representation noted. The Padiham AAP No change. Alan Plannning 1.6 - 1.8 is supported. has been prepared in the context of other Plan Hubbard Advisor In particular it is important that the plans and programmes and provides a

The National context, or wider setting, of the spatial dimension for other plans and Document Trust historic environment is understood strategies. A Heritage Appraisal for and safeguarded/enhanced in Padiham also provides a detailed accordance with the national, regional evaluation of heritage interest in the

and local planning guidance/policy. neighbourhood to inform the Area Action Consultation The reference to the distinctive Plan. The Heritage Appraisal provides a contribution of Padiham's historic framework for the regeneration of the area buildings is important and welcomed, and provides an assessment of the as is the specific inclusion of elements which give the neighbourhood

Gawthorpe and its wider setting. its distinctive character. Therefore the Statement references to local historic character are backed up by detail, in an accompanying document. 287 288 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr Land Use 1123 2.16 It is important that the context, or Representation noted. No change. Area Alan Plannning wider setting, of the historic Hubbard Advisor environment is understood and Action The National safeguarded/enhanced in accordance

Trust with the national, regional and local Plan: planning guidance/policy. The

reference to the distinctive Development contribution of Padiham's historic buildings is important and welcomed, as is the specific inclusion of Gawthorpe and its wider setting.

Mr Land Use 1124 2.17 Generally supports the Objectives. Representation noted. No change. Plan Alan Plannning Objective 7: Document Hubbard Advisor Provides the right approach to The National ensuring good design quality overall Trust that will reinforce local distinctiveness whilst also seeking to safeguard and Consultation improve the historic environment. Objective 12: The brief analysis set out here in the supporting text and the detailed

wording of the resultant Objective Statement relating to linking Gawthorpe Hall and the centre of Padiham are agreed.

Mr Land Use 1125 Policy Policy PAD ENV1, paragraphs 3.32 - Representation noted. Equal weight will No change. Alan Plannning PAD ENV 3.35 be given to each of the design standards Hubbard Advisor 1 This policy is welcomed, especially listed within Policy PAD ENV1. Ultimately The National the references at b) - given the extent the reason why this policy has been Trust and general quality of much of the developed is to ensure that new existing development within the AAP developments are designed and area. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Suggested that point f) is moved to constructed to adapt to the predicted the start of the Policy, while point a) effects of climate change. The standards is a consequential requirement that listed within this policy are a means of 'follows' rather than 'leads'. ensuring that happens. Padiham

Mr Land Use 1126 Policy The National Trust supports part a) - Representation Noted. Agreed that a Amend justification Alan Plannning PAD SIT the improvement of walking and reference should be made in the policy to include 'careful Area Hubbard Advisor 2 cycling links between Gawthorpe Hall justification that careful consideration consideration The National and the centre. should be given to the design of such should be given to Action Trust Essential that such routes, especially routes especially those in sensitive the design of such those in sensitive locations, do not locations. routes especially

become problems. Careful thought those in sensitive Plan: needs to be given to the design of locations so that

such routes, so that they fulfill their they fulfill their Development intended function but are not subject intended use and to abuse. Important that adequate do not become provision is made for the long term subject to abuse. ' upkeep of such routes.

These issues were raised in the Plan Trust's earlier responses and it is

considered that it would have been Document helpful to acknowledge these concerns/requirements at least in the supporting text (para 3.91) and

preferably in the Policy itself. Consultation

Mr Land Use 1127 9.11 Essential that in providing such Representation Noted. Agreed that a Amend justification Alan Plannning routes, that 'assets' do not become reference should be made in the policy to include 'careful Hubbard Advisor problems. In particular careful thought justification that careful consideration consideration

The National needs to be given to the design of should be given to the design of such should be given to Statement Trust such routes, so that they fulfill their routes especially those in sensitive the design of such intended function but are not subject locations. routes especially to abuse - It will also be important to those in sensitive 289 290 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

ensure that adequate provision is locations so that Area made for the long term upkeep of they fulfill their such routes. These issues were intended use and Action raised in the Trust's earlier responses do not become

and it is considered that it would have subject to abuse. ' Plan: been helpful to acknowledge these

concerns/requirements at least in the Development supporting text (para 3.91) and preferably in the Policy itself.

Mr Land Use 1128 Proposal This proposal is supported in Representation noted. Agree that careful Amend policy to Alan Plannning PAD principle. consider should be given to the design of include 'careful Hubbard Advisor SIT2/ 2 However, (as per the Trust's response the riverside walk given the sensitivity consideration Plan The National to Policy SIT2) it is essential that in surrounding Gawthorpe Hall and historic should be given to Document Trust providing this route, that a potential setting. The design of the route therefore the design of the 'asset' does not become a 'problem'. should be developed in close consultation riverside walk Careful thought needs to be given to with local residents and stakeholders especially given the design of the route. It will also be including the National Trust. the sensitive Consultation important to ensure that adequate location of provision is made for the long term Gawthorpe Hall so upkeep of this route. that the route The intention, as set out in the Policy, fulfills its intended

to have close consultation with local use and do not Statement residents and stakeholders is noted become subject to and welcomed - the Trust looks abuse. It will be forward to being notified accordingly designed in close at the appropriate time. consultation with local residents and stakeholders including the National Trust' Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr 982 1.135 Although 14 Mill Street was identified Representation noted. 14 Mill Street was No change. Bashir for sensitive conversions, it is not identified for sensitive conversion as a Ganchi mentioned on the map. Also I do not regeneration opportunity within Area 3, know what option 1 entails and would Option 1, of the Padiham Issues and Padiham like to know what I can expect from Options consultation stage of the AAP the regeneration programme. process in 2006. All representations

received during that time were taken into Area consideration during the development of

the Padiham Preferred Option AAP. Action Number 14 Mill Street is subject to a number of Policies within the Padiham

AAP Preferred Option, in relation to its Plan: position within the Padiham Conservation

Area and its location within the Church Development Street/Burnley Road area of Padiham Town Centre. These policies (including PAD ENV1, ENV3, ENV5, ENV6, ENV7 and PAD CS3) suggest the types of high

quality/sensitve development which may Plan be acceptable for this property. Number

14 Mill Street has not however been Document identified for an individual improvement/regeneration scheme within the Preferred Option and is not eligible to

receive funding from the Elevate Housing Consultation Market Renewal Initiative at this time.

Mr Chief Executive 960 Proposal Notes that the Proposal PAD EW1/3 Representation noted. No change. Steven North West PAD identifies the Agency as a possible

Broomhead Regional EW1/ 3 source of funding. Statement Development Agency 291 292 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr Chief Executive 961 11.1 Generally, this is a clear and positive Representation noted. no change. Area Steven North West document which will lead to the Broomhead Regional adoption of an effective strategy for Action Development the future of the area. I welcome the

Agency inclusion of detailed delivery strategy Plan: including detials of funding, phasing

and monitoring. It is encouraging to Development note the linkages made with other regeneration initiatives.

Dot Council for 983 7.1 Very little reference given to the built The Heritage Appraisal for Padiham No change. Waring British heritage within the development areas provides a detailed evaluation of heritage Archaeology mentioned above (inc. Gawthorpe interest in the neighbourhood to inform Plan North West Hall) . the Area Action Plan. The Heritage Document Regional Group Whilst all your documents mention the Appraisal provides a framework for the historical value of properties and regeneration of the area and provides an landscapes, these statements need assessment of the elements which give to be backed up by more detail. The the neighbourhood its distinctive Consultation reuse of older properties should also character. Therefore the references to be encouraged rather than demolition local historic character are backed up by and replacement. detail, in an accompanying document.

