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Q1 “In 2026 Penistone will be a rural market town surrounded by highquality upland countryside, small villages and isolated farmsteads. Thetown will act as a hub for these communities, and others further afield,

and as a gateway for Barnsley residents to access the high Pennines andPeak National Park. Penistone offers a range of housing that provides for

all sectors of the community, as well as attracting new residents to thearea’s unique blend of town and country.Our well conserved town is a

vibrant centre, with shops, businesses and services such as thePenistone Paramount cinema flourishing and meeting the needs of thelocal population. Our countryside is easily accessed by off-road routesand is a magnet to visitors, particularly those using the Trans-Pennine

Trail. Our villages are safe and peaceful places that have their own wellmaintained identity and traditions.”Do you agree with the Vision?

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1 be carbon neutral sustainable infrastructure .this is more an observation than a vision. a statementfor preservation of the status quo rather than a vision for the next generation . 2026 could bechanged to 2018 and many could constue that the vision has been achived! this is a vision thatimplies little change and more of the same. what new services will be attracted to the parish in2026 with the vision. However if the aim of the plan is toachieve status quo and keep things asthey are .... job done!

1/7/2018 9:32 AM

2 i agree with the vision, but the life and blood is being drained as half the buildings are emoty. atone time you could get everything you wanted, now you have tot ravel out of town once your foodshopping is done. the one and only bank is going not everyone banks online

1/7/2018 9:24 AM

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Penistone Town Council Neighbourhood Plan Pre-Submission Consultation Survey

3 vision ok however penistones hosuing stock is becoming increasingly less balanced and no longerprovides for all residents of the community. this issue must be addressed by local plan proposalsfor affordable hosuing. there are alos problmes with the vibracny of the local economy

1/7/2018 9:00 AM

4 however this is somewhat idyllic vision and recent years have seen developments progressivelymoving away from this not towards

1/7/2018 8:52 AM

5 with infrastructure 1/5/2018 6:00 PM

6 no affordable hosuing is being built for first time buyers, shops are closing. the type of hosusingbeing built does not suit the needs of local people, attracting communters who not seem to uselocal facilities. the market is abysmal and shops are closing the charity shops are moving in.

1/5/2018 5:47 PM

7 realistic but looking at the interests of the whole community in the area. we must not allow thegreen space to be violated. this is a market town loved by not only the people but locally but thosewho also visit from afar and neighbouring villages.

1/5/2018 5:37 PM

8 it would be lovely if we could feel safe in 2017 and have peaceful villages 1/5/2018 5:30 PM

9 what market! what vibrant town! penistone is no longer a market town. we have few shops toattract anyone only empty premises. you cant compete with tescos.

1/5/2018 5:26 PM

10 before any further major develoments ar even considered look carefully at the provision of servicesamenties and road

1/5/2018 10:23 AM

11 local businesses struggle however due to veru high rents and lack of available retail space 1/5/2018 10:20 AM

12 there has been a large expansion in housing. much of this development has been inappropriate interms of volume appearance and poor fit to the character. little or no account has been taken ofinfrastructure, roads, access, schools, service etc. if it continues teh character will be lost

1/5/2018 10:18 AM

13 the vision is too long tense is incorrect. new hosuing and busienss more important thanmaintaining the towns identity

1/5/2018 9:49 AM

14 The vision is fine, the infrastructure cannot sustain it without MAJOR alterations. 1/2/2018 2:16 PM

15 Yes i agree in most part but do mot agree that you should fill any made green spaces instead usebrown sites.

1/2/2018 2:04 PM

16 I think the vision needs to be more specific as at present BMBC seem to ride roughshod over ourhistoric markety town by not recognising its status also there is very little in the 'new' housing thatcaters for local residents. i find it shocking how muchPenistone has changed in the 3 1/2 years ivelived here. The high st seems decimated. Whilst i appreciate times change and i dont expectthings to be as they were when i was at PGS in the 80's. These executive homes seem to bring novalue. As in alot of cases people like to live herebut dont necesarily shop local. Waitrose fooddeliveries for example. Our high st is dying, local people cant afford to buy houses here.

1/2/2018 1:53 PM

17 No affordable housing. All new builds are expensive town housing. 1/2/2018 1:19 PM

18 You must protect and keep the high quality countryside around the town and villages. 1/2/2018 1:06 PM

19 Concern about the proposed expansion plans for St. Johns Junior School and the resultingreduction in central Penistone green spaces aswell as increased traffic and associated problemson Penistone High Street.

1/2/2018 12:25 PM

20 In theory ok but Town Centre is biggest concern. More cars more danger. 1/2/2018 10:54 AM

21 Countryside disappearing, litter everywhere, shops closed, banks closed, cattle market gone.Walls around Stottercliffe cemetery vandalised.

1/2/2018 10:44 AM

22 It is very important that Penistone maintains its status as a rural market town and is not swampedby development so that it becomes an urban sprawl. Penistone needs to offer housing for allsectors of the community rather than the executive properties currently being built with littleaffordable housing being offered to first time buyers and those less affluent.

1/2/2018 10:27 AM

23 in principle 12/19/2017 7:54 AM

24 By 2026 most of the proposed development in 3A will already be built on. Too late! 12/18/2017 11:47 PM

25 Not sure. There is to many houses been built in such a small town, not enough parking for peoplethat have lived in Penistone all the lifes. My daughters attend Penistone primary and the parking isarrenders. All these houses were are the children going to go to school to there's not enoughroom!!!

12/18/2017 11:42 PM

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26 Only if more parking is made available. It is only 2017 and you cannot find a parking spaceanywhere. More houses in the area will make this problem worse and the roads more congestedthan they are already

12/18/2017 11:37 PM

27 Housing not available for young first time buyers 12/18/2017 11:29 PM

28 I will try to stay positive. The vision is just how I wish Penistone to be, but I've never seen a townchange as much as Pensitone has since the cattle market closed.

12/18/2017 11:28 PM

29 I agree with this vision 12/18/2017 11:19 PM

30 Poor vision based on off the shelf term and phrases 12/18/2017 11:15 PM

31 I don't think it is a magnet to visitos - there is little for them to do and not a very good range ofshops

12/18/2017 11:13 PM

32 Whatever we answer it is common knowledge the council will do there own way. 12/18/2017 10:59 PM

33 Some good aspirations. But where are the improvements in infrastructure,(roads, schools, doctors,hotels) to support them? And now are we going to lose the last bank in town.

12/18/2017 10:56 PM

34 Too many large high priced houses. Not enough srvices to cover all the demands extra housingbrings.

12/18/2017 10:53 PM

35 Penistone is a beautiful place to live & we should do all we can to preserve it. 12/18/2017 10:51 PM

36 Seems to be a lack of affordable & council house build & empty premises in the town centre. Lotsof executive housing.

12/18/2017 10:49 PM

37 It would be nice if we could stop all this house building before we run out of a view to look at. 12/18/2017 10:03 PM

38 Why should we believe anything Barnsley MBC or you say when Penistone was a much betterplace to live in the 1950s, safer, freindlier, a good cattle market, a good shopping centre, no overcrowded schools, Doctors. Explain the empty properties in the centre, the Midland Bank, JT Smithbuildings what are you doing to encourage new businesses to come to Penistone?

12/18/2017 9:58 PM

39 Who could not argue with that-sounds like a utopia! 12/18/2017 9:51 PM

40 This sounds fantastic! 12/18/2017 9:46 PM

41 Penistone has been ruined forever by the building of the estate at Chapel Lane. There are veryfew shops in the centre due to greedy landlords pricing shopkeepers out. We will end up with thetown full of flats. Our fields up Cubley have already been purchased by developers and will nd upas vast estates in the future.

12/18/2017 9:42 PM

42 With the proviso that there are sufficent services, amenities, parking etc to provide for thedemands of increased visitors and residents, alike.

12/18/2017 9:32 PM

43 Agree with the vision but have many reservations about thr willingness to put into action some ofthe issues needing to be addressed to ensure that the vision is met: ie upkeep of roads,infrastructure to meet needs of increased population, aid for local businesses.

12/18/2017 9:23 PM

44 New housing will spoil the village it is not big enough for to cope with extra children, extra patientsat Doctors, parking etc.

12/18/2017 9:13 PM

45 But without a manned Police Station 24/7 rural crime is growing, none of our villages are safe orpeaceful. More investment needed. Local PACT meetings cover this in detail. Contact Sgt IanBailey.

12/18/2017 9:03 PM

46 Penistone is rural market town and has been many years. This paragraph above is quite true andneeds keeping up to date if more. We all know what we have got up her and need it taking care ofwithout a doubt. Just make sure the Penistone plan is worked on and kept up to scratch.

12/18/2017 8:54 PM

47 Not sure the villages are as safe and peaceful as you think! 12/18/2017 8:35 PM

48 Agree as a whole but to be a hub requires much better public transport provision 12/18/2017 8:32 PM

49 Penistone and surrounding areas are congested and we don't want anymore houses. BMBC aredestroying the coutryside with all these developments as a 3rd generation farmers son enough isenough.

12/18/2017 8:31 PM

50 No more new housing developments and to ensure that the amenities and schools etc meet theneeds of the current population.

