Padiham Area Action Plan: Development Plan Document

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Padiham Area Action Plan: Development Plan Document Consultation Statement
1 Introduction
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1.1
Purpose of the Document
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1.2
Links to the Statement of Community Involvement
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2 Early Consultation – Pre Issues and Options
2.1
Early Consultation – Pre- Issues and Options Stage
3 Issues and Options Consultation
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3.1
Regulation 25
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3.2
Consultation Process
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3.3
Consideration of the Comments Made during Issues and Options Consultation
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4 Preferred Options Consultation
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4.1
Regulation 26 (2004 Act) Consultation
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4.2
Summary of Key Issues
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4.3
PINS ‘ LDF Support Programme
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4.4
Government Office North West
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Appendices
A Statement of Compliance with the SCI
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B Consultation on Issues and Options
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B.1
List of Consultees
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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
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
Milestone
Minimum Consultation Requirements set
out in the SCI
Methods used to meet the
Requirements of the SCI
Prepare
evidence base
and develop
issues/options
To raise awareness by;
Awareness raised through:
• issuing a press release
• series of newspaper articles,
including ‘Picture This’, Turf Moor
training session and Planning Factory
Consultation
started 24
July 2006
with an
awareness
raising event
on 10 May
2006
• contacting groups on the Local Development
Framework (LDF) database by letter/email
• using the website, posters, leaflets
• groups and individuals on database
contacted by letter
To consult using a combination of:
• through website, posters, flyers
• general surveys, possibly using the Citizen’s
Panel
Consultation by:
• meetings with stakeholders
• focus groups
• workshops, ‘Planning for Real’
• booklets delivered to all households,
businesses
• meetings, facilitated discussions with the
community and other stakeholders
• business surveys
• 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
Options
• issue press release
• consultation letters to those on the database
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• press release, including invitation to
Planning Factory session at Turf Moor
Consultation
started on 19
February
2008 with a
pre
consultation
event on 31
January 2008
• explanatory leaflet and other publicity
• letters sent to all on database with
an interest in the area
• exhibitions, road shows
• made documents available in appropriate
locations
• copies of documents sent to
statutory bodies
• focus groups, one-to-one meetings
• website, including Limehouse
consultation
• targeted measures to engage ‘hard to reach’
groups
• documents made available at
suitable locations
• website
• drop in sessions, road shows
• publish feedback on consultation • press
release, including invitation to Planning Factory
session at Turf Moor
• booklet delivered to all households,
businesses
• meetings to discuss specific issues
• letters sent to all on database with an interest
in the area
• copies of documents sent to statutory bodies
• feedback on issues and options
consultation published on website
and made available at Planning
Reception
Minimum requirements were all met
at this stage
Submission
document
• press release
• website
• letters to appropriate groups on the
consultation database
• explanatory leaflet and other publicity
• public exhibitions, road shows
• focus groups, one-to-one meetings
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
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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
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
Merseyside)
Visually Impaired Persons’ Group
Kitty Usher MP
The Woodland Trust
Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society
Wynn’s Independent Transport Consultants
Lancashire Economic Partnership
List 3
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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
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
Community Service
New Era Enterprises
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
Voluntary Service Burnley Community Network
Pat’s Pantry
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
Tenants and Residents’ Group
Prima Properties
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
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
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
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39/PA/399
1.0 Introduction
Consideration
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
Yes/No
Policy 4 of the JLSP : Development
in Padiham supports and enhances
Maple Grove Developments Ltd (MGD) its role as a service centre and
public transport hub for the
C/o Steven Abbott Associates
surrounding villages and rural area.
The scale of development will be
Padiham is a Key Service Centre
Yes, in part
appropriate to the size of the town
(Market Town) under Policy 4 in the
and will include development for
adopted Structure Plan (2005). As such
diversification of the rural economy
development which promotes
and development of public
Padiham's regeneration and supports
transport infrastructure.
and enhances its role as a town centre
is acceptable in principle. A new food PPS 6 Para. 2.28 states that: In
store, appropriate in scale to the town, selecting sites for development,
would be wholly consistent with that
LPAs should:
policy. MGD's plans are consistent with
national policy set out in PPS6. The
assess the need for the
same can be said for RSS which
development
establishes the concept of Key Service
identify the appropriate scale
Centres for the region. MGD recognise
of development
that Padiham Town Centre is in Tier 3
Comment
Section/ Guideline
B.3 Consideration of Representations to Issues and Options
The Preferred Option should
consider bringing forward the
under used mill complex at Wyre
Street/ Lune Street/ Holmes
Street as a site for mixed use
redevelopment. A development
brief should be considered for
this site to investigate a range of
Proposals for retail within the
town will be assessed
against PPS 6, RSS, JLSP
Policy 16 and Burnley Local Plan
policies.
contain a mix used site similar to
that identified in Area 2 Option 1
in the Issues and Options
Consultation Report.
Effect on Content of Preferred
Option
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Section/ Guideline
32
The AAP is a helpful way of assisting
with delivery of this opportunity. MGD's
proposals can be promoted with and
parallel to that process. Community
involvement could be secured from
The flexibility acknowledged in
paragraph 1.3.2 is welcomed. The MGD
option is perhaps one which the Council
officers have not previously considered.
Area 2 is one of those areas which has
vacant and under-utilised mill buildings.
They are aware of recent developments
elsewhere in the county including the
new Tesco in Burscough and the
permission secured by Booths in
Garstang (among others). The
advantages of both of those to relatively
small town centres are clear and are
analogous, in principle, with
Padiham.
under Policy 16 in the Structure Plan.
They have in mind development of an
appropriate scale to be consistent with
that.
Comment
Agree. Area 2 does contain a
number of vacant and underutilised
mill buildings which are currently
in employment use (Burnley Local
Plan EW 6/3).
The JLSP also sets out a
sequential approach to retail and
leisure developments. It also
indicates that this must not
significantly affect the vitality and
viability of any town, district, local
centre or overall shopping and
leisure provision in small towns
and rural areas within or adjoining
Lancashire and must not prejudice
any regeneration or town centre
strategy within or adjoining
Lancashire
apply the sequential
approach to site selection
assess the impact of
development on existing
centres; and
ensure that locations are
accessible and well served
by a choice of means of
transport.
Consideration
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
Yes/No
uses including residential,
business (B1), general industrial
(B2), retail, leisure and tourism.
Option
Table B.1
Section/ Guideline
Comment noted
outset as a consequence.
planning process.
The AAP will provide the planning
framework for the redevelopment
of this area. Community
engagement is part of the AAP
process, but further community
involvement could be undertaken
by the developer. The Council's
adopted Statement of Community
Involvement provides guidance for
developers and partners on
community engagement in the
Consideration
Comment
Influence
on
Preferred
Option
Yes/No
Option
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34
2.1 Issues and
Opportunities
2.0 Issues and
Options
Agree that traffic issues should be identified.
Agrees with issues and opportunities
identified
Other issues include:
The un-adopted road on St Anne’s St. Heavy There is limited funding available to bring roads
wagons etc using it as though it was a race up to adoptable standards.
track before using Hapton Rd (clouds of dust
everywhere but mostly danger to children
playing)
There are numerous unadopted roads through Yes, in
out the Borough. There is limited funding
part
available to bring roads up to adoptable
standards.
J. Durkin
identify traffic as an issue and
proposals for traffic
management should be
considered where there is
greatest need.
All identified Issues and
Opportunities will be carefully
considered as part of the
development of the Preferred
Option.
Agree
02/PA/06
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
support sympathetic community
uses within the Town Hall as
and when the building becomes
vacant in order to secure its
future.
Consideration
The Council's Environmental Health unit and
Padiham Life have both recently vacated offices
Mrs Riding
Yes
within the Town Hall. The Markets office also
no longer requires space at the Town Hall.
Does not agree with th option of using the However Padiham Town Council has a lease
Town Hall for other purposes. Asks what
of the ballroom and adjoining offices. CAB have
will happen to the library. Retired people rely an office. The first floor is let subject to contract.
on the library.
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
needed.
Lancashire County Council have no current
plans to remove the library from the Town Hall.
01/PA/05
Comment
2.0 Issues and
Options
Due to the design and high density of most
Lower the speed limits in all residential
residential terraced streets, limiting parking to
areas. Consider the idea of cars parking on one side of the street as described would be
one side of a terrace street in "echelon"
difficult to achieve.
position and make streets one way.
Disagrees with the saving of the Jubilee
Engine House which was left to protect the
old mill engine, which has now been
removed, so the building is now redundant.
identified
The Jubilee Mill Engine House is a Grade II
Yes
listed building and is therefore safeguarded from
demolition by national policy. The Council is
continuing to monitor its condition and agrees
that a new use for this building should be
identified in order to secure its future.
John Greenwood
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Agree
Agree
Consideration
04/PA/19
identified
Marian Digger
03/PA/18
St Annes St / Hapton Road / Back Street (off
Cemetery Road) is uneven and requires
re-tarmacing.
Comment
identify priority areas within
Padiham where traffic
management is most needed.
identify a new use for the
Jubilee Mill Engine House in
order to secure its future.
Option.
Option.
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2.0 Issues and
Options
36
Noted. Resources are limited and intervention Yes
has to be targeted to areas of greatest need.
Although this property is displaying symptoms
of neglect,, the area does not display the same
symptoms of Housing Market weakness as
experienced by other areas in the Borough.
Barbara Oates
Has difficulty parking own car with all the
cars from Burnley Road parking on the side
streets.
The condition of 16 Milton St is very poor
and nothing is being done to improve it.
Agree that traffic issues should be identified
Agree
05/PA/20
identified
The Council does have a limited amount of
funding available for alley gating schemes. The
Gating Orders are based on criteria including
consistently high crime and anti social behaviour
statistics and consultation with residents.
Yes/No
Alley gating would make the area safer,
more secure and more private and should
make the back street cleaner.
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Consideration
Comment
traffic management should be
considered as part of proposals
for Burnley Road and Church
Street.
encourage property owners to
undertake sympathetic
improvements to properties
themselves
Option.
consider the development of a
multifaceted approach where
existing initiatives maybe drawn
together to form a coordinated
package of interventions to
address specific issues within
individual areas.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Noted.
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
funding available for alley gate Schemes. The
Agree that traffic should be identified as an
issue.
The identified issues and opportunities are
Yes, in
based upon the results of previous rounds of
part
Does not agree with issues and opportunities consultation and statistical evidence.
identified.
Padiham does not display the same symptoms
Disagrees with the top half of Ingham St/
of Housing Market collapse as experienced by
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
greatest need.
Traffic calming and alley gating supported.
Agree, however that the top half of Ingham
and Lawrence Streets should be incorporated
into to any social/ environmental improvement
schemes within this residential area.
L. Digger
06/PA/21
Comment
promote various actions to
tackle local problems.
Proposals for traffic calming
and alley gating will depend on
the availability of funding and
residents support.
individual areas.
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2.0 Issues and
Options
38
It is important that people have access to a
variety of open spaces. The Council has
prepared a Greenspace Strategy and this will
inform the Preferred Option
Mr L. Tattersall
Disagrees with the tree planting in Barley
and Levant Street as there are plenty of
green areas and the countryside is on
Padiham's doorstep. Would support sale of
the land to a company for development.
Disagrees with issues and opportunities
identified.
Noted
Noted
Consideration
08/PA/58
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.
Catherine Geraghty
07/PA/22
Comment
Possibly
No
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
The Preferred Option will be
drawn up with reference to the
Council's Greenspace Strategy
The identified issues and
opportunities are based upon
the results of previous rounds
of consultation and sound
statistical evidence.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Noted
Noted
The need to protect and improve existing
venues for leisure and cultural activities in
Padiham is recognised.
A clean up of Green Lane railway bridge is
urgently required. Also the roosting pigeons
under Green Lane and Station Road bridges
and the disgusting excrement problem
should be addressed. Cleanliness in all
areas of the town should be a priority. Fly
tipping sites should be cleared.
Inadequate street cleansing and insufficient Agree that the watercourse in Padiham should
provision of rubbish and dog waste bins
be targeted for environmental improvements.
identified. Addressing all these would greatly
enhance the environment.
Padiham is poorly served by leisure and
cultural facilities compared to Burnley.
Pressure to close facilities as in the past
should be strongly resisted.
Care must be taken that private landlords
who are already exploiting the housing
market do not profit from any proposed
improvements.
Does not know if agrees/ disagrees with
issues and opportunities identified.
In order to enable positive partnership work
Yes
between the Council, landlords, managing
agents, tenants and other agencies the Council
encourages participation in the Good Landlord
and Agent Scheme and the Good Tenant
Scheme.
Mrs B. Whittham
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Noted
Consideration
09/PA/64
Comment
encourage environmental
enhancements of the towns
watercourses
The Council will consider plans
for either new or improved
leisure and cultural facilities as
and when proposals are put
forward.
promote and encourage the
use of the Good Landlords and
Agent Scheme and participation
within the Good Tenant
Scheme.
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2.0 Issues and
Options
40
Consideration
Although the town appears to be well served
by a bus network access to employment
opportunities within Padiham and the Borough
Transport links to industrial estates and other could be enhanced by extending the Quality
towns are good, as is the road sign posting. Bus Route to Shuttleworth Mead.
Motorists ignore motorway signs and come
into town. Car parks are well used. The
Agree that traffic management within Padiham
schools have been there for years and are town centre is an issue.
in the Burnley area not Padiham.
The new Shuttleworth College will occupy the
Letter:
former site of Gawthorpe School. Sports
facilities have been provided on the site and
1. Transport - buses come in and out of
can be accessed by the community
Padiham to destinations including Preston,
Blackburn, Morecambe, Whalley, Accrington, Noted
Keighley, Barnoldswick, Blackpool,
Fleetwood, Southport, Morecambe, that is Agree. In order to enable positive partnership
work between the Council, landlords, managing
surely sufficient. Buses serve the
Shuttleworth Mead estate every 15 minutes, agents, tenants and other agencies the Council
so there is no problem.
(See below)
Mary Pilling
identified
Agree
10/PA/100
The river and brook should be cleared of
debris and the riverbank cleaned up.
Comment
Yes, in
part
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Scheme.
identify traffic as an issue.
Traffic management should be
Street within the town centre.
improve access to employment
opportunities by extending the
Quality Bus Route to
Shuttleworth Mead.
opportunities will be carefully
Option.
2.0 Issues and
Options
encourages participation in the Good Landlord
Scheme.
As for traffic, drivers will go the most
convenient way for them, signposting will
not make any difference. The only way
forward would be to have a one way system
through the town, to come in from Burnley
to Whalley Road and use the by pass and
Slade Lane, Guy Street, Higham Street down
to the market out to Burnley. Many motorists
use part of this route to avoid traffic at peak
time making life dangerous for the residents
of Bank St East, West St and Adamson St.
HGVs have no need to use the town centre
but they do. There are double yellow lines
throughout the town centre so the existing
car parks are well used but there are
motorists who park on the lines. There
appears to be a lack of traffic wardens in
Padiham.
The outdoor market on Clitheroe Street closed
in early 2007. An indoor market operates on a
The schools mentioned are officially in
Thursday inside the Town Hall. There is an
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
Hall Car Park if needed. Markets and events
the vacant Gawthorpe site could be a sports
may be held on both the Clitheroe Street site
facility for Padiham.
and the Town Hall - providing flexibility to use
Also if a proper bus service were laid on for for one offs such as a continental market.
the pupils then the travelling public would
not be inconvenienced at school rush times.
The Council is also committed to ensuring
quality design in all new housing
developments.
National and local planning policy seeks to
provide everyone with the opportunity for a
decent home. Providing a degree of housing
choice involves ensuring that dwellings of
different types, size, tenure and location are
available. This includes providing a proportion
of affordable and special needs housing.
Consideration
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
explore opportunities to link the
linear park to other
improvements within the area
and additional pedestrian links
should be considered from the
develop opportunities to
improve the local economy.
This could include promoting
Padiham as a quality
independent shopping and
business destination.
Street.
provide a mix of housing of a
high design standard which
complements the local historic
environment
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2.0 Issues and
Options
42
Consideration
Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the
disused rail line between Burnley and Padiham
from Network Rail. Sustrans, as part of their
Connect2 project hope to develop an off road
route which will connect Blackburn to
Is suspicious of references to well integrated Barnoldswick. The Padiham section is phase 1
mix of housing, which could be exploited by of the project and initial work on designs and
developers, resulting in poor design (as seen clearing of the line has begun
in recent local developments) not in keeping
with the town or landscape and unsold
In 2001 the Environment Agency put forward a
properties continually on the market.
proposal for a canoe centre in Padiham.
However, due to escalating costs the scheme
Shops will continue to fail because of the
was not progressed.
road system and until that is resolved this
will remain a problem. Where there are
The Council is under increasing financial
absent landlords they could be encouraged pressure to deliver services more economically
to renovate.
Noted
The market is in a secluded spot and
although there are car parks nearby, traders The proposed wetlands area is currently within
seem reluctant to come. Some incentive is the Green Belt and as such is protected by
needed to bring them and encourage them planning policy.
to return or maybe if a one way system were
to be put in place a road side market using Agree that there are a number of vacant and
the unused carriageway in front of the town underutilised mill buildings especially around
Wyre Street/ Lune Street.
hall could be the market site.
I agree with most of the proposals regarding
housing and think that landlords should be
accountable for the state of their property
and tenants.
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
consider bringing forward the
under utilised mill complex at
Wyre Street/ Lune Street/
Holmes Street as a site for
mixed use redevelopment.. A
range of uses should be
considered, including
residential, business (B1),
general industrial (B2), retail,
identify a range of potential
funding sources for proposals
in order to deliver a range of
regeneration activity in the
town.
Deliverability is key to the AAP
process, and the Preferred
Option will build consideration
of deliverability into all
proposals.
linear park to the town centre,
Gawthorpe Hall and quality
open space.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Noted. The Council officers involved in the
preparation of the Padiham AAP have
developed a sound understanding of the issues
and opportunities present in the town.
Padiham has received a substantial amount of
funding in recent years through the NWDA's
Market Towns Initiative for various improvement
schemes.
However Elevate funding is targeted to areas
of greatest need and those neighbourhoods
which are experiencing a weakness in the
housing market. Padiham does not display the
same level of weakness and therefore is not a
priority for Elevate funding.
The railway will continue to be derelict until
agreement is reached with the owners as to
their intentions for the land. Until then this
proposal will be to no avail.
As with funding for a canoe centre on the
river which was suddenly withdrawn, there
have been many promises over the years
but nothing comes of them.
The parks too have had funding reduced.
Gardeners should receive the highest praise
and more funds for their good work. Instead
of periodically threatening the swimming pool
with closure investment is needed in better
facilities and more upkeep for the playing
fields with perhaps some funding for the
football and cricket grounds in return for
programmes involving the local community.
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
be there if the derelict mills in the town had
The footpaths and cycle paths are well used. Noted
The AAP will become the planning framework
for the regeneration of Padiham
Consideration
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
funding opportunities in order
to deliver a range of
regeneration activity within the
town.
leisure and tourism. A
development brief should be
prepared for this site.
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2.0 Issues and
Options
44
help provided for voluntary groups who
actually work in the town.
Planning policies should be improved and
The town has been neglected by the
Borough Council over a long period of time
while Padiham Council has had little
influence on funding and priorities for the
town.
Whoever wrote the AAP did not seem to
have been to Padiham and knew very little
about the town.
been renovated earlier. Until industry returns
to the town regeneration will be slow so
patience is needed.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
2.0 Issues and
Options
Agree
Agree
Consideration
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
identified as an issue
Does not agree with areas where no options
are being suggested. These improvements The AAP will provide a planning framework for
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
improvements and regeneration
Padiham had received £1 million of funding
Yes, in
through the NWDA Market Town Initiative
part
Funding for various improvement schemes.
identified.
However Elevate funding is targeted to areas
of greatest need and those neighbourhoods
Feels as though Padiham is Burnley's poor which are experiencing a weakness in the
relation.
housing market. Padiham does not display the
same level of weakness and therefore is not a
More cctv needed throughout Padiham.
priority for Elevate funding.
While this does not solve crime it helps
people feel safer when out walking.
Agree that community safety should be
Steve Richards
12/PA/116
identified
Maureen Whittaker
11/PA/112
Comment
explore community safety
issues further
town.
All identified issues and
Option.
The issues and opportunities
are based upon the results of
previous rounds of public
consultation and sound
statistical evidence. No further
issues have been identified for
consideration.
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2.0 Issues and
Options
46
Consideration
Although there are no current plans for such
new facilities in Padiham, the Council will
consider carefully any such proposals as and
when they are put forward.
All Council owned public car parks in Padiham
are currently free of charge. However parking
and traffic management should be identified as
issues within the town.
Comment
Do not allow any drug rehab home into the
area. Such plans were put forward for Cliff
St some years ago. Padiham has enough
problems.
If at all possible keep parking in Padiham
free of charge.
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Street.
town.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Agree
Padiham has received a substantial amount of Yes
funding in recent years through the NWDA's
15/PA/130
Mr D. Baker-Brown
The main issue is irresponsible landlords
renting to irresponsible tenants making
decent hardworking peoples’ lives a misery.
Landlords should be made to offer properties
to tenants on a 3-month contract – properties
should then be checked for cleanliness/ tidy
backyards/ talking to neighbours to see if
they are rowdy/ play loud music etc. If not
adhered to – no renewal of contract.
identified
Yes
agents, tenants and other agencies the Council
does encourage participation in the Good
Landlord and Agent Scheme and the Good
Tenant Scheme.
Deborah Catlow
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Agree
Agree
Consideration
14/PA/126
identified
Mrs P. Perry
13/PA/124
Comment
endeavour to promote and
encourage the use of the Good
Landlords and Agent Scheme
and participation within the
Good Tenant Scheme.
Option.
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2.0 Issues and
Options
48
Consideration
Agree that traffic and parking issues should be Yes
identified.
Mrs Ann Cooper
Does not agree with issues and opportunities
identified (Disagree with Area 6)
Access into the proposed site would be gained
from Station Road.
Parking on the streets of Padiham is a major
problem but there is no attempt to address
this problem except for Area 1.
Noted
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
16/PA/131
Market Towns Initiative for various improvement
schemes. However, Elevate funding is targeted
to areas of greatest need and those
neighbourhoods which are experiencing a
weakness in the housing market. Padiham does
Any changes will improve the area and boost not display the same level of weakness and
the town. Spread the investment for the
therefore is not a priority for Elevate funding.
Borough more evenly and fairly. Not all the
money to be spent in Burnley.
Agree. Improvements to the town centre and
its gateways have the potential to attract new
(Priority for investment )- Areas 1 and 3 will business and visitors into the town. This in turn
have the biggest impact on his family.
could boost the local economy and improve the
local housing market
Agrees with Vision.
Noted
identified. All options really good ideas.
Some have less impact on his family than
others.
Comment
identify traffic and parking as
issues and traffic management
should be considered as part of
the proposals where there is
greatest need.
explore future funding
opportunities for shop front and
gateway enhancement
schemes along Burnley Road
and Church Street.
town.
Option.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Noted
Noted. Proposals for retail will continue to be
assessed against PPS 6, RSS, JLSP Policy
16 and Burnley Local Plan policies.
Hazel Rushton
identified
Supermarkets are very poor and therefore
residents with cars shop outside Padiham.
This is a major problem.
Agree
18/PA/159
identified
Denise Parkinson
Yes
Yes
gateway enhancement
and Church Street in order to
attract retailers and businesses
into the town.
Option.
Option.
Agree
17/PA/132
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
identify access into the
proposed extension of Area 6.
Consideration
Area 6 site EW6/4 – as a resident of
Elizabeth St I am 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.
Comment
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Options
50
Padiham Life have both recently vacated offices
within the Town Hall.
identified
The Markets office also no longer requires
space at the Town Hall. However, Padiham
Town Council has a lease of the ballroom and
adjoining offices. CAB have an office. The first
floor is let subject to contact.
Noted
Ralph Fort
Keep the Town Hall open to all.
Agree
Noted
Consideration
20/PA/194
Uncertain whether in agreement with Vision.
Mrs Grime
19/PA/175
Comment
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
support suitable community
uses within the town hall as and
when the building becomes
vacant in order to secure its
future.
Option.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Agree
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
The river could be a real asset if the bank
was tidied.
The railway line should be the priority for
investment as it attracts litter but could be
an asset.
Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the
disused rail line between Burnley and Padiham
from Network Rail. Sustrans as part of their
Connect2 project hope to develop in time an
off road route which will 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
develop a shop front improvement scheme.
Funding ends in March 08 and final allocations
for this scheme have been made.
The out door market on Clitheroe Street closed Yes
identified
Hall Car Park if needed. There is also
If the market is to survive in the 21st Century permissions for markets to be held to both
it should be on a Saturday. Most markets
Clitheroe Street and the Town Hall - providing
have at least a monthly farmers 'market.
flexibility to use for one offs such as continental
markets.
The White Horse pub in Area 3 is an eyesore
and doesn't fit in with the town. Many shop Padiham has received £1 million of funding
fascias are old and dilapidated and could be through the NWDA Market Town Initiative
renewed.
Funding. A portion of funding had been used to
Ben Posthuma De Boer
22/PA/197
Comment
and explore additional
pedestrian links from the linear
gateway enhancement
and Church Street.
look at ways in which to
improve the local economy.
This could include promoting
Padiham as a quality
independent shopping and
business destination
Option.
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Options
52
Disagrees with the whole issue of the linear
park which will be continually fouled unless
continually policed. A light railway will solve
the transport problem from Shuttleworth
Mead through Padiham to Rosegrove and
access to one of the stations. No public
Does not agree with issues and opportunities
identified.
Planning permission has been granted for a
Yes
linear park and Sustrans are in the process of
acquiring the disused rail line between Burnley
and Padiham from Network Rail. Sustrans as
part of their Connect2 project hope to develop
in time an off road route which will 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
Barbara Porter
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Noted
Agree the that the river is a real asset and
contributes towards the character and setting
of the town.
Consideration
23/PA/202
Comment
and explore additional
park to the town centre,
open space.
investigate ways to enhance
and improve the setting of the
river in the town.
Enhancements to the river
could also be linked to quality
open space and Gawthorpe
Hall.
open space.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Consideration
Evening up the roads and pavements. The
speed of vehicles under Dryden St bridge
needs slowing even more. Their speed
needs to be recorded on camera. Lighting
needs to be improved in the whole area.
There will be some facilities for community use
in the new Shuttleworth College at Gawthorpe.
There are opportunities for more community Agree, traffic should be identified as an issue
facilities eg village hall, green spaces, but
education of the people is needed to keep Agree that redundant and under used mill
buildings should have new uses identified in
them in good order.
order to secure their future and retain the
Other Options:
historic industrial character of the town.
Traffic speed is an issue throughout the
whole of Padiham, particularly where streets venues for leisure and cultural activities in
have parked cars on both sides.
Planning policy seeks to provide every one with
the opportunity for a decent home. Providing a
degree of housing choice involves ensuring that
dwellings of different types, size, tenure and
location are available. This includes providing
All over Padiham there is very little housing a proportion of affordable and special needs
for single or retired couples who do not want housing.
to live in high maintenance terraced housing,
but cannot afford to move or maintain house Agree, traffic and parking should be identified
they have owned for years.
as issues.
transport from below Whitegate gives access
to any of the stations or hospital at the
moment. Taxis are so expensive as this is
a low income area.
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
considered in areas of greatest
need.
The Council should consider
plans for either new or
improvements made to existing
forward.
proposals for traffic
management should be
considered where there is
greatest need.
look to ensure a mix of housing
of a high design standard which
environment. The mix should
be informed by an assessment
of need.
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Options
54
Planning permission was granted in 2005 for
change use to land from a former railway to
create a footpath/ cycleway/ bridleway. Initial
works to clear the track have begun and a public
consultation event on the design of the park will
take place in Dec 07.
Heritage development could create a
museum for Padiham in one of the
redundant buildings. There is so much
material dating back to before Padiham was
absorbed by Burnley in 1974 and at the
moment there is nowhere to house it, and
the opportunities for education are great.
Many people like myself came in after its
golden age and would love to know more.
The churches have much to contribute here
as will the club archives if they've not been
destroyed. Surely some of the mill
development could create a cinema as the
one in Burnley is inaccessible to those of us
without transport because it stands on a very
dangerous location with no bus stop.
stations and the hospital. Could be done by
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.
provide every one with the opportunity for a
There needs to be a resurrected adult centre different types, size, tenure and location are
since we lost ours firstly to Burnley College available. This includes providing a proportion
and then to housing development. At the
time of writing our skills centre has also
Agree. Padiham needs to retain and attract
closed due to lack of funding.
business and enterprise in order to increase
employment opportunities.
Public transport needs to be improved to
Agree, traffic should be identified as an issue
Consideration
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
and consider additional
open space.
The Preferred Option should, in
consultation with Lancashire
County Council, consider adult
education needs.
for either new or improvements
made to existing leisure and
cultural facilities as and when
proposals are put forward.
identify sympathetic new uses
for under used and redundant
mill buildings where possible.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Agree that a future needs to be found for the
Grade II listed mill engine house.
works to clear the track have begun and a public
consultation event on the design of the linear
park will take place in Dec 07.
Consideration
Resources are limited and intervention has to
More affordable and social housing for single be targeted to areas of greatest need. The area
and retired people. People do not want to
does not display the same symptoms of
live in depressingly grey homes on streets Housing Market weakness as experienced by
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
promoted.
Jobs need to be created that pay wages at
average not lower.
Agree that traffic should be identified as an
issue.
Priority for investment - area 5 because of
the disused railway - overgrown stream,
The Vision is aspirational . The AAP will set the
dilapidated engine house and mill. Lots of planning framework for the regeneration of
houses for sale and rent, bad roads and
Padiham and seek funding to deliver proposals
pavements with dangerous speeding traffic, to meet with the Vision.
too many parked or dumped cars.
Proposals for retail within the town centre will
The vision is quite idealistic given the quite be assessed against national, regional and local
low levels of education and income and age planning policies including PPS 6, RSS, JLSP
of many of the population.
and Burnley Local Plan policies. Such policy
includes checking that the scale of development
will be appropriate to the size of the town.
Safer streets on the roads off the main
roads.
Certainly more community facilities for old
and young.
Other suggestions:
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
investigate linking the linear
park to improvements within the
identify ways in which to retain
current employment, and attract
new business and enterprise
look to ensure a mix of housing
of a high design standard which
environment. The mix of
housing should be determined
with reference to an
assessment of need.
need.
for either new or improvements
made to existing leisure and
cultural facilities as and when
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2.0 Issues and
Options
56
Consideration
I cannot comment on signage but there is
too much traffic going through Padiham.
Some of the lorries are too big for the
bridges eg Dryden Street. With the amount
of traffic this carries to Hapton and Burnley
at certain times of the day it needs to be re
classified as a main road. Water mains burst
on a regular basis.
My husband being totally blind has many
issues with uneven pavements and roads.