Mr 1011 Proposal Partly agree - concerns Representation noted. Agree that the Amend wording of Statement Duncan PAD H1/ (i) Loss of all greenery, trees are semi wording of Policy H1/1 should be Policy H1/1 to Armstrong 1 -mature and a welcome break in a amended to include 'Existing features include 'Existing generally densely built up part of such as trees and an element of open features such as town. space should be incorporated into the trees and an (ii) Loss of car parking - Mytton St car overall design' element of open park has been supplemented by the There needs to be a balance between the space should be new 'market' car park and is of less need to provide an element of town centre incorporated into importance, however the Ightenhill St parking provision and the need to address the overall design' car park serves an area with very few the current imbalance of the property car parking spaces (the car park on market in Padiham caused by the Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Gate End has already been lost). predominance of two-bedroomed terraced Free, convenient car parking is an housing. The reuse of this brownfield site asset to the shops on 'th'ill' which in for residential development would have other respects have a number of a positive effect in terms of helping to Padiham disadvantages. provide a greater mix of housing types within the town. For example this site

could provide much needed residential Area accommodation for single person

households. Action Although the 53 spaces which are provided on the Ightenhill and Mytton

Street car parks which will form part of Plan: Proposals PAD H1/1 appear to be

reasonably well used, it should be noted Development that the proposal to develop this site for new housing will be dependent upon the provision of replacement public car parking for the town centre within

Proposal PAD MU1/1 - Wyre Street Lune Plan Street. Document Mr 1012 Proposal Reluctantly have to agree with Representation noted. The predominance No change. Duncan PAD H1/ proposal of residential housing and the highways Armstrong 2 Agree the road network is not ideal network surrounding Albion Mill constrains

for heavy goods vehicles and many the site for future employment uses. Consultation houses on Railway Terr, Shakespeare Although this site is proposed for new St and Albion St are very close to site residential development within the AAP I would have preferred the main multi the AAP does seek to safeguard a story block to have been retained and number of other significant employment

converted. - Concerned about loss of sites in the town. Statement industrial sites within town which As part of the development control process Lancashire County Council's 293 294 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

encourage walking to work and Highways department will be consulted Area visiting shops. on planning applications on issues relating to highways and access. Action Dryden Street is a main vehicular access

from Hapton to Burnley Road Plan: encompassing a largely residential

catchment area. As a result traffic calming Development has already been set in place by Lancashire County Council. This includes speed cushions on Dryden Street between Burnley Road and Dryden Street Bridge, a give way sign at Dryden Street Plan Bridge and flat top humps between

Dryden Street and Abingdon Road. Document

Mr 1013 Proposal Agree to engine house being Duncan PAD H1/ converted to residential (or office use Armstrong 3 or even 'quiet' craft workshop use). Consultation The most important feature of this structure was its steam engine. It was scheduled as an ancient monument but was removed a few years ago

without any notice being issued - was Statement this legal?

Mr 1016 Proposal Agree with proposals to improve area. Representation noted. During previous No change. Duncan PAD It may be appropriate to demolish a consultations residents in the Armstrong TAI1/ 1 few properties in poor condition to Ingham/Lawrence Street area have provide garaging/garden areas and commented that action is required to encroach on to the adjacent industrial tackle social and environmental issues land as necessary. such as anti-social behaviour, dirty back yards, fly tipping, long term vacant and/or abandoned properties, crime and Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

nuisance neighbours. In response to these consultations the area has been proposed for Targeted Area Initiatives in the AAP and a 'Toolkit' of measures is Padiham currently being developed by the Council to tackle these issues.

The AAP has not proposed any areas of Area residential clearance in Padiham as

housing market conditions are not Action considered to be as acute as they are in other neighbourhoods within the borough

or East Lancashire. Plan:

Mr 1021 Proposal Agree with policy. Although mill is one Representations Noted. Recent No change. Development Duncan PAD of the oldest survivors in town and discussions between the Council's Armstrong EW1/ 1 (locally) listed it is a mess, a Economic Development unit and a local hotchpotch of unsympathetic commercial agent indicate that Grove alterations. Lane offers a decent range of affordable

Due to poor adjacent network of workspace. The complex consists of 8 Plan streets and closeness of housing, units with only one unit on the market, the

heavy industry should be rest of the site is occupied by a range of Document discouraged. Small light industrial users and has had consistently industrial/service units would be high occupancy over the last few years. appropriate. It is understood that the site has a very

Whole site needs to be tidied up and good power capacity due to it previously Consultation be more attractive. being a concrete factory - this is something that has been lacking on other business sites in the area.

Mr 1022 Proposal Agree Representation noted. No change. Statement Duncan PAD Armstrong EW1/ 2 295 296 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr 1029 Policy Details of the conservation lighting Representation noted. Agree that the No change. Area Duncan PAD ENV scheme at Albert St/ Gawthorpe St/ public realm improvements in sensitive Armstrong 2 Shuttleworth Street are detailed locations should be sympathetic to local Action below. character and context.

The main road through Padiham's Plan: Conservation Area must of course be

lit to a high standard. In Whalley Development centre embellishments have been attached to the tall columns and a conservation style lantern fitted, would this type of lantern be suitable in Padiham? Plan The choice of signposts available for

sensitive locations is very limited. Document Concerns raised that there are many designs manufactured but most are of mediocre appearance and incorporate a hotchpotch of styles. Consultation Suggestion for the most attractive benches to be seen in the area are the cast iron 'snake' and 'log' examples'. Statement Mr 1058 Proposal The factory is conveniently sited for Representation noted. Agree that the site No change. Duncan PAD people living in Padiham to walk to. offers a significant employment Armstrong EW1/ 3 Out of town industrial estates opportunity within the town and should be encourage car use. Retaining retained for employment uses. employment sites in towns reduces Discussions with LCC Highways suggest the needs to travel by car etc and also that in principle a new access into the help to sustain the local economy as Baxi site could be gained from Lune employees would use local shops. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Does not think that heavy goods Street and the unadopted road to the vehicles use residential streets as the south of the site adjacent to the river. main access to the site is via Wyre St/ It is noted that some of the employment Lune St/ goitside. areas in the town suffer from a low Padiham Concerns over the improvements environmental quality. Along with security made to the junction at Waddington issues of premises, this can constrain the

St/ Burnley Rd. The island prevents attractiveness of many established Area some of the longest lorries from employment areas to business uses. In

turning left into Waddington St. The order to improve these areas Policy PAD Action taxi rank placed directly opposite the ENV9: Environmental Improvements to island doesn't help. The lorry access Existing Employment Areas will promote

is overcome by passing to the right of environmental improvements and Plan: the keep left island enhanced security measures in order to

The use of Lune St as an access to fully realise the employment potential of Development Gothic Works does present a possible these areas. safety hazard in that there is no separate footpath on the eastern section of Lune St and the whole

length of the vehicular section of Plan goitside.

Vehicular access along goitside can Document be avoided by improving present access to the car park at junction of Holmes St and Lune St and forming

a new route across the car park. A Consultation path could easily be provided (SIT2/2). I suggest that the whole site be retained for industrial/office use but

with restrictions due to housing Statement nearby. 297 298 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Landscaping needs to be improved Area to Grove Ln and to the east side which faces a fairly sensitive rural Action area. Some tree planting was carried

out some years ago but has not been Plan: maintained. The land open to view

from the footpath is a mixture of waste Development and untidy storage.

Mr 1062 Proposal A path could be provided to connect Representation noted. Previous No change. Duncan PAD Proposal Site PAD EW 1/3 - The Baxi discussions with LCC Highways suggest Armstrong SIT2/ 2 Site and proposal PAD SIT2/2 - that access into the Baxi site could be Riverside Walk. improved in principle through the creation Plan Fully backs the proposed Riverside of an additional access between the Document Walk - The section of path from unadopted road to the south of the Baxi Memorial Park to Somerfield car park site and the River Calder. New would be unsuitable for the disabled development on the site may also provide however all users would be denied opportunities to enhance the wildlife Consultation access at times of even minor corridor and proposed riverside walk to 'flooding'. the south of the site. The suggestion to An alternative route is available by establish a pedestrian link between the crossing Bendwood bridge, following Baxi site and the Riverside walk could be

the south side of the river through considered during the development Statement Bancroft plantation to reach control process as an when an application Stockbridge Drive then along to for development on the site should come Gawthorpe Hall. forward. Concerned regarding the gaps Support for the Riverside Walk is noted. appearing in the tree lined river bank The feasibility of developing a riverside behind the Town Hall. This is opening walk between Memorial Park and the up the view across the river to the Town Centre and Gawthorpe Hall could backs of Station Road. These gaps have to consider issues such as access, are also leading to an increase in Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

weeds. Tree roots help to stabilise the flooding and design and enhancement of river bank and bring the countryside the wildlife corridor. into the town. Hope the proposals do not lead to Padiham mechanical, urban feel though possibly a stretch immediately behind

the Town Hall could be formerly laid Area out with access for the disabled via

ramps over the 'flood wall'. Action The formal area would give way to a more natural style with the hardcore

path of varying width meandering Plan: rather than being laid to a defined line.