12/18/2017 8:27 PM

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51 Penistone is becoming over crowded and the roads can not cope with the volume of traffic.Penistone is becoming over crowded and the roads cannot cope with the volume of traffic.Penistone I see being spoilt by too much new building in the councils desperate attempt to createthe vision above.

12/18/2017 8:22 PM

52 The scale of development threatens the above statement 12/18/2017 8:13 PM

53 major barrier to this is the business rates charged by BMBC o shops in Penistone. Their recentincreases are leading to shops closing and the town becoming a ghost town.

12/18/2017 8:10 PM

54 It's important to keep the countryside feel. 12/18/2017 8:06 PM

55 Housing is predominantly private. Little or no new social housing and few opportunities for youngpeople.

12/18/2017 8:01 PM

56 The vision and plan looks very promising and it is very good to have a long term vision for the area. 12/18/2017 8:01 PM

57 Housing must be for all sectors of the community, with retention of Penistone generation a ketfactor

12/18/2017 7:56 PM

58 Penistone has already gone beyond 'a rural market town', it may have been 15 years ago but withall the recent building of houses it has been spoilt beyond recognition. You are not meeting theneeds of the existing local population for leisure facilities so how can you possibly expect to meetthe needs of the ever expanding population of incomers who can afford the over priced newhouses.

12/18/2017 7:53 PM

59 It could well be wishful thinking 12/18/2017 7:49 PM

60 Not enough parking in Penistone on Saturday no where to park and dangerous for pedestrians. 12/18/2017 7:48 PM

61 Quite a good plan. 12/18/2017 7:39 PM

62 Do not agree with any more houses being built in the Penistone area. 12/18/2017 7:35 PM

63 Penistone seems to becoming a dormitory town for the new housing estates going up? Shouldservicing this function not figure in the vision statement? In particular the road system needsimproving for access and dealing with traffic jams at going to work and returning from work times.And school access!

12/18/2017 7:32 PM

64 Maybe 12/18/2017 7:25 PM

65 Too many houses being built in Penistone ruining the place. 12/18/2017 7:23 PM

66 Sounds perfect 12/18/2017 7:20 PM

67 Will the vision include better transport links to places such as Huddersfield, Sheffield, Barnsley,because at the moment these transport links are poor and getting worse?

12/18/2017 7:15 PM

68 Apart from the lack of affordable housing in the area 12/18/2017 4:57 PM

69 The vision is good but the amount of breakins, car thefts is growing due to lack of police 12/18/2017 4:04 PM

70 No more ''Green'' land to be lost to housing. 12/18/2017 4:01 PM

71 I mostly agree, although I do think there is a lack of first time buyer housing as alot of the recentnew developments have been executive homes

12/18/2017 3:57 PM

72 Keep up the good work 12/18/2017 3:53 PM

73 Not too many new houses 12/18/2017 3:51 PM

74 9 years from now the town will like a city it has its identity and traditions, more houses a crime. 12/18/2017 12:26 PM

75 In principal, but overdevelopment with no infrastructure will lead to disaster! 12/18/2017 10:18 AM

76 I would like to see some mention in the 'range of housing' to the extent that "affordable" ishighlighted possibly with a % figure given. We are in danger of becoming a 'commuter' town whichwould only continue to see the decline of services and needs.

12/18/2017 10:15 AM

77 Before any further increase in traffic, housing, shops etc Please make a priority:- We need saferoad crossings for children, disabled and elderly. Please and we need more the ONE

12/18/2017 10:11 AM

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78 Penistone Town Centre has lost important shops and seems to struggle to attract more. Thehouses being built are expensive mega structures that attract comuters. Crime rates appear tohave risen as well. Green space is why people move to the area so we need to protect andincrease green space within Penistone.

12/18/2017 9:59 AM

79 Penistone does not offer a range of housing for all sectors of the community. Our children andgrandchildren do not look for four and five bedroom houses but they do not wish to get on thehousing ladder. They were born and bred here and wish to stay here. Instead, Penistone is now fullof 'incomers' (you only have to listen to their accents) and are all commuters to their jobs in otherareas, hence more traffic on the crowded roads. That wonderful building Penistone town hall, builtby Carnegie for the people of Penistone, not the people of Barnsley, is not being used to its fullpotential, neither is the old St. John's school buildings being used to its capacity. Building companiwho give 'sweeteners' to councils for allowing them to build big housing estates; the sweetnersshould be spent in the area where the disruption caused by the house building has occurred not atthe other side of Barnsley. The trans-Penine trail is a success for walkers and the disabled but I'mafraid cyclists and horse riders intimidate walkers and it has made an ideal getaway route forthieves and vegabonds. Green belt should not be used for housing!

12/17/2017 7:06 PM

80 It is difficult to disagree with this statement which appears to be neither strategic or a vision but astatement of the status quo. I am not sure how, except historically, Penistone will be seen as amarket town as the Thursday market is limping along and attempts to run other markets in thebarn seems doomed to failure for reasons I do not pretend to know the answer to. Lots of thingshave been tried. Holmfirth seems to attract the 'market' around and presumably Barnsley itself willretain this role when the strategic ha

12/17/2017 6:46 PM

81 I agree with all the proposals but are we going to have the infrastructure to support this vision. 12/17/2017 6:36 PM

82 Ensure Penistone and surrounding areas is not spoilt by excessive industrial/commercialdevelopment.

12/17/2017 6:27 PM

83 The vision is good. But please keep to your promises!!! For our future 12/17/2017 6:22 PM

84 Penistone has been ruined by Barnsley BMBC. We are over populated. No visitors return toPenistone. There is nothing here. It is a dump. We have nothing to offer visitors or residents.Penistone was a better place 20 years ago. We cannot get it back to what it was.

12/17/2017 6:15 PM

85 Sole trader shops are struggling and even closing because of high rates. The wall below theparamount is hardly 'well - maintained' as it needs repair badly.

12/17/2017 6:07 PM

86 Penistone will be ruined by all the new houses and poor infrastructure and be nothing more than asralling suburb of Barnsley. STOP BUILDING! Not a market town - no proper market. Rundown/disused barn. Affect on infrastructure- schools/dentists/doctors etc. Roads up keep. Lots ofshops closing not attracting visitors to the area. It will become a commuter town where people willlive to travel to Leeds/Sheffield/Manchester for work.

12/17/2017 5:57 PM

87 BUT- would like the rental policy for the town centre to reflect this vision. There are empty shopsincluding a large one controlled by the council. Charity shops on retail rent/rates don't make forvibrancy.

12/17/2017 5:39 PM

88 Penistone is not flourishing on a vibrant centre. It does not meet the needs of the local population. 12/17/2017 5:32 PM

89 I would add emphasis on the vision of the area being safe and peaceful for all. 12/17/2017 5:26 PM

90 Too many hous s built. 12/17/2017 5:24 PM

91 Too many new houses and no improvement to services and amenities. Transport, shops,restaurants, even wine bars and real ale pubs.

12/17/2017 5:18 PM

92 Penistone is being over run by house builders and result in traffic turning new built street intomade to trail car parks.

12/17/2017 5:10 PM

93 Could do with more small retail units (but not coffee shops). 12/17/2017 4:56 PM

94 Must mak better and mor use of the market place keep it cleaner. 12/17/2017 4:52 PM

95 Our villages do not feel safe or peaceful. Too many houses being built. 12/17/2017 4:48 PM

96 I feel Penistone lacks amenities and as the housing/poupulation increases so must local amenities 12/17/2017 4:45 PM

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97 There isn't enough lower end affordable housing for young adults to get on the housing ladder. Thetown I see no longer vibrant there has been a drop in trade in the town centre, empty shops due tothe high rents making it no longer affordable or viable for small businesses. Have you spoke toevery business owner to see how trade has reduced??

12/17/2017 4:40 PM

98 It is unfortunate that so many shops/bank HSBC stand empty - 'vibrant' would not describe this. 12/17/2017 4:31 PM

99 Before building any type of housing esure the infrastucture is in place to support it. 12/17/2017 4:01 PM

100 BMBC does not take into account the historic nature of Penistone as amarket town but regards itas a cash cow by encouraging executive developments. This increases traffic and as the newresidents work mostly in surrounding cities they do not contribute to local enterprise or expenditureapart from the high community charge payable to BMBC. Roads are becoming dangerous andunsuitable for recreation by walkers and horse riders. National speed limit (often exceeded) isridiculous on country lanes with no footpaths. There is insuffficient parking in the 'vibrant centre'so online shopping prevails thus adding to demise not already experienced by having becomeaTesco town.

12/17/2017 8:06 AM

101 Penistone is also a Historic Market Town which BMBC does not recognise and is turning it into acash cow, suburbia with its executive developments and subsequent receipt of high communitycharges. Commuters speed through country lanes to access motorways and do not benefit localbusinesses but shop where they work or on line. Countryside is not easily accessed as the roads(historiacally country lanes with no pavements and open to national speed limits) are no longersuitable for pedestrians, walkers, riders crge

12/17/2017 7:57 AM

102 Whilst it sounds idyllic the reality is it will lose its rural status with all the building work that isongoing and planned for the future.

