Duchy's Vision For Cloughton Submitted For Approval
14.04.2011
The application, which has been the subject of ongoing
consultation since 2008, details a 'proposed masterplan' for
Cloughton which includes: 155 new homes (including affordable
units), 4 live/work units, a shop/post office, café, doctor's
surgery, pre-school and community space. The 'masterplan' concept
also suggests the refocusing of the village around a central
community hub/village square, new public open space and allotments,
and traffic calming measures along the main road through the centre
of the village.
A team of more than 15 expert consultants have worked on the
proposals which are intended to improve the long-term
sustainability of Cloughton and provide the village with the level
of facilities required to service the 'lifetime' needs of existing
and future residents.
In a letter to residents hand-delivered this week, Duchy CEO Paul
Clarke CVO reiterated The Duchy's belief that this is "a unique
opportunity for Cloughton. Our position as the historic owner of a
number of sites within the village gives us a rare chance to take a
long-term view of the future potential, looking at the 'whole'
picture rather than relying upon short-term, speculative piecemeal
development proposals."
Mr Clarke went on to acknowledge the debate and strength of views
expressed on both sides over the last 3 years, thanking everyone
for their contribution and expressing the hope that "the people of
Cloughton can make an informed choice on the future of (the)
village" as a result of the various consultation activities
undertaken.
Expressions of broad support for The Duchy's approach have already
been received from Cloughton Parish Council, Cloughton Village Fund
and a number of individual residents, 172 of whom submitted a
signed petition to the Council in December 2009.
The application will now be considered by planning officers and
members of the Planning Committee over the next 16-18 weeks and a
decision is expected by the beginning of September 2011.
For the latest information and a link to the planning submission
registered by Scarborough Borough Council*, please visit the
dedicated website set up by The Duchy to keep local people informed
about its plans for Cloughton: www.duchyoflancastercloughton.co.uk.
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* Please note that this
link will only be live when Scarborough Borough Council has
formally registered the application