The abundance of trees makes for a Development very pleasant view looking downstream from Padiham bridge and in both directions from Station Road bridge. Suggests that new trees be

planted, of natural countryside Plan varieties Document Mr 1066 Proposal Concerns: Representation noted. The land to the Delete proposal Duncan PAD 1) Removal of the all the land south south of Green Lane is identified within PAD EW1/4(a): Armstrong EW1/ 4 of Green Lane from the industrial the Economic Improvement Area EW6/4 Land adjacent to

area. Suggestion that the multi storied in the 'saved' Local Plan. Proposal PAD Padiham Green Consultation section of Green Lane Mill, the engine EW1/4 has amended the site area to Church of England house and other appropriate exclude an area of land to the south of School. outbuildings be retained preferably as Green Lane which has now been granted at present, light industrial or planning permission for housing. Future

commercial use. redevelopment and detailed design of this Statement 2) The proposed extension to the area will be dealt with through the industrial area is on higher ground development control process as and when 299 300 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

and be prominent from Memorial Park planning applications for the site come Area and the Linear Park. It may be more forward. appropriate to extend the industrial Due to site access constraints Proposal Action area on the present pens at the end PAD EW1/4(a): Land adjacent to Padiham

of Mare Park Road. Green Church of England School will be Plan: Why is the industrial area on Mare deleted.

Park Road not shewn as 'Existing Development Employment Land'?

Mr 1071 Policy Agree generally, but not for housing. Representation noted. There needs to be No change. Duncan PAD MU Car parking - Whilst additional car a balance between the need to provide Armstrong 1 parking on this site will, to a certain an element of town centre parking extent replace the places lost by the provision and the need to address the Plan development of Mytton Street car current imbalance of the property market Document park, it would be of no value as a in Padiham caused by the predominance replacement for Ightenhill Street car of two-bedroomed terraced housing. The park, which serves the top end of reuse of the brownfield site (PAD H1/1) Burnley Road and the lower ends of for residential development would have Consultation Moor Lane and to a lesser extent a positive effect in terms of helping to Church Street. This is an provide a greater mix of housing types unacceptable distance from the Wyre within the town. For example this site Street site. could provide much needed residential

accommodation for single person Statement households. Although the 53 spaces which are provided on the Ightenhill and Mytton Street car parks which will form part of Proposals PAD H1/1 appear to be reasonably well used, it should be noted that the proposal to develop this site for new housing will be dependent upon the provision of replacement public car Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

parking for the town centre within Proposal PAD MU1/1 - Wyre Street Lune Street. Padiham Mr 1077 Policy Agrees with the Council's policy Representation noted. The Padiham AAP No change. Duncan PAD ENV regarding alterations and is a comprehensive spatial planning Armstrong 3 development within the Padiham document to deliver change in and ensure Area Conservation Area, although feels in the conservation of the inner part of reality that works being carried out are Padiham including the town centre. The Action very poor. AAP recognises the importance of Believes no one in the Council is Padiham's historic environment and

qualified in historical architectural contains a number of policies to preserve Plan: matters . and enhance the quality and character of

Numerous comments received on Padiham. Development specific alterations and developments within the Padiham Conservation Area.

Mr 1092 Proposal Has no objections to the extension of Representation noted. The Padiham No change. Plan Duncan PAD the Conservation Area although does Heritage Appraisal highlighted an area

Armstrong ENV3/ 1 not feel it is warranted. where investigations could be carried out Document There are two notable buildings - the into a possible extension of the Padiham Town Hall and Weavers Institute. Conservation Area. This area has been Other buildings of note are - the Flying illustrated on the AAP Proposal Map and

Dutchman, Leedhams Printers and described in Proposal PAD ENV3/1 and Consultation although constructed after c.1957 include the buildings which have been Padiham Building Society (now identified in this representation. Under Bradford and Bingley). section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act

1990 the Council has a duty to designate Statement as Conservation Areas (CA) any areas of special architectural or historic interest 301 302 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

the character of which it is desirable to Area preserve and enhance. Action Mr 1094 Policy I agree with the policy, however I feel Representation noted. No change.

Duncan PAD ENV that there are short comings. Plan: Armstrong 4 Arbory Lodge is a Grade II Listed Building, the eastern half is derelict Development and in a neglected state. This has been mentioned to members of both Burnley and Padiham Councils but no action appears to be forth coming. Suggest a Repairs Notice be served on the owner. If the work is not carried Plan out then it should be compulsory Document purchased.

Mr 1095 Policy Agree with policy though poor Representation Noted. No change Duncan PAD ENV alterations are being carried out. No Armstrong 5 action is being taken, possibly a Consultation planning application has not been made.

Mr 1096 Policy Agree with policy, but feels some Representation noted. The Padiham AAP No change. Duncan PAD ENV approved new shop fronts are poor. is a comprehensive spatial planning Statement Armstrong 6 Examples of both poor and document to deliver change in and ensure acceptable shop fronts are given. the conservation of the inner part of Padiham including the town centre. The AAP recognises the importance of Padiham's historic environment and contains a number of policies to preserve and enhance the quality and character of Padiham. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr 1098 Policy Details given over proposed pre WW1 Representation Noted. No change. Duncan PAD ENV redevelopment of the centre of Armstrong 7 Padiham. Details given of buildings that have Padiham been demolished and their redevelopment. Area Action Plan: Development Plan Document Consultation Statement 303 304 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr 1111 Policy Feels that some properties earmarked Representation noted. The proposed Amend policy to Area Duncan PAD ENV for facelifting do not really require it linear park will pass through an area of read 'The Council Armstrong 8 whilst others do. dense terraced housing to the south east will promote and Action Improvements should be considered of Padiham town centre and this gateway encourage

to properties at: route would be greatly enhanced if improvements to Plan: a) (i) Back streets between back improvements to the properties visible frontages of

Dryden Street and Shakespeare from the rail line could be secured. properties fronting Development Street Although Elevate funding is available to the proposed linear (ii) Back streets and gables between face lift properties on gateways, Padiham park. These are Graham Street and back Bright Street (including the AAP area) is not considered shown on the b) Improvements to frontages a priority for housing market renewal Proposals Map'. between back Bright Street and funding as evidence indicates that the Plan Station Road. Main concerns: housing market in Padiham is not failing

(i) Back Bright Street at this time. There is therefore a need to Document (ii) Back Pendle Street explore alternative sources of funding, or (iii) Back Altham Street promotional activity that can add value to (iv) car park and gable to Baptist the linear park as a gateway. Chapel Consultation (v) Rear of Cross Bank (vi) Industrial site (formally Railway Saw Mill) c) Back streets at Burns Street and

Stockbridge Road Statement d) Improvements to employment site at Green Lane e) (i) Improvements to Station Road employment area (ii) To include landscaping to residential development to the rear of Station Road/ Park View (iii) Improvements to section between Mare Park Road and River Calder Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Regarding terraced house fronts - preferred 1950s uniform appearance i.e naturally weathered sandstone, sash windows and original doors. - Padiham Today some still retain their natural weathered stone finish, some have

been sandblasted, whilst others have Area been stone painted. The latter method

doesn't weather well. Virtually all sash Action windows and original doors have now been replaced, the doors mainly of

disproportionate PVC. - The overall Plan: effect is 'bitty' Development Mr 1112 Policy Traditional mills constructed from Representation noted. No change. Duncan PAD ENV natural materials blend better with Armstrong 9 their surroundings. Landscaping can often become a trap

for litter. Plan Modern sheds can contrast sharply

with their surroundings when vivid Document coloured cladding is used.