12/16/2017 7:39 PM

103 Before you start with any of these plans I suggest you come and live in Penistone for one-minute.NO POLICE, road full of pot holes, TREES HANGING over pavements, parking on pavements,transit vans casts people having to walk on the road. Road signs filthy, strangers can't read whatthey say. Getting in and out of Penistone is a nightmare, you don't say anything about new roads.Also how filthy the place is, dog fouling on play areas and footpaths. I could go on with a lot morethings so I say get your act together and take a good look at the area. Most of all these houses arebig NO from me.

12/16/2017 7:32 PM

104 Not enough emphasis on preserving the balance of housing and improving infrastructure e.g.Roads, whilst maintaining the rural character.

12/16/2017 7:21 PM

105 But over developing houses will ruin the vision 12/16/2017 7:15 PM

106 2026 Penistone will be just high cost housing with no housing for young Penistone folk either tobuy or rent. It will just be a commuter town.

12/16/2017 7:13 PM

107 Hope this vision can become reality 12/16/2017 6:54 PM

108 Disagree with the statement 'attracting new residents'. The road system in and around Penistoneis woefully inadequate - at busy times there are already long tailbacks at bridge end in alldirections. Penistone cannot cope with even more residents creating additional traffic.

12/16/2017 6:13 PM

109 As long as Penistone will benefit from the long term plan then it will be a good vision. 12/16/2017 6:03 PM

110 It is a pity that this plan was not in place prior to the hartcliffe meadows development. 12/16/2017 6:01 PM

111 Refer to #17 12/16/2017 5:39 PM

112 You need to do more re shops/empty premises do the town no favours. If they cannot be rentedthen 1, consider selling or 2, change use to residential. The town and villiages are relatively safebut if policing cannot be counted on then introduce private companies to monitor. Also need toprovide new hgv route into town industrial sites to ensure 'peaceful'.

12/16/2017 5:25 PM

113 I agree with the vision and as a long term resident of Penistone I feel the vision incorporatesimportant issues for our community.

12/16/2017 5:15 PM

114 Only if the roads are looked at and made a priority. 12/16/2017 5:07 PM

115 Penistone is already densely populated therefor expansion needs to be on the perimeter. 12/16/2017 4:52 PM

116 Our villiages are not as safe and peaceful as they used to be. 12/16/2017 4:43 PM

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117 Why in 2926? Surely you have described Penistone now. It needs developing with morebusinesses being attracted to the area (e.g. Fox valley). Housing need some to attract youngpeople. The development of surrounding areas - As a resident of Hoylandswaine - I have seen noinvestiment. The road signs are neglected as is the main road through the village. The slip roadinto the village has been in a terrible state for years. Money needs to be spent on the whole area -not just Penistone centre.

12/16/2017 4:40 PM

118 A great vision to aspire to. However affordable housing for those who grew up in Penistone isseriously lacking. Maybe an incentive to keep local people living in the village. As for shops- rentswould need reducing - stop number of hairdressers/beauty places, more shops that actually sellitsems (shoes, clothes).

12/16/2017 4:03 PM

119 penistone is not vibrant.shops & businesses are closing.the next closure is likely to be the lastbank in town and there is too much antisocial behaviour.

12/15/2017 2:22 PM

120 Shops not necessarily flourishing due to internet competition and fox valley. Not sure aboutbusiness rates and services if they are flourishing. Any government increase in business rates willbe a big negative. Problem for some vistitors is lack of useable clean public toilets.

12/15/2017 12:38 PM

121 Penistone should be a 'small' market town. Unfortunately due to the type of people who oftenoccupy such property, (not all by any means) there should be limited social housing. Cubley andSpringdale are not villiages and part of Penistone and need to be referred to as such.

12/15/2017 12:27 PM

122 Infrastructure 12/15/2017 12:21 PM

123 I agree with it all apart from the new houses. 12/15/2017 12:08 PM

124 We don't need "new residents" up it means more housing development. 12/15/2017 12:06 PM

125 This is what Penistone is like now. 12/15/2017 11:58 AM

126 'The vision' states 'a range of housing that provides for all sectors'- I hope this promise is up heldas I see no current evidence to date.

12/15/2017 11:53 AM

127 Yes apart from attracting new residents 12/15/2017 11:53 AM

128 But not just Barnsley surely? And you wouldn't access Pennines Andy PNP through Penistone butby avoiding it i.e. Barnsley-Hoylandswaine-bridge end Thurlstone and towards the flouch.

12/15/2017 11:47 AM

129 Take your vision somewhere else, Penistone needs leaving as it is we don't want it spoiling byoutside interference

12/15/2017 11:47 AM

130 We agree in principal. But have some concerns which we have expressed on the back page 12/15/2017 11:41 AM

131 At present our town is not well conserved with empty buildings and shops making the High St lookneglected

12/15/2017 11:37 AM

132 Thanks for all your hard work but I just can't see it happening. 12/15/2017 11:34 AM

133 At present our town is not well conserved with empty buildings and shops making the High St lookneglected

12/15/2017 11:32 AM

134 With reservations. 12/15/2017 11:31 AM

135 Green belt land should not be built on. It only makes developers richer they aren't bothered aboutthe people of Penistone.

12/15/2017 11:23 AM

136 We agree with these plans if they include more doctors and dentists and infrant/junior schools. 12/15/2017 11:08 AM

137 Thank you for giving us the opportunity to express our views re the local community and futuredevelopments and improvement plans. Our biggest concern is crime, in particular burglaries, onthe Waterhall Farm Estate

12/15/2017 11:04 AM

138 1. What price will affordable houses be? (200.000). 2. Will the sewage take it? Schools etc? 3.Commercial buildings are not taken up I.e between the railway and Sheffield road, behind theBritannia, the sidings, that were designated.

12/15/2017 10:57 AM

139 A wider range of higher quality shops are required to entice residents to shop in Penistone. 12/15/2017 10:55 AM

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140 If all proposed building goes ahead Penistone will be joined from Oxspring to Cubley. The roadsare already gridlocked at certain times of day. The houses that are being built to attract newresents are too expensive for the majority of young local residents wishing to get onto the housingladder. I have no objection to the use of derelict brown space being developed for new housing butmore and more of our green belt is being taken up by new housing and the roads cannot cope withthe volume of extra traffic.

12/15/2017 10:36 AM

141 I agree with the above statement, however I worry that Penistone is already becoming overpopulated.

12/15/2017 10:34 AM

142 We need to keep all businesses open and not price them out. Cinema to be maintained as a hub ofthe community villages please not urban sprawl

12/15/2017 10:26 AM

143 I love Penistone as it is with no more development. 12/15/2017 10:20 AM

144 With reservations. It has some characterless ugly housing developments (e.g. cala at Millhouse)therefore in danger of detracting from any development of tourism.

12/15/2017 10:14 AM

145 I think the vision statement is very thoughtful and accurate and sums up fully how would envisagePenistone to be in 2026. Although I cannot help feeling that this vision has somewhat alreadystarted to be eroded by the speed and scale of new developments. We as a community must startto apply the brakes before it is all too late. The main concern with all this "progress" is just thesheer increase in the volume of traffic, But I am at a loss to know how we "square the circle"

12/15/2017 10:12 AM

146 Penistone centre is no longer as vibrant as it was, shortly we will have yet one more empty bankbuilding. The old midland bank premises remain emptyalong with the shop that was once J.TSmiths and the one antiques centre opposite Clarks chemist. Since B.M.B.C. took over fromPenistone UDC years ago. Barnsley have sold Penistone down the river, and will no doubtcontinue to do so. Perhaps the whole country should recieve copies of the film ''soylent green'' -depicts what happens when there are no green open spaces left. (people laughed when orwellwrote about''Big Brother'' saying it would never happen!

12/15/2017 10:05 AM

147 But Penistone can't support anymore housing developments, it risks loosing all our values andtraditions

12/15/2017 9:59 AM

148 Housing needs to be strictly controlled and managed -bungalows/town houses not all big houses4/5 bedrooms

12/15/2017 9:54 AM

149 It sounds great but what about the infrastructure, social housing and roadworks 12/15/2017 9:35 AM

150 Don't agree to overdeveloping Penistone the village has a lovely feel lets keep it. 12/15/2017 9:20 AM

151 I agree in keeping Penistone country orientated but do not agree with any new housing projectswe have enough already

12/15/2017 9:12 AM

152 Agree to an extent, please don't let Penistone get too big! 12/15/2017 9:09 AM

153 But does not want lots more houses 12/15/2017 9:05 AM

154 Bank facilities no longer exist. Georgian coffee shop only exist 12/15/2017 8:55 AM

155 Lack of focus on delivering affordable housing for young people and our aging residents. Suggestwe will prioritise affordable housing with both a development bond and public services delivery

12/15/2017 8:44 AM

156 Agree there should be more housing for first time local people 12/15/2017 8:27 AM

157 Too many commercial business in the high street and not enough retail. Too many eatingestablishments.

12/14/2017 9:41 PM

158 It will be for the better 12/14/2017 9:29 PM

159 I do not feel that the current development plans are aligned in trying to achieve this. 12/14/2017 9:22 PM

160 Yes - broadly. Just a few points require further clarification. 12/14/2017 9:15 PM


162 No more housing developments. Road network not acceptable and parking spaces lack of! 12/14/2017 8:33 PM

163 Do not agree with vision yes the town centre, currently vast amounts of empty business premisesand traffic congestion.

