4.134
Object
Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation
Representation ID: 94
Received: 25/09/2013
Respondent: Thorndon Guardians
The reference in this paragraph to the "rights of way network" does not reflect the reality that for many residents pedestrian and cycling access to the Borough's Country Parks such as Thorndon and Weald is neither safe, nor direct or convenient. Easy access by walking or cycling (possibly by acquiring land alongside main roads) would help to meet the requirement in 4.38 that access to facilities should be "accessible and convenient".Policy DM31 should add after "provision of community and recreational facilities" the words "and access to them by walking and cycling".
The reference in this paragraph to the "rights of way network" does not reflect the reality that for many residents pedestrian and cycling access to the Borough's Country Parks such as Thorndon and Weald is neither safe, nor direct or convenient. Easy access by walking or cycling (possibly by acquiring land alongside main roads) would help to meet the requirement in 4.38 that access to facilities should be "accessible and convenient".Policy DM31 should add after "provision of community and recreational facilities" the words "and access to them by walking and cycling".