The following is an initial document from Paul Johnson, Chair of R.A.G.E. on the NEDDC Local Plan, which will bring 618 new houses to Killamarsh.
North East Derbyshire District Council (NEDDC) Local Plan (now – 2033)
The Cabinet of NEDDC considered the draft Local Plan on 17th February, 2017. The whole of the Local Plan, and accompanying documents, can be seen on the NEDDC website.
The planners have decided that 50% of the new growth for the District will go to the three main towns in the north of the region; Dronfield, Eckington and Killamarsh. This is their idea of ‘balance’, because 50% of the housing is already present in these three towns. All three are judged to have a ‘good infrastructure’. You will all have your views on the adequacy of our infrastructure! This measure includes the road network, public surfaces and parking.
In respect of Killamarsh this will involve the construction of 618 new homes (yes, six hundred and eighteen!) over the period of the plan, with most of them being built over the next ten years (the majority being built in the first five).
The locations are:
Westthorpe Fields – 330
Upperthorpe Road (left of, and adjoining the Manor Estate) – 100
Rotherham Road – 70
East of Barber’s Lane – 60
Primrose Road – 30
Ashley Lane – 14
Boiley Lane – 14.
The vast majority of the development is due to take place on Green Belt land.
I am waiting for further documents and maps to be published after which R.A.G.E. will hold a meeting for discussions with interested residents.
NEDDC will hold a public consultation on their proposals at the Killamarsh Leisure Centre, Parish Rooms, between 4.30pm and 7.30pm on Monday, 20th March, 2017.
Even if your locality is not affected by the specific building sites you will be troubled by construction and other traffic, and by the pressure on already stretched public services. The people in areas directly concerned with the development can expect dirt, noise, congested roads, road works and travel delays for the next 10 years. If you are happy with this – do nothing.
Paul Johnson,
Chair of Residents Against Greenbelt Erosion (RAGE).