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164 BUT access to and through Penistone is difficult and cannot support more traffic. This was avilliage NOT a town and should not have even more traffic driving through for access. It's a verybusy bottle neck at the traffic lights on main commuter times. Also HGV's access throughPenistone to other villages e.g. Thurlstone and millhouse green should be stopped. It's horrendousin Thurlstone due to heavy traffic. Emphasis should be given to lower cost affordable housingrather than high end homes. Infrastructure will need to be put in place e.g. Schools. Doctors,dentists to support this. Support needs to be given to small businesses and Penistone paramount.

12/14/2017 8:05 PM

165 Penistone is NOT a 'vibrant calm centre with shops,' There are no shops that are a 'magnet' tovisitors!!

12/14/2017 7:49 PM

166 Too many new builds in the area! 12/14/2017 5:21 PM

167 But we need more affordable housing - not just building cos promising & planning approved & notfollowing through for monetary gain

12/14/2017 5:18 PM

168 Commensurate with improvement development and enrichment of all aspects of localinfrastructure

12/14/2017 5:08 PM

169 Except for attracting new residents. There are already not enough local school places , thedrainage systems are not fit for the overload from new housing , we have to wait weeks to see adoctor. Barnsley MBC seem to take no notice of local opinion. Once planning permission has beengiven, developers increase the number of houses , build houses instead of bungalows etc. Andthe idea that developers have to donate funds for local amenities could be seen as bribery.

12/14/2017 5:02 PM

170 Mainly we agree with the vision however what is being done to keep our villages and Penistonesafe and peaceful? There have been a number of disturbing and concerning incidents in Penistoneand the surrounding villages including burglary, vehicle break-ins, assault and bullying involvingPenistone Grammar pupils within the community, litter, dog fouling, sadly more frequent. We areunsure if Penistone Police Station is even open and where the officers are when needed on thestreets.

12/14/2017 4:45 PM

171 Traffic congestion is at an unacceptable level & queues of traffic are blocking the town. 12/14/2017 4:36 PM

172 Crowded roads, lack of off street parking, dangerous roads. 12/14/2017 4:33 PM

173 So long as no more houses are built 12/14/2017 4:23 PM

174 In 2017 there is a lack of affordable housing - under £100,000 & the town centre is full of emptyshop units.

12/14/2017 4:17 PM

175 In 2017 there is a lack of affordable housing - under £100,000 & the town centre is full of emptyshop units.

12/14/2017 4:06 PM

176 Although I agree with "the vision" I think Penistone has lost all its character since Tesco was built.Its market is cold and uninviting and the so called "Barn" is the worst thing built in Penistone.Although houses are being built, I have yet to see any "affordable" houses for the youngergeneration. Lets hope your vision works!

12/14/2017 3:55 PM

177 Laudible objectives explained in detail 12/14/2017 3:45 PM

178 To achieve this, future housing development needs moderating to prevent large characterlessdevelopments creating urban sprawl around the town. Further off road routes (eg Penistone toLangsett) on the lines of the TPP would make the countryside more accessible to all members ofthe community.

12/14/2017 3:42 PM

179 Penistone has far too many houses already. I have lived here for 60 years. I used to live in thecountry now I feel I live in the town centre. There is too much traffic with all the housingdevelopments, it can take 50mins to get from Hoylandswaine into Penistone most tea times. I can'tafford at my age to buy my own home, can barley afford to rent, and although I could do with abungalow due to arthritis don't have a prayer of getting a council one due to them being taken bypeople outside of Barnsley. Penistone used to be a lovley place to live and is being ruined byputting houses everywhere

12/14/2017 3:33 PM

180 Penistone has far too many houses already. I have lived here for 60 years. I used to live in thecountry now I feel I live in the town centre. There is too much traffic with all the housingdevelopments, it can take 50mins to get from Hoylandswaine into Penistone most tea times. I can'tafford at my age to buy my own home, can barley afford to rent, and although I could do with abungalow due to arthritis don't have a prayer of getting a council one due to them being taken bypeople outside of Barnsley. Penistone used to be a lovley place to live and is being ruined byputting houses everywhere

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181 Vibrant centre! Before long there will be no vibrant centre with the High Street half closed as it is.The infrastructure is failing without more massive new build developments.

12/14/2017 3:07 PM

182 To achieve the above Barnsley needs to lower the rent & rates to ensure empty town centrebusinesses are filled. "Well conserved" - new developments are currently destroying the verynature of the countryside & new housing is not at all in keeping with the existing

12/14/2017 2:38 PM

183 Consideration about future needs highlighting. 12/14/2017 12:15 PM

184 Mend the roads. Penistone already congested. 12/14/2017 11:50 AM

185 It's difficult to agree with ''the vision'' when all we can do is answer restrictive yes/no answers. 12/14/2017 11:22 AM

186 Only problem is, there's not much diversity of shops & no sports centre 12/14/2017 10:28 AM

187 This seems a very aspirational vision and I wonder how, in 9 years, it is going to be achieved.Only giving yes/no choices forces people into saying "YES" - which i suppose is what you want.The whole Penistone Market experience - millins spent on it and a very sad dwindling market -makes me lack confidence in Barnsley's abilities to plan for Penistone.

12/14/2017 10:26 AM

188 This is a joke! Do the houses (new) at Bridge ENd, Huddersfield Rd, Cubley and Sheffield Rdblend in with the very definite character of Penistone? Penistone seems to be turning into a seedylittle housing estate on the outskirts of Sheffield.

12/14/2017 10:21 AM

189 The town centre is certainly not a vibrant centre now, nor in the foreseeable future. The Barn wasthe biggest mistake-if this structure isn't altered it will never succeed as a tourist attraction. Thehousing being built mainly at the present time doesn't cater for young families. Our villages have,in the main, become "commuter villages" not a lot of community spirit, making it hard work to keeptraditions ongoing.

12/14/2017 10:09 AM

190 To achieve this, future housing development needs moderating to prevent further largecharacterless developments creating urban sprawl around the town. Further off-road routes (egPenistone to Langsett) on the lines of the TTP would make the countryside more accessible to allmembers of the community.

12/13/2017 9:01 PM

191 But over the past few years some of the shopping has deteriorated badly and needs updatingempty properties do not look good.

12/13/2017 12:34 PM

192 Traffic increase (see later comments) 12/13/2017 12:18 PM

193 Do we also want the town itself to be a magnet for visitors (instead of just the countryside)? Soperhaps concentrate on making the town a 'place to visit.'

12/13/2017 11:57 AM

194 The words are shallow and could apply generally to similar areas throughout the country. This areadeserves a much stronger vision, which eliminates the existing problems specific to Penistone asits 'hub'. Furthur comments related to one specific problem, not given any recognition in theseproposals, are m,ade at the end of this questionnaire.

12/13/2017 11:28 AM

195 Not entirely. We need more jobs locally otherwise there is a danger of Penistone becoming morethan a satellite/commuter place.

12/13/2017 11:25 AM

196 The trans-Penine trail should not get in the way of any proposals to re-open the Sheffield toManchester (Woodhead) rail line. Good transport links are key to having a thriving, diverse andsustainable town.

12/13/2017 11:00 AM

197 It is important that Penistone is designated an 'historic' rural market town as this will affect thefuture planning decisions. BMBC has recently tried to drop this designation doing its local plan,despite their signage inviting people to 'Penistone Historic market town.'

12/13/2017 10:18 AM

198 Not possible to answer as so many statements are in the paragraph, some are yes and some areno.

12/13/2017 10:14 AM

199 This is more an observation than a 'vision'. A statement for preservation of the status-quo ratherthan a vision for the next generation. 2026 could be changed for 2018...and many could construethat the 'vision' has been achieved! This is a vision that implies little change and more of thesame. What new services will be attracted to the parish by 2026 with this 'vision'. However if theaim of the plan is to achieve the status-quo and keep things as they are...job done!

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200 1) Noting that there are currently some vacant commercial premises in the town centre whichhave been vacant for several months, I would like to see an aspiration for a waiting list foroccupation of commercial premises, rather than a gap between occupiers. 2) The reference to a'range of housing' is too vague - I would not want to see a proliferation of tower blocks orretirement homes - please consider rewording this to reflect more detailed plans. 3) I would like thevision to aspire to development of more recreational activities, especially circular walking/cyclingroutes as off-shoots of the Trans-Pennine Trail, community-led events such as a Penistone fellrace and road race (perhaps linked to the gala and/or the show), and the establishment of aparkrun making use of the showground and the Trans-Pennine Trail. 4) From a grammaticalperspective, some of the vision is expressed in the present tense (i.e. using the word 'is'), whichdoesn't make sense for a vision of the future - suggest replacing all the 'is' with 'will be'.

12/13/2017 9:32 AM

201 Don't let Penistone become a 'dormitory' town with no soul. 12/12/2017 10:51 PM

202 Don't let Penistone become a 'Dormitory' town with no soul. 12/12/2017 10:50 PM

203 Would be nice to see the town hall, in use as maybe an extra Theatre, restaurant etc. The aim ofthe game is keep rents down so people can run a business = more footfall = more profit, maybe apercentage of the profit goes to keeping thing short looking nice.