Inconsistent street furniture ie lamp posts
not being in alignment, some against the
wall, others in the middle of the pavement,
and more on the kerb edge. Dropped kerbs
have become uneven because traffic parks
on them illegally. Poles, notices and display
boards take up pavement space as do
cyclists, which should be left to pedestrians,
wheel and push chairs, and small motorised
scooters (for the disabled). Clear up this
mess and people's quality of life will improve
no end.
Should a supermarket come it will close the Agree. Traffic is an issue.
businesses that have been here for decades.
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
identify ways in which to deliver
the options and therefore
deliver the Vision.
need.
provide a mix of housing in
accordance with an assessment
of need.
identify a new use for the
Jubilee Mill Engine house in
order to secure its future
local area and explore links into
the town centre, Gawthorpe
Hall and quality open space.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Agree that Padiham has an number of
underlying social issues.
Mrs M. Hitchon
be targeted to areas of greatest need. Although
Drugs and noise (on Lawrence Street) are individual properties may displaying symptoms
also issues.
of neglect the area does not display the same
symptoms of Housing Market weakness as
Railings could be installed around the garden experienced by other areas in the Borough.
fronted houses on Lawrence Street as in
Sympathetic improvements by property owners
Burnley.
should be promoted.
identified.
Agree
Consideration
24/PA/225
Comment
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
develop a multifaceted
approach where existing
initiatives maybe drawn
individual areas.
Option.
need.
The Council will continue to
assess proposals for retail
against current national,
regional and local planning
policies.
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Options
58
Improvements to housing frontages needed
Cobden, Ingham and Lawrence Street as at
Stoneyholme in Burnley.
identified
Resources are limited and intervention has to Yes
this area is displaying some symptoms of
housing market weakness it is
Thomas Larck
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Agree
Consideration
25/PA/230
Comment
individual areas. This could
include encouraging property
owners to undertake
sympathetic improvements to
properties themselves
Option.
This could include encouraging
property owners to undertake
2.0 Issues and
Options
Agree
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Noted
C. Barrett
identified
Agree
27/PA/281
Yes
this property is displaying symptoms of neglect
identified with reservations
the area does not display the same symptoms
of Housing Market weakness as experienced
No 15 Partridge Hill Street is blighting the
by other areas in the Borough. Sympathetic
area. Outside the front door is all sorts of
rubbish and also the wheelie bin. The lower promoted.
window is boarded up and has been for the
past 2 or 3 years. The rear of the property
also has windows boarded up and yet the
occupants continue to reside in the house.
Everyone else on the street has their rubbish
taken from the back street.
John Harrison
26/PA/235
Comment
Option.
owners to undertake
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Options
60
Noted
Agree that traffic is an issue.
Unknown
identified.
Noted
Disagrees with 2.4 the demolition of schools
Community safety issues need to be explored
and the creation of big super schools.
further as part of the development of proposals
Other issues and opportunities: yes - the
the Preferred Options
lowering of speed limits on Hapton Road
from 30 mph to 20 mph, starting on
provide every one with the opportunity for a
Manchester Rd near the top shop.
(Suggestions for how the area should
change in the next 10 years):
Agree
Agree
Consideration
29/PA/283
identified
David Webster
28/PA/282
Dumping, litter, chewing gum and dog fouling
has got to be a priority for new development
surely.
Comment
Yes
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
give further consideration to
community safety issues,
possibly in conjunction with
need.
Option.
Option.
2.0 Issues and
Options
different types, size, tenure and location are
available. This includes providing a proportion
- more activity, sport and opportunities for
all age groups, not just on holiday periods.
-and housing to regenerate community.
-The police for public confidence
-Priority for investment - traffic control for
safety.
Consideration
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
identify sites for new housing
provision in order to ensure a
mix of housing of a high design
standard which complements
the local historic environment .
This should be informed by an
assessment of need.
other initiatives available to
tackle social and environmental
issues.
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Options
62
Agree. Proposals for no change would not assist
with tackling housing market conditions or wider
issues present in the town.
C/o Planning & Development Network
Planning permissions have already been
granted in 2006 for a number of residential
The 'do nothing' options are unlikely to bring apartments to be built on the land adjacent to
about improvements.
Canning Street and on land to the rear of
Stockbridge Mill. This will provide for a mix of
Proposals for all areas should seek to attract use on the site identified on the attached plan.
private investment. Reliance on public
Construction has now begun on the Canning
regeneration funding is not sustainable in
Street site.
the longer term.
The key to a successful future in Padiham
is to encourage and take advantage of
private investment.
Agree, regeneration will only be successful if it
generates private sector confidence to invest.
Agree
(On behalf of Clients)
identified
Agree
Agree
Consideration
31/PA/324
identified.
30/PA/313
Comment
Yes, in
part
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
The Preferred Option should all
potential investors, both public
and private.
All identified Issues and Options
will be carefully considered as
part of the development of the
Preferred Option
identify ways in which to
encourage private investment.
Option.
Option.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Proposals for Stockbridge Mill and the
surrounding area would assist in delivering
improvements relating to Route A and Route
C.
The owners of Stockbridge Mill have
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 context of Padiham as a
whole.
The area around Stockbridge Mill as shown
edged red on the attached plan is the subject
of significant changes with recent residential
permissions close to declining commercial
uses. In the AAP of July 2005 this area was
shown as an area for heritage led
refurbishment/selective demolition to
encourage mixed use development.
Proposal for additional area of change:
Stockbridge Mill
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
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Options
64
Believes the railway will be used as a race
track for every motor bike in the area and
there are no police after 6.30pm.
Feels issues in Pitt St, Bright St, Peel St
have not been addressed. Issues include
traffic and noisy children. This area should
also have been included in proposals for
facelifting, alley gating, gardens. Alley gates
would deter thieves and cars using back
alleys as rat runs. Is unhappy with the way
areas have been selected for these
measures.
Disagrees with issues identified
funding available for alley gate Schemes. The
this area displays some symptoms of neglect ,
it does not display the same symptoms of
Housing Market weakness as experienced by
other areas in the Borough. Sympathetic
promoted.
Peter Carvino
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Noted
Agree
Consideration
35/PA/338
identified
Winchester Furniture Ltd.
32/PA/325
Comment
owners to undertake
The identified Issues and
Options are based upon the
results of previous rounds of
Option.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Consideration
Agree that there are important community safety
and cohesion issues need to be addressed.
Planning permission has already been granted
to develop a linear park on the disused rail line.
This would provide a recreational space for the
whole community.
Planning permission has already been granted
to develop a linear park on the disused rail line.
Cosmetic environmental improvements are However Community cohesion and safety
not a priority. Action is needed on anti social issues need to be explored further as part of
behaviour. The police station should be
the development of proposals the Preferred
opened and more police put back on the
Options
streets.
Priority should be places with children not a be targeted to areas of greatest need. Although
railway which will attract teenagers and anti this area is displaying symptoms of neglect, it
social behaviour.
does not display the same symptoms of
Housing Market weakness as experienced by
other areas in the Borough. Sympathetic
promoted.
A children's play area is required.
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Community safety and
community cohesion issues
need to be explored further as
owners to undertake
give further consideration to
community cohesion and safety
issues.
consider whether alley gating
would be an appropriate
intervention in this area.
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Options
66
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
The design guidance of motorways and trunk
roads is set out in Departmental Standards
and Advice Notes contained in the Design
Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
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
at: www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/group/dft
roads/documents/divisionhomepage/612249.hcsp
Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
Comment
Comments noted.
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
The Highways Agency will
continue to be consulted as and
when detailed development
proposals emerge.
part of the development of
proposals the Preferred
Options
2.0 Issues and
Options
3. Given the level of details provided with
respect to the Option development schemes,
the Agency has been unable to accurately
2. The Padiham AAP does not contain
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.
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
relation to the strategic highway network,
the Agency is concerned that the proposals
for the Padiham area will have a significant
impact upon the trunk road network.
General comments:
strategic road network. The Agency is
concerned with the potential traffic impact
of the proposals within the AAP and the
potential for the strategic highway network
to accommodate both in terms of capacity
and safety the additional traffic associated
with the Plan Options.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
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Options
68
5. The Agency welcomes the fact that the
AAP documents clearly define the whole
process, detailing the next steps involved in
developing the Preferred Options report.
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
network, potential routing of development
traffic, options for travel by other modes of
transport, and existing built development on
site.
compare and contrast the proposals therein
and the comparative level of potential impact
on the strategic highway network.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
2.0 Issues and
Options
Consideration
Conservation area comments:
R Eden
38/PA/365
Heritage and culture should be prioritised
above purely retail / commercial
development.
Other issues and opportunities - culture and
heritage - encouraging development of
heritage assets and supporting infrastructure
to attract both visitors and new creative
SME's.
Noted
A Heritage Appraisal has been conducted to
assess the character and historic built
Yes and it needs to have more vision about environment in Padiham.
Padiham's role as a driver of a mixed
economy within East Lancs and with links
A Heritage Appraisal has been conducted to
to both Preston and Manchester City
assess the character and historic built
Regions.
environment in Padiham.
Agree.
Ian & Amanda Bennett
Agrees with issues identified
Agree
37/PA/363
Comment
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
The Preferred Option and
Vision should recognise the
historic built assets in the town
and should build upon the
findings of the Heritage
Appraisal in the development
of all proposals.
consider Padiham's role within
East Lancashire and its links to
the City Regions.
All identified Issues and Options
will be carefully considered as
part of the development of the
Preferred Option.
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Options
70
Another request - please can we have a bin
for all the litter that is coming from the chip
shop in Moor Lane?
2. The shrub area opposite is looking quite
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?
1. Disgusting state of the bollards in Guy
St. Could we please have something more
befitting to a conservation area - some fresh
ones perhaps something like the ones that
recently appeared in Pendle St or better?
Other points:
The Old Mill (Fred's) in Factory Lane, there
used to be a sign on it showing visitors the
town trail route and that's gone.
The old Forge along the road has been
neglected to such a state that it will probably
fall down very soon if we have any strong
winds. The roof is off, slates sold and 1 wall
down.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
2.0 Issues and
Options
JLSP Policy 16 identifies Padiham as a Tier 3
(The following paragraph numbers relate to town centre where retail development must not
those in the Council's document)
significantly affect the vitality and viability of the
town centre or over all shopping and leisure
2.1 Padiham's distinctive market town
provision and regeneration in the area.
character will die if it is not both vital and
vibrant. The MGD plan could assist both by Policy 4 of the JLSP states that the scale of
injecting a commercial investment. The
development will be appropriate to the size of
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 diversification of the rural economy and
have an impact on confidence in the Town. development of public transport infrastructure.
The opportunities listed may not include the
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 moderate scale could stimulate the local
principle the redevelopment of Area 2 to
economy and provide employment
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
is no good for Padiham's health. Too many the town.
people drive to other locations for their food
shopping.
Disagrees with opportunities identified.
There is a need to attract private developer
Yes
interest into this area. However, this should be
balanced against the need to respect the town's
historic character.
Maple Grove Developments Ltd
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Noted
Consideration
39/PA/399
Comment
Proposals for retail
development will be considered
against current planning policy.
identify a mixed used site and
should consider bringing
forward the under utilised mill
complex at Wyre Street/ Lune
Street/ Holmes Street as a site
for mixed use redevelopment.
A development brief should be
prepared for this site. Suitable
uses might include residential,
business (B1), general
industrial (B2), retail, leisure
and tourism.
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Options
72
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
2.5 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.
2.3 The regeneration of Area 2, as
described, could assist to revitalise the
housing market.
2.2. A way of lessening Padiham's
disproportionate reliance on employment is
to promote other employment sources. A
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
agree with the frequent references to the
decline of Padiham town centre in recent
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.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
2.0 Issues and
Options
The one area of specific concern that we
have relates to Section 2.5 (Transport and
Movement) and the third of the listed
opportunities. The Trust would welcome
investigation into the potential to improve
pedestrian access linking the centre of
Consideration
Agree that there is potential to improve
pedestrian links between the town centre and
Gawthorpe Hall.
Noted
The National Trust welcomes the opportunity Noted
to respond to the latest consultation
document and confirms its continued support
for heritage led regeneration in Padiham.
The National Trust - Gawthorpe Hall
42/PA/426
Does not know if agrees with issues
identified
NW Region
Sport England
41/PA/401
qualitative offer of the town centre. Area 2
offers the prospect of a development
beneficial to Padiham.
Comment
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
consider the wording of the
Vision carefully in order to
recognise Padiham's heritage
and historic industrial mill town
character.
explore in detail proposals for
improved pedestrian links
between the town centre and
Gawthorpe Hall.
statistical evidence
73
2.0 Issues and
Options
74
43/PA/432
In most respects the Objectives are
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
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".
The reference to Gawthorpe in the objectives
is supported subject to the significance of
the property being understood and
respected, including its wider setting.
The National Trust supports the Vision for
Padiham as set out here.
Padiham to Gawthorpe via an attractive and
well managed footpath alongside the River
Calder. However, it would be concerned
about possible misuse of such a route,
especially if it was accessible by motorbikes.
Comment
Noted
Consideration
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
identify and explore a range of
funding streams in addition to
HMR and other interventions
2.0 Issues and
Options
The options presented all appear to reflect
that the degree of interventions needed is
not as strong as in other areas of
Burnley. Hence we would not assume we
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
money on proposed interventions and
whether the private sector will continue to
drive the regeneration of Padiham with
limited or no public sector spending.
Housing statistics suggest that Padiham at
a macro level is not showing housing market
failure. It will therefore be hard to justify
pathfinder expenditure in this area.
Pathfinder monies through Elevate are
directed generally to those areas in greatest
need of intervention within Burnley. This
should be regarded as a positive message
for Padiham in that the area appears to have
a recovering and functioning market and that
Padiham is becoming a desirable place to
live.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
that make up a package of
regeneration activity.
75
2.0 Issues and
Options
76
Noted. However, it is a necessary part of the
process that the Council seeks to acquire by
agreement before resorting to the use of CPO
powers.
47/PA/500
Why doesn't the Council apply for a CPO
first instead of buying by agreement. This
way they wouldn't leave properties standing
empty for so long, contributing to vandalism
etc.
Eginol Consulting Ltd
53/PA/535
Supports disc parking for Padiham town
centre, a main road frontage for the market,
the linear park and face lifting along it.
Peter Kenyon
49/PA/502
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
The site is allocated in the 'saved' Local Plan No
as an Economic Improvement Area. Within
these areas the presumption is that employment
uses will remain. Pre-application discussions
Noted
48/PA/501
Noted
Padiham has been let down by bank
closures, it is easier to shop where you can
just draw out your money, not to get on a
bus and then shop.
Consideration
Comment
The Preferred Option will
continue to explore all
proposals put forward during
the Issues and Options stage
of the AAP. The Preferred
Option should also identify and
explore a range of funding
streams in addition to HMR
and other interventions that
make up a package of
regeneration activity.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Consideration
with the site owner and the respondent have
centred on the redevelopment of the site and a
potential mix of uses that could come forward
to conform with the site's allocation. These
discussions are ongoing. A mixed use scheme
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
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
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.
Considers that its continued inclusion within However, the Council consider that this site
the Thompson St Economic Improvement
represents an opportunity to provide local
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
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
plan, as a priority for re-use and
redevelopment.
Refers to Thompson Street Economic
Improvement Area (Local Plan Policy EW6)
- inclusion of land and buildings at Station
Road / Green Lane 2.4ha.
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
77
2.0 Issues and
Options
78
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"
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.
In addition, it should be noted that the
existing buildings on the representation site
are suffering from high levels of vandalism
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
security efforts by our clients and the Police,
together with inputs from the Electricity
Company, the Fire Service and the Borough
Council, the high level of vandalism and
crime has persisted.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
2.0 Issues and
Options
- adjacent to primary school
- direct access to proposed footpath / cycle
way along adjacent former railway line
- close to Burnley Rd public transport
corridor
- close to a range of facilities in Padiham
town centre
- highly sustainable location
The representation site has the following
advantages for residential use:
We note that the Issues and Options report
of the emerging Padiham AAP has identified
the lack of available development land,
particularly for new housing, as a significant
physical constraint in Padiham.
...
Refers to RSS and PPS3 requiring that local
authorities identify a 5 year supply of housing
land.
.........
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
79
2.0 Issues and
Options
80
C/o Cass Associates
Baxi Group
54/PA/537
- Be allocated for housing purposes."
- Be identified as an area of change
- be excluded from the Thompson St
Economic Improvement Area
In summary Muller Renaissance Padiham
Ltd requests that, through the emerging
Padiham AAP, the representation site at
Station Road / Green lane, Padiham:
...
- catalyst for the regeneration of the
surrounding area
- no market demand for employment use
- brownfield site
Comment
8.50 hectares (21 acres) of the Baxi site
currently lies within the Lune Street economic
improvement area as identified in the 'saved'
Local Plan. A further 7.5 hectares is located
within the Green Belt.
Consideration
No.
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
2.0 Issues and
Options
Consideration
3.21 In these circumstances it seems
unlikely that the Council would refuse
planning permission for new residential
development based on housing land supply.
What is more, there is an exception to
housing restriction policies where a proposal
for housing forms a key element within a
mixed use regeneration project. This is
emphasised in paragraph 6.3.13 of the JLSP
2001-2016, which states that any such
Representations regarding the borough's
housing land situation are noted. It is correct
that additional sites will be needed within the
borough for new housing in the Plan period.
However, the Council consider that this site
represents an opportunity to provide local
employment for Padiham. It is therefore not
appropriate to allocate it as a housing site.
Economic Improvement Area. Within Economic
Improvement Areas, the presumption is that
employment uses will remain. Pre-application
discussions with the respondent have centred
on the redevelopment of the site and a potential
mix of uses that could come forward to conform
with the site's allocation. A mixed use scheme
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
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
supply.
proposed uses to future flood events.
3.4 Although the site has no specific
designation within the plan, future
development proposals will be considered
in the context of its current employment
based use and its contribution to
employment land supply within the Borough.
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
81
2.0 Issues and
Options
82
Consideration
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
In summary, the current Local Plan allocation
proposes the continuation of employment uses
on this site. However, the Council will discuss
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
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.
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
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
landowner in collaboration with the Borough
Council.
project should be compatible with and help
achieve the regeneration objectives of the
Local Authority.
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
2.0 Issues and
Options
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
uses would constitute an efficient use of
brown field land. The site is within close
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
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
centre.
(which are being promoted for high quality
mix of leisure, retail and residential units)
would be appropriate for this site. Whilst it
is recognised that the site does not share
the same characteristics as this area in
terms of historic interest, there are several
planning arguments which could provide
complementary services to those in the town
centre.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
83
2.0 Issues and
Options
84
4.7 Without a level of certainty on the future
use of the site, it is unlikely that the Baxi
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
4.5 All forms of activity of the Gothic site are
due to cease in February 2008. It is
important that the closure of the site is
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,
the lack of activity and surveillance around
the site could attract anti social activity. This
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
redundant mill complexes in close proximity
to the site.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
2.0 Issues and
Options
4.9 The prospect of a single industrial user
operating from the site in its current form
appears to be slim. If this were to be the
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
viability of any scheme. It is unlikely that
developing the site for employment uses, a
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.
Furthermore, it is unlikely that the current
market would deliver employment across
the whole site.
new development. For instance, an area in
the southern part on the site which adjoins
the River Calder is identified within Strategic
Flood Risk Assessment for the Borough as
an area at risk from flooding. Mitigation work
will be required in this area in order to reduce
the potential for flooding. Furthermore, the
steep topography of the area of the site to
the north of the main factory complex creates
difficulty in development.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
85
2.0 Issues and
Options
86
4.11 The evidence base on which the
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
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
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
case, there is potential that the continued
use of the site for heavy industry could cause
unacceptable harm to the character and
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.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
2.0 Issues and
Options
An area of land to the east of the eastern
factory has been identified within the AAP
as an area for a proposed wetland habitat.
4.12 Promoting higher value end uses on
the site, such as housing, retail and leisure
uses will also create opportunities to look at
off site improvement works. For instance,
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
interface with the open countryside. To the
north and south of the site, Grove Lane and
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
improve the environment along these routes
and to increase permeability between urban
and rural areas.
use approach to development. New housing
development could provide opportunities to
provide high quality serviced employment
land at the site, creating skilled employment
opportunities for the local workforce.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
87
2.0 Issues and
Options
88
Improving the ecological habitat on the sites
adjoining the river corridor will assist in the
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
It is understood that the concept is being
developed by a local environmental
organisation and is supported by the Wildlife
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
improvement and habitat creation as part of
proposals for the redevelopment of the
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
water attenuation to mitigate the possible
impacts of the flood risk at the site.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
2.0 Issues and
Options
Considering all the relevant factors, it is
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
will present opportunities to restructure the
economic base within Padiham and assist
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
opportunities to deliver planning gain within
Padiham and contribute towards the
objectives outlined in the Padiham AAP
Consultation Document.
Gawthorpe Hall to utilise this route,
strengthening the links with the town centre.
The provision of the tourist related overnight
accommodation, restaurants and cafes along
the river frontage could be included within
the mix of uses at the site. Such facilities
would contribute to the diversification of
Padiham's economic base through tourism.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
89
2.0 Issues and
Options
90
The AAP is at an early stage and as plans and
proposals are developed the Coal Authority will
continue to be consulted as a statutory
consultee.
The Coal Authority
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.
From 1 April 2004 the CA is replacing its
current arrangements for dealing with
statutory consultations. Planning Authorities
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
Advice applies to any application for new
build development that falls within the
defined consultation area previously
provided to you for GDPO consultation
process:
st
The Coal Authority
01/AL/67
Comments noted
Consideration
01/ALL/67
Comment
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
The Preferred Option takes
account of known ground
conditions but as plans and
proposals are developed in
more detail the Coal Authority
will be consulted.
2.0 Issues and
Options
Support any scheme that enables and
encourages people to walk. There are,
however, some concerns over paths with
multiple use. For example, walkers, cyclist
and horse riders do not mix well. The
differing speeds brings problems, evident on
Burnley & Pendle Ramblers Association
02/AL/179
The proposed development lies within a coal
mining area. In these circumstances,
applicants should take account of any coal
mining related hazards to stability in their
proposals. Developers should also seek
permission from the Authority before
undertaking any operations that involve entry
into mines of coal including coal mine shafts
and adits and the implementation of site
investigations or any other works. Property
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.
Comment
The AAP has identified a number of green
routes , including a proposed Linear Park and
the Riverside Nature Trail and further work is
on going with local residents to develop these
further
Consideration
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
The Preferred Option will
identify a number of green
routes and these proposals will
be further developed in
consultation with user groups
and the community.
91
2.0 Issues and
Options
92
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Comments noted. The options were largely
drawn up from previous rounds of public
GONW
consultation. The Vision and Objectives were
placed at the back of the document on advice
Concern that majority of sub-areas, only a of the Council's Communications Unit to allow
preferred and do nothing option. Considered consultees to go straight to the section with
to be insufficient. See Creating LDF’s 8.3
proposals for their area.
p.91 – genuine choice of options. Whilst
07/AL/364
Yes
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
the Burnley Local Plan and will be reflected in
Our company and associates own a number the Piccadilly/ Trafalgar AAP which includes
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
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.
04/AL/275
canal towpaths, especially as many cyclists
carry no audible warning of approach, and
accidents are a distinct possibility.
Comment
statistical evidence. GONW will
continue to be consulted during
the AAP process and
2.0 Issues and
Options
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
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
addressed
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
beginning.
feedback form invites respondents to present
alternative options, concerned that they may
not have sufficient information to inform
judgement. It is fundamental to principle of
'front loading' that local community is
involved in, and takes ownership of, the
options for addressing the needs of their
area at an early stage – so helping avoid
extended debate at examination.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
consideration will be given to
incorporate there suggestions
into the Preferred Option.
93
2.0 Issues and
Options
94
Environment Agency
08/AL/385
Engage GO closely throughout the process
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
Unclear whether further consultation is
planned as part of Issues and Options
preparation process – this stage is intended
to be a continuous process of engagement,
rather than a one off exercise.
Important that the report produced at the
Reg 26 preferred options stage includes
details of alternative options being
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
you suggest be rejected, and that such a
response may lead you to pursue a different
option at submission stage.
Comment
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
Comments noted. The Environment Agency will Yes
continue to be consulted as and when detailed
development proposals come forward.
Consideration
The Preferred Option will take
account of flood risk in
developing proposals and this
2.0 Issues and
Options
The Theatres Trust
10/AL/424
However, it would be necessary to find a site
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
service the M65. This is an immediate
within the area covered by the AAP.
requirement however if a site can't be found
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
waste recycling centre.
existing Economic Improvement area.
Lancs CC - Property
Yes
Yes
for either new, or
improvements to existing,
The Preferred option should
explore further the requirements
of LCC for a highway depot
This requirement is noted.
09/AL/386
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
will be done in consultation with
the Environment Agency.
Consideration
The Padiham Area has a wealth of
environmental attractions and opportunities,
but in the same respect these opportunities
could also represent constraints. e.g. the
River Calder could be a valuable amenity
feature, but due to a flood risk could pose a
significant danger to new development.
Comment
95
2.0 Issues and
Options
96
United Utilities
11/AL/425
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
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.
We note that Padiham is poorly served by
cultural facilities whilst other areas appear
to be well supplied. The Theatres Trust
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
people and provide hub for a variety of
leisure interests including creative and
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.
Comment
Noted
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
forward.
2.0 Issues and
Options
All 5 AAPs are being developed at the same
time, thus providing more opportunities for
joined up thinking.
The AAP aims to protect areas of biodiversity
and geological conservation through
consideration of areas protected by the Local
Plan such as wildlife corridors and green
spaces. A wildlife survey has also been
commissioned to provide updated information
on biodiversity across the Borough and this will
be used to inform the AAP.
Whilst reference to the Joint Lancashire
Structure Plan (JLSP) in the Planning
Context section of the AAPs is supported it
should be made clear that this is applicable
to the whole of Lancashire and not just the
sub-region of East Lancashire. The use of
the word sub-region within this context is
also considered to be confusing given its
use in the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS)
to refer to County boundaries.
Whilst issues regarding accessibility are
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
is required on this issue.
Environment Directorate
Noted
Consideration
12/AL/427
United Utilities has no further comments on
these consultations.
Comment
Yes
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
The Preferred Option will seek
to retain and enhance areas of
biological and geological
interest in line with local and
county planning policies.
97
2.0 Issues and
Options
98
Policy ER4 'Contribution of Built Heritage to
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
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.
The AAPs need to recognise guidance in
PPS9 'Biodiversity and Geological
Conservation' which states among other
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
authorities should aim to maintain networks
by avoiding or repairing the fragmentation
and isolation of natural habitats through
policies and plans".
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
2.0 Issues and
Options
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
Burnley will not be undermined following any
proposals
C/o Sanderson Weatherall
Royal Mail Plc
13/AL/441
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.
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
makes provision for the safeguarding of
several disused railway lines. While the
development of the disused rail line for
pedestrians and cyclists is supported it
should allow for the future development of
rapid transit in its design.
Comment
Noted
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
99
2.0 Issues and
Options
100
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
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
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 Countryside Agency's key
environmental interest, in the context of
Strategic Environmental Assessment/
Sustainability Appraisal (SEA/SA) are
landscape character and quality; visual
amenity and enjoyment of the countryside;
recreational opportunities; and enjoyment of
access land or a public right of way.
Letter:
Countryside Agency
14/AL/456
Comment
Noted
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
2.0 Issues and
Options
documents. We should explain that the
absence of comment is simply an expression
of our remit and priorities, and should not be
simply taken as implying a lack of interest
or indicating either support for, or objection
to, the plans.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
101
2.0 Issues and
Options
102
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
It should also be remembered that the PRS
is by far the most tax efficient way of
providing rental accommodation ie at virtually
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
Lots of effort needs to be put into crime,
street scene and a general improvement in
the local environment.
East Lancs Landlords Assoc
agents, tenants and other agencies the Council Yes
does encourage participation in the Good Land
We believe that more emphasis should be Lord and Agent Scheme and the Good Tenant
put on selective clearance accompanied by Scheme.
regeneration involving the creation of
gardens and garage areas. As a youngster
my main aim in life was to own a house with
a garden and garage, this still applies to
many people today.
15/AL/459
Comment
Scheme.
Table B.2
2.0 Issues and
Options
positive aspects of these 2 projects are huge
and should be further developed.
Comment
Consideration
Yes/No
Influence
on the
Preferred
Option
103
104
Option 1 – Face-lifting
Area 1 – Cobden Street/
Ingham Street/Lawrence
Street
Noted. In order to enable positive Yes
partnership work between the
Maureen Whittaker
Council, landlords, managing
agents, tenants and other
Agree with Area 1 Option 1and 2,
agencies the Council encourages
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.
11/PA/112
promote and encourage
participation in the Good Land
Lord and Agent Scheme and the
Good Tenant Scheme.
funding opportunities in order to
deliver a range of regeneration
activity in the town.
Resources are limited and
intervention has to be targeted to
areas of greatest need. Although
this area is displaying signs of
neglect, the area does not display
the same symptoms of housing
market weakness as experienced
by other areas in the Borough.
Sympathetic improvements by
property owners should be
promoted.
Mrs B. Whitham
Agree with Area 1 Option 1 Streets in
urgent need of facelifting.
identify a multifaceted approach
where existing initiatives may be
drawn together to form a
coordinated package of
interventions to address specific
issues in individual area.
Noted.
09/PA/64
Yes
issues in an individual area.
The Council has a limited amount Yes
of funding available for alley gate
Marian Digger
scheme. The gating orders are
based on criteria including
Back of Lawrence St No's 50, 52, 54, consistently high crime and anti
56 Co-op Building request alley gating social behaviour statistics and
because we feel very vulnerable.
consultation with residents.
03/PA/18
Street
Noted
Deborah Catlow
14/PA/126
Winchester works either needs work
doing to the building or pulling down for
reuse as houses
Tree planting is a great idea and will
further enhance the area.
Yes
Resources are limited and
Agree with Area 1 Option 1 - This would areas of greatest need. Although
improve an already neglected and run this area is displaying some signs
down area. Also this area still has a
of housing market weakness it is
neighbourhood community.
not as severe as other areas in the
borough. Sympathetic
The terraced streets in my opinion have improvements by property owners
a great deal of character and if they
should therefore be promoted.
were to all be facelifted it would bring
new life to the houses.
This site is currently protected for
employment uses and falls within
Installing alley gates. I have seen this the boundary of Local Plan policy
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
tables and chairs now on their back
been identified without the use of
street.
this site.
Steve Richards
12/PA/116
seek to retain sites suitable for
employment use within the town.
funding opportunities
105
Street
106
Mr D. Barker-Brown
15/PA/130
Area 1 should be the priority for
investment. A pleasant decent area
until about 12 months ago. Stop the rot
before it's too late. Make landlords
responsible.
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
made to respect then I'm afraid in time
areas will be back to square 1.
If landlords monitored their properties
to check cleanliness inside/ outside and
manners/ good behaviour to neighbours
etc then it would make the proposed
improvements more successful plus half
the problems would be sorted before
you facelifted a property. Tenants need
to learn what the word "respect" means.