Mr 1113 Policy Agree - Concerns:- Representation noted. It is envisioned that No change

Duncan PAD CS 1) Smaller shops being joined Policies within the AAP such as PAD Consultation Armstrong 1 together and losing individual identity ENV3 - Padiham Conservation Area, PAD e.g. removing pilasters or pilaster ENV4 - Listed Buildings, PAD ENV5 - heads and fixing a full length fascia. Locally Important Buildings and Features 2) After enlarging a shop by taking and PAD ENV6: Shop Fronts and

over next door,windows space lost Advertisements have the potential to Statement 3) Shops abandoning window ameliorate a number of issues relating to displays. shops and shop fronts particularly within the Padiham Conservation Area. 305 306 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr 1114 Policy Agree, but concerns regarding Representation noted. It is envisioned that No change. Area Duncan PAD CS displays and individual shop fronts as Policies within the AAP such as PAD Armstrong 2 CS1. ENV3 - Padiham Conservation Area, PAD Action ENV4 - Listed Buildings, PAD ENV5 -

Locally Important Buildings and Features Plan: and PAD ENV6: Shop Fronts and

Advertisements have the potential to Development ameliorate a number of issues relating to shops and shop fronts particularly within the Padiham Conservation Area.

Mr 1115 Policy Agree, but concerns regarding Representation noted. It is envisioned that No change. Duncan PAD CS window displays and individual shop Policies within the AAP such as PAD Plan Armstrong 3 fronts area CS1. ENV3 - Padiham Conservation Area, PAD Document ENV4 - Listed Buildings, PAD ENV5 - Locally Important Buildings and Features and PAD ENV6: Shop Fronts and Advertisements have the potential to Consultation ameliorate a number of issues relating to shops and shop fronts particularly within the Padiham Conservation Area.

Mr 1116 Policy Agree, though I do not feel that quality Representation noted. Gateways No change. Statement Duncan PAD CS of some work is to a high standard. identified on the Preferred Option Armstrong 4 Many new shop fascias and signs are Proposals Map are those being brought from average to poor. forward from the 'saved' Burnley Local It was regrettable that the old Tech Plan (Policy PTC6). The Local Plan was demolished at the 'fountain' as it describes gateways as approaches to the was an imposing building and town centre on through routes where provided adult education. The people especially those visiting from out replacement housing is, fortunately of of town gain either a positive or negative a scale and proportion to give some impression of the town (Policy PTC6). Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

imposing qualities and provides a Those gateways suggested in this welcome break in the skyline. representation are either not within the Suggestion to include other Gateways AAP boundary or are not considered to which in some cases are outside the be approaches to the town centre. Padiham Action Area:- 1) Junction A6068 and Slade Lane

2) Junction Adamson Street and Moor Area Lane

3) Junction A671 and A678 Action 4) A671 at Whitegate 5) Junction A678 and A6068 (this

entrance to the town is very busy with Plan: long distance traffic passing though

but blighted by litter, additional Development screening is required to Shuttleworth Mead by planting the bank to the east side of Altham Industrial Estate and additional planting to the link road and

at Dean Bridge to screen the Plan 'Mullards' complex. Document Mr 1117 Policy Agree with the open areas shown on Representation noted. No change. Duncan PAD CS the plan, but with some suggestions. Response to existing open spaces. Armstrong 5 - Open Spaces listed within PAD CS5 have

CS5/4 - Possibly a limited amount of been previously identified within either the Consultation housing on this site to link existing Burnley Borough Council Green Space housing with the town centre and to Strategy 2005 or within the 'saved' Local include a small triangular piece of land to John O'Gaunt Street as open land.

CS5/11 - To enlarge this area Statement dramatically to include the whole of the 'Bunk'. 307 308 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

H1/1 - Retain a little land at the Plan Policies CF1, CF2 and CF3 Area extreme west side of this site as open (Appendix F, G & H). Any proposals for land. future redevelopment of any of the sites Action Suggest other green areas:- identified within PAD CS5 would have to

1) Strip of land bordering River on be assessed against these 'saved' Local Plan: north side from Goit to Bendwood Plan policies.

Bridge. Response to suggested other green Development 2) Strip of land bordered by Grove spaces. Lane/High Street/Spion Cop (possibly The strip of land bordering north of the natural woodland on very steep slope river to Bendwood Bridge will be with some housing on flat area to incorporated within Proposal PAD SIT2/2 north). - Riverside Walk. Padiham Town Council Plan 3) Retain a strip for screening to have successfully bid for funding from the

EW1/3 bordering Grove Lane. Some Big Lottery - the Peoples Millions to Document of these suggestions involve private improve a section of the riverbank land - does this not count? between the rear of Padiham Town Hall and Bendwood Bridge and create a defined and accessible walk way. Consultation Policy PAD ENV9 - Environmental Improvements to Existing Employment Areas promotes a programme of environmental improvements and

enhanced security measures on Statement employment areas highlighted on the Proposals Map such as EW1/3. Any detailed issues relating to either landscaping and screening on the site would be dealt within during the development control process as an when a planning application was submitted. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr 1118 Proposal Query over what a Quality Bus route Representation noted, however issues No change. Duncan PAD is. relating to specific destinations outside Armstrong SIT1/ 1 Large number of observations and the AAP area, timetables and duplication recommendations made to improve of services are not issues which can be Padiham bus services and routes between dealt with through the AAP process. Padiham and Burnley/ Burnley train The Lancashire Transport Plan includes

stations and neighbouring towns. a proposal to develop a Quality Bus Route Area 1) Reduce the number of buses (QBR) covering the route from Padiham

operating between Padiham and to Burnley Bus Station and onto Colne. Action Burnley during peak hours. Although this is now operational the Suggestion to operate short journeys Padiham section does not extend all the

to Locker Avenue/George IV. way to Shuttlworth Mead Industrial Estate Plan: 2) Observations regarding the number and two other employment areas a short

65 bus service between Nelson - distance beyond this at Altham and Development Burnley via Higham and Fence. May Simonstone. Enhancing this route to be further possibilities to provide include this section has the potential to to additional services by diverting main increase travel through public transport line buses to Sycamore Avenue/ to these peripheral employment areas

Gannow Lane and Lakeland Way/ and would therefore be beneficial for Plan Ighten Road those living and commuting to work in the

3) Bus to rail interchanges between Borough. Document Padiham and large areas of West A QBR incorporates a number of bus Burnley are poor. Only Burnley priority measures. These include bus Barracks has a bus stop adjacent to priority at traffic signals, bus lanes at

it. Selected buses should be diverted approaches to key junctions, and bus Consultation along Trafalgar Street and stops with raised kerbs and restriction of Manchester Road to connect with stopping by other vehicles. It also includes trains from Leeds (Manchester Road highway works along the route to give bus Station).

4) Unnecessary duplication of Statement services. 309 310 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

5) Suggest that composite timetables priority and the use of low floor buses with Area be issued on multiple service routes specially trained drivers. 6) Some outlying communities have Action lost their late night and Sunday

services. However 1 bus could be Plan: provided at no cost to serve these

communities by, in the case of Development Lowerhouse, diverting a main line bus (as service 65 during the day). In the case of the Higham/ Fence residents, access is available to the towns of Padiham, Burnley and Nelson in the Plan mid evenings, but there is no return

bus. A number of buses travel along Document the bypass from Padiham to Higham and Fence when starting the day or returning to Queensgate bus deport but are out of service. Could one of Consultation these buses returning to the depot, remain as a service bus until reaching Fencegate?

Mr 1119 Proposal Supports the scheme as conditions Representation noted. The detailed No change. Statement Duncan PAD have become dreadful especially design and layout of the proposed Linear Armstrong SIT2/ 1 around Pendle Street. However would Park is the responsibility of Lancashire like some of the reminders to remain:- County Council. Lancashire County 1) Buffer stops and a length of track Council have undertaken public to the west of the viaduct which would consultation on the design of the linear not interfere with the proposed path. park and additional consultation has been 2) Original L & Y (Lancashire and undertaken with residents living adjacent Yorkshire) railings each side of the to the rail line on Russell Terrace and viaduct dating from c1874. Some rails Cardwell Street. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

need replacing and a secondary fence would be required due to the steep drop. 3) A short telegraph post with bracket Padiham which served a former signal by Memorial Park.

4) A concrete marker post on site of Area Padiham Station.

5) Original L & Y handrail and support Action on top of Station Road bridge. 6) Short L & Y wooded signal post

near Green Brook bridge. Plan: 7) Iron floor plate with bell crank for

point from Goods Yard. Development 8) Concrete gradient post at Cross Bank indicating 'Level'/'40'. Perhaps they could be used to support display boards.

9) Display a short length of bull head Plan rail supported by 3 different chairs.