12/12/2017 10:44 PM

204 Thank you for this excellent consultation document. 12/12/2017 10:36 PM

205 1. Not enough affordable houses in developments . 2, Major routes badly maintained and busy. 3,Town centre traffic often gridlocked and dangerous. 4, busy roads dangerous, noisy and full offumes.

12/12/2017 10:32 PM

206 Not sure 12/12/2017 10:27 PM

207 Village identities need to be maintained by containing new building to leave green areas betweeneach villiage

12/12/2017 9:31 PM

208 I agree whole heartedly with the 'vision,' but there does appear to be a clash of interests withBarnsley MBC as to how this is going to be achieved.

12/12/2017 9:02 PM

209 You'll be lucky to achieve this with the Barnsley MBC. 12/12/2017 8:52 PM

210 Good luck! Not sure Barnsley will assist. 12/12/2017 8:32 PM

211 We need to ensure the close lying villages do not merge into a sprawl. 12/12/2017 8:27 PM

212 Need to have further thought on this to much American grammar 12/12/2017 7:04 PM

213 If we improve public transport 12/12/2017 1:24 PM

214 On the whole tourism is not required in the area however as other local towns will outcompete andfunds will be wasted funds need to be focused on sustainable development and education of localsto aspire to better themselves.

12/12/2017 1:14 PM

215 Now that the town is more heavily populated, it is becoming much more difficult to cross the roadsin the town centre. I am concerned that this will have a negative impact on shops and businesses.I cannot see the above “market town” vision coming to tuition unless something is done to make iteasier to travel around the town on foot.

12/12/2017 1:08 PM

216 The vision as outlined in the first paragraph is not sustainable unless public transport is restored tothe high Pennines and Peak District. ie. Langsett and Midhopestones to name just two. Both thesecommunities are currently marooned as far as public transport is concerned until a holistic plan isconceived the vision remains a dream. P.S. the above map is totally inadequate

12/12/2017 1:03 PM

217 Small businesses seem to closing already. Infrastructure is struggling to cope with the populationincrease.

12/12/2017 12:57 PM

218 Inn principal it sounds great but how can we be certain there will be no deviation over the next 10-15years. It isn't particularly futuristic in it's outlook but then some of the simple things it lists arealready far from reality in this small town.

12/10/2017 8:28 PM

219 I haven’t seen a police officer locally for some time there is an increase in crime locally. I wouldn’tsay it is a safe peaceful place at the moment. Shops closing down locally, need more localbusinesses in the area.

12/10/2017 7:09 PM

220 Much needs to be done to promote businesses in town centre- the church end of high street isalmost entirely closed businesses (at dec 2017)

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221 An increase in schools, doctors, drainage, sewer works needed before further expansion. PennineTrails alright except for families that live near because there are no parking facilities for nearbyresidents due to incomes using the trail.

12/10/2017 6:49 PM

222 Residents are never consulted about changes to streets, traffic lights, street lighting - poor councilservice.

12/10/2017 5:14 PM

223 1. Retain Penistone as a rival market town. 2, Do not flood the town with affordable housing. 12/10/2017 4:54 PM

224 Most new housing is not affordable to first time buyers.Too many businesses closing down, withempty buildings left for ages.

12/10/2017 4:26 PM

225 If this turns out as it seems but I have a horrible vision of the green fields being turned intoexecutive houses with no land or outlook as at bridgend, and only affordable mostly, affluentmovers in and not by the young people who were born here and wish to remain.

12/10/2017 4:04 PM

226 Very poor in clarity 12/10/2017 3:51 PM

227 But the countryside is disappearing - due to the new built houses. 12/10/2017 3:26 PM

228 I agree in part - The housing situation has reached it's maximum potential. Stop Building. 12/10/2017 3:08 PM

229 Town needs a bank 12/10/2017 2:15 PM

230 No more developments like Chapel Field Lane 12/10/2017 1:40 PM

231 Please keep Police and Police station active in Penistone. 12/10/2017 11:35 AM

232 A lack of Police presence in the Penistone area is a particular concern and all efforts should bemade to change this dangerous policy.

12/10/2017 11:19 AM

233 Now the Police have returned it should be safer. Thieves have broken in to or immediateneighbours recently, the second time in just a few years. They have now installed CCTV. I can'tafford that with all the cameras, wiring and recording equipment that would be needed. Aneighborhood watch scheme would be good. At least one other safe pedestrian crossing isneeded. Commitment to ring fence green field sites as opposed to allowing the recentdevelopments in Penistone a d surrounding villages such as Oxspring. With shops and the onlybank closing Penistone is hardly vibrant! Though I agree that should be the vision to make it so.Plans should be evaluated to improve parking and traffic flow through the centre. It is oftengridlocked with vehicles parked on double yellow lines opposite junctions and business premisessuch as the GP surgery. Schools and other supporting infrastructure were barely coping b fore allthe new and expensive homes were developed. Where is the affordable social housing that givessecurity of tenancy and decent living conditions?

12/9/2017 1:41 PM

234 Is it 2026 or 2033 the plan differs all the way through it 12/8/2017 12:04 PM

235 I agree with the vision and developers and businesses should be encouraged to invest in the town.Change should not be resisted or the twon will deteriorate.

12/8/2017 11:38 AM

236 Penistone is not a vibrant centre. Not enough shops in town centre to attract shoppers. Plenty ofcoffee shops but not enough restaurants to attract people here in the evening. Best pubs insurrounding villages for family eating apart from Cubley Hall, which is not in walking distance.Weekly market has declined over the years. Hall very underused. Stocksbridge has taken over asa shopping centre. Leisure centre looks drab. Public tennis courts?? Public swimming pool of adecent size?? No hotel, very few b & bs for visitors to stay and spend time and money here. Whywould people visit penistone? Not for shopping or culture apart from the cinema, still love the placethough. Just trying to point out that Penistone really needs to sort out what to do to make it a placepeople want to visit.

12/7/2017 8:43 PM

237 Is it 2026 or 2033 the plan differs all the way through it 12/1/2017 4:44 PM

238 Housing does not cover a wide varity, its in show supply for low-income and young people. Nowthat Natwest is due to close there is a huge gap in banking needs about to be lost.

12/1/2017 12:45 PM

239 Crime is at an increase with gangs coming over from Manchester and Leeds. Too many housesbeing built on greenbelt land and not enough police. Penistone is being raped.

11/30/2017 3:13 PM

240 But will it really make a difference 11/28/2017 7:39 PM

241 Is it 2026 or 2033 the plan differs 11/27/2017 4:32 PM

242 But the level of housing won't continue to be sufficient as it is already in high demand and with anever growing population.

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243 Penistone needs to maintain it's identity as a rural market town, not just another sprawling suburb. 11/21/2017 12:37 PM

244 Excellent 11/19/2017 6:00 PM

245 Excellent 11/19/2017 5:59 PM

246 Why 2026, when the LocalPlan goes to 2033. 11/15/2017 7:30 PM

247 Sorry, some good points - but most of them givens; I get it we're a lovely rural town ad want tokeep that definitely. But doesn't mean we need freeze in time. All abit Tess of the Durbevilles. Noambition for digital, creative; no resolve to face up to our significance as a commuter town andhow we could develop/make a positive difference for residents as that; no acknowledgement ofcrisis we are brewing on our road nework - we can lose a well-chosen field or two to houses Isuppose but we really have to address growing lock jam on access roads and roads through town.Also need to pioneer /champion, demand better public transport, protect and improve train stationservices and improve wi-fi etc - get people better access to work, culture and education; nomention of ageing population and difficulties we need to address to support independent living;plus aspiraton of young; could do with more on embracing opporuntities for new rural businessinnovation. Anyway, I suppose its okay as a base line! Sorry to go on.

11/14/2017 11:28 AM

248 Don't need more housing but do require more safety measures due to lack of police presence! 11/14/2017 11:24 AM

249 It's already been spoilt,cattle market gone. 11/13/2017 8:54 PM

250 more specific about what the centre it will offer different ages eg young people 11/11/2017 5:16 PM

251 To late already spoilt e.g Grammer School,David Brown Complex Chapel Lane Nether Mill 11/11/2017 10:02 AM

252 Not really what i see in the vision you talk about is what is there now, my view is that by 2026Penistone will be a market town in the center of a huge housing estate if building work is allowedto continue. Also the police need to be seen otherwise it will not be a safe place to be

11/10/2017 9:22 PM

253 2nd Para: Ought to be worded 'Penistone will offer', as the current range of housing does notprovide starter homes, 'affordable' homes or down-sizing homes for pensioners.

11/9/2017 9:04 PM

254 But with the closure of JT Smiths and HSBC a large chunk of the shopping centre has beendestroyed.

11/9/2017 7:06 PM

255 But with the closure of JT Smiths and HSBC a large chunk of the shopping centre has beendestroyed.

11/9/2017 7:03 PM

256 You can’t get people here without building houses they want to live in. Affordable does not bringthe money yo7 need to the area and people paying good money for their homes should not have to,ive Next to rented accommodation filled by the council

11/9/2017 1:25 PM

257 There is a clear attempt to maintain existing facilities, greenery. whilst accommodating expansion.a tricky balance. well done!