Area 1 Option 1 agrees - A welcome
investment for homeowners, however
rented properties bringing area down.
Landlords need to monitor tenants.
Noted. Resources are limited and Yes
this area is displaying some signs
Landlord and Agent Scheme and
issues in individual area. Such
interventions could include the
promotion of participation in the
Good Land Lord and Agent
Scheme and the Good Tenant
Scheme.
Street
of housing market weakness it is
not as severe as other areas in the
improvements by property owners
Agrees with Option 1. I live in Partridge
Hill Street, which is a short cul-de-sac
off Cobden Street. For quite a while we
have been blighted by the condition of
no 15 which has rubbish outside the
front. The lower window is boarded up
and has been for the past 2 or 3 years.
There are also windows boarded up at
John Harrison
26/PA/235
this property is displaying signs of
neglect the area does not display
the same symptoms of Housing
Market weakness as experienced
property owners should therefore
be promoted.
Thomas Larck
this area is displaying some signs
Why not finish the job and do the fronts of housing market weakness it is
on Cobden, Ingham and Lawrence St not as sever as other areas in the
like Stoneyholme.
improvements by property owners
25/PA/230
Priority for investment - Areas 1 and 3
will have the biggest impact on my
family.
Agrees - Option 1 improves an area
close to my property
funding opportunities.
107
Street
108
Yes
This site is currently within policy Yes
EW/3 economic improvement area
in the Burnley Local Plan.
Increasing employment
opportunities on this site have the
potential to enhance the local
economy.
Noted
This option targets Winchester Works
for regeneration, which accords with the
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.
Winchester Furniture Ltd
32/PA/325
Agrees with all options.
C. Barrett
27/PA/281
the rear of the property and yet the
house is occupied. Everyone else on
the street has their rubbish taken from
the back street. Why not the occupants
of this house. Also the police are
always coming as the lady has had an
asbo and is drunk fairly regularly.
explore all options to improve the
town economy
The Preferred Option will explore
the options put forward in the
Issues and Options further.
Street
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
strategic highway network can be
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
private vehicle in order that the traffic
impact of such developments is
minimised. Improvements in public
transport should be proposed where
appropriate.
Area 1 Options 1, 2 and 3
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
Comments noted.
Planning permission was granted
in June 2007 for change of use to
Winchester Works for use as a
snooker centre (Use Class D2)
Yes
proposals come forward.
109
Street
110
Face lifting terraced houses with such
a high proportion of rented properties
is a waste of public money.
Howard Hudson
52/PA/514
Sport England
41/PA/401
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.
assessed. Presently the AAP contains
insufficient detail for that appraisal to
be undertaken.
Yes
this area is displaying signs of
neglect the area does not display
the same symptoms of housing
market weakness as experienced
property owners should be
promoted.
Noted
Option 2 – Home Zone
Street
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
Noted
Yes
27/PA/281
C. Barrett
Maureen Whittaker
Agrees with Area 1 Option 1 and 2,
however I am greatly concerned by
private tenancies, which currently have Landlord and Agent Scheme and
detrimental impact on streets.
Yes
issues in individual areas. Such
Scheme.
11/PA/112
Noted
Noted. The Council has a limited Yes
amount of funding available for
John Greenwood
alley gate scheme. The gating
orders are based on criteria
Agrees with Option 2. Plus alley gating including consistently high crime
to no 50-56 Lawrence St and the old
and anti social behaviour statistics
Co-op building.
and consultation with residents.
04/PA/19
111
Street
112
in order that the impact of that traffic on
the strategic highway network can be
be undertaken.
appropriate.
Area 1, Options 1, 2 and 3
Option 3 – No Change
Street
C/O Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
Disagrees with Option 3. To do nothing
will not improve Padiham
C/O Andrew Walker
Winchester Furniture LTD
32/PA/325
C. Barrett
27/PA/281
Sport England
41/PA/401
Yes
Yes
Noted
Yes
Proposals for no change may not Yes
assist with tackling housing market
conditions or wider issues present
in the town.
Noted
Noted
All identified options will be
considered carefully as part of
the development of the Preferred
Option.
113
Street
114
Sport England
41/PA/401
Option 3 will not result in an impact of
additional traffic on the strategic
highway network.
in order that the impact of that traffic on
the strategic highway network can be
be undertaken.
appropriate.
Noted
Other Options?
Street
consistently high crime and anti
social behaviour statistics and
consultation with residents
The Council does have a limited
amount of funding available for
alley gate Schemes. The Gating
Agree that traffic should be
identified as an issue.
Traffic calming and alley gating should Agree, however that the top half
be considered.
of Ingham/ Lawrence Streets
should be incorporated into to any
social/ environmental improvement
schemes within this residential
area.
Padiham does not display the
same symptoms of housing market
L. Digger
collapse as experienced by other
parts of the Borough. Limited
Disagree with the top half of Ingham
resources for physical
Street not being included and not being improvements are targeted to
blended into rest of street
areas of greatest need.
06/PA/21
Alley gating at the back of Lawrence
Street and 50,52, 54 and 56 Coop
Building.
Marian Digger
03/PA/18
promote various actions to tackle
local problems. Proposals for
traffic calming and alley gating
will depend on the availability of
funding and residents support.
develop a multifaceted approach
issues within individual areas.
opportunities are based upon the
consultation and sound statistical
evidence.
issues in individual areas.
115
Street
116
Do the fronts on Cobden, Ingham and
Lawrence Streets like Stoneyholme.
Thomas Larck
25/PA/230
Put railings around the garden fronted
houses on Lawrence Street like you
have in Burnley.
Mrs M. Hitchon
24/PA/225
Yes
improvements are targeted to
areas of greatest
need. Sympathetic improvements
by property owners should be
promoted.
Yes
resource for physical
areas of greatest
promoted.
Orders are based on criteria
including consistently high crime
and anti social behaviour statistics
and consultation with residents.
issues within individual
areas. This could include
encouraging property owners to
make sympathetic improvements
themselves.
areas. This should include
themselves.
Street
Cobden St/Ingham St/ Lawrence St:
The site lies at the edge of Flood Zone
3, as identified on our flood map. As
such, we have no issues or concerns
in relation to the development options
for this area.
Environment Agency
08/AL/385
respect to the Options presented,
except to say that the area should be
developed in a sustainable way to
ensure the need to travel is reduced.
Sites should be developed with
attention to access by modes of
transport other than the private vehicles
in order that the traffic impact of such
developments is minimised.
Improvements in public transport should
be proposed where appropriate.
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
Noted
Noted
Yes
Yes
The Environment Agency will
117
118
Priority for investment
Street
Maureen Whittaker
11/PA/112
Area 1 improvements urgently needed
Mrs B Whitham
09/PA/64
All back streets in the area should be
alley gated
L. Digger
In order to enable positive
Noted
Yes
Yes
06/PA/21
failure being experienced by other
areas of greatest
promoted.
John Greenwood
Alley gates would make the area safer, consistently high crime and anti
more secure, more private and should social behaviour statistics and
make the back streets cleaner
consultation with residents
04/PA/19
Street
Landlord and Agent Scheme and
Mrs M. Hitchon
24/PA/225
Areas 1 (and 3) will have the biggest
impact on my family.
Mr D. Barker-Brown
15/PA/130
Yes
same symptoms of Housing Market
failure being experienced by other
Noted
In order to enable positive
Yes
Deborah Catlow
A pleasant decent area up until approx agencies the Council encourages
12 months ago. Stop the rot before its participation in the in the Good
too late. Make landlords responsible. Landlord and Agent Scheme and
14/PA/126
If action is not taken now Area 1 will
blight the town.
There needs to be a much better
landlord / tenant contract renewed
quarterly otherwise any investment is
simply money down the drain.
Scheme.
Scheme.
119
120
Table B.3
Street
Priority for investment - Lawrence
Street because its going down hill.
Put railings around the garden fronted
houses on Lawrence Street like you
have done in Burnley.
Noise pollution on Lawrence Street.
areas of greatest
promoted.
areas. This could include
themselves.
Option 1 – Heritage – Led
Redevelopment and
Regeneration
Area 2 – Mill Complexes – Wyre
Street/Holmes Street/ Lune
Street
Steve Richards
Agree that redundant and
under used mill buildings
have the potential to be Yes
developed into a niche
The Preferred Option should consider
bringing forward the under utilised
mill complex at Wyre Street/ Lune
Street/ Holmes Street as a site for
This option will be carefully considered
as part of the development of the
Preferred Option.
12/PA/116
Yes
mixed use redevelopment. A range
of suitable uses including residential,
business (B1), general industrial (B2),
retail, leisure and tourism could be
considered. A development brief
should be prepared and consideration
be given to the inclusion of a SUDS
scheme.
Noted
The area currently
comprises a number of
Mrs B. Whittham
underutilised and vacant Yes
mill buildings currently
Disagrees with Option 1- will benefit within employment use.
only a few business owners
Although there is a need
to retain employment
sites within the town
there is also a need to
meet the needs of
existing and future
business in order to
secure the town's
economic future.
Allowing a mix of uses on
the site will not just
benefit a small number of
owners but has the
potential to strengthen
the towns economy .
09/PA/64
Agrees with Option 1
John Greenwood
04/PA/19
121
Street
122
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
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
Noted
Noted
27/PA/281
C. Barrett
location for a mix of uses
which could take
advantage of their town
centre/ riverside
location.
Option 1 is a great chance to
improve Padiham, to make this area
into shops & residential. I feel this
would be an attraction on its own,
especially if the shops were taken
up with high-class high street
names. Also what a place to live
next to the river and in the town
centre with easy access to motorway
and nearby business parks.
Yes
Yes
The Highways Agency will continue
to be consulted as and when detailed
development proposals emerge.
Preferred Option.
scheme.
Street
The vacant and
underutilised mill
Yes
buildings have the
potential to be retained
C/o Steven Abbot Associates
and developed for a mix
of uses including
Disagree: Area 2 - Options 1 and 2.
business and enterprise,
retail and residential on
Signage and traffic management
upper floors.
need reviewing. However these
demand a holistic approach, which Development could also
take advantage of the
takes account of the MGD site.
39/PA/399
The area should be developed with
transport other than the private
vehicle in order that the traffic impact
of such developments is minimised.
Improvements to public transport
should be proposed where
appropriate.
development on the trunk road
network will need to be undertaken
in accordance with PPG13.
network can be assessed. Presently
the AAP contains insufficient detail
for that appraisal to be undertaken.
scheme.
123
Street
124
Noted
Yes
Agree. The vacant and
underutilised mill
Gawthorpe Hall
Yes
buildings have the
C/o National Trust
of uses including
The National Trust has few
business and enterprise,
significant comments on the
retail and residential on
proposals but it does consider that
upper floors.
the mill complex identified as Area
Development could also
2 is strategically positioned and that
its potential for conversion/
character and setting of
refurbishment for mixed uses should
the town centre/ riverside
be progressed.
location.
42/PA/426
Sport England
41/PA/401
Noted. Traffic
management within
Padiham is an issue
which should be
addressed in the
Preferred Option
setting of the town
centre/ riverside location.
scheme.
All options will be carefully considered
Preferred Option.
The Preferred Option should identify
priority areas within Padiham where
traffic management is in greatest
need.
Street
Area 2: Mill complexes – Wyre
St/Holmes St/ Lune St: The
proposed development options
involve the redevelopment of the mill
complex, which is at risk of flooding.
Allocations within areas considered
to be at risk of flooding should only
be considered once a Strategic
Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA), as
required by the emerging PPS25,
has been undertaken and has
satisfactorily demonstrated that there
are no reasonable alternatives
Environment Agency
Yes
Any proposals being considered in
areas at risk of flooding will be
covered by a flood risk assessment
A Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
will be undertaken before proposals
are brought forward and the
Environment Agency will continue to
be consulted as and when detailed
08/AL/385
Noted
scheme.
Agree. The vacant and
Yes
underutilised mill
Howard Hudson
buildings have the
I would like to see this area
redeveloped with this option as I
of uses including
feel Padiham could be a viable small business and enterprise,
town given the opportunity to attract retail and residential on
professional business / residents.
upper floors.
Development could also
setting of the town
centre/ riverside location.
52/PA/514
125
126
Option 2 – No Change
Street
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
C. Barrett
27/PA/281
In addition to flood risk implications,
the redevelopment of this site will
need to take account of the proximity
of the River Calder (a designated
‘main river’ watercourse) and the
potential for the site to be
contaminated.
available in lower flood risk zones.
The SFRA should guide
development away from flood risk
areas, but it recognises that
development in some flood risk
areas may be required. In such
cases, the SFRA will need to
demonstrate such proposals meet
the ‘Exception Test’ as identified in
Para D10 of PPS 25.
Noted
Noted
Yes
Yes
Options will be carefully considered
Preferred Option.
Other Options?
Street
Noted
Noted
Yes
Yes
Agree that redundant and Yes
under used mill buildings
Barbara Porter
should have new uses
identified in order to
A museum for Padiham could be
secure their future and
created in one of the redundant
retain the historic
mills. There is so much material
industrial character of
dating back to before Padiham was the town.
absorbed by Burnley in 1974 and
23/PA/202
Sport England
41/PA/401
Disagrees with the strategy for
Padiham town centre and with
Option 2.
39/PA/399
Option 2 will not result in an impact
of additional traffic on the strategic
highway network; therefore the
Agency makes no comments.
Preferred Option.
Opportunities which formed the bases
of all options are based upon the
results of previous consultation and
sound statistical evidence.
127
Street
128
The area should be developed with
transport other than private vehicles
in order to minimise its traffic impact.
Improvements in public transport
should be proposed where
appropriate.
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
The mills could also be used as
small workshops to employ disabled
people in a secure environment.
Noted
The complex of mill
buildings provides a
unique opportunity to
create a mixed use site
which can take
advantage of its town
centre location and the
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
with regards to its bus stop
there is nowhere to house it. Many
people like myself came in after the
golden age and would like to know
more. The churches have much to
contribute here as will the archives
if they have not been destroyed.
Yes
scheme.
Street
Although none of the
buildings are statutorily
listed, the site has been
identified in the Padiham
Heritage Appraisal (p 42)
as an area of local
heritage value.
Options for this site must take into
consideration the the historic setting
of the Padiham Conservation Area
and the River Calder
Options for this site must take into
consideration the the historic setting
of the Padiham Conservation Area
and the River Calder
Options put forward are based upon
previous rounds of consultation and
sound statistical evidence. However
all additional options will be
considered in the development of the
Preferred Option.
Noted
The site lies adjacent to
the Padiham
Conservation Area.
scheme.
Agree that regenerating Yes, in part
the area around the mill
complex could assist with
the regeneration of the
town centre and has the
potential to attract visitors
into the town. However
planning policy states
that the scale of
development should be
appropriate to the size of
the town.
Agree revitalising the
• There is no evidence that live/work town centre and
units would be a realistic component providing a site for mixed
of the local housing market
• None of the buildings are listed
• None of the site is in a
conservation area
Worth noting that:
MGD endorses the inclusion of Area
2 as an area for change but
suggests that both options are
inappropriate and miss an
opportunity.
MDG is promoting a retail
development coincidental with a
large part of Area 2. This is an
opportunity to regenerate the town
centre. It would enhance the
qualitative offer of the town centre
and reduce the number of people
visiting other locations to do their
food shopping.
39/PA/399
129
Street
130
• Sensible urban design offers
potential to create something
appropriate for the town centre.
• The type of mix and demographics/
socio-economic profile envisaged is
more likely to occur in the town if the
town centre has a full range of
facilities to meet contemporary
shopping needs.
Agree that Urban design
will play an important role
in the regeneration of the
town centre.
development close to the
town centre could assist
with strengthening the
local housing market.
Options put forward are based upon
sound statistical evidence. However
traffic as an issue and proposals for
considered where there is greatest
need.
Street
Noted
Commercial development
will be assessed against
national, regional and
local planning policies
including PPS 6
It is hoped that this response will
consolidate preliminary discussions
with officers and that this opportunity
is taken to fruition in discussion with
Noted
The development needs to be
integrated with the rest of the town
Noted
centre. Given the physical,
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
Padiham and that it meets the
sequential test.
MGD has team of professional
advisers, including Savills on retail
issues – shopping habits information
contained within AAP Evidence
Based Report.
There are a number of
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
food superstore could deliver such identified as an issue
a facility. As a consequence the
within the town centre.
words ‘and town centre car park’
Noted
could be added.
• An additional Option 3 should be
seriously investigated, under the
heading ‘ Redevelopment for an
Anchor Food Superstore’.
all additional options will be
considered in the development of the
Preferred Option.
131
132
Table B.4
Street
Padiham people are entitled to have
a modern food shopping facilities
without having to drive miles to other
locations.
the local community in liaison with
the Council
Agree, improvements to the town centre will
Yes
have beneficial effects in the local economy and
housing market.
Yes
housing market.
Yes
housing market.
portion of this funding has been used to develop
Option 1 has been needed in Padiham for The outdoor market on Clitheroe Street closed
some time especially the toilets in the town in early 2007. An indoor market operates on a
centre
The market is in a good place but does
require bringing forward to the main road. permission for markets to be held on both sites
This would then highlight to passing
- Clitheroe Street and the Town Hall - providing
motorists that it does exist.
flexibility to use for one offs such as a
continental market.
Plus improve all the shops with windows,
shop front etc. I feel sure this will attract
Padiham has received £1 million of funding
people to shop in Padiham.
through the NWDA Market Towns Initiative. A
Steve Richards
12/PA/116
Agrees with Option 1 – this will create a
better impression on passing through the
town.
Mrs B. Whitham
09/PA/64
Option 1 –
04/PA/19
Town Centre
Improvements John Greenwood
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
The Preferred Option should explore
future funding opportunities for a
sympathetic shop front and gateway
improvement scheme along Burnley
opportunities to improve the local
economy. This could include promoting
Padiham as a quality independent
shopping and business destination set
within a unique historic mill town.
The Preferred Option should explore all
options and funding opportunities to
improve the town centre whilst retaining
and enhancing the town's built heritage
and natural features.
133
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
134
Yes
housing market.
Agree improvements to gateways in Padiham
will have beneficial effects on the desirability of
the town and therefore its ability to attract
business and visitors.
Yes
Hazel Rushton
housing market. The out door market on
Clitheroe Street closed in early 2007. An indoor
I agree with options to make improvements market operates on a Thursday inside the Town
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.
to relocating the market but it does need There is also permission for markets to be held
promoting.
on both sites - Clitheroe Street and the Town
Hall - providing flexibility to use for one offs such
All the railings in town centre could be
as continental markets.
improved or at least painted black.
18/PA/159
Priority for investment - Areas 1 and 3 will
have the biggest impact on my family.
Agrees with Option 1 – town centre needs Noted
improving
Mr D. Baker-Brown
15/PA/130
a shop front improvement scheme. Funding
ends in March 08 and final allocations for the
scheme have now been made.
Road and Church Street which would
enhance the historic character of the
Padiham Conservation Area.
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
C. Barrett
Yes
Noted
27/PA/281
The Preferred Option should support
sympathetic community uses within the
Town Hall as and when the building
becomes vacant in order to secure its
future.
Padiham a quality independent
shopping and business destination.
Yes
Padiham Life have both recently vacated the
offices within the Town Hall. The Markets
office also no longer requires space at the Town
Hall. However Padiham Town Council has a
lease of the ballroom and adjoining offices. CAB
have an office. The first floor is let subject to
contract.
The outdoor market on Clitheroe Street closed Yes
Barbara Porter
A market will only work when there is a
sense of competition and where people
permission for markets to be held on both sites
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
Bury are declining, it would be a miracle if markets.
it survived in this internet shopping age.
23/PA/202
R Fort
20/PA/194
135
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
136
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
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.
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
Proposes landscaping in front of White
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.
C/O Planning & Development Network
30/PA/313
Noted
Yes
Community engagement is part of the AAP
Yes
process . The Council's adopted Statement of
Community Involvement provides guidance for
developers and partners on community
engagement in the planning process.
The Highways Agency will continue to
The Council will continue to undertake
public consultation as part of the
development of the Padiham Area
Action Plan.
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
Local community (Shuttleworth St) keen to
be involved in redevelopment and
regeneration of the area.
Agrees with Option 1 -
37/PA/363
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.
The Agency will need to be consulted in
more detail in order that the impact of
Option 1 on the strategic highway network
can be assessed. Presently the AAP
contains insufficient detail for that appraisal
to be undertaken.
Community engagement is an important part of
the AAP process.
have beneficial effects on the local economy
and the housing market.
Yes
The Council will continue to undertake
public consultation as part of the
development of the Padiham Area
Action Plan.
137
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
138
Agrees with Option 1.
06/Al/345
Yes
Yes
housing market.
Noted
Yes
housing market.
Shop fronts in Padiham should be
housing market. Padiham has received £1
improved as so many have the appearance million of funding through the NWDA Market
of something that was knocked up in a
Towns Initiative. A portion of this funding has
garage using materials commonly found been used to develop a shop front improvement
on Blue Peter. Also there are a number of scheme. Funding ends in March 08 and final
units that appear empty or derelict. Action allocations for the scheme have now been
should be taken to bring new businesses made.
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
Knutsford of Lancashire.
James Jevon
45/PA/468
Sport England
41/PA/401
Option 2 –
No Change
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
27/PA/281
In respect of the library provision in the
Town Hall, Divisional Librarian for East
Division is keen to be involved in any future
discussions. He has previously liaised with
Dennis Langley who has written a report
for Padiham Life.
Property Group
LCC
09/AL/386
The development option involving the Town
Hall for community/ business will be
affected by the site’s location within Flood
Zone 3 and the proximity of the site of the
River Calder. Again, the SFRA will play a
role in justifying such proposal.
Environment Agency
08/AL/385
Noted
Noted
Noted
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lancashire County Council Property
Group will continue to be consulted
throughout the AAP process.
The council is preparing a SFRA and
this will inform the proposals put forward
in the Preferred Option.The
Environment Agency will continue to be
consulted as and when detailed
139
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
140
additional traffic on the strategic highway
network; therefore the Agency makes no
comment.
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
Disagrees. To do nothing will not improve
Padiham
32/PA/325
Disagrees. To do nothing is not a sensible
option
30/PA/313
Noted
Yes
Agree, proposals for no change would not assist Yes
with the regeneration of the town.
Agree. Proposals for no change would not assist Yes
with the regeneration of the town centre.
The options are based on the results of
sound statistical evidence.
Other
Options?
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
Using our Town Hall for other purposes.
What will happen to the library? Retired
people rely on the library.
Mrs Riding
01/PA/05
Sport England
41/PA/401
Yes
needed.
Yes
offices within the Town Hall. The markets
contract.
Noted
sympathetic uses within the Town Hall
as and when the building becomes
vacant in order to secure its future.
141
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
142
Agree that parking and traffic management in
the town centre is an issue.
The town centre to become a one way
system. The shops on upper Burnley Road
/ Church St suffer because of the amount
of traffic. Better crossings especially on
Church St. No more takeaways. Shops will
Mary Pilling
10/PA/100
Area 3 should be the priority for investment
because it is the town's focal point.
Cleanliness in all areas of the town should
be a priority. Fly tipping sites should be
cleared.
Free parking in the town should be
increased to encourage visitors.
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 allocations for the
scheme have now been made.
Agree that traffic on Burnley Road/ Church
Street is an issue.
Unauthorised tipping should be identified as an
Town centre improvements make no
issue.
mention of the properties on Darwen St,
which are very prominent and would benefit Agree improvements to the town centre will
from facelifting.
housing market.
The Hand & Shuttle car park is also high
profile & should be kept cleaner.
Mrs B Whitham
09/PA/64
Yes
Yes
traffic as an issue in the town centre
and should explore traffic management
in proposals for the town centre.
and enhancing the towns built heritage
traffic management as an issue and
should be considered in proposals for
the town centre
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
(Other suggestions for next 10 years)
Denise Parkinson
17/PA/132
The town centre should be the priority for
investment - it is the heart of Padiham.
Also consider more CCTV in this area
outside the youth club looking on to the
market.
Steve Richards
12/PA/116
Yes
Yes
offices within the Town Hall . The markets
Agree improvements to the town centre will
Community safety should be identified as an
issue.
continue to fail because of the road system A market is held on a Thursday inside Padiham
and until that is solved this will remain a
problem.
needed.
Here there are also absent landlords they
could be encouraged to renovate.
There are permissions for markets to be held
on both sites - at Clitheroe Street and the
The market is in a secluded spot and
Town Hall providing flexibility to use for one offs
although there are car parks nearby,
such as a continental market.
traders seem reluctant to come. Some
incentive is needed to encourage them to
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
Town Hall could be the market site.
Community safety issues need to be
explored further as part of the
development of the Preferred Option.
Padiham a quality independent
shopping and business destination set
within a unique historic mill town .
143
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
144
contact.
Yes
Hazel Rushton
offices within the Town Hall. The markets office
also no longer requires space at the Town Hall.
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.
usage and frontage.
I do not see any advantage to relocating Town Hall, but there is the opportunity to use
the market but it does need promoting. I an outside area on the Town Hall Car Park if
think all the railings in Town Centre could needed.
be improved at least painted black.
I think that an evening market especially on both sites at Clitheroe Street and the Town
in summer months would encourage
Hall providing flexibility to use for one offs such
people, workers in particular, to visit
as a continental market.
Padiham. They could shop at the market,
18/PA/159
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
general appearance of the town centre.
needed.
Possibility of using Town Hall for a
gallery/museum or college classes/local
groups (previously using the Technical
School).
The Preferred Option should also
explore opportunities to improve the
local economy. This could include
promoting Padiham a quality
independent shopping and business
destination.
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
st
If the market is to survive in the 21 century
it should be on a Saturday. Most markets
have at least a monthly farmers market.
22/PA/197
A market is held on a Thursday inside Padiham Yes
needed.
Lancashire County Council has no current plans
to remove the library from the Town Hall.
needed.
Yes
offices within the Town Hall. The Markets office
also no longer require space at the Town Hall.
However Padiham Town Council has a lease
of the ballroom and adjoining offices. The
ballroom is available to hire from them. CAB
contact.
20/PA/194
Ralph Fort
Agree improvements to gateways in Padiham
will have beneficial effects on the desirability of
the town and therefore its ability to attract
business and visitors.
visit the leisure centre – park etc., have a
takeaway supper and a drink in a pub. It
would be a good evening out.
promoting Padiham as a quality
destination set within a unique historic
mill town.
Town Hall as and when the building
becomes vacant in order to secure its
future.
145
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
146
A recent bid to the Big Lottery Peoples Millions Yes
Fund to develop a Riverside Nature Trail in
Padiham has been successful
Agree improvements to the town centre will
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
allocations for the scheme have now been
made.
on both sites - at Clitheroe Street and the
Agree that improvements to the town centre will
and the housing market. Also agree that
Padiham's industrial mill town character and
heritage should not lost when new development
Shuttleworth St and banks of the River
or regeneration takes place. The town's built
Calder links to planned regeneration of 14 heritage and natural features should also be
Mill Street. Develop heritage asset.
preserved and enhanced.
Cultural quarter linked to Town Hall and
14 Mill St. Town centre should be the
priority for investment to encourage new
business and wealth creation through a
Riverside walk and public art on banks of
the River Calder linked to a town centre
‘cultural quarter’ to encourage creative
SMEs
37/PA/363
The White Horse pub in Area 3 is an eye
sore and doesn't fit in with the town. Many
shop fascias are old and dilapidated and
could be renewed.
town and the Padiham Conservation
Area.
links between the proposed riverside
walk and the proposed linear park,
Memorial Park and Gawthorpe Hall .
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
Disc parking for Padiham town centre, a
main road frontage for the market are all
good ideas.
Peter Kenyon
49/PA/502
There should be an enhanced police
presence in the town centre e.g. obvious
CCTV. Such visual deterrent should be a
wise investment to curb anti social
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
encouraging decent businesses to
establish themselves in the town.
James Jevon
needed.
It is agreed that parking is an issue that should Yes
be addressed comprehensively
The Preferred Option will explore further
opportunities for overcoming parking
issues in Padiham town centre.
It should also explore opportunities to
improve the local economy. This could
include promoting Padiham as a quality
mill town.
Yes
45/PA/468
Community safety and anti social behaviour
should be identified as issues.
promoting Padiham a quality
mill town.
mixed economy. Heritage and culture
should be prioritised above purely retail /
commercial development.
147
148
Priority for
investment
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
Improvements to the town centre will have
Yes
beneficial effects on the local economy and the
housing market.
Yes
housing market.
Agree - improvements to the town centre will Yes
Also consider more cctv in this area outside
the youth clubs looking on to the market.
All the areas mentioned. It is hard to pick Agree that community safety and anti social
any one out but the town centre is the heart behaviour should be identified as issues.
of Padiham.
Steve Richards
12/PA/116
Area 3 should be the focus for investment
in Padiham because it is the town's focal
point.
Mrs B. Whitham
09/PA/64
The town centre is a priority and needs
new life bringing into it.
Mrs Riding
01/PA/05
There are also permissions for markets to be
held on both sites - at Clitheroe Street and the
Table B.5
Area 3 –
Padiham
Town Centre
Support improvements to the town centre,
to encourage new businesses and wealth
creation through a mixed economy. There
should be a cultural quarter linked to the
Town Hall and regeneration of 14 Mill
Street
37/PA/363
The town centre and Town Hall.
Denise Parkinson
17/PA/132
Areas 1 & 3 will have the biggest impact
on my family.
Mr D. Baler Brown
15/PA/130
Yes
housing market.
Yes
housing market.
Yes
housing market.
Town Hall in order to secure its future.
149
150
Option 1
Area 4 - Green
Lane/ Burnley
Road/ Pendle
Street
Agrees with Option 1 - If landlords
monitored their properties to check
cleanliness inside/ outside and manners/
good behaviour to neighbours etc then it
would make the proposed improvements
more successful.
Deborah Catlow
14/PA/126
Agrees with Option 1. Excellent idea.
Steve Richards
12/PA/116
Agrees with Option 1. Will benefit the
residents and look better.
Mrs B. Whitham
09/PA/64
John Greenwood
04/PA/19
In order to enable positive partnership
work between the Council, landlords,
managing agents, tenants and other
participation in the in the Good Landlord
Scheme.
The AAP needs to be able to demonstrate
that proposals are deliverable.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
The Preferred Option should promote
and encourage participation in the
Good Landlord and Agent Scheme
and the Good Tenant Scheme.
the feasibility of implementing such a
scheme bearing in mind the likely
funding opportunities for this type of
work.
work.
work.
work.
Area 4 - Green
Lane/ Burnley
Road/ Pendle
Street
What happens if the people in Pendle
Street do not want that land as gardens?
It is currently a muddy area used for dog
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.
Barbara Porter
23/PA/202
Agrees with Option 1. We live at 26 Pendle
St and think the area would be improved if
there were gardens instead of a large open
space.
Denise Parkinson
17/PA/132
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 made to respect
then I'm afraid in time areas will be back to
square 1.
Yes
Yes
work.
work.
151
Area 4 - Green
Lane/ Burnley
Road/ Pendle
Street
152
Agrees with Option 1 - excellent, please
do this.