Has photographs of the station, trains Document working the line and timetables dating back to 1886 and would allow them to be copied for display purposes if

required. Consultation Fear that the proposed work may be rather 'mechanical' in layout. Could the width of the path vary in width and meander rather than take a straight

course? Possibly trees could be Statement planted in the centre of the track bed in places with the footpath veering to 31 1 312 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

one side and the cycle path the other Area side. If path edgings are used can grass be encouraged to grow over to Action soften its effect.

Understand at the Padiham end of the Plan: path access is to be made into

Memorial Park and the industrial Development estate. Concerned regarding access to the latter which was a condition of planning approval but was never carried out. The present route involves a lengthy walk. By taking the Plan park route access can be made to

Park Road and the Baths, but not for Document disabled due to a flight of steps. Access could be made however by leaving the railway on the south side, winding round gradually descending Consultation before passing under the viaduct to join the existing path at the river bridge.

Mr 1120 Proposal Support this idea - most of the route Representation noted. This route should Amendment to Statement Duncan PAD follows the old 'ginny'. Laying a short be designed in close consultation with Policy Justification Armstrong SIT2/ 3 section of this railway could be an local residents. to include ' route to interesting historical feature. be designed in close consultation with local residents.

Mr 1121 Proposal Observations given regarding popular Representation noted. Improvements No change to Duncan PAD pedestrian crossing points in Burnley made to pedestrian crossing facilities on policy. Armstrong SIT2/ 4 Road/ Church Street. Burnley Road and Church Street will be Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

developed through further consultation with residents, local stakeholders and Lancashire County Council. Padiham Mrs English 1235 Proposal The proposed extension to the Representation noted. Amend Key on Judith Heritage PAD conservation area boundary is not Proposals Map. Nelson ENV3/ 1 clear on the Proposals Map. Area

Mrs English 1236 Policy The notation for the defined shopping Representation noted. Amend Key Judith Heritage PAD CS frontages in Church St/Burnley Road Action Nelson 3 Area of Padiham is not shown on the

Key on the Proposals Map. Plan:

Ms 1217 Policy No additional amenities/supermarket. Representation noted. Padiham has been No change. Development Barbara PAD SIT Limited public transport to stores. No highlighted in Policy 4: Development in Porter 1 bus runs to the hospitals or down Lancashire's Key Service Centre (Market Dryden Street, which would be Towns) within the 'adopted' Joint needed if houses were built here. Lancashire Structure Plan 2005. This Traffic issues along Dryden Street and policy indicates that development will Plan vehicles targets of anti social need to be sufficient to promote behaviour. regeneration but that development will be Document appropriate to the size of the town centre. The AAP has recognised the important role that Padiham can play as a key service centre (market town) and as such Consultation supports the development of retail, professional services, leisure, cultural and civic uses within the central area of Padiham town centre (Policy PAD CS1).

Individual applications for retail Statement development made to the Council will be dealt within under through development control on a case by case basis. 313 314 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

The AAP also supports Sustainable Area Travel. AAP Policy PAD SIT1 states that new development in Padiham should be Action planned in order to reduce the need to

travel and that sustainable transport Plan: modes should be maximised in order to

encourage people to move about by foot, Development cycle and public transport. AAP Proposal PAD SIT1/1 will also explore the extending the Quality Bus Route. Dryden Street is recognised a main vehicular access from Hapton to Burnley Plan Road encompassing a largely residential

catchment area. As a result traffic calming Document has already been set in place by Lancashire County Council. This includes speed cushions on Dryden Street between Burnley Road and Dryden Street Consultation Bridge, a give way sign at Dryden Street Bridge and flat top humps between Dryden Street and Abingdon Road. Issues relating to anti social behaviour on

the rail line line are also recognised. The Statement design, layout, lighting and maintenance of the proposed linear park will seek to address a number of these issues. Lancashire County Council have undertaken public consultation on the design of the linear park and additional consultation has been undertaken with residents living adjacent to the rail line on Russell Terrace and Cardwell Street. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Ms 1218 Policy Can you be "strong" about the built Representation noted. Planning Policy No change. Barbara PAD SIT environment and the shop signs, Statement 1: Delivering Sustainable Porter 5 parking etc in shared spaces to make Communities states that development life easier and less stressful for plans should seek to reduce social Padiham visually impaired, pram pushers, inequalities and address accessibility for mobility scooters. Bicycles also use all members of the community to jobs,

our already narrow pavement which health, housing, education, shops, leisure Area area already uneven from the heavy and community facilities. As such all

vehicles parked on them. development will be expected to provide Action If houses go on this site something full access to those with mobility and will have to be done to slow the traffic sensory impairments.

down on Dryden, Russell, and Albion 'Adopted' Burnley Local Plan Policy GP5 Plan: Streets and Abingdon Road, Wytham Access for All states that 'all new

Street. In spite of traffic calming development proposals which provide Development measures already in place many goods, facilities or services to the public vehicles pass under the disused should make appropriate provision for railway bridge at 70 mph and already access for all including the disabled, we in Burns Street cannot cross the mobility and sensory impaired...children,

street at times as it is blind. Vehicles and parents with children.... ' The council Plan park outside the hairdressers, and too will permit development proposals for

close to the street end on the other shops etc providing that they meet with a Document side. At the moment it is an accident number of criteria to increase accessibility waiting to happen. If the front vehicle and reduce social inequalities. pulls up there could be a massive pile The design and access of a new

up as it is the main route to Hapton development is a shared responsibility Consultation via Abingdon Road and Wheat Street. between the Council's planners, building control officers and Lancashire County Council. Applications for new developments (where exemptions do not

apply) have to submit a Design and Statement Access Statement which would be assessed alongside planning policies as 315 316 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

part of the development control process. Area Building control would assess new development or significant alterations to Action a building in terms of whether or not plans

meet with Buildings Regulations (which Plan: include access, doors and lifts etc) and

Lancashire County Council are resonsible Development for highways issues (including raised surfaces, dropped kerbs etc). Dryden Street is recognised a main vehicular access from Hapton to Burnley Road encompassing a largely residential Plan catchment area. As a result traffic calming

has already been set in place by Document Lancashire County Council. This includes speed cushions on Dryden Street between Burnley Road and Dryden Street Bridge, a give way sign at Dryden Street Consultation Bridge and flat top humps between Dryden Street and Abingdon Road.

Ms 1219 Proposal Issues over traffic speeds and Representation noted. As part of the No change.

Barbara PAD H1/ management in Dryden Street area. development control process Lancashire Statement Porter 2 County Council's Highways department will be consulted on planning applications where there are highway and access issues. Dryden Street is a main vehicular access from Hapton to Burnley Road encompassing a largely residential catchment area. As a result traffic calming has already been set in place by Lancashire County Council. This includes Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

speed cushions on Dryden Street between Burnley Road and Dryden Street Bridge, a give way sign at Dryden Street Bridge and flat top humps between Padiham Dryden Street and Abingdon Road.

Ms 1220 Proposal Need for traffic calming as proposed Representation noted. As part of the No change. Area Barbara PAD H1/ new housing is on route for numerous development control process Lancashire Porter 3 schools. County Council's Highways department Action What will happen to the older terraced will be consulted on planning applications housing if new build goes ahead. where there are highway and access

issues. Dryden Street is a main vehicular Plan: access from Hapton to Burnley Road

encompassing a largely residential Development catchment area. As a result traffic calming has already been set in place by Lancashire County Council. This includes speed cushions on Dryden Street

between Burnley Road and Dryden Street Plan Bridge, a give way sign at Dryden Street

Bridge and flat top humps between Document Dryden Street and Abingdon Road.

Ms 1215 Proposal Struggles with traffic speeding down Representation noted. Dryden Street is a No change.