11/9/2017 12:37 PM

258 bloody brilliant 11/9/2017 10:10 AM

259 I agree up to a point,there's been some good planning,but also a lot of bad development e.gPenistone Grammar School it does not blending with local area stands out like a sorethumb.Building with out anythought

11/7/2017 10:04 PM

260 It is a long way from being achieved. Many shops in Penistone are closed- some because rentscharged by Barnsley are too high. Our Co-op is being downgraded- I doubt if a funeral parlour willhave visitors rushing to the town. Penistone railway station is bleak and soulless without atoilet.Local villages like Thurgoland are currently plagued by vandalism &/or theft. There is a longway to go.

11/7/2017 9:20 AM

261 The plan is a sensible wish list that should be adopted by BMBC if penistone is to maintain anysense or rural character.

11/7/2017 7:09 AM

262 Should also reference Penistone being well connected to larger towns/cities in the area - boththrough public transport and private

11/6/2017 8:29 PM

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Q2 Objective 1: To ensure that the countryside surrounding the town andvillages remains accessible and where deficits exist to work towards

addressing these.Objective 2: To work with local communityorganisations to safeguard facilities and services for future generationsand where there are gaps in provision (for example, retail development

within large scale development) to work towards expandingthese.Objective 3: To conserve the town’s heritage, architecture,

designated and non- designated historic features and to help design newdevelopment so that it ‘fits’ with the existing vernacular and built form.

Any new development located and designed in such a way as to causethe least disruption to the place as it currently exists.Objective 4: To

maintain the distinctive views that exist across the parish, whether fromtown looking out, or countryside looking in.Objective 5: To help ensurethat new homes are built which deliver opportunities for all to live in the

parish.Objective 6: To protect valued green spaces in the town andvillages from loss through development.Objective 7: To ensure that

growth in and around the town is undertaken in such a way as to detercrime and anti-social behaviour and to ensure that development takes

steps to mitigate crime in respect of lighting and CCTV with the objectivefor Penistone to be a safe and peaceful place to live work and play

in.Objective 8: To help the town centre flourish and be a successful andattractive market place.Objective 9: To attract more tourists and developthe visitor economy in the parish through provision of more attractive and

year round opportunities to enjoy the town and surroundingareas.Objective 10: To see Penistone grow as a green and sustainable

community.Do you agree with the objectives?Answered: 791 Skipped: 59

Objective 1

Objective 2

Objective 3

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98.02%741

1.98%15

756

90.87%687

9.13%69

756

94.44%714

5.56%42

756

Yes No

Objective 3

Objective 4

Objective 5

Objective 6

Objective 7

Objective 8

Objective 9

Objective 10

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

YES NO TOTAL

Objective 1

Objective 2

Objective 3

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97.34%733

2.66%20

753

83.99%619

16.01%118

737

97.90%745

2.10%16

761

97.08%732

2.92%22

754

98.43%750

1.57%12

762

93.77%707

6.23%47

754

96.34%737

3.66%28

765

Objective 4

Objective 5

Objective 6

Objective 7

Objective 8

Objective 9

Objective 10

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91.08% 664

8.92% 65

Q3 Do you agree with our policy on the design of the built environment(BE1)? a) Where new housing developments are proposed, homes

should be reflective of local architecture and in keeping with thesurrounding area. In particular, the following design principles should beadhered to:· To have no houses above two storeys on the perimeterwhere they have a greater visual impact upon the surrounding areas, wewant to preserve and enhance the character of the area, specifically sites

H81, H82, AC34, H25.· To only use blue/welsh slate roofs, wherethey have a greater visual impact, such as the edges of developments

which are seen from the road side. We want to preserve and enhance thecharacter of the area specifically sites H81, H82, AC34, H25.· Toensure that development within the Conservation Areas is in line withNational Policy for conservation areas.b) To ensure that housing

developments have green space incorporated into them to ensure thatthey fit in with the surrounding area:· Any development is sensitive to

existing wildlife habitats and corridors.· Any development islandscaped and planted to the edges to soften any impact and retain

Penistone’s rural character and green spaces and trees to be included indevelopments.c) Development proposals should respect and maintainkey views in order to maintain the character and appearance of the town

and villages.Answered: 729 Skipped: 121

TOTAL 729

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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95.46% 694

4.54% 33

Q4 Do you agree with our policy on protection and enhancement of localheritage assets (BE2)?The following assets have been identified for

conservation (see full NDP for details). Any development proposal thatwould impact upon an asset should have regard to how the proposal will

contribute towards the sustainability of the affected asset.Answered: 727 Skipped: 123

TOTAL 727

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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95.87% 719

4.13% 31

Q5 Do you agree with our policy on Public Rights of Way network (BE3)? a) Proposals for improving the public rights of way network will be

supported, including improved signage, maintenance, retention andaccessibility for users.b) Proposals for development should seek toretain and, where possible, enhance existing pedestrian, cyclists andhorse-riding routes specifically site AC34, H25. c) Proposals for

development at H81, H82, AC34, H25 should seek to avoid any harm tothe amenity value of public rights of way by making any unreasonable

change in their character or visual outlook, and should avoid anyproposals for diversions or closures which may reduce the amenity of

walkers or other persons using these facilities. d) Proposals fordevelopment should seek to connect to the existing public rights of waynetwork ensuring that they comply with the Public Rights of Way Policy.


TOTAL 750

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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94.79% 709

5.21% 39

Q6 Do you agree with our policy on Local Green Spaces (BE4)? Thefollowing areas are designated as Local Green Spaces (see full NDP for

details) where new development will only be allowed in very specialcircumstances.Answered: 748 Skipped: 102

TOTAL 748

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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91.72% 698

8.28% 63

Q7 Do you agree with our policy on schools provision (CF1)? a) Theexpansion of the local schools, their buildings and grounds, will be

supported where these provide for the ongoing sustainability of the facilityand contribute to the improvement of the learning environment of the

school.b) Proposals for large housing development must take account ofschool rolls and, where appropriate, include provision for new school

facilities.Answered: 761 Skipped: 89

TOTAL 761

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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94.74% 721

5.26% 40

Q8 Do you agree with our policy on new sporting and recreationalfacilities (CF2)?a) Proposals for housing developments in the Springvalearea should include provision for improvements of facilities at the cricket

club.b) Proposals for housing developments should ensure there issufficient green space available within the development site to enableoutdoor recreation of a formal and/or informal nature to take place.c)

Future developments should include provision for new (or improvement ofexisting) sporting facilities available to the general public.


TOTAL 761

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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96.84% 736

3.16% 24

Q9 Do you agree with our policy on improved library services(CF3)? Proposals that contribute towards the sustainability of PenistoneLibrary will be supported where such proposals conform with all other

relevant policies within this Plan.Answered: 760 Skipped: 90

TOTAL 760

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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94.86% 720

5.14% 39

Q10 Do you agree with our policy on increasing the vitality of Penistonetown centre (LE1)? a) Proposals for new commercial activity within

Penistone town centre are encouraged (use A1 only).b) The developmentof Lairds Way beside the rail station to alleviate parking issues is

supported in order to benefit the town centre’s businesses and workers.Answered: 759 Skipped: 91

TOTAL 759

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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95.11% 720

4.89% 37

Q11 Do you agree with our policy on encouraging small businesses(LE2)? a) The development of industrial land for light industrial uses willbe supported. However, general industrial use (B2) and distribution andstorage (B8) are considered inappropriate due to the heavy goods trafficthey can generate and the number of low bridges in the area restricting

access for large commercial vehicles.b) Proposals for the development ofsmall office space, workshops and affordable small retail units withinlarger buildings in appropriate locations are supported, namely at The

Coal Drops in Penistone.c) Proposals which support the improvements tothe town’s telecommunications infrastructure, including public Wi-Fi,

access to high speed broadband and improved mobile telephony, arewelcome where these are not intrusive in the land or streetscapes.


TOTAL 757

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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93.92% 711

6.08% 46

Q12 Do you agree with our policy to improve additional business andretail land (LE3)? Proposals for the development of the derelict land

adjacent to the mini roundabout between St Mary’s Street andStottercliffe Road from the “coal drops” leading up to “It’s for Hire” will be

supported where such a proposal provides for the needs of new andexisting business and retail opportunities at this location, including car

parking.Answered: 757 Skipped: 93

TOTAL 757

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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92.60% 701

7.40% 56

Q13 Do you agree with our policy to increase tourism and the localeconomy (LE4)? Proposals will be supported which afford Penistoneopportunities to build upon its growing tourist and visitor economy. In

order to do so, development proposals which are consistent with all otherpolicies in this Plan will be supported which provide new facilities

designed to boost the local visitor economy, with a particular focuson:a) Year round facilities.b) Overnight

accommodation.c) Visitor attractions and facilities that offeropportunities to interpret, conserve and enhance the area’s local heritage

and landscapes.Answered: 757 Skipped: 93

TOTAL 757

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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96.97% 736

3.03% 23

Q14 Do you agree with our policy on green wedges (CGI1)? The distinctgreen wedges between the principal settlements of the parish will bemaintained and protected from development in order to promote andmaintain the integrity and character of the four settlements and avoid

merger.Answered: 759 Skipped: 91

TOTAL 759

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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97.89% 741

2.11% 16

Q15 Do you agree with our policy on green corridors (CGI2)? Theidentified green corridors linking the principal settlements of the parish will

be maintained in order to promote and maintain links betweencommunities and to surrounding countryside. Identified corridors will be

protected from development which would restrict their operation asmultifunctional wildlife, amenity and/or recreational resources.