Ben Mort
44/PA/467
Sport England
41/PA/401
The operation of the trunk road network will
be unaffected by the proposals for this
area; therefore the Agency makes no
comments
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
C. Barrett
27/PA/281
Noted
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
work.
work.
work.
Option 2
Area 4 - Green
Lane/ Burnley
Road/ Pendle
Street
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
C. Barrett
27/PA/281
Parts of Green Lane/ Burnley Road/ Pendle
Street fall within Flood Zone 2 & 3, but the
options for development within this area
would not constitute ‘flood risk sensitive’
development.
Environment Agency
08/AL/385
Agrees with Option 1- Yes
06/Al/345
Yes
No
Noted
Yes
that proposals are deliverable. Further
No
consideration of whether or not potential
funding is available for proposals will affect
the contents of the Preferred Option
Noted
The Environment Agency will continue
work.
153
154
Option 1 –
Facelifting
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
Table B.6
that proposals are deliverable. Further
No
consideration of whether or not potential
funding is available for proposals will affect
the contents of the Preferred Option.
The engine house is a grade II listed building
building and is therefore safeguarded from
Mrs Riding
Yes
demolition and unsympathetic change by
national policy. The Council is continuing to
Jubilee Mill engine house is an eyesore monitor the condition of the building and
as well as dangerous & should be
agrees that an new use for the building
demolished. Whatever you do to it, it will should be identified in order to secure its
still be an eyesore.
future.
Sport England
41/PA/401
The operation of the trunk road network will
be unaffected by the proposals for this
area; therefore the Agency makes no
comments
01/PA/05
Area 4 - Green
Lane/ Burnley
Road/ Pendle
Street
This option should be explored further as
part of the development of the Preferred
Option.
The Preferred Option should identify a
sympathetic new use for the engine house
in order to secure its future.
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
Although number 69 is not directly affected
by the proposed linear park, it is hoped that
Mrs P. Perry
Yes
environmental and recreational
improvements made to the rail line will have
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
regenerated Area 5 or not
13/PA/124
This building has been an eyesore for a
number of years, and it was time it was
cleared and redeveloped.
John Greenwood
Yes
national policy. The Council is continuing to
Disagrees with the saving of the Jubilee monitor the condition of the building and
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.
04/PA/19
If you create any open spaces in this area The linear park will be developed in
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.
opportunities for environmental
improvements to properties adjacent to
the proposed linear park.
155
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
156
The Albion Mill site is no longer considered
suitable for employment and a new use
should be identified.
Particularly agrees with Option 1
22/PA/197
Noted
Yes
Environmental improvements to the rail line
through the development of a linear park will
Yes
create a unique and important gateway
through Padiham. To complement this
scheme, consideration should be given to
facelift properties adjacent to the rail line.
If Option 1 in Areas 1, 4 and 5 is carried demolition and unsympathetic change by
out and tenants are made to respect their national policy.
properties and neighbours, it will be
money well spent. If tenants aren't made In order to enable positive partnership work
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
Good Tenant Scheme.
If landlords monitored their properties to
check cleanliness and good behaviour
then it would make the proposed
improvements more successful plus half
the problems would be sorted before you
carried out facelifting.
Deborah Catlow
14/PA/126
All options will be explored further as part
of the development of the Preferred
Option.
The Preferred Option should promote and
encourage participation in the Good
Landlord and Agent Scheme and the
Good Tenant Scheme.
in order to secure its future
The Preferred Option should give
consideration for new uses on this site
including residential and the opportunity
to develop a SUDS scheme.
Option.
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
will need to be undertaken in accordance
with the requirements of PPG 13 and the
relevant Dept for Transport policy. This
reports.
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
insufficient detail for the appraisal to be
undertaken.
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
C. Barrett
27/PA/281
Noted
Noted.
Yes
Yes
The Highways Agency will continue to be
consulted as and when detailed
All proposals will be explored further as
Option.
157
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
158
Agrees with Option 1 - excellent
Ben Mort
44/PA/467
Sport England
41/PA/401
Sites should be developed with attention
to access by modes of transport other
than the private vehicle in order that traffic
impact is minimised. Improvements in
public transport should be proposed
where appropriate.
Yes
national policy.
The Albion Mill site at Shakespeare Street
is no longer considered suitable for
employment use, therefore a new use should
be identified.
Yes
through Padiham.
Noted
including residential and the opportunity
to develop a SUDSs scheme.
Option.
All proposals will be explored further in
the development of the Preferred Option.
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
Agree that fly tipping and anti social
behaviour on the rail line are issues.
The linear park will be developed in
The information provided on the internet consultation with with partners and the
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
of the railway. I moved to Russell Terrace such as fly tipping and vandalism.
just over 2 years ago, and the state of that
railway is a disgrace. It is about time the
Council actually acted and at least
cleaned the area. My house overlooks the
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
children on the railway; surely with all the
rubbish dumped on there it can’t be safe.
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.
The first thing that needs to be addressed
is a clean up operation. Has anyone even
evaluated the current state of the railway
recently.
Dean Rainford
51/PA/512
Yes
what improvements to the former rail line
can be delivered.
159
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
160
The comments above in relation to the
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)
Environment Agency
08/AL/385
06/AL/345
Noted
national policy.
The Albion Mill site is no longer considered
suitable for employment use, therefore a new
use should be identified.
Yes
Yes
through Padiham. To compliment this
scheme consideration should be given to
facelift properties adjacent to the rail line.
The Preferred option proposals will be
informed by the SFRA. The Environment
Agency will continue to be consulted as
and when detailed development proposals
come forward.
including residential.
Option.
Option 2 –
Vacant
Properties
Brought
Back into
Use
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
C. Barrett
27/PA/281
Agrees with Option 2 - empty properties
give a very poor impression.
Mrs B. Whitham
09/PA/64
John Greenwood
04/PA/19
Green Brook, a designated ‘main river’
watercourse flows in culvert below
Perseverance Mill and any subsequent
redevelopment should seek to remove
that section of the watercourse from the
culvert. Any redevelopment proposal
involving development over the culvert
would result in an objection from the EA.
Noted
Noted, the Council does have a Vacant
Property Initiative, but funding is limited to
areas of high vacancy rates.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Option.
whether the Vacant Initiative could be
used in this area.
used in this area.
161
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
162
Sites should be developed with attention
to access by modes of transport other
than the private vehicle in order that traffic
reports.
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
insufficient detail for the appraisal to be
undertaken.
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
Noted
Yes
consulted as and when detailed planning
Option 3 –
No Change
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
Sport England
41/PA/401
network, therefore the Agency makes no
comments
Highway Agency C/o Faber Maunsell
36/PA/341
Agrees with Option 2 - excellent
Ben Mort
44/PA/467
Sport England
41/PA/401
impact is minimised. Improvements in
public transport should be proposed
where appropriate.
Noted
Noted
Noted
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Option.
used in this area.
All Options will be explored further as part
of the development of the Preferred
Option.
163
164
Other
Options?
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
Agree that no change will not assist with
tackling local housing market conditions or
wider issues in the town.
I do not live in this area and think that the
identification of issues is best left to the
people living in this area
Steve Richards
12/PA/116
Noted
Noted. The linear park will be developed in
consultation with with partners and the
Mrs Riding
community. It will also be provided with a
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.
01/PA/05
Disagrees with Option 3
Ben Mort
44/PA/467
Yes
Yes
The identified issues and opportunities are
based upon the results of previous rounds
of consultation and sound statistical
evidence
options for change in this area.
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
Environmental improvements to the rail line Yes
through Padiham. To complement this
facelifting properties on Russell Terrace and
Cardwell Street .
behaviour statistics and consultation with
residents.
and is therefore safeguarded from demolition
Barbara Porter
and unsympathetic change by national policy. Yes, in
part
The Council agrees that a new use for the
Agrees with the proposals for engine
building should be identified in order to
house as sort of museum for the primary secure its future.
and nursery schools in the area.
The Council does not consider a site in this
The mill could be put to shopping outlets location suitable for commercial use. This
to help the people at this end of Padiham would be contrary to planning policy and
who have so far to go.
could have a negative impact on the
regeneration of Padiham town centre.
Burns Street is not included but it needs
alley gating because its T shape means The Council has a limited amount of funding
that it is blocked at every end with cars. available for alley gate scheme. The gating
The busy bridge at Dryden Street is so
orders are based on criteria including
dangerous for our young children.
consistently high crime and anti social
23/PA/202
Face lifting in Option 1 should be the
priority for funding to include in Route D
and linear park wildlife corridor. The
disused railway line has been used a tip
and been an eyesore for many years.
Mrs Perry
13/PA/124
range of potential funding opportunities in
order to deliver a range of regeneration
activity in the town
The Preferred Option should identify traffic
as an issue and proposals for traffic
management should be considered where
there is greatest need
whether alley-gating is appropriate for this
area.
The proposal to facelift properties on
Russell Terrace and Cardwell Street
should be explored further in the
165
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
166
Agree that traffic and traffic management are
issues.
comment.
Faber Maunsell for Highways Agency
36/PA/341
Noted
Resources are limited and intervention has
to be targeted to areas of greatest need.
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
but with investment, education and
owners should be promoted.
motivation it could be dramatically
improved.
Evening up roads and pavements is
needed. The speed of vehicles under
Dryden St bridge needs slowing even
more. Their speed needs to be observed
on camera. Lighting needs to be
improved in the whole area.
Yes
Table B.7
Area 5 –
Green
Lane/Russell
Terrace/Beech
Street
Perseverance Mill should be developed
for houses - starter homes for first time
buyers. This part of Padiham needs
modernising. The development will bring
work and money to the area.
Unknown
50/PA/508
The Albion Mill site at Shakespeare Street Yes
is no longer considered suitable for
employment use, therefore a new use should
be identified
including residential..
167
168
Option 1 –
Extension of
Economic
Improvement
Area
Area 6 – Green
Lane/Station
Road/Elizabeth
Street
The Council considers that this
under-utilised site provides an opportunity
Yes
to extend the existing economic
improvement area EW6/4 Thompson Street,
Padiham. This site would also allow
replacement employment land for sites that
are no longer considered suitable for
employment use.
Yes
employment use.
Agree that access and potential traffic
management should be given careful
Mrs Ann Cooper
consideration if the site is brought forward Yes
as an extension to the existing economic
Does not agree with Area 6 Site EW6/4 – improvement area EW6/4 Thompson Street,
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.
16/PA/131
Steve Richards
12/PA/116
John Greenwood
04/PA/19
This option will be carefully
Traffic management and access
should also be explored.
This option could be carefully
development of the Preferred Option
This option should be carefully
Area 6 – Green
Lane/Station
Road/Elizabeth
Street
36/PA/341
more detail in order that the impact of that
traffic on the strategic highway network
Option 1 has the potential to result in
increases in traffic on the trunk road
network. The Agency is supportive of
sustainable development in appropriate
locations. Sites should be developed with
attention to access by modes of transport
other than the private car in order that the
traffic impact of such developments is
appropriate.
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
Yes
Noted
Agrees with all of the options.
C. Barrett
Yes
employment use.
27/PA/281
development proposals come
forward.
169
Area 6 – Green
Lane/Station
Road/Elizabeth
Street
170
08/Al/385
No issues or concerns in relation to the
development options for this area.
Environment Agency
Yes
Noted
Sport England
Yes
employment use.
41/PA/401
reports.
can be assessed. Presently, the AAP
contains insufficient detail for that
appraisal to be undertaken.
Other Options?
Option 2 – No
Change
Area 6 – Green
Lane/Station
Road/Elizabeth
Street
Mrs Whitnam
09/PA/64
Sport England
41/PA/401
comment.
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
Mrs B Whitham
09/PA/64
Noted
Allowing no change may result in the sites
deterioration.
Noted
Allowing no change may result in the site's
deterioration.
No
Yes
No
forward.
171
172
Table B.8
Area 6 – Green
Lane/Station
Road/Elizabeth
Street
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
appraisal to be undertaken.
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
A clean up of Green Lane railway bridge
is urgently required. Also the roosting
pigeons under Green Lane / Station Rd
bridges and the disgusting excrement
problem should be addressed.
Noted
Yes
forward.
Option 1 –
Environmental
Improvements
Area 7 – Levant
Street/ Thompson
Street/Barley
Street
Agrees with Option 1 - with the correct
type of tree for the area
Steve Richards
12/PA/116
Agrees with Option 1 - will benefit all
Mrs B. Whitham
09/PA/64
Sell the land to a company for
development.
This land should only be identified for
Disagrees with the tree planting in Barley housing if it is no longer required for open
& Levant St. We have plenty of green
space use. Sufficient housing land has
areas and the countryside is on
already been identified.
Padiham’s doorstep.
L. Digger
08/PA/58
John Greenwood
04/PA/19
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
consider whether this option is
feasible in view of the funding
opportunities that are likely to be
available.
available.
available.
available.
173
Area 7 – Levant
Street/ Thompson
Street/Barley
Street
174
06/AL/345
C. Bennett
27/PA/281
Residents have always regarded the
green space between Levant Street,
Barley Street and Thompson Street as
the village green and have fought to keep
it as such. Trees would be beautiful but
when mature will block light from houses
unless you utilize a CPO to put residents
elsewhere.
Tree planting will only work if policed. It
has been tried unsuccessfully across the
stream in Burns Street, on Hambledon
Street but demolished.
Barbara Porter
23/PA/202
Yes
Yes
Yes
available.
available.
available.
Option 2 – No
Change
Area 7 – Levant
Street/ Thompson
Street/Barley
Street
Sport England
41/PA/401
Agrees with no change
Mr L. Tattersall
08/PA/58
Sport England
41/PA/401
We have no issues or concerns in relation
to the development options for this area.
Environment Agency
08/AL/385
Noted
Noted
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
consider which options are likely to
be feasible in view of the funding
available.
consider whether other options are
available.
available.
175
176
Other Options?
Area 7 – Levant
Street/ Thompson
Street/Barley
Street
Create a parking strip one car wide along
Barley St on the side opposite the
terraced houses.
Unknown
29/PA/283
I do not think tree planting is a good idea
for Barley and Levant St - vandalism will
destroy the trees (it is critical you spend
the money sensibly).
Barley St and Levant St has been waste
land for over 100 years so do something
constructive.
The green area between Barley St/
Levant St would make a nice play area
for children or alternatively the district is
ideal for retirement bungalows.
Sell the land to a company for
development.
Mr L. Tattersall
08/PA/58
This may assist parking issues in the area.
This land should only be identified for
housing if it is no longer required for open
space use. Sufficient housing land has
already been identified.
Yes
Yes, in
part
Further consideration should be
given to the feasibility of this
suggestion
available.
The Preferred Option should retain
this site as an open space in line with
Council policy unless it is no longer
required
Option 1 –
Improvements to
Signage and
Traffic
Management
Route A –
Burnley
Road/Town
Centre and
Gawthorpe Hall
Table B.9
Area 7 – Levant
Street/ Thompson
Street/Barley
Street
Although the town appears to be well served
by a bus network access employment
Yes
opportunities within Padiham and the
Borough could be enhanced by extending
the Quality Bus Route to Shuttlewoth Mead.
Noted
Further work will be undertaken with
As for traffic, drivers will go the most
Lancashire County Council to identify traffic
convenient way for them, signposting will issues within Padiham Town Centre.
not make any difference. The only way
forward would be to have a one way
system through the town, to come in from
the Burnley to Whalley road and use the
by pass and Slade Lane, Guy Street,
Higham St down to the market out to
Buses serve the Shuttleworth Mead
estate every 15 minutes.
Mary Pilling
10/PA/100
Area 1, Area 5, Area 7 If action is not
taken now these areas will be a blight on
the town.
Maureen Whittaker
11/PA/112
traffic as an issue. Traffic
management should be considered
as part of proposals for Burnley
Road and Church Street
consider improving access to
employment opportunities by
extending the Quality Bus Route to
Shuttleworth Mead.
177
Route A –
Burnley
Road/Town
Centre and
Gawthorpe Hall
178
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
C. Bennett
27/PA/281
Agrees with Routes A-C - Improves the
town
Mr D Baker-Brown
15/PA/130
Burnley. Many motorists use part of this
route to avoid traffic at peak time making
life dangerous for the residents of Bank
St, East St, West St and Adamson St.
HGVs have no need to use the town
centre but they do. Double yellow lines
through out town centre so car parks are
well used.
Noted
Yes
Improvements to signage and traffic
management along Burnley Road and
Church Street will have a positive effect on Yes
the town centre improving access to shops,
services, parking and links to Gawthorpe
Hall.
Hall.
Further work will be undertaken as
part of the Preferred Option to
identify traffic issues within Padiham
town centre and improve links with
Gawthorpe Hall.
Gawthorpe Hall.
Route A –
Burnley
Road/Town
Centre and
Gawthorpe Hall
(General comments) The Agency
welcomes the proposals to increase
access by alternative modes of transport
other than the private car. Where
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
encourage traffic on to the M65, with a
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
options, and time of travel of traffic on to
the M65, need to be considered in detail
by the Agency.
The Agency welcomes the proposals to
increase access by alternative modes of
transport other than the private car.
Where proposals are likely to result in
changes to traffic flows, queuing and
delays at junctions for vehicles the
Agency will need to be consulted in order
to ensure that the proposals do not result
in an adverse impact on the trunk road
network.
179
Route A –
Burnley
Road/Town
Centre and
Gawthorpe Hall
180
Sport England
41/PA/401
Disagree with Route A - Improvements
to signage need to be preceded by
increased and improved management of
town centre parking
37/PA/363
proposals are likely to result in changes
to traffic flows, queuing and delays at
junctions for vehicles the Agency will
need to be consulted in order to ensure
that the proposals do not result in an
adverse impact on the trunk road
network.
Hall.
Further work will be undertaken with
Lancashire County Council to identify traffic
Yes
issues within Padiham Town Centre.
Gawthorpe Hall.
The Preferred Option should address
traffic management issues including
signage and parking. Further
considered should be given to
developing a parking disc scheme
as part of proposals for Burnley
Road and Church Street.
Route A –
Burnley
Road/Town
Centre and
Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall.
Hall.
06/AL/345
Gawthorpe Hall.
Gawthorpe Hall.
Agree that improvements to signage and
traffic management along Burnley Road and
Hall.
Cycling Touring Club - Burnley & Pendle Church Street will have a positive effect on Yes
Section
Agree with improvements to signage and Hall.
traffic management.
03/ALL/210
Route A - This option is specifically
supported by the National Trust and is
considered to be necessary to ensure that
the full potential of Padiham and its
related attractions is realised, including
their associated economic and social
benefits.
C/o National Trust
Gawthorpe Hall
42/PA/426
181
182
Other Options?
Option 2 – No
Change
Route A –
Burnley
Road/Town
Centre and
Gawthorpe Hall
No change would not tackle the traffic
management issues within Padiham town
centre or improve links with Gawthorpe Hall No
Andrew Walker
31/PA/324
The shops on upper Burnley Rd/Church
St suffer because of the amount of traffic.
Better crossings especially on Church St.
Agree that proposals for Stockbridge Mill and Yes
the surrounding area would assist in
delivering improvements relating to Route A
Further consideration should be given to
these suggestions. Improvements to signage
Mary Pilling
and traffic management along Burnley Road Yes
and Church Street will have a positive effect
Suggests a one - way system through the on the town centre improving access to
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.
10/PA/100
Agree with all the Options
Sport England
41/PA/401
Gawthorpe Hall.
Table B.10
Route A –
Burnley
Road/Town
Centre and
Gawthorpe Hall
surrounding area would assist in
delivering improvements relating to Route
A and Route C.
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
context of Padiham as a whole.
The area around Stockbridge Mill as
shown edged red on the attached plan is
the subject of significant changes with
recent residential permissions close to
declining commercial uses. In the AAP
of July 2005 this area was shown as an
area for Heritage Led Refurbishment /
Selective Demolition to encourage mixed
use development.
. Planning permissions have already been
granted in 2006 for a number of residential
apartments to be built on the land adjacent
to Canning Street and on land to the rear of
Stockbridge Mill, thereby allowing for a mix
of use on the site identified on the attached
plan. Construction has now begun on the
Canning Street site.
Gawthorpe Hall.
183
184
Option 1 –
Improved Traffic
Management and
Promotion of
Pedestrian
Access
Route B – Town
Centre to Ingham
Street Area,
Grove Lane and
Countryside
The Agency welcomes proposals to
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.
C/o Faber Maunsell
Highways Agency
36/PA/341
C. Barrett
27/PA/281
town
Mr D. Barker Brown
15/PA/130
Noted
Yes
Perceived access and traffic conflict between Yes
local residents and industries could be
resolved through improved traffic
management and pedestrian links.
The Preferred Option will continue
to explore traffic management and
improved pedestrian access to the
town centre in this area
Table B.11
Option 2 – No
Changes
Route B – Town
Centre to Ingham
Street Area,
Grove Lane and
Countryside
Sport England
41/PA/401
06/AL/345
Agree with improved traffic management
and promotion of pedestrian access
The proposal for no change would not tackle No
the perceived access and traffic conflict
between local residents and industries would
not be resolved.
Cyclists Touring Club – Burnley & Pendle resolved through improved traffic
Section
03/ALL/210
Sport England
41/PA/401
improved pedestrian access in this
area
185
186
Option 1 –
Riverside
Walkway and
Environmental
Enhancements
Route C – River
Calder, Green
Brook, Shaw
Brook and Other
Watercourses
Yes
C. Barrett
Option 1 should be explored further
as the Preferred Option for this route.
The development of a well maintained river Yes
side walk along the banks Calder has the
potential to create a continuous pedestrian
27/PA/281
Care should be taken to protect and
enhance the wildlife corridor which
is lies along the River Calder
enhance the wildlife corridor which
enhanced the wildlife corridor which
link between the proposed linear park,
Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe
Hall.
The derelict mill complex at Wyre Street/
Lune Street has been identified as a site for
heritage led redevelopment and regeneration
in the Issues and Options Report.
Noted. The Council recognises the
importance of wildlife and wildlife corridors
and has policies in place to protect and
enhance them.
B Posthuma de Boer
The river could be a real asset if the bank Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe
was tidied.
Hall.
22/PA/197
town
Mr D. Barker Brown
15/PA/130
The wetlands are in place and need to be
left alone for the wildlife and the wildlife
corridor is restricted by the construction
of Shuttleworth Mead, an estate which
need not be there if the derelict mills in
the town had been renovated earlier.
Mary Pilling
10/PA/100
Route C – River
Calder, Green
Brook, Shaw
Brook and Other
Watercourses
Comments noted. However, as the wet
Yes
meadows lie outside the boundary of the
AAP, the Council will not be putting forward
proposals for this area within the Preferred
Option plan.
34/PA/329
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
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
bird species, most importantly over 100
snipes and the rarer jack snipe and water
rail as a refuge because of its privacy and
The Council does note recommendations
The Grove Lane wetlands area is referred given to revise the wording given within the
to in 2 paragraphs of Option 1 for Route issues and options report
st
C on p18 of the report, the 1 paragraph
refers to a proposed wetlands area and
nd
the 2 paragraph states that a new
wetlands habitat will be developed at a
riverside site off Grove Lane.
Individual comments (not representing
Burnley Wildlife Forum):
P Hornby
Hall.
The Preferred Option will carefully
consider suggestions made for the
rewording of the proposed route
along the River Calder
187
Route C – River
Calder, Green
Brook, Shaw
Brook and Other
Watercourses
188
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
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
A hydrology survey of the Grove Lane
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
wet meadow habitats between Grove
Lane and the River Calder. Any
modification at all of the existing excellent
wet meadow habitats would have to be
very carefully considered.
lack of public disturbance, and, for this
reason the Grove Lane wet meadows are
of county importance.
Route C – River
Calder, Green
Brook, Shaw
Brook and Other
Watercourses
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
undertaken into conserving and if
appropriate making changes to the wet
All these issues need to be fully
considered by all interested parties and
this process has not yet commenced.
Unfortunately, the impression has been
given on page 18 of the report, especially
nd
the wording in the 2 paragraph of Option
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.
Any changes to the existing situation
would have implications for the wet
meadows owners, Potterton Myson and
for Burnley Football Club, especially in
respect of their training pitches, and, for
the adjacent National Trust’s Gawthorpe
Hall estate.
general public and have convenient links
into Padiham town centre and the
extensive network of footpaths leading
into the surrounding counryside.
189
Route C – River
Calder, Green
Brook, Shaw
Brook and Other
Watercourses
190
The connection of the proposed riverside
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
REMADE in Lancashire supports the
development of this potential pedestrian
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
Padiham Memorial Park from the railway,
which then has the opportunity to link into
the proposed riverside walk.
LCC
Remade
40/PA/400
meadows wildlife habitat off Grove Lane
and to developing a riverside walk along
the River Calder in the area.
Support noted. The development of a well
maintained river side walk along the banks
Calder has the potential to create a
continuous pedestrian link between the
proposed linear park, Memorial Park, town
centre and Gawthorpe Hall.
Yes
Route C – River
Calder, Green
Brook, Shaw
Brook and Other
Watercourses
Section 2: The descriptions, issue and
opportunities identified that are of
relevance to the Trust's interests are in
most parts agreed.
Generally: The National Trust welcomes
the opportunity to respond to the latest
consultation document and confirms its
continued support for heritage-led
regeneration of Padiham.
C/o National Trust
Gawthorpe Hall
42/PA/426
Sport England
41/PA/401
routes and facilities as possible.
Development of the riverside walkway
should help to achieve this.
The National Trust will be continued
to be consulted during the Area
Action Plan process.
Noted
The development of a well maintained river
Hall. It is accepted that its design should take
into account the need to ensure that it is not
misused
The Preferred Option should be
based on the need to preserve and
enhance the town's historic built
heritage and natural assets.
Padiham's industrial heritage should not lost Yes
as new development takes place and the
town's built heritage and natural assets
should be preserved and enhanced.
Hall.
191
Route C – River
Calder, Green
Brook, Shaw
Brook and Other
Watercourses
192
06/AL/345
Route C - The National Trust agrees that
this route is worthy of further investigation
in accordance with Option 1 and would
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.
The one area of specific concern that we
have relates to Section 2.5 (Transport
and Movement) and the third of the listed
opportunities. The Trust welcome
investigations into the potential improved
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
such a route, especially if it was
accessible by motorbikes.
Hall.
as the Preferred Option for this route
Priority for
investment
Option 2 – No
Changes
Route C – River
Calder, Green
Brook, Shaw
Brook and Other
Watercourses
The railway line as it attracts litter and
could be an asset. The river could be a
real asset if the bank was tidied.
22/PA/197
Sport England
41/PA/401
No
Hall.
The option for no change would not help to
improve the connections between the town
centre and Gawthorpe Hall. Improving
access between the two sites has the
potential to benefit the local economy.
Environment Agency
Supports Option 1 of Route C and Option Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe
1 of Route D which both aim to establish Hall.
new pathways and routes through the
development area.
08/AL/385
193
194
Table B.12
Route C – River
Calder, Green
Brook, Shaw
Brook and Other
Watercourses
surrounding area would assist in
delivering improvements relating to Route
A and Route C.
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
context of Padiham as a whole.
It is agreed that proposals for Stockbridge
Mill and the surrounding area would assist
Andrew Walker
in delivering improvements relating to Route
C.
The area around Stockbridge Mill as
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
area for Heritage Led Refurbishment /
has now begun on the Canning Street site.
Selective Demolition to encourage mixed
use development.
31/PA/324
Illegal tipping has been noted as a current
issue on the rail line.
No
Mrs Ann Cooper
16/PA/131
Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the No
disused rail line between Burnley and
Padiham from Network Rail. Sustrans, as
part of their Connect2 project, hope to
Sustrans are in the process of acquiring the Yes
Mary Pilling
The railway will continue to be derelict
develop an off road route which will connect
until agreement is reached with the
owners as to their intentions for the land. section is phase 1 of the project and initial
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
the railway as a horse/cycle route and of
a canoeing area on the river, no funding. In 2001 the Environment Agency put forward
Is funding available now?
a proposal for a canoe centre in Padiham.
However due to escalating costs the scheme
was not progressed.
10/PA/100
The railway line is a rat infested tip
(priority for investment).
Option 1 – Linear 01/PA/05
Park
Mrs Riding
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
opportunities to link the linear park
to other improvements within the
local area and additional pedestrian
links from the linear park to memorial
park, the town centre, Gawthorpe
195
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
196
Option 1 should be further explored
22/PA/197
through the development of a linear park
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.
opportunities to link the linear park
to other improvements within the
local area and additional pedestrian
links from the linear park to memorial
park, the town centre, Gawthorpe
develop in time an off road route which will
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
Hazel Rushton
gateway into the town. There is also the
Agrees with the Linear Park.
It is very important particularly as it would
give much easier access to Memorial
Hall.
Park from Victoria Road/Stockbridge –
Green areas because it would bypass the
steps. Very important for prams,
wheelchairs etc… It also has lovely views
of our town and is ideal for picnics.
18/PA/159
Does not agree with the Linear Park. How
much will it cost the people of Padiham
to prevent further rubbish dumping and
vandalism?
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
Hall.
section is phase 1 of the project and initial
work on designs and clearing of the line has
begun
G. T Thompson
Proposed improvements to the route of develop in time an off road route which will
the former rail line may generate acts of connect Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The
anti social behaviour that will become
intolerable. – some assurance be given and initial work on designs and clearing of
the line has begun
33/PA/328
C. Barrett
27/PA/281
Disagrees with the whole issue of the
linear park which we believe will be
continually fouled unless continually
policed. A light railway will solve the
transport problem from Shuttleworth
Mead through Padiham to Rosegrove and
access to one of the stations.
B Porter
23/PA/202
This should include the development
of a management and maintenance
plan.
197
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
198
A further major concern is the access to
the proposed tarmac surface by those
who use all types of motorbikes. We
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
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.
The retention of mature trees that provide
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
experienced acts where missiles have
been thrown on to their conservatories.
that safeguards will be put in place to
prevent any possibility of such
occurrences.
Public consultation over the initial design of
the linear park will begin in December 2007.
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
Agreement noted. Environmental
Yes
improvements to the rail line through the
LCC
development of a linear park would create a
unique and important gateway into the town.
REMADE
There is also the potential to create a
continuous pedestrian link between the
Remade in Lancashire is a £21M, 7 year
proposed linear park, Memorial Park, town
derelict land reclamation programme
centre and Gawthorpe Hall.
funded by the North West Regional
Development Agency (NWDA) to reclaim
derelict underused and neglected land for
soft end uses including playing fields,
nature reserves and footpaths/bridleways.
40/PA/400
Sustans are in the process of acquiring the No
Peter Corvino
Padiham from Network Rail. As part of their
Connect2 project, Sustrans hope to develop
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
police after 6:30pm.
begun
35/PA/338
I should be pleased to learn what other
safeguards you may have in mind to
protect those residents who live in close
proximity or adjacent to the railway line.
linear park to other improvements
within the area and additional
pedestrian links from the linear park
to memorial park, the town centre,
Gawthorpe Hall and quality open
space.
199
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
200
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.
