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Question 10 - we asked:
There is currently a planning application for housing on the former green belt land at Bent House Lane. The developer has proposed improving footpaths in the area, but people in the area also need safe cycling routes to the local schools and to employment and services. Would you be prepared to priortise this as an issue?
We asked this question only in Belmont.
5 of the candidates responded as below.
Those candidate(s) which were elected are highlighted.
| Michael Drummond Moverley SMITH (Conservative Party) |
If the consultation for the Bent House Lane development shows there is a need for cycle lanes I would support their inclusion. |
| Joshua WOOLLER (Conservative Party) |
Yes, I believe that any new developments should be including initiatives which promote alternate forms of travel. |
| Roger Michael MCADAM (Green Party) |
I agree that proper cycling routes must be prioritised and made mandatory to service new housing developments |
| Christine Anne FLETCHER (Labour Party) |
Yes. I know the area well and have met with the developers already. I know they are open to consultation. |
| Michael WATSON (Liberal Democrat) |
As a Belmont Parish Councillor and member of the Parish Planning Committee, I attended the Banks developer presentation regarding the Bent House Lane development of 400 + houses. We did discuss footpaths and cycle paths, as well as the planting of thousands of trees, and the creation of pond areas. I personally asked them not to destroy the hedges that provide a habitat for wild life. The Banks group were actually very pleased to talk about the issues we raised and assured us that the points would be looked at be a part of their planning. I would be pleased to prioritise safe cycling routes in this area, as there will be a huge increase of road traffic from the new housing development and also the new Damson Way relief road opposite the new estate. In addition, there will be more road traffic from the new McDonalds 24 hour restaurant and Coffee retail unit just down the road from the housing development. |
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