TOTAL 757

Yes

No

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Yes

No

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86.73% 647

13.27% 99

Q16 Do you agree with our policy on affordable housing development(H1)? a) Proposals for new housing development should provide a

national level of affordable housing as determined in the Barnsley LocalPlan. b) Proposals for housing should include an appropriate percentage

of bungalows, starter homes and affordable homes in each site allocation,as determined by the most contemporary housing needs and market

assessments available.c) All new housing developments should ensurethat affordable housing allocations are ‘pepper-potted’ through the

development site to ensure full integration of communities.Answered: 746 Skipped: 104

TOTAL 746

Yes

No

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Yes

No

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Q17 Please add any further comments:Answered: 417 Skipped: 433

# RESPONSES DATE

1 in the introduction we would like the mention of Penistone being a Fairtrade town. The fairtradecommittee encourages people to support local traders but to buy things which simply cant begrown here. By including it in this introduction we show that we are an outward looking communityas well as doing all we can for Penistone and district. draft policies 7, school provision , we wouldlike some acknowledgment of the accessibility issues at our schools. We need to develop policiesthat encourage parents to walk and cycle to school with their children, so we need safe routes tobe established. The congested parking/dropping off points, particularly at the primary schools aremaking it increasing unsafe for pedestrians. 10, Vitality of pensitone town centre, we agree thatpedestrians do not feel safe in our town centre. the situation is exacerbated by inconsiderateparking by large lorries delivering to the supermarkets and people, just popping into greggs or thepost office. you are aware that buses regularly are held up by parked cars at the town centre endof park avenue. We feel the absence of a baker and greengrocers, but not sure what the TownCouncil can do about this. 13 tourism. there is a need for a central tourist info centre, wherevisitors can get information from.the library may be able to accommodate this. 16 affordablehousing. we do think we should be encouraging use of the term affordable. In many cases it is amisnomer that refers only to homes a bit cheaper. we think the town council should be supportingsocial housing, housing that is available for an economic rent and that is part own/part rent. all newdevelopment should have a mix of such housing spread throughout the development. Newdevelopments should be designed with good and safe pedestrian/cycle access to the town centre.when the Talbot road fields are developed the junction at the bottom of Bridge street with need tobe reviewed. Ideally a large roundabout that connected Talbot with bridge street , Barnsley roadand huddersfield road, doing away with the traffic lights would make those junctions work moreeffectively, but may require some demolitions. some work would also needed-it isnow- to give thesafe pedestrian/cycle routes across this junction and link towards the trans pennine trail

1/7/2018 9:52 AM

2 Penistone is being spoilt by building too many houses, what are being built are not affordablehousing for young people starting out. Penistone is getting to be nothing but a commute place. Aplace to live but travel out of town for work. the roads are swamped with traffic causing pollutionwhich is not good for residents. at busy time traffic queuing up hoylandswaine roundabout andbeyond. sometimes in a morning it can take 20 minutes to get from one end of pensitone highstreet to bridge end. the lovely market town I knew when I was young as been ruined, where is theemployment for all the people around pensitone. soon it will be impossible to travel to work withthe amount of traffic on the road

1/7/2018 9:30 AM

3 whislt some of the proposals are acceptable, others need to be given much more thought andattention as no consideration appears to have been given to the infrastructure of the town. Firstlywith all the existing housing, traffic has increased significantly . so much so that the town centre isbecoming a bottleneck, when traffic is queuing back to Hoylandswaine roundabout. More housingand tourism would generate extra traffic, making the existing problem much worse, on allapproaches to the town. one immense concern is the junction of windermere road A628 , wherethere is a two fold hazard, in that when it is busy, traffic blocks the entrance and exit and secondlybecause on quieter occasions, many vehicles have no regard for speed limit in either direction.This is exacerbated as vehicles are often parked on either side of the road, up to the unction ofwindermere rd total obscuring visibility. This problem could be resolved by erection of speedcameras, a keep clear box and double yellow lines on either side of windermere road, before afatal accident occurs. with the proposal of increased tourism and attract businesses to the town,has any consideration been given to where are all extra parking spaces going to be provided. As itis there are a lot of congested streets, where residents and visitors park, making access to roadsdangerous, obscuring views and obstructing bus routes. on a few occasions the bus on Park avehas been blocked by parked vehicles. it is becoming increasing difficult to get an appointment atthe doctors and dentist surgeries, without having to wait excessive periods of time . Also can ourdated drainage system cope with extra sewerage/rain water, as there always appears to be aproblem on Bridge street, when we have a deluge. therefore before any neighbourhood plan ispassed, the current problems we have in and around the town need addressing

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4 BE4 should be enhanced to include the improvement of existing local green spaces to include theprovision of allotments LE1 development of land at lairds way for parking will have no real impacton parking in the centre. the objective of this is rather to make provision for improved park and rideat the railway, where public parking is severely sub standard. provision for rail and bus interchangeis another objective. BE1 should include aspirations for innovative layouts within the developmentsand incorporation of environmentally friendly forms of construction to achieve carbon neutraloutcomes as near as possible

1/7/2018 9:05 AM

5 the plan should be reviewed to ensure it is viable and robust specifically define the number ofresidents the community can support recognise properly the low start point that the market hasbeen seriously damaged and is declining: that high street provision is suffering : that rents andrates have driven out retailers. establish firm principles to stop green land development being usedas a money making trough for some

1/7/2018 8:58 AM

6 this is a pointless survey. we should be allowed opinion not just Y/New want grey 1/5/2018 6:03 PM

7 pointless survey it contains questions which everyone wants to say yes. but that would agree tounwanted housing developments which no one except landowners and developers want . a towncouncil? should be ashamed of yourselves utter rubbish who do you really represent. try buildingsome council houses , because only a few can actually afford to buy.

1/5/2018 6:00 PM

8 pensitone schools for pensitone people. unlock school tennis courts for everyone. these proposalstalk about housing and retail. don't mention improving infrastructure. the town is a bottle neckalready and requires serious attention before housing developments are considered

1/5/2018 5:55 PM

9 sounds wonderful on paper but what will the reality be 1/5/2018 5:50 PM

10 13 parking is an issue, land near the cafe is treacherous full of pot holes 14 ensure the greenwedges and spaces are measured. as most people have mentioned this is a market town, loved bythose who chose to live here and those who visit. many small developments for housing have beenbuilt on brownfield, this should continue with affordable housing a priority. planning should beaware of housebuilders who change their numbers, ( and seem to be allowed) within adevelopment. the green belt must remain. to even consider housing along Halifax road isludicrous. a total blot on the landscape and a total gridlock by bridge end. the school is already fullhow will H81 and H82 impact upon the schools. if this planning goes ahead I cant imagine howmuch green belt land will be used between thurgoland and Penistone and ingbirchworth. pleasefight for the town we will back you all the way.

1/5/2018 5:45 PM

11 map is not correct I find it hard to recognise Penistone as a market town, a market barn does notmake a market. reinstate the fur and feather market before it is too late. 14 cg 1 is crucial tomaintaining the unique character of penistone

1/5/2018 5:35 PM

12 we want peaceful villages again 1/5/2018 5:31 PM

13 Penistone springvale, oxspring thurlstone, millhouse green used to all have their own identity .however due to over building of expensive houses has now resulted in a sad town. we have paidthe price for Barnsley being improved

1/5/2018 5:28 PM

14 all schemes must five full and proper consideration to improve transport and infrastructure tosupport long term

1/5/2018 10:27 AM

15 have you ever considered there are a vast number of people who cannot afford to buy. privatelandlords are not the answer but social housing is

1/5/2018 10:25 AM

16 all housing in penistone very over priced and way out of range for single people. too manydevelopments of executive housing cheaper affordable retail premises needed for local businesswith better transport links

1/5/2018 10:22 AM

17 the only concessions to improve transport is to increase parking spaces. what about publictransport. all the additional visitors could benefit and all the new residents , especially schoolchildren , used access for jobs.

1/5/2018 10:14 AM

18 the old council offices by the cinema ideal for tourist info centre. any housing needs play area andadequate parking man the police station an add on sports centre and swimming pool to thegrammer school return bus route via barnsley hospital poor town centre parking urgent need ford14 /car spares shop. aid penistone engineering

1/5/2018 10:05 AM

19 h82 is first too big to be sustainable by existing facilities. theres already a two week wait for drsappointments. the schools are full and so are the roads. please don't destroy our lovely town andturn us into yet another metropolis from where respite communtes

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20 ibj6 how can you protect green spaces when building all the houses obj 7 where would you put thepolice stations now it is lot obj 8 how when we have lost so many shops obj 9 why would touristscome item 7 how when PGS is struggling financially item 16 very little affordable housing all issuesare aspirational but it remains to be seen .