Barbara PAD Dryden Street and parking on this main vehicular access from Hapton to Consultation Porter SIT2/ 1 narrow way and being targets of Burnley Road encompassing a largely missiles thrown from the railway residential catchment area. As a result embankment and Shakespeare Street traffic calming has already been set in pedestrian and Dryden Street bridges. place by Lancashire County Council. This

includes speed cushions on Dryden Street Statement between Burnley Road and Dryden Street Bridge, a give way sign at Dryden Street 317 318 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Bridge and flat top humps between Area Dryden Street and Abingdon Road. Issues relating to anti social behaviour on Action the rail line line are also recognised. The

design, layout, lighting and maintenance Plan: of the proposed linear park will seek to

address a number of these issues. Development Lancashire County Council have undertaken public consultation on the design of the linear park and additional consultation has been undertaken with residents living adjacent to the rail line on Plan Russell Terrace and Cardwell Street. Document Mr 1216 Policy No additional amenities/supermarket. Representation noted. Padiham has been No change. Benjamin PAD SIT Limited public transport to stores. No highlighted in Policy 4: Development in Porter 1 bus runs to the hospitals or down Lancashire's Key Service Centre (Market Dryden Street, which would be Towns) within the 'adopted' Joint Consultation needed if houses were built here. Lancashire Structure Plan 2005. This Traffic issues along Dryden Street and policy indicates that development will vehicles targets of anti social need to be sufficient to promote behaviour. regeneration but that development will be

appropriate to the size of the town centre. Statement The AAP has recognised the important role that Padiham can play as a key service centre (market town) and as such supports the development of retail, professional services, leisure, cultural and civic uses within the central area of Padiham town centre (Policy PAD CS1). Individual applications for retail development made to the Council will be Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

dealt within under through development control on a case by case basis. The AAP also supports Sustainable Travel. AAP Policy PAD SIT1 states that Padiham new development in Padiham should be planned in order to reduce the need to

travel and that sustainable transport Area modes should be maximised in order to

encourage people to move about by foot, Action cycle and public transport. AAP Proposal PAD SIT1/1 will also explore the

extending the Quality Bus Route. Plan: Dryden Street is recognised a main

vehicular access from Hapton to Burnley Development Road encompassing a largely residential catchment area. As a result traffic calming has already been set in place by Lancashire County Council. This includes

speed cushions on Dryden Street Plan between Burnley Road and Dryden Street

Bridge, a give way sign at Dryden Street Document Bridge and flat top humps between Dryden Street and Abingdon Road. Issues relating to anti social behaviour on

the rail line line are also recognised. The Consultation design, layout, lighting and maintenance of the proposed linear park will seek to address a number of these issues. Lancashire County Council have

undertaken public consultation on the Statement design of the linear park and additional consultation has been undertaken with 319 320 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

residents living adjacent to the rail line on Area Russell Terrace and Cardwell Street. Action McIerney 1129 Proposal Support the proposed redevelopment Representation noted. The former Albion Revised Policy

Homes (NW) PAD H1/ of Perseverance Mill for residential Mill (Perseverance Mill) site has been PAD ENV11 Plan: 2 development. Also agree that the proposed for residential development. Its Development and continued use of this site for continued use for employment use is Flood Risk to Development employment is constrained by the constrained by the immediate road include mitigation road network and that housing would network and is location within a measures for PAD be a more appropriate use. predominantly residential area suggests H1/2. These will Support the principle for off-site that an allocation for housing would be include: financial contributions in lieu of on site more appropriate. Raised floor levels POS provision as referred to in the The Council is currently undertaking an Restrict living use Plan supporting text to the policy. Exception Test as part of the Borough's to upper floors Document The FRA concludes that provided the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Deculvert Green proposed development of either the in line with PPS25 Development and Brook mill or car park sites are not Flood Risk. The current assessment of Increase constructed below current levels then the site suggests that the site would meet impermeable area Consultation proposed development is not the requirements of the Exception Test. SUDS: permeable considered to be flood risk and that For example the sustainability benefit of pavements/swales the flood risk elsewhere is not the development out weigh the flood risk No discharge of expected to change as a result of this concerns (the site being previously surface water to

development. developed land, close to public transport sewer Statement The car parking area should also be routes, shops and other services). The On site storage of proposed for residential development SFRA will also identify the most suitable discharge to Green in the AAP. The site itself is not mitigation measures necessary to enable Brook considered suitable for industrial the site to be safely developed without Flood resilience development. The AAP boundary increasing flood risk elsewhere. These measures should be redrawn to include the mill's measures will be outlined in revised Policy former car park area off Wytham PAD ENV11 Development and Flood Risk and will include the measure to deculvert Green Brook. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Street and be proposed for residential Central Government set the boundaries development as part of the for the Housing Market Renewal Perseverance Mill allocation in the Intervention Areas in 2003 and the AAP. Padiham AAP incorporates the whole of Padiham Request that the proposed policy the Padiham Intervention area. The requirement to remove Green Brook Wytham Street car park is located outside

from culvert be deleted or at the very the AAP boundary and applications for Area least that it be rewritten in a manner change of use for this site would be dealt

which is much less prescriptive in with through the development control Action order to provide appropriate flexibility process rather than as part of the AAP. for development proposals of the site. Policies PAD H1/2 and PAD H2 seek to

Policy requirements should not rule address the current imbalance in the Plan: out proposed development of sites property market caused by the

which have a broad range of house predominance of two bedroomed terraced Development types, (including some 2 bedroomed housing in the AAP area. These policies units), particularly if it is considered would not rule out the principle of that there is a market for such units. developing an element of 2 bedroomed It is requested therefore that this be properties within a residential

reflected in both Policy PAD H2 and development which will provide a broader Plan the supporting text to Policy PAD mix of housing including smaller one

H1/2. bedroomed properties and larger Document Request that some reference is made three/four bedroomed properties. to allowing for the particular AAP Policy PAD H3 - Tenure Mix and constraints associated with any Policy H5 - Local Housing Needs of the

previously developed site to be taken 'saved' Burnley Local Plan should be read Consultation into account in the assessment of in conjunction with one another. PAD H3 affordable housing provision. The requires that new housing developments relevant policies should include for a over 15 units should be of mixed tenure. mix of tenures including low cost for The provision of 10% affordable (for rent,

sale and shared ownership if there is part rent/buy or some form of subsidised Statement local need. purchase) or 10% special needs housing is set in 'saved' Policy H5. These policies 321 322 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

will allow for negotiation on a site by site Area basis when particular site constraints have been identified. This negotiation would be Action undertaken as part of the development

control process and would not require the Plan: AAP policy to be amended. Development McIerney 1130 Policy Reference made in the supporting text Policy PAD H2 seeks to address the No change. Homes (NW) PAD H 2 to provide smaller one bedroomed current imbalance in the property market and larger three/ four bedroomed caused by the predominance of two properties. This is reflected in Policy bedroomed terraced housing in the AAP PAD H2 to new housing development. area. However this policy would not rule Such policy requirements should not out the principle of developing an element Plan rule out proposed development of of 2 bedroomed properties within a Document sites which have a broad range of residential development which will provide house types, (including some 2 bed a broader mix of housing including smaller units). It is requested that this be one bedroomed properties and larger reflected in both Policy PAD H2 and three/four bedroomed properties. Consultation the supporting text to Policy PAD The provision of 10% affordable (for rent, H1/2. part rent/buy or some form of subsidised Affordable housing - request that purchase) or 10% special needs housing some reference is made to allowing is set in 'saved' Burnley Local Plan Policy

for the particular constraints H5. These policies will allow for Statement associated with any previously negotiation on a site by site basis when developed site to be taken into particular site constraints have been account in the assessment of identified. This negotiation would be affordable housing provision. The undertaken as part of the development relevant policies should include for a control process and would not require the mix of tenures including low cost for AAP policy to be amended. sale and shared ownership if there is local need. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

McIerney 1131 Policy Affordable housing - request that AAP Policy PAD H3 - Tenure Mix and No change. Homes (NW) PAD H 3 some reference is made to allowing Policy H5 - Local Housing Needs of the for the particular constraints 'saved' Burnley Local Plan should be read associated with any previously in conjunction with one another. PAD H3 Padiham developed site to be taken into requires that new housing developments account in the assessment of over 15 units should be of mixed tenure.

affordable housing provision. The The provision of 10% affordable (for rent, Area relevant policies should include for a part rent/buy or some form of subsidised

mix of tenures including low cost for purchase) or 10% special needs housing Action sale and shared ownership if there is is set in 'saved' Policy H5. These policies local need. will allow for negotiation on a site by site

basis when particular site constraints have Plan: been identified. This negotiation would be

undertaken as part of the development Development control process and would not require the AAP policy to be amended.