REMADE in Lancashire fully supports this
Option to create a linear park along the
former railway line and are involved in
moving this project forward to
implementation. A planning application to
create a footpath/cycleway/bridleway
along the Padiham section of the former
railway was approved in April 2005. This
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
potential to be a commuter route.
The proposed REMADE scheme at
Padiham involves the creation of a
footpath/bridleway/ cycleway along the
length of the former Great Harwood to
Burnley railway with Padiham likely to be
the first section of the route to be
completed.
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
The linear park is a really good idea. It
should have access points to local
amenities. This will encourage
Lorraine Prentice
46/PA/499
Sport England
41/PA/401
Sustrans has indicated that Network Rail
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.
The current timetable is for the detailed
design for the scheme to be completed
in late Spring 2007 with a start on site in
Padiham section in summer next year,
the remaining sections of the route to be
completed later.
Hall.
within the local area and additional
space.
201
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
202
A management and maintenance
programme should also be
developed.
Dean Rainford
The information provided on the internet develop in time an off road route which will
on the Great Harwood to Burnley former connect Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The
railway does not resemble the current
state of the railway. I moved to Russell
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,
51/PA/512
space.
space.
Hall.
Unknown
The linear park is a great idea, which
should improve the areas through which link between the proposed linear park,
it passes making them more attractive
and accessible on foot.
Hall.
48/PA/501
businesses along the route and give the
park a practical as well as recreational
purpose. It would be good to connect it
eventually with adjoining towns.
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
52/PA/514
Howard Hudson
This is one of the most important
developments for Padiham and the
surrounding areas, providing recreation
and improvement to the area.
from discarded motorbikes, sofas and
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
being dumped on there it can't be safe.
This area can't keep being left, as its just
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.
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?
Hall.
space.
203
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
204
space.
08/AL/385
12/AL/427
Noted
Environment Agency
Supports Option 1 of Route C and Option potential to create a continuous pedestrian
1 of Route D which both aim to establish link between the proposed linear park,
new pathways and routes through the
development area.
Hall.
space. A management and
maintenance programme should also
be developed.
Burnley/Pendle Ramblers Association
As ramblers we are in favour of any
scheme that enables and encourages
people to walk. There are however some Memorial Park, town centre and Gawthorpe
concerns over paths in multiple use. For Hall.
example walkers, cyclists, and horse
riders do not mix well. The differing
Public consultation over the initial design of
speeds brings problems, evident on canal the linear park will begin in December 2007.
towpaths, especially as many cyclists
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
at any opportunity you may offer.
02/ALL/179
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
The linear park and face lifting along it
are all good ideas.
Peter Kenyon
49/PA/502
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
highways improvements identified in the
AAP.
Regard should be made to Policy 9 of
the JLSP. This makes provision for the
safeguarding of several disused railway
lines. While the development of the
disused rail line for pedestrians and
cyclists is supported, it should allow for
the future development of Rapid Transit
in its design.
through the development of the linear park
will create a unique and important gateway
through Padiham.
To complement the scheme
consideration should be given to
facelifting properties adjacent to the
rail line.
205
206
Other Options?
Option 2 – No
Changes
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
Lorraine Prentice
46/PA/499
Disagrees with the concept of the linear
park, which could be fouled unless
continually policed. A light railway will
solve the transport problem from
Shuttleworth Mead through Padiham to
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.
Barbara Porter
23/PA/202
Sport England
41/PA/401
Padiham from Network Rail. Sustrans as part
of their Connect2 project hope to develop
an off road route which will connect
begun
part of their Connect2, project hope to
begun Public consultation over the initial
design of the linear park will begin in
December 2007.
Priority for
investment
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
The rail line should be a priority for
investment. It is a rat infested tip.
Mrs Riding
01/PA/05
Hall.
as the Preferred Option for this
route.
space.
48/PA/501
The linear park is a great idea which
should improve the areas through which
it passes making them more attractive
and accessible on foot.
Hall.
space.
It should have access points to local
through Padiham. Public consultation over
amenities. This will encourage businesses the initial design of the linear park will begin
along the route and give the park a
in December 2007.
practical as well as recreational purpose.
It would be good to connect it eventually
with adjoining towns.
207
208
Table B.13
Route D –
Creation of a
Linear Park on
the Former
Railway Line
Places with children not a railway which
teenagers will use to drink on
Peter Corvino
35/PA/338
The railway
C. Barrett
27/PA/281
Facelifting Option1 in Area 5 to include
Route D and Linear Park/ Wildlife
Corridor. The disused railway line has
been an eyesore for many years
Mrs P. Perry
13/PA/124
develop in time an off road route which will
connect Blackburn to Barnoldswick. The
the line has begun
Hall.
through Padiham. To compliment the
facelifting properties adjacent to the rail line.
5.2 Regional and
Sub - Regional
5.1 National
5.0 Area Action
Planning Context
Whilst reference to the Joint Lancashire
Structure Plan is supported it should be
made clear that this is applicable to the
whole of Lancashire and not just the
sub-region of East Lancashire. The use
of the word sub-region within this context
is also considered confusing given its use
in the Regional Spatial Strategy to refer
to County boundaries.
12/Al/427
Agree
Yes
This should be made clearer in the
Preferred Option documentation
209
210
5.4 Vision for
Padiham
5.3 Local
5.0 Area Action
Planning Context
Uncertain whether supports Vision
L. Digger
06/PA/21
Agrees with vision
John Greenwood
04/PA/19
Agrees with vision
Marian Digger
03/PA/18
Agrees with vision
J. Durkin
02/PA/06
Most of it is good. Someone should go
around and look at the areas involved.
Mrs Riding
01/PA/05
Noted
Noted
Noted
Noted
Noted
5.0 Area Action
Planning Context
Noted
Maureen Whitaker
11/PA/112
Yes, apart from the commitment to more
housing. Make landlords more
responsible for existing derelict mills,
shops and warehouses
Mary Pilling
10/PA/100
Agrees with vision
Mrs B. Whitham
09/PA/64
Noted
Noted.
Noted
This comment relates to Area 7 and has
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
as vandalism will destroy the trees (it is
critical you spend money sensibly)
08/PA/58Mr L. Tattersall
Discourage rats and other vermin
Catherine Geraghty
07/PA/22
211
5.0 Area Action
Planning Context
212
Mrs Ann Cooper
16/PA/131
Agrees with vision
Mr D Barker-Brown
15/PA/130
Agrees with vision
Deborah Catlow
14/PA/126
Agrees with vision
Mrs P. Perry
13/PA/124
Agrees with vision
Steve Richards
12/PA/116
Agrees with vision
Noted
Noted
Noted
Noted
Noted
5.0 Area Action
Planning Context
Agrees – This vision is very idealistic
given the quite low levels of education
and income and age of many of the
population.
Barbara Porter
23/PA/202
Agrees with vision
22/PA/197
Mrs Grime
19/PA/175
Agrees with vision
Hazel Rushton
18/PA/ 159
Agrees with vision
Denise Parkinson
17/PA/132
Noted
Noted
Noted
Noted
Noted
Visions are aspirational and includes
long term objectives.
213
5.0 Area Action
Planning Context
214
Agrees with vision
C/o Planning Development Network
30/PA/313
Unknown
29/PA/283
Agrees with vision
David Webster
28/PA/282
Agrees with vision
C. Barrett
27/PA/281
Agrees with vision
Mrs M. Hitchon
24/PA/225
Noted
Noted
Noted
Noted
Noted
5.0 Area Action
Planning Context
37/PA/363
No - Put police on streets not cladding.
Bring back neighbourhood pride not
rivalry between which street gets done
up and which doesn’t.
Peter Corvino
35/PA/338
Agrees with vision
Winchester Furniture Ltd
32/PA/325
Agrees with vision
(On behalf of client)
31/PA/324
Agree
It is accepted that dealing with issues such
as crime is as important as physical
improvement
Noted
Noted
Yes
Yes
The Vision should identify the type
of economic role the town should
aspire to. It should also emphasise
the towns built industrial heritage and
natural assets as a basis for
regeneration.
The Preferred Options should
consider all possible options for
improving areas, including those
which deal with social issues.
215
5.0 Area Action
Planning Context
216
The MGD plan sits well with the vision for
Padiham. It would materially help to
promote an attractive, prosperous market
town etc. It will provide good quality
shopping currently lacking.
39/PA/399
Also, heritage and culture should be
prioritised above purely retail/ commercial
development
It needs to have more VISION about
Padiham’s role as a driver of a mixed
economy within East Lancashire and links
to both Preston and Manchester City
Regions
Agree
Yes
The Vision should promote Padiham
as a prosperous market town.
Table B.14
Other Comments
5.0 Area Action
Planning Context
Agrees with vision
43/PA/432
The Trust supports the Vision for
Padiham as set out here.
C/o National Trust
Gawthorpe Hall
42/PA/426
Agrees with vision
Sport England
41/PA/401
Noted
Noted.
Noted
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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
218
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
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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112
Mr
Brian
Mitchell
ID
108
Organisation
Details
Mr
Richard
Crane
Full Name
Proposal
PAD H1/
1
Proposal
PAD H1/
1
Policy/
Proposal
Will PAD H1/1 affect address of 16
Partridge Hill.
Agrees with the redevelopment of the
car park for residential use, but is
keen to ensure that the trees and
grassed area which forms part of this
site are not lost.
Due to the proximity of the
conservation area any redevelopment
should add to the character of the
area even if this means a more
modern design is used. New
development on this site should not
just be sustainable in design terms
but also be of high quality.
Summary
Events: Padiham Area Action Plan - Preferred Options Report
Representation noted. The proposal does
not seek to either change the address 16
Partridge Hill or restrict vehicular access
to it.
The reuse of this brownfield site for
residential development would have a
positive effect in terms of helping to
provide a greater mix of housing types
within the town. For example this site
could provide much needed residential
accommodation for single person
households.
Developing this site for residential use
would also have a positive affect in terms
of improving linkages between the Ingham
Street/Lawrence Street area with other
residential areas in Padiham as well as
the town centre.
Policy PAD H1/1 requires that new
development should be based on the
principles of sustainable development and
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
incorporated into the overall design of the
residential development.
Officers' Recommendation
C.4 Consideration of Representations To Preferred Option Consultation
No change.
Amend wording of
Policy H1/1 to
include 'Existing
features such as
trees and an
element of open
space should be
incorporated into
the overall design'
Outcome
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230
115
116
118
120
130
Mr
Brian
Mitchell
Mr
Brian
Mitchell
Mr
Brian
Mitchell
Mr
Brian
Mitchell
Mr
John
Greenall
ID
113
Organisation
Details
Mr
Brian
Mitchell
Full Name
Proposal
PAD H1/
2
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 3
Policy
PAD CS
5
Proposal
PAD
EW1/ 2
Proposal
PAD
EW1/ 1
Proposal
PAD
TAI1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
What will the tenure mix on the
Perseverance (Albion) Mill site be?
If PAD SIT2/3 (Pedestrian route
between Partridge Hill and Padiham
Town Centre) is fully implemented will
the owner of 16 Partridge Hill still
have vehicular access to their
property.
If PAD CS5/14 (Partridge Hill play
area and ball court) is implemented
will the owner of 16 Partridge Hill still
have vehicular access to their
property
If PAD EW1/2 (Land north of Wyre
Street) if fully implemented will the
owner of 16 Partridge Hill still have
vehicular access to their home
If PAD EW1/1 (Land north of Partridge
Hill) is implemented will the owner of
16 Partridge Hill still have vehicular
access to their property.
The owner of 16 Partridge Hill would
like to clarify their address.
Summary
In order to satisfy Policies PAD H2 and
PAD H3 of the Padiham Preferred Option
AAP and Policies H4 and H5 of the
adopted Burnley Local Plan the Proposed
PAD H1/2 - Perseverance Mill (Albion Mill)
Representation noted. The proposal does
not seek to restrict vehicular access to 16
Partridge Hill.
Proposal do not seek to either change the
address 16 Partridge Hill or restrict
vehicular access to it.
Representation noted. The Proposal PAD
EW1/2 will not affect vehicular access into
16 Partridge Hill.
Representation noted. The Proposal PAD
EW1/1 will not affect vehicular access into
16 Partridge Hill.
Comments noted - proposal do not seek
to either change the address of 16
Partridge Hill or restrict vehicular access
to it.
No change to
policy
No change.
No change
No change.
No change.
No change
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Summary
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.
Policy requirements are listed below:
Policy PAD H2 of the Padiham Preferred
Option (PPO) Area Action Plan seeks to
address the current in balance in the
property market caused by the
predominance of 2 bedroom terraced
houses. This will apply equally to the
market and affordable elements of
residential development must be applied
as far as practicable on all sites. The
'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.
Policy PAD H3 of the PPO requires that
across the plan area new housing
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
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
developments will be expected to make
provision for affordable and special needs
Outcome
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232
Mr
John
Greenall
Full Name
Organisation
Details
131
ID
Policy
PAD ENV
8
Policy/
Proposal
Issues raised over an increase in
graffiti, fly tipping, dog fouling and anti
social behaviour.
Summary
The Borough Council works closely with
other agencies and partners to tackle the
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
lengthy period of time.
Policy PAD ENV 8 will promote and
encourage the face lifting of properties
fronting the proposed linear park including
those on Russell Terrace. Although
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.
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.
housing by providing a) at least 10% of
dwellings for rent, part rent/buy, or some
form of subsidised purchase or b) at least
10% of dwellings for those with special
needs, including the elderly.
No change.
Outcome
Mr
John
Greenall
Full Name
Organisation
Details
132
ID
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Issues over young people riding
cycles in the area. Would the
development of the linear park see
young people move from riding their
cycles around the streets to ride them
along the linear park instead.
Current issues over fly tipping and
vermin along the rail line.
Summary
The former Padiham rail line cuts through
the south west of the AAP area. Its current
vacant state 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
programme, Remade, which receives
funding from the North West Development
Agency.
Sustrans is a charity that is developing
the national cycle network and became
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
the two towns together. It also formed part
of the successful Connect 2 bid to the
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
maintenance programme should help to
combat a number of the anti social and
environmental issues which currently
affect the area.
No change
Outcome
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234
134
Doris
Harrison
ID
133
Organisation
Details
Mr
John
Greenall
Full Name
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 1
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 2
Policy/
Proposal
Issues over fly tipping on rail line.
Issues over rubbish etc in the River
Calder.
Summary
The statutory process under which an
AAP is developed is made up of a number
of stages and periods of public
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
become a comprehensive spatial planning
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
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
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
Representation noted.
No change
No change.
Outcome
Doris
Harrison
Full Name
Organisation
Details
135
ID
Policy
PAD ENV
8
Policy/
Proposal
Will there be any improvements to the
housing in the Russell Terrace area?
Summary
Padiham Prefered Option AAP Policy
PAD ENV8: Improvements to Existing
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
face lift propoerties on gateways, this area
is not considered a priority for housing
programme, Remade, which receives
funding from the North West Development
Agency.
Sustrans is a charity that is developing
the national cycle network and became
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
the two towns together. It also formed part
of the successful Connect 2 bid to the
People's Millions Lottery Fund in
December 2007.
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
should help to alleviate a number of the
anti social and environmental issues
which currently affect the area.
No change.
Outcome
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236
Mr
Derrien
Nolan
Full Name
Organisation
Details
137
ID
Proposal
PAD
TAI1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Suggestion for maintenance grants to
be included in the initiatives in the
TAI/1 proposal. These grants could
include:
Re-roofing property - new felt and
slates,
New gutters and downspouts,
Rebuilding back yard walls,
Removing old lead pipes and old clay
sewer pipes and fitting new,
Repointing stone work and
sandblasting,
for properties highlighted in the TAI
area.
Summary
In response to previous public
consultations residents have commented
that action is required to tackle anti social
and environmental issues in the Lawrence
Street/ Ingham Street area. The Council
is developing a Targeted Area Initiative
(TAI) toolkit which will tailor specific
existing initiatives into this area in a
coordinated and strategic approach in
addressing these issues and improve the
lives of those residents living in this area.
It is envisaged that actions listed in the
toolkit in Proposal PAD TAI1/1 will be
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
market renewal intervention. There is a
need therefore to explore alternative
sources of funding, or promotional activity,
that can add value to the linear park
gateway.
It is also envisaged that once the linear
park has been developed its design and
maintenance programme should alleviate
some of the current environmental and
anti social issues which currently affect
the area.
No change
Outcome
Organisation
Details
English
Heritage
English
Heritage
English
Heritage
Full Name
Mrs
Judith
Nelson
Mrs
Judith
Nelson
Mrs
Judith
Nelson
433
432
429
ID
Policy
PAD ENV
7
Policy
PAD ENV
4
4
Policy/
Proposal
There are various saved policies from
the Local Plan such as E13. However,
if an application for demolition is
granted and it is possible to have the
facades maintained, stone reused and
historic feature incorporated, then it
Urgent Works and Repairs Notices,
are set out in the Planning (Listed
Buildings and Conservation Areas)
Act 1990 rather than the Planning and
Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
It would be helpful to understand the
relationship of policies in the AAP
which refer to saved local plan
policies. What steps are to be taken
to provide this overarching policy; is
it to be assumed that a future
development control DPD will include
equivalent policies to those saved
local plan policies referred to in this
AAP
English Heritage (EH) in general
support the preferred options of the
AAP. EH are pleased that the
Padiham Heritage Appraisal played a
key role in the preparation of the plan
and note the importance accorded to
it in Paragraph 3.2
Summary
Representation noted. The designation
of a conservation area introduces control
over demolition of most buildings within
such areas. It is recognised that the
demolition of an unlisted building within
an conservation area can adversely affect
Representation noted. Policies in the AAP
which refer to those within the 'saved'
Local Plan are expected to be read
together. For example AAP Policy PAD
ENV4 does not contain all the criteria
where alterations, extensions, change of
use and development affecting listed
buildings will be permitted, these
requirements are already set out in the
'saved' Local Plan Policy E10.
Saved Local Plan policies referred to in
the AAP will be, where appropriate,
replaced by policies in the Development
Control Development Plan Document.
properties as part of the TAI toolkit at this
time.
No change.
Amend wording to
read 'Planning
(Listed Buildings
and Conservation
Areas) Act 1990'.
No change.
Outcome
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238
Organisation
Details
Lancashire
County Council
Property Group
Full Name
Mr
Brian
Sheasby
507
ID
Policy
PAD CS
5
Policy/
Proposal
PAD CS5/8 Grounds of Padiham Green
Church Of England School has already
been identified as outdoor sports facility
in the Burnley Borough Council Green
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.
the character and appearance of the area
and the Council would only permit this in
very special circumstances.
AAP Policy PAD ENV 7 is to be read in
line with Policy E13 - Demolition in
Conservation Areas of the 'saved' Burnley
Local Plan which sets the framework for
consideration of applications for
demolition in the Padiham Conservation
Area.
When an applicant is able to reasonably
justify demolition using the criteria set in
E13 the Council would then look to AAP
Policy PAD ENV7 in order to require the
applicant to retain historic building
detailing and features where possible and
reuse them in new development on the
same site.
should be possible to save the
building rather than allow its
demolition
The open space allocation
surrounding Padiham Green Church
of England School should not
preclude future school extensions or
increased playground provision.
Summary
No change.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Lancashire
County Council
Property Group
Padiham Town
Council
Full Name
Mr
Brian
Sheasby
Ms
Elizabeth
Bolton
518
509
ID
Proposal
PAD H1/
1
4
Policy/
Proposal
1. Opposed to PADH1/1. There is a
desperate need for town centre
located car parking.
4. PADEW1/1- the Town Council
considers that designation for
residential on the Winchester works
site would be more appropriate in
substitution for area PAD H1/1 and in
light of the close proximity to PAD
TA1/1
The Primary School site will become
available in the next few years and a
residential allocation of this site would
be welcomed.
Summary
Representation noted. There needs to be
a balance between the need to provide
an element of town centre parking
provision and the need to address the
current imbalance of the property market
in Padiham caused by the predominance
of two-bedroomed terraced housing. The
reuse of this brownfield site for residential
development would have a positive effect
in terms of helping to provide a greater
mix of housing types within the town. For
example this site could provide much
needed residential accommodation for
single person households.
Representation noted. Padiham County
Primary School is situated in three
buildings on two sites. The Annexe
Building (reception and year 1), is located
within an area of Green Belt out side the
AAP boundary on Burnley Road adjacent
to the main buildings. The two main
buildings (infants and juniors) are located
on Victoria Road.
As and when the school is amalgamated
onto the Victoria Road site proposals for
the redevelopment of the Infant School
site (Annexe building) would be assessed
through the development control process.
The Burnley Road site would not therefore
be identified as an area of change within
the AAP.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
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240
Organisation
Details
Padiham Town
Council
Full Name
Ms
Elizabeth
Bolton
522
ID
Proposal
PAD H1/
2
Policy/
Proposal
Supports the designation of PAD H1/2
for residential purposes.
Summary
Support noted
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
parking for the town centre within
Proposal PAD MU1/1 - Wyre Street Lune
Street.
Recent discussions between the Council's
Economic Development unit and a local
commercial agent indicate that Grove
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
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
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.
No change.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Padiham Town
Council
Padiham Town
Council
Padiham Town
Council
Full Name
Ms
Elizabeth
Bolton
Ms
Elizabeth
Bolton
Ms
Elizabeth
Bolton
527
526
524
ID
Proposal
PAD
EW1/ 4
Proposal
PAD
EW1/ 1
Policy
PAD ENV
12
Policy/
Proposal
In addition there is a pending Outline
application in respect of Sherry's Mill.
The Town Council considers that this
area should be designated for
residential development and that the
design, site layout and scale should
be consistent with that area.
Town Council considers that
designation for residential
development on the Winchester
Works site would be more appropriate
in substitution for area PAD H1/1 and
it light of its proximity to PAD TAI1/1.
The Town Council has secured
funding for the Riverside Nature Trail
and work will be commencing shortly.
It would be appropriate for regular
liaison.
Summary
Representation noted. Planning
applications which come forward on the
Sherry Mill site will be assessed through
the development control process.
Representations Noted. Recent
discussions between the Council's
Representation noted. Agree that regular
contact should be made with Padiham
Town Council on the development of the
Riverside Walk.
No change.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
241
242
495
Natural
England
Ms
Janet
Belfield
ID
139
Organisation
Details
Ms
Ann
Cooper
Full Name
Proposal
PAD
EW1/ 4
Policy/
Proposal
The draft documents could say more
about biodiversity especially in
reference to the Council's biodiversity
duty in accordance with the Natural
Environment and Rural Communities
Act (NERC Act) as this does not
appear to have been covered.
Should consider that a quote be
inserted from Section 40 of the Act to
explain the Authority's duties as far
as exercising its functions, and having
regard to the purpose of conserving
biodiversity.
Concerns raised over access into the
proposed extension of EW1/4.
Concerns of access being given from
Elizabeth Street and unadopted road
adjacent to allotments.
Summary
Representation noted. Insert paragraph:
"All local authorities and other public
bodies in England and Wales have a duty
to have regard to the conservation of
biodiversity in exercising their functions.
The Duty aims to raise the profile and
visibility of biodiversity, to clarify existing
commitments with regard to biodiversity
and to make it a natural and integral part
of policy and decision making. Section 40
of the Natural Environment and Rural
Communities Act 2006 advises that:
“Every public authority must, in exercising
its functions, have regard, so far as is
consistent with the proper exercise of
those functions, to the purpose of
conserving
biodiversity”.
Representation noted. Agree that
vehicular access into the proposed site is
constrained. Discussions with Highways
at LCC have concluded that vehicular
access into the proposed site would only
be acceptable via Park Road and through
existing sites rather than Proposal PAD
EW1/4 - Land North of Green Lane or via
unadopted residential streets around St.
Anne's Street/Elizabeth Street as this is
not considered to be appropriate.
Insert paragraph
with Relationship
with other Plans
and Programmes:
"All local
authorities and
other public bodies
in England and
Wales have a duty
to have regard to
the conservation of
biodiversity in
exercising their
functions. The Duty
aims to raise the
profile and visibility
of biodiversity, to
clarify existing
commitments with
regard to
Delete Proposal
PAD EW1/4(a):
Land adjacent to
Padiham Green
Church of England
School due to
constraints over
site access.
Outcome
Circuit Planning
Representative
Jehovah's
Witnesses
Mr
Ron
Smith
Mr
Stuart
Palmer
Organisation
Details
Full Name
138
255
ID
Policy
PAD CS
5
8.5
Policy/
Proposal
Proposes to develop a strip of open
space (CS5/10 Barley Street/Levant
Provision of land for Places of
Worship
Summary
PAD CS5/10 Barley Street/Levant Street
has been identified with Burnley Borough
Council's Green Space Strategy
Representation noted. This form of policy
would be more suited to the emerging
Core Strategy, as it would be more
appropriate to develop a Borough wide
approach to the provision of new places
of worship and associated community
facilities.
No change.
No change
biodiversity and to
make it a natural
and integral part of
policy and decision
making. Section 40
of the Natural
Environment and
Rural Communities
Act 2006 advises
that:
“Every public
authority must, in
exercising its
functions, have
regard, so far as is
consistent with the
proper exercise of
those functions, to
the purpose of
conserving
biodiversity”.
Outcome
243
244
Organisation
Details
Smith Sutcliffe
Solicitors
Smith Sutcliffe
Solicitors
Full Name
Smith
Sutcliffe
Smith
Sutcliffe
144
143
ID
Proposal
PAD
ENV3/ 1
Policy
PAD CS
1
Policy/
Proposal
The proposals to undertake
investigations to extend the current
Padiham Conservation Area to
include 42 Burnley Road will require
more detailed consultation and further
comments may be made at that time.
Representation noted. Under section 69
of the Planning (Listed Buildings and
Conservation Areas) Act 1990 the Council
has a duty to designate as Conservation
Areas (CA) any areas of special
architectural or historic interest the
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.
(Appendix P) as an area of public open
green space, providing amenity open
green space for the local area. As such it
is protected under Policy CF3 of the
'saved' Burnley Local Plan.
The proposal to develop a strip of this
land adjacent to Barley Street for
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.'
Street) adjacent to Barley Street for
residential parking.
Supports Policy CS1.
Summary
No change.
No change.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Padiham Town
Council
Padiham Town
Council
Padiham Town
Council
Padiham Town
Council
Full Name
Ms
Elizabeth
Bolton
Ms
Elizabeth
Bolton
Ms
Elizabeth
Bolton
Ms
Elizabeth
Bolton
531
530
529
528
ID
Proposal
PAD
TAI1/ 1
4
Policy
PAD CS
5
Policy
PAD MU
1
Policy/
Proposal
Town Council considers that
designation for residential would be
more appropriate at PAD EW1/1
rather than at PAD H1/1 and in light
of the close proximity to PAD TAI1/1.
TA1/1: Please be more specific as to
the plans for this area.
Land between Grove Lane, High
Street and Cliffe Street - The Town
Council considers that this area
should be designated either for
residential development or open
space.
7. PAD CS5/9- please note that this
area of Open Space is in the
ownership of the Town Council.
A small triangular area fronting Ribble
Street is shown as a Club - this is in
fact a Methodist Church and such
designations is inconsistent with other
places of worship in Padiham.
Summary
Representation noted. The map base
used for the AAP is provided by
Ordinance Survey.
No change.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
245
246
Mrs
Brenda
Whitham
Full Name
Organisation
Details
797
ID
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 2
Policy/
Proposal
A section of the existing riverbank wall
between the old HSBC building and
the Memorial Garden is in a very
dangerous state/potential breech point
when the river rises.
Raise the same wall at a point
between the Town Hall and the White
Horse pub where it is lower. This is
another point where the river could
flood the town. (Point monitored
recently by the Environment Agency).
Summary
Representation noted - Issues raised in
this representation are not those normally
dealt with through the AAP process
therefore comments have been forwarded
to the Environment Agency regarding the
River Calder, Padiham Town Council
regarding the Riverside Walk and the
Council's Street Scene regarding litter and
bins.
In response to previous public
consultations residents have commented
that action is required to tackle anti social
and environmental issues in the Lawrence
Street/ Ingham Street area. The Council
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
lives of those residents living in this area.
It is envisaged that actions listed in the
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
for improvements to residential properties
in Padiham for the period 2008-2011
No change.
Outcome
Mrs
Brenda
Whitham
Full Name
Organisation
Details
799
ID
2.17
Policy/
Proposal
Lack of dog bins in the town. There is
a particular need for one to be placed
at the entrance to Grove Lane Woodpeople just pile rubbish on the ground.
Recently a pile of tyres has been
dumped there.
Keeping the town clean and tidy
should be a greater priority for the
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
washed away as the river frequently
covers the footpath.
Hope that the large willows are being
preserved as they bring so much
needed greenery to the town centre.
Refuse is already a big problem on
the riverbank. Is it proposed to site
more refuse bins there? Concerned
that these will not be emptied
regularly as is the case with the bin
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.
Will there be adequate maintenance
and cleaning of the riverbank and
linear walk or will they just be left once
the budget has been spent?
Summary
Representation noted. Specific issues
relating to bins etc have been forwarded
on to the Council's Street Scene Unit.
No change.
Outcome
247
248
713
Regional
Planning
Officer
North West
Regional
Assembly
Mr
Paul
Entwistle
ID
804
Organisation
Details
Mrs
Brenda
Whitham
Full Name
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Current status of RSS is detailed.
Proposed changes to RSS detailed
Submitted Draft RSS policy L4 offers
support for the need for all proposed
development to achieve at least Level
3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes
or a Breeam Very Good Rating.
Submitted RSS policy EM1 (proposed
modifications policy EM1 (c)) also
offers broad support for the retention
Fly tipping is an increasing problem
around Padiham. Will there be
adequate maintenance and cleaning
of the riverbank and linear walk or will
they just be left once the budget has
been spent.
Council - depressing sight when you
wander anywhere off the main road.
Great effort is made to keep the
central area around the Town Hall
clean and tidy this should be extended
to other areas of the town.
Could something be done about horse
fouling on the concrete river walk
round the perimeter of the Myson
building. A sign prohibiting horses
might be appropriate.
Summary
Representation noted. Insert updated
position in relation to RSS RPG13 and
North West Plan.
Representation noted. Problems relating
to fly tipping in Padiham are not those
normally dealt with under the AAP
process. This issue has been forwarded
to the Council's Street Scene department.
The maintenance of developments such
as the Linear Park and Riverside Walk
will have been considered and been built
into the scheme.
Insert updated
position in relation
to RSS RPG13
and North West
Plan, in
accordance with
other AAPs
No change.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Chief Executive
North West
Regional
Development
Agency
Chief Executive
North West
Regional
Development
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Steven
Broomhead
Mr
Steven
Broomhead
959
958
ID
2.24
5.1
Policy/
Proposal
The section titled "Relationship with
other Plans and Programmes" does
not specifically mention the Regional
Economic Strategy (RES) 2006 Vision
or Transformational Actions.
Given the need to guide housing
market renewal and carefully manage
the supply of new housing
development to provide a balanced
approach across the Borough, it is
sensible that all 5 Area Action Plans
are being developed together.
of historic buildings and heritage
environments.
