Bootle - Lake District National Park
Bootle - Lake District National Park
Bootle - Lake District National Park
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Stage 3 – amenity open space<br />
Is there a local deficiency of this type of open space?<br />
Is there a local surplus of this type of open space?<br />
Is the site publicly accessible?<br />
Is the site used for recreation?<br />
Is the site within or well related to a settlement?<br />
Is the site or its use mentioned in the community plan?<br />
If applicable, does the community plan recognise it as<br />
worthy of retention for its current use?<br />
Does the site contribute to the character of the built<br />
environment, landscape, or settlement form?<br />
Has an alternative use or development been suggested?<br />
Description of reasonable alternative use(s):<br />
Housing, employment<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
No<br />
No<br />
No<br />
No<br />
No<br />
If a new use is suggested what is the justification or considerations to justify<br />
an alternative use or development?<br />
The site is currently a disused MOD site, owned by a private landowner. There is an<br />
identified need for local housing in <strong>Bootle</strong>, and a need for local employment. The<br />
<strong>Bootle</strong> community plan identifies the Wellbank Camp site as having potential for<br />
housing and employment development, and the community would like to retain the<br />
swimming pool currently there. There is an identified deficiency of amenity open<br />
space in <strong>Bootle</strong>, and a gap in provision of public parks.<br />
Site characteristics<br />
Large site with a series of single story buildings, which are now all vacant. The site is<br />
untidy where buildings are located. Quiet location between <strong>Bootle</strong> and <strong>Bootle</strong><br />
Station, with access directly from the road linking <strong>Bootle</strong> with <strong>Bootle</strong> Station. The<br />
road is a narrow country lane. <strong>Bootle</strong> train station is approximately 0.5 miles away.<br />
The site is close enough to walk to services in <strong>Bootle</strong>, but there is currently no<br />
footpath or cycleway access. As the site is privately owned, it is not currently publicly<br />
accessible, apart from limited access to the swimming pool.<br />
Street lighting and some roads are present within the site. Some of site appears to<br />
have gone back to greenfield status. Well screened from the road by trees.<br />
Summary of consultation comments<br />
One comment supporting open space designation. One comment objecting to each<br />
of housing, employment, and waste management allocations. Cumbria County<br />
Council has advised that there is a known highways issue. Objections are based on<br />
the impact of development on the surrounding countryside.<br />
Summary of qualitative assessment with regards to HRA/SA<br />
Housing Development
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