Mr Baxi Group Ltd 1148 Proposal Details of marketing exercise Representations have been submitted on Amend wording in

Steve PAD conducted on site. Conclusion of behalf of Baxi Group Ltd requesting that Policy to read 'The Plan Pilkington EW1/ 3 exercise suggested that in order to the Baxi site be identified as an area of Baxi site forms the

realise future employment change and be reallocated for mixed use eastern half of Document opportunities on the site and development during the Issues and Local Plan overcome constraints, there is a need Options stage of the AAP process. allocation EW6/3. to add value through the provision of However it remains the Council's view The main building

some higher value end uses. that the site be brought forward for on the site is a Consultation Summary of Appendix 1 paragraph employment use. single storey 1.376 onwards. Baxi welcomes It is recognised, however, that the site is factory although suggestion that a mixed use scheme currently vacant and that there are issues there is a could come forward, if it is proven that relating to flood risk and access onto the multi-storey office

other uses were needed to make site by high-sided vehicles. building on Wyre Statement redevelopment a viable option. Commercial agents acting on behalf of Street. The site is However disagrees with the Council Baxi may have concluded that in order to now unoccupied. A 323 324 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

that the site should be retained for realise future employment opportunities significant part of Area employment uses. on the site and to overcome site the site falls within In promoting a mix of uses on the site, constraints, there is a need to add value Flood Zone 3 and Action the layout and phasing of new through the provision of some higher any redevelopment

development will need to be careful. value end uses. However the Council is proposals should Plan: New housing should be towards the aware of significant interest from a single consider

northern end of the site and occupier who proposes to retain the entire opportunities to Development commercial uses towards the site in employment use. incorporate southern end. This would allow higher PPS25 Development and Flood Risk sustainable value development to come forward Annex D Table D2 states that employment drainage. on the more deliverable part of the uses are considered less vulnerable to New development site in the earlier phase of flooding than residential uses. They are on the site may Plan regeneration in order to generate therefore more compatible with the site's also provide

funding required to invest in the location within Flood Zone 3a (see Table opportunities to Document remainder etc. D3). enhance the Baxi recommend that this site be A revised Policy PAD ENV11 wildlife corridor and identified under Policy PAD MU1. Development and Flood Risk is being proposed riverside Replacement text is suggested for prepared based on Environment Agency walk to the south Consultation PAD MU1. response to the Preferred Option as part of a wider proposals and the Council's Strategic strategy to Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) which is enhance the also in preparation. linkages between

It should be noted that employment uses Gawthorpe Hall Statement are not restricted to B2 (general industrial) and the town and B8 (stororage and distribution) uses centre. as they could include B1 (office/high tech Although this site industries) uses, which would not represents a necessarily, generate the use of significant high-sided vehicles. Previous discussions employment held with LCC Highways have also opportunity in the indicated that access into the Baxi site area, access to the could be improved in principle through the site runs adjacent Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

creation of an additional access from Lune to a residential Street/Holmes Street via the unadopted area. In order to road to the south of the Baxi site adjacent deter heavy goods to the River Calder. It is envisaged that vehicles from using Padiham such an access could reduce the conflict residential streets between HGVs gaining access to the site consideration will

from surrounding residential streets. also be given to Area The Options evaluation given in the the inclusion, in

Preferred Option Appendix (paragraphs any proposals for Action 1.350-1.364) is considered to be this site, of traffic comprehensive and present a balanced management

view of the proposal by Baxi Group Ltd to measures linked to Plan: develop the Baxi site for mixed use Proposal PAD

redevelopment. This site and the other SIT5/2 - Moor Development sites identified for employment use in the Lane/Ightenhill Preferred Option are considered by the Street/Grove Lane Council to be those in the AAP area with and PAD SIT5/3 - the greatest potential to contribute to the Sowerby

growth and diversification of the borough's Street/Wyre Street Plan economy. The Council views the Baxi site (see Sustainable

as a sustainable employment site given and Inclusive Document its location in relation to Padiham town Transport). This centre and access to public transport and should include the motorway network. measures to

The Options Appraisal Summary within prevent heavy Consultation Appendix 1, page 56, paragraph 1.376 goods vehicles states that ' The site is allocated in the from using residential streets. This site is

currently in Statement employment use. 325 326 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

'saved' Local Plan as an Economic (Delivery: funding Area Improvement Area. Within these areas for improvements the presumption is that employment uses or redevelopment Action will remain. A mixed use scheme could would be through

come forward on this site if it was proven the private sector Plan: that other uses were needed to make although

redevelopment a viable prospect. This assistance may Development would not, however require the site to be also be sought identified as an 'Area of Change' within from the NWDA. the Area Action Plan'. It is the Council's Development on view that employment use on this site this site may also should remain. If an application for mixed help to fund Plan use should come forward in the future it highways

would be up to the applicant to prove what improvements, Document the minimum alternative use would be identified in required in order to bring employment consultation with forward on the site. Lancashire County It is the opinion of the Council that the Council, through Consultation whole of the Baxi site still represents a Section 106 significant employment opportunity in the contributions). area and should not be included within Proposal PAD MU1/1- Mixed Use

Development. The Baxi site is a separate Statement area from the proposed mixed use development site and is not in or adjacent to Padiham town centre. It would not therefore would not accord with the advice given in PPG6: 'Planning for Town Centres', which indicates that mixed use developments should be encouraged in or around existing centres. Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr Baxi Group Ltd 1189 1.376 Summary of Appendix 1, para 1.376 The Options Appraisal Summary within No change. Steve onwards given. Baxi welcomes the Appendix 1, page 56, paragraph 1.376 Pilkington suggestion that a mixed use scheme states that ' The site is allocated in the could come forward on the site, if it 'saved' Local Plan as an Economic Padiham were proven that other uses were Improvement Area. Within these areas needed to make redevelopment a the presumption is that employment uses

viable option. However disagree that will remain. A mixed use scheme could Area the site be retained for employment come forward on this site if it was proven

use within the AAP. that other uses were needed to make Action redevelopment a viable prospect. This would not, however require the site to be

identified as an 'Area of Change' within Plan: the Area Action Plan'. It is the Council's

view that employment use on this site Development should remain. If an application for mixed use should come forward it would be up to the applicant to prove what the minimum alternative use would be

required on the site in order to bring Plan employment forward.

Commercial agents acting on behalf of Document Baxi may have concluded that in order to realise future employment opportunities on the site and to overcome the significant

site constraints, there is a need to add Consultation value through the provision of some higher value end uses. However the Council is aware of significant interest from a single occupier who proposes to

retain the entire site in employment use. Statement 327 328 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

Mr Baxi Group Ltd 1193 Policy Recommended that the Baxi site be It is the opinion of the Council that the Area Steve PAD MU identified within Policy PAD MU1. whole of the Baxi site still represents a Pilkington 1 Replacement text to Policy PAD MU1 significant employment opportunity in the Action is suggested. area and should not be included within

Proposal PAD MU1/1- Mixed Use Plan: Development. The Baxi site is a separate

area from the proposed mixed use Development development site and is not in or adjacent to Padiham town centre. It would not therefore would not accord with the advice given in PPG6: 'Planning for Town Centres', which indicates that mixed use Plan developments should be encouraged in

or around existing centres. Document

Ms Planning 1249 2.17 We support you in seeking to provide Representation noted. The AAP is a No change. Carolyn Advisor direction for the future development spatial document and includes policies Pepper CABE of this area. We support the objectives and proposals which promote high Consultation outlined in this document, however standards of design. Further advice on we feel that the options presented are design standards and quality are provided reminiscent of traditional land use in 'saved' Burnley Local Plan policies and planning policy and do not achieve through advice and guidance given as

the design standards and qualities of part of the development control process. Statement a spatial plan. The Padiham Heritage Appraisal also high lights amongst others elements key architectural styles, materials, buildings and views in Padiham.