I welcome reference to both Adopted
and Submitted Draft RSS in the
"Relationship with other Plans and
Programmes" sections. However,
given the late stage for Draft RSS has
now reached on the road to adoption,
should warrant much greater
reference in the documents.
Unfortunately due to other work
commitments, staff resources and the
large number of documents that
Burnley is consulting upon in the
same period, it has not been possible
to prepare the more in depth
comments that the NWRA normally
provides on such documents.
Summary
Representation noted. Amend wording
and insert sentence into paragraph 2.60
(2.24):
"The fifth element of the RES Vision
includes the regeneration of the economy
of East Lancashire. In addition, several
Insert sentence
into para 2.60
(2.24):
The fifth element of
the RES Vision
includes the
No change.
Outcome
249
250
Mr
Benjamin
Porter
Full Name
Organisation
Details
579
ID
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Struggles with traffic speeding down
Dryden Street and parking on this
narrow way and being targets of
missiles thrown from the railway
embankment and Shakespeare Street
pedestrian and Dryden Street bridges.
Summary
No change.
regeneration of the
economy of East
Lancashire. In
addition, several
Transformational
Actions within the
RES relate to
Burnley including
38 - Ensure
provision of HE
opportunities in
East Lancashire,
47 - Develop and
implement an
integrated
economic plan for
East Lancashire
and
87 - Set Housing
Market Renewal
within a strong
economic context
Transformational Actions within the RES
relate to Burnley including 38 - Ensure
provision of HE opportunities in East
Lancashire,
47 - Develop and implement an integrated
economic plan for East Lancashire and
87 - Set Housing Market Renewal within
a strong economic context.
Representation noted. 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 speed cushions on Dryden Street
between Burnley Road and Dryden Street
Bridge, a give way sign at Dryden Street
Outcome
Mr
Benjamin
Porter
Full Name
Organisation
Details
580
ID
Policy
PAD SIT
5
Policy/
Proposal
Can you be "strong" about the built
environment and the shop signs,
parking etc in shared spaces to make
life easier and less stressful for
visually impaired, pram pushers,
mobility scooters. Bicycles also use
our already narrow pavements which
are already uneven from the heavy
vehicles parked on them.
If houses go on this site something
will have to be done to slow the traffic
down on Dryden, Russell, and Albion
Streets and Abingdon Road, Wytham
Street. In spite of traffic calming
measures already in place many
vehicles pass under the disused
railway bridge at 70 mph and already
we in Burns Street cannot cross the
Summary
Representation noted. Planning Policy
Statement 1: Delivering Sustainable
Communities states that development
plans should seek to reduce social
inequalities and address accessibility for
all members of the community to jobs,
health, housing, education, shops, leisure
and community facilities. As such all
development will be expected to provide
full access to those with mobility and
sensory impairments.
'Adopted' Burnley Local Plan Policy GP5
Access for All states that 'all new
development proposals which provide
goods, facilities or services to the public
should make appropriate provision for
access for all including the disabled,
mobility and sensory impaired...children,
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
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.
No change.
Outcome
251
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
252
and parents with children.... ' The council
will permit development proposals for
shops etc providing that they meet with a
number of criteria to increase accessibility
and reduce social inequalities.
Assessing the design and access of a
new development is a shared
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
and Access Statement which would be
assessed alongside planning policies as
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
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).
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
Summary
street at times as it is blind. Vehicles
park outside the hairdressers, and too
close to the street end on the other
side. At the moment it is an accident
waiting to happen. If the front vehicle
pulls up there could be a massive pile
up as it is the main route to Hapton
via Abingdon Road and Wheat Street.
Outcome
711
Mr
Benjamin
Porter
ID
582
Organisation
Details
Mr
Benjamin
Porter
Full Name
Proposal
PAD H1/
3
Proposal
PAD H1/
2
Policy/
Proposal
Need for traffic calming as proposed
new housing is on route for numerous
schools.
What will happen to the older terraced
housing if new build goes ahead.
Issues over traffic speeds and
management in Dryden Street area.
Summary
Representation noted. In order to provide
the spatial planning framework for
recreating sustainable communities within
Padiham and four other neighbourhoods
in the borough, the Council is producing
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
being developed simultaneously so that
proposals in one AAP area do not have
a negative impact on another for example
Representation noted. As part of the
development control process Lancashire
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
No change.
No change.
Outcome
253
254
Organisation
Details
Partner
Steven Abbott
Associates
Full Name
Mr
Steven
Abbott
720
ID
Policy
PAD MU
1
Policy/
Proposal
Welcomes that the AAP seeks to
improve the vitality, viability,
environmental quality and accessibility
of Padiham Town Centre by accepting
Summary
Representation noted. Amend lower case
text in PAD MU1/1 to 'It is considered
suitable for a mix of uses including
housing, employment and retail adjacent
the identification of new residential
development sites will not negatively
affect occupancy in another AAP area.
However it should be noted that no
terraced housing has been identified for
clearance in the Padiham AAP. The
housing sites proposed in the Padiham
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
process Lancashire 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 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.
Amend lower case
text in PAD MU1/1
to 'It is considered
suitable for a mix
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Partner
Steven Abbott
Associates
Full Name
Mr
Steven
Abbott
721
ID
2.1
Policy/
Proposal
to the town centre. This may include
convenience retailing provided that it
meets the requirements of ‘saved’ Burnley
Local Plan Policy EW2: Major Retail
Development outside Burnley and
Padiham Town Centres'
the principle of new retail
development. However, the AAP
could acknowledge that in retail terms
Padiham town centre does not have
what it needs to draw people to the
centre or retain them.
PROPOSALS MAP - PAD MU1:supports the policy notation.
Considers that the boundaries of the
central area in the vicinity of the
subject area are appropriate and
helpful in establishing the correct
policy framework.
Supports this policy which will
facilitate the type of development their
client seeks.
However it should accept the principle
of a food store within the policy PAD
MU1 area of an appropriate size for
Padiham.
The AAP could note the lack of a
modern food store in the town. People
have to travel outwards for their
weekly food shop - day to day needs
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
Burnley and Clitheroe.
Summary
No change.
of uses including
housing,
employment and
retail adjacent to
the town centre.
This may include
convenience
retailing provided
that it meets the
requirements of
‘saved’ Burnley
Local Plan Policy
EW2: Major Retail
Development
outside Burnley
and Padiham Town
Centres'
Outcome
255
256
Organisation
Details
Partner
Steven Abbott
Associates
Partner
Steven Abbott
Associates
Partner
Steven Abbott
Associates
Full Name
Mr
Steven
Abbott
Mr
Steven
Abbott
Mr
Steven
Abbott
726
724
723
ID
2.16
2.10
2.5
Policy/
Proposal
Padiham's Vision as a self-sustaining
place, will be assisted by the retail led
regeneration envisaged by their client.
The AAP encourages the provision of
choice of shops for the local
community, these will need to be of a
certain scale in order to attract people
to use them.
Point 2.25 lists the key issues,
including the lack of investment, and
the closure of the market - indicating
a centre in decline, which may be
struggling to attract investment.
Existing food stores in the centre are
not in a position to improve this
situation... and appear unable to
compete effectively against large food
stores in the surrounding towns, i.e in
Burnley.
We endorse bullet point 1 and 4 under
2.25
Note that the AAP states that
Padiham serves as a local service
centre for a wide rural hinterland
(point 2.20). However, this function
would be enhanced by the provision
of a fundamentally desirable element
- a food store which meets daily
needs inclusively.
Summary
Representation noted. Agree that new
development should be in keeping with
the scale and function of Padiham town
centre which has been identified within
Tier 3 of Policy 16 of the adopted 2005
Lancashire Structure Plan.
Representation noted. Applications for a
food store would have to be assessed
using local Plan and AAP polici.
No change.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
Partner
Steven Abbott
Associates
Partner
Steven Abbott
Associates
Partner
Steven Abbott
Associates
Mr
Steven
Abbott
Mr
Steven
Abbott
Mr
Steven
Abbott
Mrs
Jessie
Duckworth
Organisation
Details
Full Name
807
731
728
727
ID
Policy
PAD SIT
4
1.103
2.17
2.13
Policy/
Proposal
The state of the old market site is a
disgrace. Rubbish is strewn all over.
Bins are not emptied regularly. The
old forms are still in situ and provide
a focal point for young people to
gather at night.
Pleased to see that the following close
consideration of the material
considerations the Council endorses
our vision for the area - intended to
be affected by Policy PAD MU1.
Support the conclusions reached and
recognise the issues for further work
in progressing a scheme are valid.
Supports Objective 10.
Supports the vision quoted in
paragraph 2.28
Summary
Representation noted. The Vision quoted
in paragraph 2.28 was included within the
Issues and Options document that was
subject to public consultation in
July/August 2006. Although there was
support for this Vision, Government office
North West expressed concerns that it
was too general and did not reflect the
place that is and will be Padiham. Further
consideration was given to the Vision,
including with a number of Stakeholders
and following that, the Vision set out in
paragraphs 2.23-2.33 was derived.
No change
No change.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
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258
929
Muller
Renaissance
Ltd
Muller
Renaissance
ID
809
Organisation
Details
Mrs
Jessie
Duckworth
Full Name
1.331
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 3
Policy/
Proposal
(Paragraph numbers 1.331-1.349)
The former Riley's factory site (Station
Road Works) has been under
Would like to see the footpath on
Darwen St improved. There is no
mention of any improvement despite
proposed improvements to the
pedestrian access from Ingham Street
area to the town centre. Darwen St is
in the Conservation Area and
prominently situated in the town
centre. Improvements to the footpath
would benefit all concerned.
The high wall that separates the old
market from the Hand and Shuttle car
park is being dismantled stone by
stone by children who are using it as
a 'spy hole' into the town.
The improved lighting to the new car
park shines into my bedroom window
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
to my property. It causes me a great
deal of distress. During the last
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.
Summary
Representation noted. It is recognised
that this site has been vacant for a period
of time and that there are access issues
Representation noted. The proposed
improvements to the pedestrian route
between Partridge Hill and Padiham town
centre will be developed in close
consultation with local residents.
No change.
Amend justification
to include 'the
route is to be
designed in close
consultation with
local residents'.
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
relating to high sided vehicles. However
employment uses on this site are not
restricted to B2 (general industrial) and
B8 (storage and distribution) uses as they
could include B1 (offices/high tech
industries) uses which would not
necessarily generate the use of high sided
vehicles.
Although consultants acting on behalf of
Muller Renaissance Ltd have drawn
comparisons with several key employment
parks including Network 65 and
Shuttleworth Mead it must be noted that
these employment sites are in out of town
locations, which are less sustainable. The
former Riley's site would be better
compared to Healey Wood industrial
estate due to its size and location in
relation to a town centre. The Healey
Wood estate is fully occupied and consists
of a mix of small industrial units and trade
counter accommodation.
It is noted that newer developments which
include office accommodation on business
park locations including Ribble Court, The
Portal, Network 65 and Lancashire Digital
Technology Centre offering high quality
Summary
used/vacant for approximately 10
years, despite comprehensive and
continuing marketing efforts, over this
period, to either sell or lease the site
for employment purposes;
Vehicular access to the former Riley's
factory site by high sided HGVs is
precluded by the limited headroom
available at the former railway over
bridges on the approach roads.
Local commercial agents have
confirmed that the former Riley's
factory site is no longer viewed as a
suitable location for employment
occupiers and that there are a variety
and choice of more attractive
competing sites available along the
M65 corridor for both second hand
units and new build opportunities. The
agents consider that the prospects of
any successful redevelopment of the
former Riley's factory site for
employment purposes are remote.
It is unrealistic for the Borough
Council to expect that significant
employment opportunities can be
attracted to the former Riley's site or
would be delivered by the private
sector.
The objector has demonstrated that
employment development on the site
would not be viable.
Outcome
259
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
260
accommodation including parking
provision normally have high occupancy
levels. However dialogue with office
business park users indicates that a
recurring weakness cited is the lack of
amenities found on a business park
compared to those available in town
centres.
Recently the Council undertook a
refurbishment of Padiham Town Hall to
provide new high quality office
accommodation. Following discussions
with the Council's Property Services unit
it is understood that there has been an
extremely high level of demand despite a
low level marketing campaign.
The Options evaluation given in the
Preferred Option Appendix (paragraphs
1.331-1.349) is considered to be
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
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.
Summary
The retention of employment
allocation of the former Riley's factory
site would not meet all three strategic
priorities identified in Burnley's Future'
(para 1.339), as the implementation
of that allocation is unlikely to occur.
The option evaluation of the former
Riley's factory site attaches too much
certainty to the prospects of securing
employment development, when
considering potential alternative uses.
The option evaluation is, therefore,
both imbalanced and flawed.
The option evaluation should be
revisited and the employment
allocation on the former Riley's factory
site should be deleted. The site
should be reallocated for housing
purposes, under the provisions of
Policy PAD H1.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Muller
Renaissance
Ltd
Muller
Renaissance
Ltd
Full Name
Muller
Renaissance
Muller
Renaissance
934
931
ID
Table
12.1
Policy
PAD H 1
Policy/
Proposal
(Table 4.1 - Proposal PAD EW1/4)
The former Riley's factory site, has
been underused/vacant for
The employment allocation on the
former Riley's factory site should be
deleted. The site should be
reallocated for housing purposes,
under the provisions of Policy PAD
H1.
The Area Action Plan should make
provision for more than 132 houses
in the period 2006-2021.
Additional housing allocations are
required in Padiham:
1. In order to help satisfy the Structure
Plan housing land requirements for
the Borough;
2. In response to the anticipated
housing land requirements in the
emerging Replacement Regional
Spatial Strategy; and
3. To ensure, as a minimum, a
deliverable five year housing land
supply, as required by PPS3.
Summary
The former Riley's site on Station Road
in 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 quality office
development with parking provision.
The Council recognises that additional
housing sites will be needed within the
Borough for new housing in the Plan
period. However sufficient new housing
sites have already been identified in the
AAP and Council considers that the
former Riley's site still represents a local
employment opportunity in Padiham.
The opinion of the Council Economic
No change.
No change.
Outcome
261
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
262
vehicles.
locations, which are less sustainable. The
Summary
approximately 10 years, despite
comprehensive and continuing
marketing efforts, over this period, to
either sell or lease the site for
employment purposes;
available at the former railway
overbridges on the approach roads.
occupiers and that there are a variety
and choice of more attractive
competing sites avalible along the
M65 corridor for both second hand
units and new build opportunities. The
agents consider that the prospects of
any successful redevelopment of the
would not be viable.
It is unrealsitic for an Area Action Plan
to suggest that employment
development on the former Riley's
factory site will be delivered by the
private sector.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Muller
Renaissance
Ltd
Full Name
Muller
Renaissance
938
ID
Proposal
PAD
EW1/ 4
Policy/
Proposal
The former Riley's factory site, has
been underused/vacant for
approximately 10 years, despite
comprehensive and continuing
marketing efforts, to either sell or
lease the site for employment
purposes;
Summary
compared to those available in town
centres.
The former Riley's site is a sustainable
employment site given its proximity to
Padiham town centre and access to public
transport and the motorway network.
Recently the Council undertook a
refurbishment of Padiham Town Hall to
provide new high quality office
accommodation. Following discussions
with the Council's Property Services unit
it is understood that there has been an
extremely high level of demand despite a
low level marketing campaign.
The opinion of the Council Economic
No change.
Outcome
263
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
264
vehicles.
locations which are less sustainable. The
compared to those available in a town
centre.
The opinion of the Council's Economic
Summary
available at the former railway over
bridge on the approach roads.
occupiers and that there a variety and
choice of more attractive competing
sites available along the M65 corridor
for both second hand units and new
build opportunities. The agents
consider that the prospects of any
successful redevelopment of the
employment development of the
former Riley's factory site would not
be viable and the Area Action Plan
acknowledges (Table 3.1 page 76 and
Appendix 1, page 52, para 1.347) that
a mixed use scheme on the former
Riley's site may be acceptable.
The former Riley's factory site
constitutes previously developed land
in a prominent and highly sustainable
location and is, therefore, a priority for
redevelopment and reuse in
accordance with national, regional
and local planning policies. For the
reasons outlined above,
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
The Options Appraisal Summary within
Appendix 1, page 52, paragraph 1.347
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
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
therefore does not state that a mixed use
scheme 'may be acceptable', but rather
it would be up to the applicant to prove
what the minimum alternative use would
be required to bring employment forward.
Agree that the former Riley's site occupies
a highly sustainable location and
redevelopment of this site would likely act
as a catalyst for regeneration in the area.
The Council recognises that additional
housing sites will be needed within the
Borough for new housing in the Plan
period. However sufficient new housing
sites have already been identified in the
AAP and Council considers that the
Summary
redevelopment for employment
purposes is unlikely to take place and,
if the present allocation is maintained,
this important site is likely to remain
vacant and deteriorate.
Employment development on the
former Riley's factory site would be
likely to materially and adversely
affect the amenities of the occupiers
of nearby residential properties.
The former Riley's factory site
occupies a highly sustainable location
which is close to public transport
facilities, with employment, leisure,
retail and educational opportunities
nearby.
There are no significant constraints
to housing development on the former
Riley's factory site.
Redevelopment and reuse of the
former Riley's factory site would be
likely to act as a catalyst for
regeneration of the surrounding area.
Residential development on the
former Riley's factory site would
enable the present imbalance in the
local housing stock to be addressed.
The employment allocation on the
former Riley's factory site should be
deleted and the site reallocated for
housing purposes, under the provision
of Policy Pad H1.
Outcome
265
266
Organisation
Details
Muller
Renaissance
Ltd
Full Name
Muller
Renaissance
940
ID
Table
11.1
Policy/
Proposal
The objector has demonstated that
would not be viable and the Council
acknowledges (Table 3.1 page 76 )
that a mixed use scheme on the
former Riley's factory site may be
acceptable.
Summary
Representation noted. It is the opinion of
the Council's Economic Development Unit
that the site could well support a mixture
of B1 trade counters/light industrial units,
such as those located within the Healey
Wood industrial estate as well as quality
office development with parking provision.
former Riley's site still represents a local
employment opportunity in Padiham.
In addition there is no reason why
employment development, for which the
site is currently allocated within the 'saved'
Local Plan, would either materially and/or
adversely affect the amenities of the
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 allocation as an employment site.
No change
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Muller
Renaissance
Ltd
Muller
Renaissance
Ltd
Full Name
Muller
Renaissance
Muller
Renaissance
948
941
ID
Proposal
PAD H1/
2
1.347
Policy/
Proposal
The Perseverance Mill site is in a
Flood Risk Area and there are no
exceptional reasons to justify its
development for housing. The site is
(Regarding Station Road Works)
would not be viable and the Council
acknowledges (Table 3.1 page 76 and
Appendix 1, Page 52, para 1.347) that
a mixed use scheme on the former
Riley's factory site may be acceptable.
Summary
Representation noted. The former Albion
Mill (Perseverance Mill) site has been
proposed for residential development. Its
continued use for employment use is
constrained by the immediate road
Representation noted. It is the opinion of
the Council's Economic Development Unit
that the site could well support a mixture
of B1 trade counters/light industrial units,
such as those located within the Healey
Wood industrial estate as well as quality
office development with parking provision.
scheme 'may be acceptable'.
scheme 'may be acceptable'.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
267
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
268
network and is location within a
predominantly residential area suggests
that an allocation for housing would be
more appropriate.
The Council is currently undertaking an
Exception Test as part of the Borough's
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)
in line with PPS25 Development and
Flood Risk. The current assessment of
the site suggests that the site would meet
the requirements of the Exception Test
as the sustainability benefits of the
development are significant (the site being
previously developed land, close to public
transport routes, shops and other
services). The SFRA will also identify the
most suitable mitigation measures
necessary to enable the site to be safely
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
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
Summary
also subject to other significant
development constraints.
Alternative land, including the site of
the former Riley's factory at Station
Road/Green Lane, is available for
housing development in more
sustainable locations closer to the
Town Centre.
The site of the former Riley's factory
is not subject to significant constraints
to housing development.
The proposed housing allocation at
the Perseverance Mill site should be
deleted and a replacement housing
allocation should be made on the
former Riley's factory site.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Muller
Renaissance
Ltd
Planning
Liaison Officer
Environment
Agency
Full Name
Muller
Renaissance
Mr
Phillip
Carter
963
952
ID
Policy
PAD H 1
1.348
Policy/
Proposal
Having reviewed the preferred option
Area Action Plan (AAP) as submitted,
WE OBJECT to the following Policies
within the AAP on the following
grounds:POLICY PAD H1: NEW HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT
Several site allocations have been
identified within the AAP through the
Appendix 1 - Options Evaluation,
page 52, para 1.348 accepts that
additional housing sites will be
needed within the Borough for new
housing in the Plan period.
Summary
Representation noted. The Council is
currently undertaking an Exception Test
as part of the Borough's Strategic Flood
Risk Assessment (SFRA) in line with
PPS25 Development and Flood Risk. The
current assessment of the sites suggests
that the site would meet the requirements
of the Exception Test. For example the
sustainability benefit of the development
Evidence of Padiham's housing market
indicates that it is not failing. The Council
recognises that additional housing sites
will be needed within the Borough for new
housing in the Plan period. However
sufficient new housing sites have already
been identified in the AAP and Council
considers that the former Riley's site still
represents a local employment
opportunity on a sustainable site in
Padiham.
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
industrial units similar to those at Healey
Wood industrial estate as well as offering
quality office development with parking
provision.
quality office development with parking
provision.
Revised Policy
PAD ENV11 to
include mitigation
measures required
for each site within
Flood Zone.
No change.
Outcome
269
270
Organisation
Details
Planning
Liaison Officer
Environment
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Phillip
Carter
964
ID
Policy
PAD MU
1
Policy/
Proposal
Representation noted. Exception test
currently being carried out as part of the
SFRA. Current assessment of the site
suggests that sustainablility benefits will
out weigh the flood risk concerns (the site
being previously developed land, close to
public transport routes, shops and other
elsewhere. Mitigation measures will be
outlined for each individual site in revised
Policy PAD ENV11 Development and
Flood Risk.
above policies. Three of the sites
identified are located within Flood
Zone 3
Having reviewed the preferred option
Area Action Plan (AAP) as submitted,
WE OBJECT to the following Policies
within the AAP on the following
grounds:POLICY PAD MU1: MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT
Proposal PAD MU1/1 - Wyre
Street/Lune Street is located within
Flood Zone 3.
The AAP states that proposal PAD
H1/2 and PAD MU1/1 are within Flood
Summary
Revised Policy
ENV11 details of mitgation
measures for
proposed sites in
Flood Zone
Living areas
restricted to upper
floors
Increase
permeable area
SUDS: permeable
pavements/swales
No discharge of
surface water to
sewer
On site storage for
discharge to
Calder
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
be significant as the site is previously
developed land. Mitigation measures to
be put in place.
Summary
Zone 3 and that their suitability for
development has been assessed
using the 'Exception Test' as set out
in Planning Policy Statement 25:
Development and Flood Risk
(PPS25). However, there is no
evidence to support this.
There is no indication that flood risk
mitigation measures, to satisfactorily
manage flood risk on any of these
sites, have been identified for any of
the three proposal sites. Sustainable
drainage systems alone do not protect
sites from flooding, and any reference
to mitigation measures should be
removed from these policies.
Mitigation measures should be
addressed in an alternative policy (i.e.
policy PAD ENV11 - see below).
PPS25 requires local authorities to
undertake Strategic Flood Risk
Assessment as part of the LDF
process. Using the Strategic Flood
Risk Assessment as a guide,
development within flood risk areas
must satisfy the Sequential Test and
the Exception Test as identified within
PPS25. To satisfy the Sequential
Test, the local authority must
demonstrate that the same
development cannot be located in an
area at lower risk of flooding within
Flood resilience
measures.
Outcome
271
272
Organisation
Details
Planning
Liaison Officer
Environment
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Phillip
Carter
965
ID
Proposal
PAD H1/
2
Policy/
Proposal
Three of the sites identified are
located within Flood Zone 3:i) Proposal PAD H1/2 - Perseverance
Mill (Albion Mill)
ii) Proposal PAD H1/3 - Jubilee Mill
Engine House
iii) Proposal PAD MU1/1 - Wyre
Street/Lune Street
The AAP states that their suitability
for development has been assessed
the plan area. Where other sites are
available at a lower risk of flooding,
then to demonstrate that the site at
risk of flooding is acceptable, the site
must pass the Exception Test.
The local authority must be satisfied
that any site allocations within a flood
risk area will not be at an
unacceptable risk of flooding or
exacerbate flood risk elsewhere.
To overcome this objection, evidence
must be included within the AAP to
demonstrate that the three proposals
within areas at risk of flooding are
appropriate in relation to the
requirements of PPS25, and that you
are satisfied that appropriate
mitigation measures exist to bring the
site forward for development based
on your SFRA.
Summary
Representation noted. The Council is
Revised Policy
measures for
proposed sites in
Flood Zone
Living areas
restricted to upper
floors
Increase
permeable area
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
current assessment of the site suggests
Summary
using the 'Exception Test' as set out
in Planning Policy Statement 25:
Development and Flood Risk
(PPS25). However, there is no
evidence to support this.
SUDS: permeable
pavements/swales
No discharge of
surface water to
sewer
On site storage for
discharge to Green
Brook
Flood resilience
measures.
Outcome
273
274
Organisation
Details
Planning
Liaison Officer
Environment
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Phillip
Carter
966
ID
Proposal
PAD H1/
3
Policy/
Proposal
Proposal PAD H1/3 - Jubilee Mill
Engine House is located within Flood
Zone 3.
Proposal PAD H1/3 is within Flood
Zone 3, but this has not been
on your SFRA.
Summary
Representation noted.The Council is
Revised Policy
measures for
proposed sites in
Flood Zone
Living areas
restricted to upper
floors
SUDS: permeable
pavements/swales
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
current assessment of the site suggests
services). The SFRA will also identified
the most suitable mitigation measures
Summary
identified within the AAP. Like
proposals PAD H1/2 and PAD MU1/1,
the suitability of this site for
development should be reviewed in
relation to the results of your Strategic
Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) and
the 'Sequential Test' & 'Exception
Test' within PPS25.
No discharge of
surface water to
sewer
On site storage for
discharge to Green
Brook
Flood resilience
measures.
Outcome
275
276
Organisation
Details
Planning
Liaison Officer
Environment
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Phillip
Carter
967
ID
Policy
PAD ENV
11
Policy/
Proposal
This policy is not appropriate within
an AAP. A flood risk policy currently
exists as a 'saved' Local Plan policy,
and a replacement policy should be
included within another Development
Plan Document (DPD) higher up the
Local Development Framework (LDF)
hierarchy.
To overcome this objection, the Policy
should be revised to reflect the
on your SFRA.
Summary
Representation noted. Policy ENV11:
Development and Flood Risk will be
revised to reflect the specific flood risk
mitigation requirements specific to each
site allocation within a flood zone, as
identified through the SFRA process.
Revise Policy
ENV11:
Development and
Flood Risk.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planning
Liaison Officer
Environment
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Phillip
Carter
968
ID
Policy
PAD ENV
1
Policy/
Proposal
We support the principle of this policy,
and section a), development will be
required to be 'designed to adapt to
the predicted effects of climate
change'. Further clarification as to
what this means would be beneficial.
specific flood risk issues within the
AAP boundary. It is recommended
that the Policy is used to set out the
flood risk mitigation requirements
specific to each site allocation within
a flood zone, as identified through the
SFRA process.
Summary
Representation noted. Insert the following
wording taken from the Sustainability
Appraisal:
"New development should be able to
mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Some of the predicted effects of climate
change are that weather will become
more extreme and less predictable,
leading to water shortages, flooding, and
increases in temperature, for example.
This will place demands on buildings for
water efficiency and storage and energy.
Using sustainable construction standards
will help to mitigate and adapt to these
effects by reducing resource demand in
new buildings. Cumulative effects will be
significant due to the scale of new
development.
Insert the following
wording taken from
the Sustainability
Appraisal:
"New development
should be able to
mitigate and adapt
to climate change.
Some of the
predicted effects of
climate change are
that weather will
become more
extreme and less
predictable,
leading to water
shortages,
flooding, and
increases in
temperature, for
example. This will
place demands on
buildings for water
efficiency and
Outcome
277
278
Organisation
Details
Planning
Liaison Officer
Environment
Agency
Planning
Liaison Officer
Environment
Agency
Full Name
Mr
Phillip
Carter
Mr
Phillip
Carter
971
969
ID
Table
14.1
Policy
PAD ENV
10
Policy/
Proposal
As part of the proposed monitoring
regime, Policy PAD ENV 11 will be
monitored through Target 22 (Page
89) and the identification of the
number of sustainable drainage
systems included within approved
It is unclear what the purpose of this
policy is. Climate change may well
affect biodiversity, but the
conservation and enhancement of
biodiversity is currently addressed
through 'saved' policies from the
Burnley Local Plan. As such, you may
feel that given the fact that other
polices exist to deal with this issue,
this policy is not required within the
AAP.
Summary
Representation noted. Suggest amending
Targets to include a target linked to
increasing the number of sustainable
drainage systems provided as part of new
developments in PAD ENV1.
Representation noted. Delete Policy
ENV10: Climate Change and The Natural
Environment
Amend Targets to
include a new
Target
Delete Policy
ENV10: Climate
Change and The
Natural
Environment
storage and
energy. Using
sustainable
construction
standards will help
to mitigate and
adapt to these
effects by reducing
resource demand
in new buildings.
Cumulative effects
will be significant
due to the scale of
new development.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Lancashire
County Council
Full Name
Mr
Mike
Kirby
978
ID
2.30
Policy/
Proposal
1) It should be noted that the
Secretary of State has directed under
Paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 8 of the
Planning and Compulsory Purchase
Act 2004 that the policies of the
Structure Plan are saved beyond
March 2008. The reference in
paragraph 2.67 of the Burnley Wood
and Healey Wood AAP (and similar
references in the other AAPs) requires
amendment.
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
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
state that the provision of pitches will
not be made within the Plan area (the
development proposals in the AAP
boundary. If Policy PAD ENV 11 is
modified as we have requested,
Target 22 becomes less relevant to
the policy, so the number of
sustainable drainage systems
provided as part of the approved
development could be attached to
Policy PAD ENV1 instead.
Summary
Representation noted. Amend paragraph
2.61 (2.30) to include the sentence "The
policies in this plan will be saved until the
revisions to the Regional Spatial Strategy
are published".
Work is ongoing at an East Lancashire
level to consider the provision of Gypsy
and Traveller sites. It is considered that
this information should be incorporated
into the Core Strategy rather than within
individual AAPs
Amend paragraph
2.61 (2.30) to read
"The policies in this
plan will be saved
until the revisions
to the Regional
Spatial Strategy
are published".
Outcome
279
280
Organisation
Details
Lancashire
County Council
Lancashire
County Council
Full Name
Mr
Mike
Kirby
Mr
Mike
Kirby
980
979
ID
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 1
Policy
PAD SIT
4
Policy/
Proposal
Note that there is reference to
safeguarding the Rose Grove to
Padiham disused railway line in Policy
9 of the JLSP. There is no reference
to it in the Padiham AAP.
