4.3.20
Support
Mitcham's Corner Development Framework SPD
Representation ID: 31335
Received: 10/10/2016
Respondent: Dr Alastair J Reid
Yes, and a through way to Victoria Road would be really useful.
Yes, and a through way to Victoria Road would be really useful.
Object
Mitcham's Corner Development Framework SPD
Representation ID: 31406
Received: 17/10/2016
Respondent: Telereal Trillium
Agent: Savills
It is suggested that the second sentence should encourage the specified connections rather than stating that they should be provided. This would better reflect the first sentence and the uncertainty.
4.3.20 is too prescriptive.
The paragraph starts by acknowledging that reconnections should be made 'where feasible' which is supported. This highlights that specific connections cannot be fixed at this pre-design stage.
It is therefore suggested that the subsequent sentence should reflect this uncertainty by encouraging the specified connections rather than stating that they should be provided. It is suggested that 4.3.20 is updated to read as follows:
'Development should reconnect with existing streets and spaces where feasible. Links from Chesterton Road into the site and reconnecting through to Grasmere Gardens are encouraged. If incorporated, these new linkages could be restricted to through access for cycles and pedestrians only and possess a more intimate green lane character, where space is shared'.