Help save the
Mains Estate Greenbelt!
Deadline
Monday 11th February 2019
We write to remind you that you still have an opportunity to
respond to the council’s two public consultations:
1. Early
Engagement Consultation on Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2),
and
2.
Transport Options
The deadline for both consultations is Monday 11th February 2019. Please remember every adult in your household
can respond and we would encourage you to do so.
You can read the existing Local Development Plan at https://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/LDP
How can I make my
views known?
Send personal written responses by email to the council at development.plan@eastdunbarton.gov.uk Please entitle one email: Response to Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2) Early Engagement
and also one to Transport options Report 2018.
Or send your written responses by post to the Land Planning Policy Team,
East Dunbartonshire Council, Southbank House, Strathkelvin Place,
Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, G66 1XQ. Please
remember to give your name and address.
Some key points
from MERA for you to consider in your response to LDP2 -
· We
would like to retain the protected greenbelt designation for the woodland and
productive farmland around the Mains Estate.
This land enhances the quality, character, landscape setting and
identity of Milngavie and is also used for recreation.
·
The greenbelt between Milngavie and
Bearsden should retain its protection. This land provides
an important landscape function protecting the separation between communities and
framing the settlements. It also
supports the farming economy of the city region and the local district, as well
as providing fresh air and recreational opportunities.
·
Schools and medical facilities are at
capacity.
·
Pollution limits are exceeded in
Bearsden due to too much traffic. Road
traffic must not increase.
·
New development should be directed to brownfield sites
and sites close to railway stations.
·
Please encourage the Council to release land from its own
portfolio to build 100% affordable housing, including homes for first time
buyers and those downsizing from larger properties.
·
Encourage the Council to consider development of the old
St Joseph’s School site as a Health Hub.
·
Craigton Woods – We would like this land
to retain its protected greenbelt status.
It comprises ancient woodland and has several designations including:
Local Nature Conservation Site with tree preservation orders, wildlife corridor
and historic garden.
·
Land North of Old
Mains Farm - We would like this land to retain its protected
greenbelt status. This land is used for
summer grazing; it is an important wildlife corridor together with historic
garden and a flood plain, which is susceptible to flooding.
·
Land North of
Chestnut Lane - We would like this land to retain its protected
greenbelt status. This is an important
wildlife corridor and historic area. It
also has the Core Path walkway going through it, which is widely used by the
public for recreation to support their health and wellbeing.
·
Land South of Old
Mains Farm, South of Chestnut Lane, North of Craigdhu Road and South of
Craigdhu Road - We would like this land to retain its protected greenbelt
status. The land is used for farming,
has tree preservation orders and is an important wildlife corridor. This landscape has significant wider
landscape value.
·
Hunter Road – We would like this
land to retain its protected greenbelt status.
This land has tree preservation orders and an important wildlife
corridor; there are issues with access, and issues with traffic congestion and
parking on Hunter Road.
·
Craigton Road (west of development site 6.5, LDP, 2017) – We would like this
land to retain its protected greenbelt status.
This land is used as a golf course and part is susceptible to flooding.
·
Tambowie Farm – We would like this land to retain its protected greenbelt
status. This protected greenbelt site is
used for farming and has significant landscape value, with wide open views to
Mugdock Woods and the Campsie fells.
Part of this site is susceptible to flooding.
·
Balvie Farm – We would like this land to retain its protected greenbelt
status. This protected greenbelt site is
used for farming and has significant landscape value, with wide open views to
the Kilpatrick Hills Local Landscape Area, which is recognised as a Regional
Scenic Area.
·
Balvie Bank – We would like this land to retain its protected greenbelt
status. This protected greenbelt site
has tree preservation orders and is classified as a historic garden.
Some
key points from MERA for you to consider in your response to Transport Options –
· We
need a modal shift from road transport to rail.
The railway line from Westerton to Milngavie should be returned to dual
track to improve service reliability, efficiency and capacity.
· The
proposed new railway station at the Allander Sports Centre should be built with
a generous park-and-ride facility.
· The
traffic congestion at the junction of Hunter Road and Castlemains Road needs to
be addressed.
· MERA
has proposed an off-road cycle path from Douglas Academy to the Craigdhu
‘wedge’ on the west side of Hunter Road.
Please
copy both of your email responses to Milngavie Community Council communitycouncilmilngavie@gmail.com and request that they also reflect your views to
EDC.
We
would also be pleased if you would also like to send MERA a copy of your
responses to secretary@mera-milngavie.co.uk
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