None of the AAPs refer to the Parking
Standards as outlined under Policy 7
of the JLSP or in Table 8.1 of Policy
RT2 - Managing Travel Demand. It is
considered that reference should be
make to Parking Standards.
inference being that pitches will be
provided elsewhere in the Borough).
Summary
Representation noted. The AAP is a
reflection of approved planning
applications such as the Proposed Linear
Park. The Linear Park proposal was
included within Lancashire County
Council's (LCC) derelict land reclamation
programme, Remade. Remade have been
working with Sustrans the sustainable
transport charity and other partner
organisations including Burnley Borough
Council to develop the linear park
proposal. The Linear Park formed part of
Sustrans' Burnley and Padiham project
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.
Representation noted. Agree that
Padiham's Public Car Park Policy PAD
SIT4 should reflect Policy 7 of the JLSP
and Policy TR2 (Table 8.1) of the RSS.
No change.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Lancashire
County Council
United Utilities
Limited
United Utilities
Limited
Full Name
Mr
Mike
Kirby
Mr
David
Hardman
Mr
David
Hardman
985
984
981
ID
7.5
Policy
PAD ENV
1
Policy
PAD ENV
12
Policy/
Proposal
Provision of potable water has a
carbon footprint and any water saving
measures will reduce this footprint.
United Utilities support item f)achieving a high standard of
sustainable design and item h)achieving a high standard of design
for non-residential buildings.
The protection and enhancement of
the natural environment and
biodiversity appear to be delivered
through the 'saved' Burnley Local Plan
policies E2 and E3. Policies in the
AAPs need to translate more recent
planning documents in respect to the
biodiversity and ecological networks.
Needs to be greater engagement with
PPS9: Biodiversity and Geological
Conservation in terms of Local
Development Frameworks, paras 4
and 5; Networks of Natural Habitats,
para 12; Biodiversity within
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
Whilst individual AAPs make mention
of biodiversity and wildlife corridors
they do not adequately translate
PPS9.
Summary
Discussions have now been held with
United Utilities over flood risk sites in
Padiham AAP area. United Utilities will
Additional sites
subject to
Exception Test in
No change.
Outcome
281
282
Organisation
Details
United Utilities
Limited
Full Name
Mr
David
Hardman
986
ID
Policy
PAD ENV
11
Policy/
Proposal
Representation noted. Discussions have
now been held with United Utilities over
flood risk sites in Padiham AAP area.
United Utilities will also be consulted on
the completion of the Council's Strategic
Flood Risk Assessment.
also be consulted on the completion of
the Council's Strategic Flood Risk
Assessment.
Also, the separation of surface water
drainage has an effect on energy use.
It is important to use disposal via
SUDS type techniques and/or dispose
surface water drainage to watercourse
to prevent the unnecessary pumping
and treatment of clean surface water.
United Utilities are responsible for two
forms of flood risk, sewer flooding and
reservoir inundation.
Development proposals of 1 ha or
greater and all proposals for new
development located in flood zones 2
and 3 require Flood Risk
Assessments and this requires the
local authority to consult the
Environment Agency. United Utilities
would be pleased to inform a Flood
Risk Assessment in relation to the
forms of flooding which are our
responsibilities.
There are some properties at risk of
flooding within this area and it is
important that Unities Utilities are
Summary
Additional sites
subject to
Exception Test in
SFRA on the
grounds of sewer
flood risk and
revised mitigation
measures in
relation to surface
water for all flood
risk sites in
Padiham will be
incorporated within
revised Policy PAD
ENV11
Development and
Flood Risk.
SFRA on the
grounds of sewer
flood risk and
revised mitigation
measures in
relation to surface
water for all flood
risk sites in
Padiham will be
incorporated within
revised Policy PAD
ENV11
Development and
Flood Risk.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Network Rail
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Full Name
Ms.
Nicola
Holmes
Mr
Brian
Green
987
977
ID
2.18
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Background information to Sport
England and their remit.
Details of Sport England - Active
Design (design guidance for
planners/masterplanners
Whilst we note the Council's
aspirations for the former Padiham
rail line to be developed into a linear
park at present the line is still within
the ownership of Network Rail.
Network Rail note the various
allocations that straddle, adjoin or are
within close proximity to the
operational railway lines.
Network Rail have provided a list of
requirements to which any
implementation of such allocations
must be adhere to.
consulted for any development in this
area with map details of the boundary
of the proposed development site and
a National Grid Reference for the
centre of the site.
Summary
Representation noted. Insert paragraph
under National:
"Sport England has prepared planning
guidance on the promotion of urban and
building design which encourages
physical activity. Active Design uses three
Representation noted. Planning
permission was granted in May 2005 for
change of use of land from former
Padiham railway to
footpath/cycleway/bridleway and
construction of
footpath/cycleway/bridleway with
associated lighting and landscaping.
Issues relating to land ownership will be
dealt with by Remade, Lancashire County
Council's derelict land reclamation
programme and Sustrans, the sustainable
transport charity as it is these two bodies
which are currently developing the linear
park.
Detailed design issues relating to
developments adjacent to rail lines will be
dealt with under the development control
process as and when planning
applications are submitted.
Insert paragraph
after paragraph
under National:
"Sport England has
prepared planning
guidance on the
No change.
Outcome
283
284
Organisation
Details
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Full Name
Mr
Brian
Green
Mr
Brian
Green
989
988
ID
8.1
2.17
Policy/
Proposal
Given the closely related character of
the AAPs, the following observations
concern all five of them. In particular,
Sport England welcome:
Objective 11)
Establishment of a specific objective
relating to the promotion of healthy
lifestyles through the development of
opportunities for leisure, recreation
and sport, including the appropriate
location of facilities.
(Objective 4)
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.
Summary
No change.
No change.
promotion of urban
and building design
which encourages
physical activity.
Active Design uses
three objectives to
frame advice on
positive design:
improving
accessibility;
enhancing
amenity; and
increasing
awareness."
objectives to frame advice on positive
design: improving accessibility; enhancing
amenity; and increasing awareness."
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Full Name
Mr
Brian
Green
Mr
Brian
Green
Mr
Brian
Green
992
991
990
ID
2.49
2.47
Policy
PAD SIT
2
Policy/
Proposal
Comments on specific aspects of the
AAPs
the AAPs the following observations
AAPs
concern all five of them. In particular
Sport England welcomes:
Reference to the Borough's Sport and
Physical Activity Strategy and the
Green Spaces Strategy for Burnley
as the evidence base to support these
proposals.
Comments on specific aspects of
AAPs
Sport England welcome:
Commitments made to the
establishment of cycle routes and
green routes (where appropriate)
which will help encourage active travel
and promote a culture of physical
activity.
Specification of improvements to
accessible play and open space
through separate site proposals.
Reference in site proposals relating
to recreational facilities to Sport
England as a partner in their delivery.
Summary
Representation noted. AAP policies
including PAD SIT2: Green Routes, PAD
SIT2/1: Padiham Linear Park and PAD
SIT3: Footpath and Cycle provision aim
to encourage active travel and promote a
culture of physical activity.
No change.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
285
286
Organisation
Details
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Planning
Manager
Sport England
Full Name
Mr
Brian
Green
Mr
Brian
Green
994
993
ID
13.4
Table
14.1
Policy/
Proposal
Sport England considers that when
considering community infrastructure
provision associated with new
development, the approach taken to
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.
AAPs
Specification of a Target relating to
the maintenance and improvement of
the quantity, quality and accessibility
of open spaces.
Reference to the Borough's Sport and
Physical Activity Strategy and the
Green Spaces Strategy for Burnley
as the evidence base to support these
proposals.
Summary
No change.
No change.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planning
Assistant
Theatres Trust
Land Use
Plannning
Advisor
The National
Trust
Full Name
Ms
Rose
Freeman
Mr
Alan
Hubbard
1122
962
ID
1.6
Policy
PAD CS
1
Policy/
Proposal
The Vision as set out at paragraphs
1.6 - 1.8 is supported.
In particular it is important that the
context, or wider setting, of the
historic environment is understood
and safeguarded/enhanced in
accordance with the national, regional
and local planning guidance/policy.
The reference to the distinctive
contribution of Padiham's historic
buildings is important and welcomed,
as is the specific inclusion of
Gawthorpe and its wider setting.
We support policy PAD CS1 Central
Area of Padiham Town Centre which
will permit development of leisure,
cultural and civic uses.
The financial contributions needed to
meet the sport/recreation needs of a
development of this scale should be
incorporated into the financial
appraisal of the development
proposals. Sport England has
developed detailed guidance on these
matters which is available at:
www.sportengland.org>get
resources>planning for
sport>planning contributions
Summary
Representation noted. The Padiham AAP
has been prepared in the context of other
plans and programmes and provides a
spatial dimension for other plans and
strategies. A Heritage Appraisal for
Padiham also provides a detailed
evaluation of heritage interest in the
neighbourhood to inform the Area Action
Plan. The Heritage Appraisal provides a
framework for the regeneration of the area
and provides an assessment of the
elements which give the neighbourhood
its distinctive character. Therefore the
references to local historic character are
backed up by detail, in an accompanying
document.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
287
288
Organisation
Details
Land Use
Plannning
Advisor
The National
Trust
Land Use
Plannning
Advisor
The National
Trust
Land Use
Plannning
Advisor
The National
Trust
Full Name
Mr
Alan
Hubbard
Mr
Alan
Hubbard
Mr
Alan
Hubbard
1125
1124
1123
ID
Policy
PAD ENV
1
2.17
2.16
Policy/
Proposal
Policy PAD ENV1, paragraphs 3.32 3.35
This policy is welcomed, especially
the references at b) - given the extent
and general quality of much of the
existing development within the AAP
area.
Generally supports the Objectives.
Objective 7:
Provides the right approach to
ensuring good design quality overall
that will reinforce local distinctiveness
whilst also seeking to safeguard and
improve the historic environment.
Objective 12:
The brief analysis set out here in the
supporting text and the detailed
wording of the resultant Objective
relating to linking Gawthorpe Hall and
the centre of Padiham are agreed.
It is important that the context, or
wider setting, of the historic
environment is understood and
safeguarded/enhanced in accordance
with the national, regional and local
planning guidance/policy. The
reference to the distinctive
contribution of Padiham's historic
buildings is important and welcomed,
as is the specific inclusion of
Gawthorpe and its wider setting.
Summary
Representation noted. Equal weight will
be given to each of the design standards
listed within Policy PAD ENV1. Ultimately
the reason why this policy has been
developed is to ensure that new
developments are designed and
No change.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Land Use
Plannning
Advisor
The National
Trust
Land Use
Plannning
Advisor
The National
Trust
Full Name
Mr
Alan
Hubbard
Mr
Alan
Hubbard
1127
1126
ID
9.11
Policy
PAD SIT
2
Policy/
Proposal
Essential that in providing such
routes, that 'assets' do not become
problems. In particular careful thought
needs to be given to the design of
such routes, so that they fulfill their
intended function but are not subject
to abuse - It will also be important to
Representation Noted. Agreed that a
reference should be made in the policy
justification that careful consideration
should be given to the design of such
routes especially those in sensitive
locations.
Representation Noted. Agreed that a
reference should be made in the policy
justification that careful consideration
should be given to the design of such
routes especially those in sensitive
locations.
constructed to adapt to the predicted
effects of climate change. The standards
listed within this policy are a means of
ensuring that happens.
Suggested that point f) is moved to
the start of the Policy, while point a)
is a consequential requirement that
'follows' rather than 'leads'.
The National Trust supports part a) the improvement of walking and
cycling links between Gawthorpe Hall
and the centre.
Essential that such routes, especially
those in sensitive locations, do not
become problems. Careful thought
needs to be given to the design of
such routes, so that they fulfill their
intended function but are not subject
to abuse. Important that adequate
provision is made for the long term
upkeep of such routes.
These issues were raised in the
Trust's earlier responses and it is
considered that it would have been
helpful to acknowledge these
concerns/requirements at least in the
supporting text (para 3.91) and
preferably in the Policy itself.
Summary
Amend justification
to include 'careful
consideration
should be given to
the design of such
routes especially
those in sensitive
Amend justification
to include 'careful
consideration
should be given to
the design of such
routes especially
those in sensitive
locations so that
they fulfill their
intended use and
do not become
subject to abuse. '
Outcome
289
290
Organisation
Details
Land Use
Plannning
Advisor
The National
Trust
Full Name
Mr
Alan
Hubbard
1128
ID
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 2
Policy/
Proposal
This proposal is supported in
principle.
However, (as per the Trust's response
to Policy SIT2) it is essential that in
providing this route, that a potential
'asset' does not become a 'problem'.
Careful thought needs to be given to
the design of the route. It will also be
important to ensure that adequate
provision is made for the long term
upkeep of this route.
The intention, as set out in the Policy,
to have close consultation with local
residents and stakeholders is noted
and welcomed - the Trust looks
forward to being notified accordingly
at the appropriate time.
ensure that adequate provision is
made for the long term upkeep of
such routes. These issues were
raised in the Trust's earlier responses
and it is considered that it would have
been helpful to acknowledge these
concerns/requirements at least in the
supporting text (para 3.91) and
preferably in the Policy itself.
Summary
Representation noted. Agree that careful
consider should be given to the design of
the riverside walk given the sensitivity
surrounding Gawthorpe Hall and historic
setting. The design of the route therefore
should be developed in close consultation
with local residents and stakeholders
including the National Trust.
Amend policy to
include 'careful
consideration
should be given to
the design of the
riverside walk
especially given
the sensitive
location of
Gawthorpe Hall so
that the route
fulfills its intended
use and do not
become subject to
abuse. It will be
designed in close
consultation with
local residents and
stakeholders
including the
National Trust'
locations so that
they fulfill their
intended use and
do not become
subject to abuse. '
Outcome
960
Chief Executive
North West
Regional
Development
Agency
Mr
Steven
Broomhead
ID
982
Organisation
Details
Mr
Bashir
Ganchi
Full Name
Proposal
PAD
EW1/ 3
1.135
Policy/
Proposal
Notes that the Proposal PAD EW1/3
identifies the Agency as a possible
source of funding.
Although 14 Mill Street was identified
for sensitive conversions, it is not
mentioned on the map. Also I do not
know what option 1 entails and would
like to know what I can expect from
the regeneration programme.
Summary
Representation noted. 14 Mill Street was
identified for sensitive conversion as a
regeneration opportunity within Area 3,
Option 1, of the Padiham Issues and
Options consultation stage of the AAP
process in 2006. All representations
received during that time were taken into
consideration during the development of
the Padiham Preferred Option AAP.
Number 14 Mill Street is subject to a
number of Policies within the Padiham
AAP Preferred Option, in relation to its
position within the Padiham Conservation
Area and its location within the Church
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
be acceptable for this property. Number
14 Mill Street has not however been
identified for an individual
improvement/regeneration scheme within
the Preferred Option and is not eligible to
receive funding from the Elevate Housing
Market Renewal Initiative at this time.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
291
292
Chief Executive
North West
Regional
Development
Agency
Council for
British
Archaeology
North West
Regional Group
Mr
Steven
Broomhead
Dot
Waring
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Organisation
Details
Full Name
1011
983
961
ID
Proposal
PAD H1/
1
7.1
11.1
Policy/
Proposal
Partly agree - concerns
(i) Loss of all greenery, trees are semi
-mature and a welcome break in a
generally densely built up part of
town.
(ii) Loss of car parking - Mytton St car
park has been supplemented by the
new 'market' car park and is of less
importance, however the Ightenhill St
car park serves an area with very few
car parking spaces (the car park on
Very little reference given to the built
heritage within the development areas
mentioned above (inc. Gawthorpe
Hall) .
Whilst all your documents mention the
historical value of properties and
landscapes, these statements need
to be backed up by more detail. The
reuse of older properties should also
be encouraged rather than demolition
and replacement.
Generally, this is a clear and positive
document which will lead to the
adoption of an effective strategy for
the future of the area. I welcome the
inclusion of detailed delivery strategy
including detials of funding, phasing
and monitoring. It is encouraging to
note the linkages made with other
regeneration initiatives.
Summary
Representation noted. Agree that the
wording of Policy H1/1 should be
amended to include 'Existing features
such as trees and an element of open
space should be incorporated into the
overall design'
There needs to be a balance between the
need to provide an element of town centre
parking provision and the need to address
the current imbalance of the property
market in Padiham caused by the
The Heritage Appraisal for Padiham
provides a detailed evaluation of heritage
interest in the neighbourhood to inform
the Area Action Plan. The Heritage
Appraisal provides a framework for the
regeneration of the area and provides an
assessment of the elements which give
the neighbourhood its distinctive
character. Therefore the references to
local historic character are backed up by
detail, in an accompanying document.
Amend wording of
Policy H1/1 to
include 'Existing
features such as
trees and an
element of open
space should be
incorporated into
the overall design'
No change.
no change.
Outcome
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1012
ID
Proposal
PAD H1/
2
Policy/
Proposal
Representation noted. The predominance
of residential housing and the highways
network surrounding Albion Mill constrains
the site for future employment uses.
Although this site is proposed for new
residential development within the AAP
the AAP does seek to safeguard a
number of other significant employment
sites in the town.
As part of the development control
process Lancashire County Council's
predominance of two-bedroomed terraced
housing. The reuse of this brownfield site
for residential development would have
a positive effect in terms of helping to
households.
Street.
Gate End has already been lost).
Free, convenient car parking is an
asset to the shops on 'th'ill' which in
other respects have a number of
disadvantages.
Reluctantly have to agree with
proposal
Agree the road network is not ideal
for heavy goods vehicles and many
houses on Railway Terr, Shakespeare
St and Albion St are very close to site
I would have preferred the main multi
story block to have been retained and
converted. - Concerned about loss of
industrial sites within town which
Summary
No change.
Outcome
293
294
1016
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
ID
1013
Organisation
Details
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Proposal
PAD
TAI1/ 1
Proposal
PAD H1/
3
Policy/
Proposal
Agree with proposals to improve area.
It may be appropriate to demolish a
few properties in poor condition to
provide garaging/garden areas and
encroach on to the adjacent industrial
land as necessary.
Representation noted. During previous
consultations residents in the
Ingham/Lawrence Street area have
commented that action is required to
tackle social and environmental issues
such as anti-social behaviour, dirty back
yards, fly tipping, long term vacant and/or
abandoned properties, crime and
Highways department will be consulted
on planning applications on issues relating
to highways and access.
Dryden Street is a main vehicular access
from Hapton to Burnley Road
encourage walking to work and
visiting shops.
Agree to engine house being
converted to residential (or office use
or even 'quiet' craft workshop use).
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
this legal?
Summary
No change.
Outcome
1022
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
ID
1021
Organisation
Details
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Proposal
PAD
EW1/ 2
Proposal
PAD
EW1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Agree
Agree with policy. Although mill is one
of the oldest survivors in town and
(locally) listed it is a mess, a
hotchpotch of unsympathetic
alterations.
Due to poor adjacent network of
streets and closeness of housing,
heavy industry should be
discouraged. Small light
industrial/service units would be
appropriate.
Whole site needs to be tidied up and
be more attractive.
Summary
business sites in the area.
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
currently being developed by the Council
to tackle these issues.
The AAP has not proposed any areas of
residential clearance in Padiham as
housing market conditions are not
considered to be as acute as they are in
other neighbourhoods within the borough
or East Lancashire.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
295
296
1058
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
ID
1029
Organisation
Details
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Proposal
PAD
EW1/ 3
Policy
PAD ENV
2
Policy/
Proposal
The factory is conveniently sited for
people living in Padiham to walk to.
Out of town industrial estates
encourage car use. Retaining
employment sites in towns reduces
the needs to travel by car etc and also
help to sustain the local economy as
employees would use local shops.
Details of the conservation lighting
scheme at Albert St/ Gawthorpe St/
Shuttleworth Street are detailed
below.
The main road through Padiham's
Conservation Area must of course be
lit to a high standard. In Whalley
centre embellishments have been
attached to the tall columns and a
conservation style lantern fitted, would
this type of lantern be suitable in
Padiham?
The choice of signposts available for
sensitive locations is very limited.
Concerns raised that there are many
designs manufactured but most are
of mediocre appearance and
incorporate a hotchpotch of styles.
Suggestion for the most attractive
benches to be seen in the area are
the cast iron 'snake' and 'log'
examples'.
Summary
Representation noted. Agree that the site
offers a significant employment
opportunity within the town and should be
retained for employment uses.
Discussions with LCC Highways suggest
that in principle a new access into the
Baxi site could be gained from Lune
Representation noted. Agree that the
public realm improvements in sensitive
locations should be sympathetic to local
character and context.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Street and the unadopted road to the
south of the site adjacent to the river.
It is noted that some of the employment
areas in the town suffer from a low
environmental quality. Along with security
issues of premises, this can constrain the
attractiveness of many established
employment areas to business uses. In
order to improve these areas Policy PAD
ENV9: Environmental Improvements to
Existing Employment Areas will promote
environmental improvements and
enhanced security measures in order to
fully realise the employment potential of
these areas.
Summary
Does not think that heavy goods
vehicles use residential streets as the
main access to the site is via Wyre St/
Lune St/ goitside.
Concerns over the improvements
made to the junction at Waddington
St/ Burnley Rd. The island prevents
some of the longest lorries from
turning left into Waddington St. The
taxi rank placed directly opposite the
island doesn't help. The lorry access
is overcome by passing to the right of
the keep left island
The use of Lune St as an access to
Gothic Works does present a possible
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
goitside.
Vehicular access along goitside can
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
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
nearby.
Outcome
297
298
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1062
ID
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 2
Policy/
Proposal
A path could be provided to connect
Proposal Site PAD EW 1/3 - The Baxi
Site and proposal PAD SIT2/2 Riverside Walk.
Fully backs the proposed Riverside
Walk - The section of path from
Memorial Park to Somerfield car park
would be unsuitable for the disabled
however all users would be denied
access at times of even minor
'flooding'.
An alternative route is available by
crossing Bendwood bridge, following
the south side of the river through
Bancroft plantation to reach
Stockbridge Drive then along to
Gawthorpe Hall.
Concerned regarding the gaps
appearing in the tree lined river bank
behind the Town Hall. This is opening
up the view across the river to the
backs of Station Road. These gaps
are also leading to an increase in
Landscaping needs to be improved
to Grove Ln and to the east side
which faces a fairly sensitive rural
area. Some tree planting was carried
out some years ago but has not been
maintained. The land open to view
from the footpath is a mixture of waste
and untidy storage.
Summary
Representation noted. Previous
discussions with LCC Highways suggest
that access into the Baxi site could be
improved in principle through the creation
of an additional access between the
unadopted road to the south of the Baxi
site and the River Calder. New
development on the site may also provide
opportunities to enhance the wildlife
corridor and proposed riverside walk to
the south of the site. The suggestion to
establish a pedestrian link between the
Baxi site and the Riverside walk could be
considered during the development
control process as an when an application
for development on the site should come
forward.
Support for the Riverside Walk is noted.
The feasibility of developing a riverside
walk between Memorial Park and the
Town Centre and Gawthorpe Hall could
have to consider issues such as access,
No change.
Outcome
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1066
ID
Proposal
PAD
EW1/ 4
Policy/
Proposal
Representation noted. The land to the
south of Green Lane is identified within
the Economic Improvement Area EW6/4
in the 'saved' Local Plan. Proposal PAD
EW1/4 has amended the site area to
exclude an area of land to the south of
Green Lane which has now been granted
planning permission for housing. Future
redevelopment and detailed design of this
area will be dealt with through the
development control process as and when
flooding and design and enhancement of
the wildlife corridor.
weeds. Tree roots help to stabilise the
river bank and bring the countryside
into the town.
Hope the proposals do not lead to
mechanical, urban feel though
possibly a stretch immediately behind
the Town Hall could be formerly laid
out with access for the disabled via
ramps over the 'flood wall'.
The formal area would give way to a
more natural style with the hardcore
path of varying width meandering
rather than being laid to a defined line.
The abundance of trees makes for a
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
varieties
Concerns:
1) Removal of the all the land south
of Green Lane from the industrial
area. Suggestion that the multi storied
section of Green Lane Mill, the engine
house and other appropriate
outbuildings be retained preferably as
at present, light industrial or
commercial use.
2) The proposed extension to the
industrial area is on higher ground
Summary
Delete proposal
PAD EW1/4(a):
Land adjacent to
Padiham Green
Church of England
School.
Outcome
299
300
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1071
ID
Policy
PAD MU
1
Policy/
Proposal
Representation noted. There needs to be
a balance between the need to provide
an element of town centre parking
provision and the need to address the
current imbalance of the property market
in Padiham caused by the predominance
of two-bedroomed terraced housing. The
reuse of the brownfield site (PAD H1/1)
for residential development would have
a positive effect in terms of helping to
households.
planning applications for the site come
forward.
Due to site access constraints Proposal
PAD EW1/4(a): Land adjacent to Padiham
Green Church of England School will be
deleted.
and be prominent from Memorial Park
and the Linear Park. It may be more
appropriate to extend the industrial
area on the present pens at the end
of Mare Park Road.
Why is the industrial area on Mare
Park Road not shewn as 'Existing
Employment Land'?
Agree generally, but not for housing.
Car parking - Whilst additional car
parking on this site will, to a certain
extent replace the places lost by the
development of Mytton Street car
park, it would be of no value as a
replacement for Ightenhill Street car
park, which serves the top end of
Burnley Road and the lower ends of
Moor Lane and to a lesser extent
Church Street. This is an
unacceptable distance from the Wyre
Street site.
Summary
No change.
Outcome
1092
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
ID
1077
Organisation
Details
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Proposal
PAD
ENV3/ 1
Policy
PAD ENV
3
Policy/
Proposal
Has no objections to the extension of
the Conservation Area although does
not feel it is warranted.
There are two notable buildings - the
Town Hall and Weavers Institute.
Other buildings of note are - the Flying
Dutchman, Leedhams Printers and
although constructed after c.1957
Padiham Building Society (now
Bradford and Bingley).
Agrees with the Council's policy
regarding alterations and
development within the Padiham
Conservation Area, although feels in
reality that works being carried out are
very poor.
Believes no one in the Council is
qualified in historical architectural
matters .
Numerous comments received on
specific alterations and developments
within the Padiham Conservation
Area.
Summary
Representation noted. The Padiham
Heritage Appraisal highlighted an area
where investigations could be carried out
into a possible extension of the Padiham
Conservation Area. This area has been
illustrated on the AAP Proposal Map and
described in Proposal PAD ENV3/1 and
include the buildings which have been
identified in this representation. Under
section 69 of the Planning (Listed
Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act
1990 the Council has a duty to designate
as Conservation Areas (CA) any areas of
special architectural or historic interest
is a comprehensive spatial planning
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.
Street.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
301
302
1095
1096
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
ID
1094
Organisation
Details
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Policy
PAD ENV
6
Policy
PAD ENV
5
Policy
PAD ENV
4
Policy/
Proposal
Agree with policy, but feels some
approved new shop fronts are poor.
Examples of both poor and
acceptable shop fronts are given.
Agree with policy though poor
alterations are being carried out. No
action is being taken, possibly a
planning application has not been
made.
I agree with the policy, however I feel
that there are short comings.
Arbory Lodge is a Grade II Listed
Building, the eastern half is derelict
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
out then it should be compulsory
purchased.
Summary
is a comprehensive spatial planning
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.
Representation Noted.
the character of which it is desirable to
preserve and enhance.
No change.
No change
No change.
Outcome
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1098
ID
Policy
PAD ENV
7
Policy/
Proposal
Details given over proposed pre WW1
redevelopment of the centre of
Padiham.
Details given of buildings that have
been demolished and their
redevelopment.
Summary
Representation Noted.
No change.
Outcome
303
304
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1111
ID
Policy
PAD ENV
8
Policy/
Proposal
Feels that some properties earmarked
for facelifting do not really require it
whilst others do.
Improvements should be considered
to properties at:
a) (i) Back streets between back
Dryden Street and Shakespeare
Street
(ii) Back streets and gables between
Graham Street and back Bright Street
b) Improvements to frontages
between back Bright Street and
Station Road. Main concerns:
(i) Back Bright Street
(ii) Back Pendle Street
(iii) Back Altham Street
(iv) car park and gable to Baptist
Chapel
(v) Rear of Cross Bank
(vi) Industrial site (formally Railway
Saw Mill)
c) Back streets at Burns Street and
Stockbridge Road
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
Summary
Representation noted. The proposed
linear park will pass through an area of
dense terraced housing to the south east
of Padiham town centre and this gateway
route would be greatly enhanced if
improvements to the properties visible
from the rail line could be secured.
Although Elevate funding is available to
face lift properties on gateways, Padiham
(including the AAP area) is not considered
a priority for housing market renewal
funding as evidence indicates that the
housing market in Padiham is not failing
at this time. There is therefore a need to
explore alternative sources of funding, or
promotional activity that can add value to
the linear park as a gateway.
Amend policy to
read 'The Council
will promote and
encourage
improvements to
frontages of
properties fronting
the proposed linear
park. These are
shown on the
Proposals Map'.
Outcome
1113
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
ID
1112
Organisation
Details
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Policy
PAD CS
1
Policy
PAD ENV
9
Policy/
Proposal
Agree - Concerns:1) Smaller shops being joined
together and losing individual identity
e.g. removing pilasters or pilaster
heads and fixing a full length fascia.
2) After enlarging a shop by taking
over next door,windows space lost
3) Shops abandoning window
displays.
Traditional mills constructed from
natural materials blend better with
their surroundings.
Landscaping can often become a trap
for litter.
Modern sheds can contrast sharply
with their surroundings when vivid
coloured cladding is used.
Regarding terraced house fronts preferred 1950s uniform appearance
i.e naturally weathered sandstone,
sash windows and original doors. Today some still retain their natural
weathered stone finish, some have
been sandblasted, whilst others have
been stone painted. The latter method
doesn't weather well. Virtually all sash
windows and original doors have now
been replaced, the doors mainly of
disproportionate PVC. - The overall
effect is 'bitty'
Summary
Representation noted. It is envisioned that
Policies within the AAP such as PAD
ENV3 - Padiham Conservation Area, PAD
ENV4 - Listed Buildings, PAD ENV5 Locally Important Buildings and Features
and PAD ENV6: Shop Fronts and
Advertisements have the potential to
ameliorate a number of issues relating to
shops and shop fronts particularly within
the Padiham Conservation Area.
No change
No change.
Outcome
305
306
1115
1116
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
ID
1114
Organisation
Details
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Policy
PAD CS
4
Policy
PAD CS
3
Policy
PAD CS
2
Policy/
Proposal
Agree, though I do not feel that quality
of some work is to a high standard.
Many new shop fascias and signs are
from average to poor.
It was regrettable that the old Tech
was demolished at the 'fountain' as it
was an imposing building and
provided adult education. The
replacement housing is, fortunately of
a scale and proportion to give some
Agree, but concerns regarding
window displays and individual shop
fronts area CS1.