Ms Planning 1250 2.16 We feel that the vision lacks clarity Representation noted. The vision has No change. Carolyn Advisor and does not reflect the objectives of been revised following comments Pepper CABE the plan. received at Issues and Options stage and is considered to provide a good framework for the area's regeneration and Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

renewal. The key issues the area faces are summarised in para 2.25 and the Policies and Proposals in the AAP have been designed to tackle all of these. Padiham

Ms Planning 1251 The decision to proceed with Representation noted. The AAPs sit within No change. Carolyn Advisor producing five AAPs ahead of the the wider policy context and framework Area Pepper CABE Core Strategy, Site Allocations and of the 'saved policies' of the Local Plan. Proposals Map has resulted in The 5 AAPs are being developed Action documents that lack an overarching concurrently in order to provide an strategy either spatially or in terms of opportunity to consider cross cutting

development (location, mix, scale, issues and to produce a balanced Plan: phasing, infrastructure etc), or other approach to land use allocations. Further

investment or strategic policies. This work is ongoing to consider issues across Development would provide a wider context for the 5 AAP areas, including the work on proposals and a structure or green infrastructure and housing and framework for other interventions. employment land position statements. There is no statement, plan or In terms of format, it is proposed that

strategy that brings the AAP areas more illustrative material will be used in Plan together. The only available map the Submission Plan, including

showing all five AAP areas is the map photographs and possibly other illustrative Document taken from the Local Development material. Scheme in Appendix 1, which does not show interrelationships either

between the AAPs themselves, or key Consultation areas such as the town centre and the Weavers Triangle. This omission is considered a major shortcoming of the adopted methodology and it is

recommended that in advance of the Statement preparation of the Core Strategy, an overarching development framework 329 330 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

is prepared to demonstrate how the Area AAPs are connected, consistent and complimentary in both spatial and Action policy terms.

Feel that the format of the document Plan: is very text heavy. There are no

photographs, illustrations or diagrams Development in the document which would have been useful to illustrate existing conditions e.g. topography and existing spatial layout, key design concepts, evidence of design quality Plan (whether existing in the area or from

elsewhere as a benchmark) and the Document various options for change, which is a significant shortcoming of the document and a missed opportunity. Consultation Ms Planning 1260 2 Concerned about the lack of 'spatial' Representation noted. It is considered No change. Carolyn Advisor context. The preferred options AAP that the Preferred Option does provide a Pepper CABE should seek to integrate with related 'spatial' context and a range of spatial, policies and programmes that rather than land use policies and

influence place making and the proposals which are being developed to Statement function of a place. There should be address key issues identified in the AAP. clear links between the vision, strategic objectives, and how these are addressed in each of the options. Keen to see the use of more maps, diagrams and illustrations. Overall, while we support the aspirations of Burnley Borough Council in preparing this document, we feel that it is a Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

missed opportunity and does not meet the stated ambition and purpose.

Ms Planning 1267 Policy It is disappointing that design Representation noted. It is accepted that Amend wording for Padiham Carolyn Advisor PAD ENV standards identified in the AAP relate Policy ENV1 Sustainable Design and all the sites Pepper CABE 1 to the Code for Sustainable Homes Construction should be reviewed and identified in but not Building for Life (BFL). As a reworded to include a reference to proposals PAD Area result, there is no specific design Building for Life and provide a specific H1/1, H1/2 and quality benchmark and it is design quality benchmark. In addition a H1/3 to provide a Action recommended that BFL be specifically consistent design quality ("a very high consistent identified as a design standard to be design quality") will be applied across all approach to design

achieved in new developments, which sites. and quality ("a very Plan: would provide a mechanism for high design

monitoring design achievements in quality") across the Development Burnley. sites. Amend wording in ENV1 to include Building for Life. Plan Mr Government 1277 1.14 Without prejudice to the Secretary of Representation noted. No change.

Jonathan Office for the State's role later in the process, we Document Pennick North West will try to help Local Planning Authorities minimise the risk of submitting unsound documents by

making appropriate comments at Consultation earlier stages of document preparations, particularly at the Preferred Options Stage. To do this, we look for evidence that

the nine tests of soundness (as set Statement out in PPS12 and explained further in guidance from the Planning Inspectorate) have been addressed. 331 332 Padiham Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

We will seek further clarification where Area evidence of soundness is not immediately clear. At this stage, we Action do not propose to get into the merits

of detailed policy wording because it Plan: is the overall soundness of the

strategy and approach to document Development preparation that we need to consider first, before documents are formally submitted.

Mr Government 1280 The Spatial Portrait of each of the Representation noted. No change. Jonathan Office for the AAPs provides the reader with a clear Plan Pennick North West sense of place and briefly raises some Document of the issues and opportunities associated with the area. This section is well supported by the use of evidence. Consultation

Mr Government 1282 2.16 The vision has been vastly improved, Representation noted. No change. Jonathan Office for the giving clear indication of what the Pennick North West specific AAP area will be like in the future, identifying the area's specific Statement areas of opportunity, making the vision distinctive to the place and spatial in nature. The vision appears to be both realistic and deliverable.

Mr Government 1283 2.17 The objectives appear to flow from Representation noted. No change. Jonathan Office for the the identified vision and highlight a Pennick North West range of issues; and not just those issues traditionally associated with Full Name Organisation ID Policy/ Summary Officers' Recommendation Outcome Details Proposal

land use planning as clearly wider spatial issues have been considered.

Mr Government 1284 The review of other plans and Representation noted. No change. Padiham Jonathan Office for the programmes at the National, Pennick North West Regional, Sub-Regional, and Local levels enables the reader to Area understand the clear links that exist between the AAPs and these other Action documents.

Mr Government 1285 Pleased to note that the AAPs make Representation noted. No change. Plan: Jonathan Office for the reference although briefly, to the

Pennick North West justification of delivering the Core Development Strategy in advance of the five AAPs and the interrelationship between each LDF documents.

Mr Government 1286 3 The inclusion of detailed policy Representation noted. No change. Plan Jonathan Office for the wording at Preferred Options is not Pennick North West usually considered appropriate at this Document stage. The general thrust of the policy should however be outlined at this stage without outlining detailed policy wording, which should instead be set Consultation out at the submission stage.

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Other Representations

C.1 A further representation regarding Preferred Option policies PAD MU1 and PAD ENV5 was received from DPP consultants on behalf of Maple Grove Developments after the formal consultation period, on 27 August 2009.

C.2 The representation took issue with the designation of mill buildings within part of the PAD MU1 site as being of local heritage value. This designation, reinforced in policy PAD ENV5 Locally Important Buildings and Features was made as part of the Padiham Heritage Appraisal, a key part of the Area Action Plan’s evidence base. In support of their representation, DPP/Maple Grove had commissioned an Archaeological and Historic Buildings Assessment by Birmingham Archaeology which related to part of the PAD MU1 site. On the basis of the report’s findings DPP/Maple Grove argued that the considerable development activity which has occurred on the site including conversions, demolition and new build to accommodate the changing uses of the site had resulted in the presence of a disconnected group of buildings which did not exhibit any historic integrity and therefore that the designation in the Area Action Plan of any of the buildings as being of local heritage value was unfounded.

C.3 Further, it was argued by DPP/Maple Grove that the designation of local heritage value in PAD MU1 and PAD ENV5 was contrary to national planning guidance on the historic environment (PPG 15) which states that classification should be based on the scheduling of ancient monuments, the listing of historic buildings and the designation of Conservation Areas. As there were no listed or locally listed buildings on the site there could be no case for designation of buildings as being of heritage value.

C.4 DPP/Maple Grove argued that the need to take account of the setting of the Conservation Area would not apply to the PAD MU1 site due to the self contained nature of the Padiham Conservation Area and its location some 60m from the site.

C.5 The representation was noted. DPP/Maple Grove’s representation, based on the Birmingham Archaeology Assessment, relates only to part of the PAD MU1 site. The Heritage Appraisal for Padiham provides a detailed evaluation of the heritage interest in the neighbourhood as a whole to inform the Area Action Plan. It provides a framework for the regeneration of the area and provides an assessment of the elements which give the neighbourhood its distinctive character. Policy ENV5 states that the significance of the building feature must be balanced against the need to create a well planned and sustainable neighbourhood.

Outcome: no change

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PINS LDF Support Programme Advice

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Appendix D PINS LDF Support Programme Advice

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, Duke 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 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.

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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.

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.

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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 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.

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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 concerned with 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.

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).

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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]

[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]

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[http://www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/pins/appeals/local_dev/ldf_testing_soundness.pdf]

• Development Plan Document Examination – Procedural Advisory Notes [PINS; November 2008] [http://www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/pins/appeals/local_dev/ 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: [email protected]

Keith Holland (Asst Director) 0117-372-8351 Lee Armitage 0117-372-6271

Stephen Davies 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 further.

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: [email protected]

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