Agree, but concerns regarding
displays and individual shop fronts as
CS1.
Summary
Representation noted. Gateways
identified on the Preferred Option
Proposals Map are those being brought
forward from the 'saved' Burnley Local
Plan (Policy PTC6). The Local Plan
describes gateways as approaches to the
town centre on through routes where
people especially those visiting from out
of town gain either a positive or negative
impression of the town (Policy PTC6).
No change.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1117
ID
Policy
PAD CS
5
Policy/
Proposal
Response to existing open spaces.
Open Spaces listed within PAD CS5 have
been previously identified within either the
Burnley Borough Council Green Space
Strategy 2005 or within the 'saved' Local
Those gateways suggested in this
representation are either not within the
AAP boundary or are not considered to
be approaches to the town centre.
imposing qualities and provides a
welcome break in the skyline.
Suggestion to include other Gateways
which in some cases are outside the
Action Area:1) Junction A6068 and Slade Lane
2) Junction Adamson Street and Moor
Lane
3) Junction A671 and A678
4) A671 at Whitegate
5) Junction A678 and A6068 (this
entrance to the town is very busy with
long distance traffic passing though
but blighted by litter, additional
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
'Mullards' complex.
Agree with the open areas shown on
the plan, but with some suggestions.
CS5/4 - Possibly a limited amount of
housing on this site to link existing
housing with the town centre and to
include a small triangular piece of land
to John O'Gaunt Street as open land.
CS5/11 - To enlarge this area
dramatically to include the whole of
the 'Bunk'.
Summary
No change.
Outcome
307
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
308
Plan Policies CF1, CF2 and CF3
(Appendix F, G & H). Any proposals for
future redevelopment of any of the sites
identified within PAD CS5 would have to
be assessed against these 'saved' Local
Plan policies.
Response to suggested other green
spaces.
The strip of land bordering north of the
river to Bendwood Bridge will be
incorporated within Proposal PAD SIT2/2
- Riverside Walk. Padiham Town Council
have successfully bid for funding from the
Big Lottery - the Peoples Millions to
improve a section of the riverbank
between the rear of Padiham Town Hall
and Bendwood Bridge and create a
defined and accessible walk way.
Policy PAD ENV9 - Environmental
Improvements to Existing Employment
Areas promotes a programme of
environmental improvements and
enhanced security measures on
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.
Summary
H1/1 - Retain a little land at the
extreme west side of this site as open
land.
Suggest other green areas:1) Strip of land bordering River on
north side from Goit to Bendwood
Bridge.
2) Strip of land bordered by Grove
Lane/High Street/Spion Cop (possibly
natural woodland on very steep slope
with some housing on flat area to
north).
3) Retain a strip for screening to
EW1/3 bordering Grove Lane. Some
of these suggestions involve private
land - does this not count?
Outcome
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1118
ID
Proposal
PAD
SIT1/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Query over what a Quality Bus route
is.
Large number of observations and
recommendations made to improve
bus services and routes between
Padiham and Burnley/ Burnley train
stations and neighbouring towns.
1) Reduce the number of buses
operating between Padiham and
Burnley during peak hours.
Suggestion to operate short journeys
to Locker Avenue/George IV.
2) Observations regarding the number
65 bus service between Nelson Burnley via Higham and Fence. May
be further possibilities to provide
additional services by diverting main
line buses to Sycamore Avenue/
Gannow Lane and Lakeland Way/
Ighten Road
3) Bus to rail interchanges between
Padiham and large areas of West
Burnley are poor. Only Burnley
Barracks has a bus stop adjacent to
it. Selected buses should be diverted
along Trafalgar Street and
Manchester Road to connect with
trains from Leeds (Manchester Road
Station).
4) Unnecessary duplication of
services.
Summary
Representation noted, however issues
relating to specific destinations outside
the AAP area, timetables and duplication
of services are not issues which can be
dealt with through the AAP process.
The Lancashire Transport Plan includes
a proposal to develop a Quality Bus Route
(QBR) covering the route from Padiham
to Burnley Bus Station and onto Colne.
Although this is now operational the
Padiham section does not extend all the
way to Shuttlworth Mead Industrial Estate
and two other employment areas a short
distance beyond this at Altham and
Simonstone. Enhancing this route to
include this section has the potential to to
increase travel through public transport
to these peripheral employment areas
and would therefore be beneficial for
those living and commuting to work in the
Borough.
A QBR incorporates a number of bus
priority measures. These include bus
priority at traffic signals, bus lanes at
approaches to key junctions, and bus
stops with raised kerbs and restriction of
stopping by other vehicles. It also includes
highway works along the route to give bus
No change.
Outcome
309
310
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1119
ID
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
Representation noted. The detailed
design and layout of the proposed Linear
Park is the responsibility of Lancashire
County Council. 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.
priority and the use of low floor buses with
specially trained drivers.
5) Suggest that composite timetables
be issued on multiple service routes
6) Some outlying communities have
lost their late night and Sunday
services. However 1 bus could be
provided at no cost to serve these
communities by, in the case of
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
mid evenings, but there is no return
bus. A number of buses travel along
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
these buses returning to the depot,
remain as a service bus until reaching
Fencegate?
Supports the scheme as conditions
have become dreadful especially
around Pendle Street. However would
like some of the reminders to remain:1) Buffer stops and a length of track
to the west of the viaduct which would
not interfere with the proposed path.
2) Original L & Y (Lancashire and
Yorkshire) railings each side of the
viaduct dating from c1874. Some rails
Summary
No change.
Outcome
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Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
need replacing and a secondary fence
would be required due to the steep
drop.
3) A short telegraph post with bracket
which served a former signal by
Memorial Park.
4) A concrete marker post on site of
Padiham Station.
5) Original L & Y handrail and support
on top of Station Road bridge.
6) Short L & Y wooded signal post
near Green Brook bridge.
7) Iron floor plate with bell crank for
point from Goods Yard.
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
rail supported by 3 different chairs.
Has photographs of the station, trains
working the line and timetables dating
back to 1886 and would allow them
to be copied for display purposes if
required.
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
planted in the centre of the track bed
in places with the footpath veering to
Summary
Outcome
311
312
1121
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
ID
1120
Organisation
Details
Mr
Duncan
Armstrong
Full Name
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 4
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 3
Policy/
Proposal
Observations given regarding popular
pedestrian crossing points in Burnley
Road/ Church Street.
Support this idea - most of the route
follows the old 'ginny'. Laying a short
section of this railway could be an
interesting historical feature.
one side and the cycle path the other
side. If path edgings are used can
grass be encouraged to grow over to
soften its effect.
Understand at the Padiham end of the
path access is to be made into
Memorial Park and the industrial
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
park route access can be made to
Park Road and the Baths, but not for
disabled due to a flight of steps.
Access could be made however by
leaving the railway on the south side,
winding round gradually descending
before passing under the viaduct to
join the existing path at the river
bridge.
Summary
Representation noted. Improvements
made to pedestrian crossing facilities on
Burnley Road and Church Street will be
Representation noted. This route should
be designed in close consultation with
local residents.
No change to
policy.
Amendment to
Policy Justification
to include ' route to
be designed in
close consultation
with local
residents.
Outcome
English
Heritage
English
Heritage
Mrs
Judith
Nelson
Mrs
Judith
Nelson
Ms
Barbara
Porter
Organisation
Details
Full Name
1217
1236
1235
ID
Policy
PAD SIT
1
Policy
PAD CS
3
Proposal
PAD
ENV3/ 1
Policy/
Proposal
No additional amenities/supermarket.
Limited public transport to stores. No
bus runs to the hospitals or down
Dryden Street, which would be
needed if houses were built here.
Traffic issues along Dryden Street and
vehicles targets of anti social
behaviour.
The notation for the defined shopping
frontages in Church St/Burnley Road
Area of Padiham is not shown on the
Key on the Proposals Map.
The proposed extension to the
conservation area boundary is not
clear on the Proposals Map.
Summary
Representation noted. Padiham has been
highlighted in Policy 4: Development in
Lancashire's Key Service Centre (Market
Towns) within the 'adopted' Joint
Lancashire Structure Plan 2005. This
policy indicates that development will
need to be sufficient to promote
regeneration but that development will be
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
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
dealt within under through development
control on a case by case basis.
developed through further consultation
with residents, local stakeholders and
Lancashire County Council.
No change.
Amend Key
Amend Key on
Proposals Map.
Outcome
313
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Summary
314
The AAP also supports Sustainable
Travel. AAP Policy PAD SIT1 states that
new development in Padiham should be
planned in order to reduce the need to
travel and that sustainable transport
modes should be maximised in order to
encourage people to move about by foot,
cycle and public transport. AAP Proposal
PAD SIT1/1 will also explore the
extending the Quality Bus Route.
Outcome
Ms
Barbara
Porter
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1218
ID
Policy
PAD SIT
5
Policy/
Proposal
Can you be "strong" about the built
environment and the shop signs,
parking etc in shared spaces to make
life easier and less stressful for
visually impaired, pram pushers,
mobility scooters. Bicycles also use
our already narrow pavement which
area already uneven from the heavy
vehicles parked on them.
If houses go on this site something
will have to be done to slow the traffic
down on Dryden, Russell, and Albion
Streets and Abingdon Road, Wytham
Street. In spite of traffic calming
measures already in place many
vehicles pass under the disused
railway bridge at 70 mph and already
we in Burns Street cannot cross the
street at times as it is blind. Vehicles
park outside the hairdressers, and too
close to the street end on the other
side. At the moment it is an accident
waiting to happen. If the front vehicle
pulls up there could be a massive pile
up as it is the main route to Hapton
via Abingdon Road and Wheat Street.
Summary
Representation noted. Planning Policy
Statement 1: Delivering Sustainable
Communities states that development
plans should seek to reduce social
inequalities and address accessibility for
all members of the community to jobs,
health, housing, education, shops, leisure
and community facilities. As such all
development will be expected to provide
full access to those with mobility and
sensory impairments.
'Adopted' Burnley Local Plan Policy GP5
Access for All states that 'all new
development proposals which provide
goods, facilities or services to the public
should make appropriate provision for
access for all including the disabled,
mobility and sensory impaired...children,
and parents with children.... ' The council
will permit development proposals for
shops etc providing that they meet with a
number of criteria to increase accessibility
and reduce social inequalities.
The design and access of a new
development is a shared responsibility
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
Access Statement which would be
assessed alongside planning policies as
No change.
Outcome
315
316
Ms
Barbara
Porter
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1219
ID
Proposal
PAD H1/
2
Policy/
Proposal
Issues over traffic speeds and
management in Dryden Street area.
Summary
Building control would assess new
development or significant alterations to
a building in terms of whether or not plans
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).
No change.
Outcome
1215
Ms
Barbara
Porter
ID
1220
Organisation
Details
Ms
Barbara
Porter
Full Name
Proposal
PAD
SIT2/ 1
Proposal
PAD H1/
3
Policy/
Proposal
Struggles with traffic speeding down
Dryden Street and parking on this
narrow way and being targets of
missiles thrown from the railway
embankment and Shakespeare Street
pedestrian and Dryden Street bridges.
Need for traffic calming as proposed
new housing is on route for numerous
schools.
What will happen to the older terraced
housing if new build goes ahead.
Summary
Representation noted. 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 speed cushions on Dryden Street
No change.
No change.
Outcome
317
318
Mr
Benjamin
Porter
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1216
ID
Policy
PAD SIT
1
Policy/
Proposal
No additional amenities/supermarket.
Limited public transport to stores. No
bus runs to the hospitals or down
Dryden Street, which would be
needed if houses were built here.
Traffic issues along Dryden Street and
vehicles targets of anti social
behaviour.
Summary
Representation noted. Padiham has been
highlighted in Policy 4: Development in
Lancashire's Key Service Centre (Market
Towns) within the 'adopted' Joint
Lancashire Structure Plan 2005. This
policy indicates that development will
need to be sufficient to promote
regeneration but that development will be
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
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
No change.
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Summary
dealt within under through development
control on a case by case basis.
The AAP also supports Sustainable
Travel. AAP Policy PAD SIT1 states that
new development in Padiham should be
planned in order to reduce the need to
travel and that sustainable transport
modes should be maximised in order to
encourage people to move about by foot,
cycle and public transport. AAP Proposal
PAD SIT1/1 will also explore the
extending the Quality Bus Route.
Outcome
319
320
McIerney
Homes (NW)
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1129
ID
Proposal
PAD H1/
2
Policy/
Proposal
Support the proposed redevelopment
of Perseverance Mill for residential
development. Also agree that the
continued use of this site for
employment is constrained by the
road network and that housing would
be a more appropriate use.
Support the principle for off-site
financial contributions in lieu of on site
POS provision as referred to in the
supporting text to the policy.
The FRA concludes that provided the
proposed development of either the
mill or car park sites are not
constructed below current levels then
proposed development is not
considered to be flood risk and that
the flood risk elsewhere is not
expected to change as a result of this
development.
The car parking area should also be
proposed for residential development
in the AAP. The site itself is not
considered suitable for industrial
development. The AAP boundary
should be redrawn to include the mill's
former car park area off Wytham
Summary
Representation noted. The former Albion
Mill (Perseverance Mill) site has been
proposed for residential development. Its
continued use for employment use is
constrained by the immediate road
network and is location within a
predominantly residential area suggests
that an allocation for housing would be
more appropriate.
The Council is currently undertaking an
Exception Test as part of the Borough's
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)
in line with PPS25 Development and
Flood Risk. The current assessment of
the site suggests that the site would meet
the requirements of the Exception Test.
For example the sustainability benefit of
the development out weigh the flood risk
concerns (the site being previously
developed land, close to public transport
routes, shops and other services). The
SFRA will also identify the most suitable
mitigation measures necessary to enable
the site to be safely developed without
increasing flood risk elsewhere. These
measures will be outlined in revised Policy
PAD ENV11 Development and Flood Risk
and will include the measure to deculvert
Green Brook.
Revised Policy
PAD ENV11
Development and
Flood Risk to
include mitigation
measures for PAD
H1/2. These will
include:
Raised floor levels
Restrict living use
to upper floors
Deculvert Green
Brook
Increase
impermeable area
SUDS: permeable
pavements/swales
No discharge of
surface water to
sewer
On site storage of
discharge to Green
Brook
Flood resilience
measures
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Central Government set the boundaries
for the Housing Market Renewal
Intervention Areas in 2003 and the
Padiham AAP incorporates the whole of
the Padiham Intervention area. The
Wytham Street car park is located outside
the AAP boundary and applications for
change of use for this site would be dealt
with through the development control
process rather than as part of the AAP.
Policies PAD H1/2 and PAD H2 seek to
address the current imbalance in the
property market caused by the
predominance of two bedroomed terraced
housing in the AAP area. These policies
would not rule out the principle of
developing an element of 2 bedroomed
properties within a residential
development which will provide a broader
mix of housing including smaller one
bedroomed properties and larger
three/four bedroomed properties.
AAP Policy PAD H3 - Tenure Mix and
Policy H5 - Local Housing Needs of the
'saved' Burnley Local Plan should be read
in conjunction with one another. PAD H3
requires that new housing developments
over 15 units should be of mixed tenure.
The provision of 10% affordable (for rent,
part rent/buy or some form of subsidised
purchase) or 10% special needs housing
is set in 'saved' Policy H5. These policies
Summary
Street and be proposed for residential
development as part of the
Perseverance Mill allocation in the
AAP.
Request that the proposed policy
requirement to remove Green Brook
from culvert be deleted or at the very
least that it be rewritten in a manner
which is much less prescriptive in
order to provide appropriate flexibility
for development proposals of the site.
Policy requirements should not rule
out proposed development of sites
which have a broad range of house
types, (including some 2 bedroomed
units), particularly if it is considered
that there is a market for such units.
It is requested therefore that this be
reflected in both Policy PAD H2 and
the supporting text to Policy PAD
H1/2.
Request that some reference is made
to allowing for the particular
constraints associated with any
previously developed site to be taken
into account in the assessment of
affordable housing provision. The
relevant policies should include for a
mix of tenures including low cost for
sale and shared ownership if there is
local need.
Outcome
321
322
McIerney
Homes (NW)
Full Name
Organisation
Details
1130
ID
Policy
PAD H 2
Policy/
Proposal
Reference made in the supporting text
to provide smaller one bedroomed
and larger three/ four bedroomed
properties. This is reflected in Policy
PAD H2 to new housing development.
Such policy requirements should not
rule out proposed development of
sites which have a broad range of
house types, (including some 2 bed
units). It is requested that this be
reflected in both Policy PAD H2 and
the supporting text to Policy PAD
H1/2.
Affordable housing - request that
some reference is made to allowing
for the particular constraints
associated with any previously
developed site to be taken into
account in the assessment of
local need.
Summary
Policy PAD H2 seeks to address the
current imbalance in the property market
caused by the predominance of two
bedroomed terraced housing in the AAP
area. However this policy would not rule
out the principle of developing an element
of 2 bedroomed properties within a
residential development which will provide
a broader mix of housing including smaller
one bedroomed properties and larger
three/four bedroomed properties.
is set in 'saved' Burnley Local Plan Policy
H5. These policies will allow for
negotiation on a site by site basis when
particular site constraints have been
identified. This negotiation would be
undertaken as part of the development
control process and would not require the
AAP policy to be amended.
will allow for negotiation on a site by site
basis when particular site constraints have
been identified. This negotiation would be
No change.
Outcome
1148
Baxi Group Ltd
Mr
Steve
Pilkington
ID
1131
Organisation
Details
McIerney
Homes (NW)
Full Name
Proposal
PAD
EW1/ 3
Policy
PAD H 3
Policy/
Proposal
Details of marketing exercise
conducted on site. Conclusion of
exercise suggested that in order to
realise future employment
opportunities on the site and
overcome constraints, there is a need
to add value through the provision of
some higher value end uses.
Summary of Appendix 1 paragraph
1.376 onwards. Baxi welcomes
suggestion that a mixed use scheme
could come forward, if it is proven that
other uses were needed to make
redevelopment a viable option.
However disagrees with the Council
Affordable housing - request that
some reference is made to allowing
for the particular constraints
associated with any previously
developed site to be taken into
account in the assessment of
local need.
Summary
Representations have been submitted on
behalf of Baxi Group Ltd requesting that
the Baxi site be identified as an area of
change and be reallocated for mixed use
development during the Issues and
Options stage of the AAP process.
However it remains the Council's view
that the site be brought forward for
employment use.
It is recognised, however, that the site is
currently vacant and that there are issues
relating to flood risk and access onto the
site by high-sided vehicles.
Commercial agents acting on behalf of
Baxi may have concluded that in order to
AAP Policy PAD H3 - Tenure Mix and
Policy H5 - Local Housing Needs of the
'saved' Burnley Local Plan should be read
in conjunction with one another. PAD H3
requires that new housing developments
over 15 units should be of mixed tenure.
is set in 'saved' Policy H5. These policies
will allow for negotiation on a site by site
basis when particular site constraints have
been identified. This negotiation would be
Amend wording in
Policy to read 'The
Baxi site forms the
eastern half of
Local Plan
allocation EW6/3.
The main building
on the site is a
single storey
factory although
there is a
multi-storey office
building on Wyre
Street. The site is
now unoccupied. A
No change.
Outcome
323
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
324
realise future employment opportunities
on the site and to overcome site
constraints, there is a need to add 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.
PPS25 Development and Flood Risk
Annex D Table D2 states that employment
uses are considered less vulnerable to
flooding than residential uses. They are
therefore more compatible with the site's
location within Flood Zone 3a (see Table
D3).
A revised Policy PAD ENV11
Development and Flood Risk is being
prepared based on Environment Agency
response to the Preferred Option
proposals and the Council's Strategic
Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) which is
also in preparation.
It should be noted that employment uses
are not restricted to B2 (general industrial)
and B8 (stororage and distribution) uses
as they could include B1 (office/high tech
industries) uses, which would not
necessarily, generate the use of
high-sided vehicles. Previous discussions
held with LCC Highways have also
indicated that access into the Baxi site
could be improved in principle through the
Summary
that the site should be retained for
employment uses.
In promoting a mix of uses on the site,
the layout and phasing of new
development will need to be careful.
New housing should be towards the
northern end of the site and
commercial uses towards the
southern end. This would allow higher
value development to come forward
on the more deliverable part of the
site in the earlier phase of
regeneration in order to generate
funding required to invest in the
remainder etc.
Baxi recommend that this site be
identified under Policy PAD MU1.
Replacement text is suggested for
PAD MU1.
significant part of
the site falls within
Flood Zone 3 and
any redevelopment
proposals should
consider
opportunities to
incorporate
sustainable
drainage.
New development
on the site may
also provide
opportunities to
enhance the
wildlife corridor and
proposed riverside
walk to the south
as part of a wider
strategy to
enhance the
linkages between
Gawthorpe Hall
and the town
centre.
Although this site
represents a
significant
employment
opportunity in the
area, access to the
site runs adjacent
Outcome
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Summary
Outcome
to a residential
area. In order to
deter heavy goods
vehicles from using
residential streets
consideration will
also be given to
the inclusion, in
any proposals for
this site, of traffic
management
measures linked to
Proposal PAD
SIT5/2 - Moor
Lane/Ightenhill
Street/Grove Lane
and PAD SIT5/3 Sowerby
Street/Wyre Street
(see Sustainable
and Inclusive
Transport). This
should include
measures to
prevent heavy
goods vehicles
from using
residential streets.
This site is
currently in
employment use.
creation of an additional access from Lune
Street/Holmes Street via the unadopted
road to the south of the Baxi site adjacent
to the River Calder. It is envisaged that
such an access could reduce the conflict
between HGVs gaining access to the site
from surrounding residential streets.
The Options evaluation given in the
Preferred Option Appendix (paragraphs
1.350-1.364) is considered to be
comprehensive and present a balanced
view of the proposal by Baxi Group Ltd to
develop the Baxi site for mixed use
redevelopment. This site and the other
sites identified for employment use in the
Preferred Option are considered by the
Council to be those in the AAP area with
the greatest potential to contribute to the
growth and diversification of the borough's
economy. The Council views the Baxi site
as a sustainable employment site given
its location in relation to Padiham town
centre and access to public transport and
the motorway network.
325
Full Name
Organisation
Details
ID
Policy/
Proposal
Summary
326
Outcome
(Delivery: funding
for improvements
or redevelopment
would be through
the private sector
although
assistance may
also be sought
from the NWDA.
Development on
this site may also
help to fund
highways
improvements,
identified in
consultation with
Lancashire County
Council, through
Section 106
contributions).
the Area Action Plan'. It is the Council's
view that employment use on this site
should remain. If an application for mixed
use should come forward in the future it
would be up to the applicant to prove what
the minimum alternative use would be
required in order to bring employment
forward on the site.
It is the opinion of the Council that the
whole of the Baxi site still represents a
significant employment opportunity in the
area and should not be included within
Proposal PAD MU1/1- Mixed Use
Development. The Baxi site is a separate
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.
Organisation
Details
Baxi Group Ltd
Full Name
Mr
Steve
Pilkington
1189
ID
1.376
Policy/
Proposal
Summary of Appendix 1, para 1.376
onwards given. Baxi welcomes the
suggestion that a mixed use scheme
could come forward on the site, if it
were proven that other uses were
needed to make redevelopment a
viable option. However disagree that
the site be retained for employment
use within the AAP.
Summary
the Area Action Plan'. It is the Council's
view that employment use on this site
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
employment forward.
Commercial agents acting on behalf of
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
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.
No change.
Outcome
327
328
Organisation
Details
Baxi Group Ltd
Planning
Advisor
CABE
Planning
Advisor
CABE
Full Name
Mr
Steve
Pilkington
Ms
Carolyn
Pepper
Ms
Carolyn
Pepper
1250
1249
1193
ID
2.16
2.17
Policy
PAD MU
1
Policy/
Proposal
We feel that the vision lacks clarity
and does not reflect the objectives of
the plan.
We support you in seeking to provide
direction for the future development
of this area. We support the objectives
outlined in this document, however
we feel that the options presented are
reminiscent of traditional land use
planning policy and do not achieve
the design standards and qualities of
a spatial plan.
Recommended that the Baxi site be
identified within Policy PAD MU1.
Replacement text to Policy PAD MU1
is suggested.
Summary
Representation noted. The vision has
been revised following comments
received at Issues and Options stage and
is considered to provide a good
framework for the area's regeneration and
Representation noted. The AAP is a
spatial document and includes policies
and proposals which promote high
standards of design. Further advice on
design standards and quality are provided
in 'saved' Burnley Local Plan policies and
through advice and guidance given as
The Padiham Heritage Appraisal also high
lights amongst others elements key
architectural styles, materials, buildings
and views in Padiham.
It is the opinion of the Council that the
whole of the Baxi site still represents a
significant employment opportunity in the
area and should not be included within
Proposal PAD MU1/1- Mixed Use
Development. The Baxi site is a separate
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.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planning
Advisor
CABE
Full Name
Ms
Carolyn
Pepper
1251
ID
Policy/
Proposal
The decision to proceed with
producing five AAPs ahead of the
Core Strategy, Site Allocations and
Proposals Map has resulted in
documents that lack an overarching
strategy either spatially or in terms of
development (location, mix, scale,
phasing, infrastructure etc), or other
investment or strategic policies. This
would provide a wider context for
proposals and a structure or
framework for other interventions.
There is no statement, plan or
strategy that brings the AAP areas
together. The only available map
showing all five AAP areas is the map
taken from the Local Development
Scheme in Appendix 1, which does
not show interrelationships either
between the AAPs themselves, or key
areas such as the town centre and
the Weavers Triangle. This omission
is considered a major shortcoming of
the adopted methodology and it is
recommended that in advance of the
preparation of the Core Strategy, an
overarching development framework
Summary
Representation noted. The AAPs sit within
the wider policy context and framework
of the 'saved policies' of the Local Plan.
The 5 AAPs are being developed
concurrently in order to provide an
opportunity to consider cross cutting
issues and to produce a balanced
approach to land use allocations. Further
work is ongoing to consider issues across
the 5 AAP areas, including the work on
green infrastructure and housing and
employment land position statements.
In terms of format, it is proposed that
more illustrative material will be used in
the Submission Plan, including
photographs and possibly other illustrative
material.
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.
No change.
Outcome
329
330
Organisation
Details
Planning
Advisor
CABE
Full Name
Ms
Carolyn
Pepper
1260
ID
2
Policy/
Proposal
Concerned about the lack of 'spatial'
context. The preferred options AAP
should seek to integrate with related
policies and programmes that
influence place making and the
function of a place. There should be
clear links 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
is prepared to demonstrate how the
AAPs are connected, consistent and
complimentary in both spatial and
policy terms.
Feel that the format of the document
is very text heavy. There are no
photographs, illustrations or diagrams
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
(whether existing in the area or from
elsewhere as a benchmark) and the
various options for change, which is
a significant shortcoming of the
document and a missed opportunity.
Summary
Representation noted. It is considered
that the Preferred Option does provide a
'spatial' context and a range of spatial,
rather than land use policies and
proposals which are being developed to
address key issues identified in the AAP.
No change.
Outcome
Organisation
Details
Planning
Advisor
CABE
Government
Office for the
North West
Full Name
Ms
Carolyn
Pepper
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
1277
1267
ID
1.14
Policy
PAD ENV
1
Policy/
Proposal
Without prejudice to the Secretary of
State's role later in the process, we
will try to help Local Planning
Authorities minimise the risk of
submitting unsound documents by
making appropriate comments at
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
out in PPS12 and explained further in
guidance from the Planning
Inspectorate) have been addressed.
It is disappointing that design
standards identified in the AAP relate
to the Code for Sustainable Homes
but not Building for Life (BFL). As a
result, there is no specific design
quality benchmark and it is
recommended that BFL be specifically
identified as a design standard to be
achieved in new developments, which
would provide a mechanism for
monitoring design achievements in
Burnley.
missed opportunity and does not meet
the stated ambition and purpose.
Summary
Representation noted. It is accepted that
Policy ENV1 Sustainable Design and
Construction should be reviewed and
reworded to include a reference to
Building for Life and provide a specific
design quality benchmark. In addition a
consistent design quality ("a very high
design quality") will be applied across all
sites.
No change.
Amend wording for
all the sites
identified in
proposals PAD
H1/1, H1/2 and
H1/3 to provide a
consistent
approach to design
and quality ("a very
high design
quality") across the
sites.
Amend wording in
ENV1 to include
Building for Life.
Outcome
331
332
Organisation
Details
Government
Office for the
North West
Government
Office for the
North West
Government
Office for the
North West
Full Name
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
1283
1282
1280
ID
2.17
2.16
Policy/
Proposal
The objectives appear to flow from
the identified vision and highlight a
range of issues; and not just those
issues traditionally associated with
The vision has been vastly improved,
giving clear indication of what the
specific AAP area will be like in the
future, identifying the area's specific
areas of opportunity, making the
vision distinctive to the place and
spatial in nature. The vision appears
to be both realistic and deliverable.
The Spatial Portrait of each of the
AAPs provides the reader with a clear
sense of place and briefly raises some
of the issues and opportunities
associated with the area. This section
is well supported by the use of
evidence.
We will seek further clarification where
evidence of soundness is not
immediately clear. At this stage, we
do not propose to get into the merits
of detailed policy wording because it
is the overall soundness of the
strategy and approach to document
preparation that we need to consider
first, before documents are formally
submitted.
Summary
No change.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
Government
Office for the
North West
Government
Office for the
North West
Government
Office for the
North West
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
Mr
Jonathan
Pennick
Table C.1
Organisation
Details
Full Name
1286
1285
1284
ID
3
Policy/
Proposal
The inclusion of detailed policy
wording at Preferred Options is not
usually considered appropriate at this
stage. The general thrust of the policy
should however be outlined at this
stage without outlining detailed policy
wording, which should instead be set
out at the submission stage.
Pleased to note that the AAPs make
reference although briefly, to the
justification of delivering the Core
Strategy in advance of the five AAPs
and the interrelationship between
each LDF documents.
The review of other plans and
programmes at the National,
Regional, Sub-Regional, and Local
levels enables the reader to
understand the clear links that exist
between the AAPs and these other
documents.
land use planning as clearly wider
spatial issues have been considered.
Summary
No change.
No change.
No change.
Outcome
333
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
334
PINS LDF Support Programme Advice
335
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]
[ h t t p : / / w w w. p l a n n i n g - i n s p e c t o r a t e . g o v. u k / p i n s / a p p e a l s / l o c a l _ d e v /
advisory_pack_notes_post_nov_08.pdf]
• Local Development Frameworks – Lessons Learnt Examining Development Plan Documents [PINS;
July 2007]
[http://www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/pins/appeals/local_dev/ldf_early_ experiences05.pdf]
• Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004; Planning Act 2008 and associated regulations
Stephen J Pratt
STEPHEN J PRATT LDF Advisory Inspector 10 February 2009
PINS Contacts: [email protected]
Keith Holland (Asst Director)
Stephen Davies
0117-372-8351 Lee Armitage 0117-372-6271
0117-372-6247 Chris Snarr 0117-372-8255
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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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