1/5/2018 9:56 AM

21 1 improve traffic from in town centre and adjoining streets 2 improving public transport facilities toaccommodate influx of young families

1/5/2018 9:50 AM

22 a town as big as Penistone and NO Bank from mid 2018, not everyone has a computer andmajority of the elder generation do not want on-line banking they prefer to speak directly, surelysomething ought to be done about this, we are living longer and provision should be made for that,along with all the other ideas intended for this town. We also have one building society, how longwill this be before closure, we need BANKING facilities here if we are attracting more people to livein Penistone.

1/2/2018 2:29 PM

23 Re objectives 2,8,9,10 & 13 whilst the objectives are fine how is this going t6o be achieved withouta real bank. I trust representations are going to be made to NatWest re the proposed closing ofthis branch. re objective 5 when will something be done about public footpath across land to theN.W.of Renald Lane when the farmer destroyed the stile and never replaced it or the sign? Reobjective 10 only major road improvements will support this and they wont be carried out.

1/2/2018 2:22 PM

24 I agree with your vision but do not agree that any houses should be built on any green fieldespecially H25 triangle which is a pleasant green space Talbot Rd. it also acts for a safe pathwayfor Penistone Academy students to and from school.

1/2/2018 2:07 PM

25 Whilst I agree with the policies in principal, I do feel that they aren't/won't always be adhered to. Itconcerns me that all the additional housing and the school places requirement that brings is a stepway too far for our infrastructure. The schools in particular keep adding on bits to cope but its not asensible long term solution. New schools slightly out of the centre should be considered urgently. Ialso am very concerned by the rise in crime in Penistone we seem to be an easy target and thisappears to be known by the perpetrators. I question whether we are getting good and fair value forthe council charges we all pay. As an aside a good value, nice pub in the centre of Penistonewould be lovely. I personally don't feel theres a pleasant one at the moment.

1/2/2018 2:01 PM

26 Improvement to infrastructure needs to support any new builds, including roads and parking. Themarket barn needs completing by shaving off and the right of way diverting around it. Thusimproving year round usage and improved security.

1/2/2018 1:39 PM

27 - There should be more affordable housing included in new developments (see 16) - There needsto be more parking at the railway station - as more houses are built, more will need to commute. -Speed limits need to be reviewed - 40mph is too high for Millhouse Green. - Traffic throughThurlstone is reaching breaking point on the A628 - New housing developments should provideplay areas for children. - There needs to be better facilities in Penistone - more restaurants andbars that serve food. There are only rough pubs and takeaways in the centre of Penistone that areopen in the evenings. - There needs to be better public transport links to Sheffield, Leeds ,Huddersfield.

1/2/2018 1:18 PM

28 Overall vision and draft policies seem fine on the surface - well worded for simple yes/no answers.However, I object to houses being built on green field sites, as on H81 & H82 (particularly clasheswith Objectives 4 & 6) and agree with the response in Appendix 1. Brownfield sites should beused, not green fields. More houses have been built in Hoylandswaine, on green fields with noextra amenities and facilities - just disruption and more traffic (very few, if any, affordable homes).

1/2/2018 1:11 PM

29 3b) The houses that are being built at the moment do not reflect the local architecture - they couldbe anywhere! The council need to keep an eye on what builders do. The amount of new housing isalready causing problems of parking. When the schools come out there is a huge build up ofvehicles on the 628. The amount of traffic is already causing anxiety and stress to residents. Moreimagination and research about houses in other areas and countries that are affordable and eco-friendly. all new developments should have solar panels and insulation. The character of Penistonehas already been spoiled, but things could improve if there is a will. I will not be alive to see thefinal outcome but, like planting a tree, we have to look to the future of our community, country andplanet - especially our planet.

1/2/2018 1:05 PM

30 I understand that there must be some new housing in Penistone but I want the town to retain itssmall, good community character. The surrounding countryside is important to keeping thecharacter, our wilder edges, the big views, the upland birds such as curlews, wheatear, lap wingand also sky lark that rest beyond the upper limits of Penistone. Some tourism may be a goodthing but not a swamping of the town and making activities which would not suit re the local dropsarea for businesses location is critical and spare land does not make customers make the effort.

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31 This document is not worded for the average householder to understand. its the saying: if you cantblind them with science baffle them with bullshit.

1/2/2018 12:35 PM

32 We don't need anymore developments ie houses built in Penistone, the roads are already chaoticand new people to the area don't drive safely also you have worded this questionnaire so that mostpeople don't even understand the points your making. enough is enough.

1/2/2018 12:34 PM

33 Needs to encourage banking facilities into town if the proposed closure of NatWest goes ahead inJune 2018. It would also be good to see more independent restaurants open in the evening to givemore choice.

1/2/2018 12:28 PM

34 I strongly disagree with any proposed new housing development in the Penistone area. As aresident of Brockholes Lane Cubley, we have already been affected by the new development atthe top of Chapel Lane. The infrastructure in Penistone is simply insufficient to support furtherdevelopment. All the new housing in this area are totally out of character with the stone built oldtown housing.

1/2/2018 12:23 PM

35 1. The neighbourhood plan is premature and should be halted. Need to await adoption of BarnsleyLocal Plan which will direct quantum of development to the town and surrounding villages. 2. It isnot the purpose of the NP to object to housing sites which are proposed to be allocated in theBarnsley Local Plan such references/comments should be deleted. 3. The NP is a "missedopportunity" - it lacks vision, aspiration and ambition. There is no creativity to identify or articulatehow development and growth can be a positive force to improve the local economy or lead to therenewal of Penistone town centre as a beacon like; Hebden Bridge, Haworth or Holmfirth. 4. TheNP is too "anti development" and too focused on conservation and maintaining the status quo. Itshould support further housing development in both the town and surrounding villages.

1/2/2018 12:18 PM

36 My main concern is that growth will increase the volume of traffic through and to the town centre.Already there are problems with the - 1. the volume of traffic 2. articulated/large lorries completelyunsuitable 3. people parking on yellow/double yellow lines as if a matter of right. I would like to seespecific planning on this issue. NB. The market hall design remains a large expensive mistake,cold even on a summers day.

1/2/2018 12:05 PM

37 Since buying our first house in Penistone in the early 1980's, the character of this wonderfulmarket town has changed. Blighted by traffic, lack of affordable housing due to overdevelopmentof executive type homes and creeping development heading towards the a single town that wouldend up with no definition between all the outlying villages. What is done cannot be undone, but thebrakes can be applied to preserve its character and open spaces. Homes and businesses are vitalfor it to thrive, but these can be developed with sensitivity to retain the beauty of Penistone and itssurrounding areas.

1/2/2018 11:07 AM

38 Yes to the railway parking. Worries about the squareabout and crossing the road near Clarks.Needs a zebra crossing. Town centre cannot support more homes and therefore more cars.

1/2/2018 10:56 AM

39 2. I agree with the objectives but Penistone is already damaged. All good policies. How can youcarry them out The wildlife habitat at the end of Saunderson Rd. already destroyed, treesdestroyed, large frog pond destroyed. How can you propose all these policies and then not carrythem out. I came to Saunderson Rd 6 years ago and there were attractive walks around. Nowhabitats are destroyed, the bats have gone, the frogs have gone. Walls vandalised. Newcomers donot respect the countryside and have no pride in the town. There was a furniture shop, avegetable shop, a hardware stop, an electrical shop - all gone. Doesn't anybody in the councilcare.

1/2/2018 10:51 AM

40 Objective 5 - Give priority to our young people who went to school in Penistone 16a) - for peoplebrought up in Penistone. Ensure no mergers. Keep Thurlstone/Oxspring/Millhouse/Thurgoland etcas separate villages.

1/2/2018 10:38 AM

41 I affirm the comments I made under Item 1, and whilst I appreciate the need for more homes, thereneeds to be a diverse spread of the types of dwellings being provided in appropriate locations.Unfortunately Penistone (in particular) is hampered by a lack of infrastructure, and I include theroad network as well as investment in sewerage and drainage. The current volume of housingdevelopment is unsustainable when assessed alongside the infrastructure available. I sincerelyhope that this plan is successful and will help prevent developers believing that 'overdevelopment'of our beautiful area is not "up for grabs"!

1/2/2018 10:35 AM

42 I welcome measures to protect the special character of the Penistone area and its environment,ensure it remains a living community with good amenities and thriving local businesses, andprevent it from effectively becoming a sprawling suburban dormitory estate.

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43 Policy on design and built environment All future design and builds should feature cycling andwalking provision with links to existing routes. This should be a prior consideration which is sadlymissing from existing new build at all the schools in the Penistone area. Policy on schoolprovision. Where possible, schools should allow premises to be built used for community use at areasonable rate. Currently many clubs cannot afford commercial rates charged by PGS externalservices. Schools have a community responsibly. Sporting and recreational facilities CIL or section106 money should be spent in the directly affected boundary. Where is the money from CALA andBarrat housing in millhouse green gone? Facilities here are poor, despite the build of 130 housessome nine years ago. Tourism and local economy Develop and implement a bike friendlyaccreditation scheme which promotes and attracts tourism.

12/19/2017 9:49 AM

44 Number 1 The current traffic routes and car parking facilities will not withstand any more motorists,both magnet to visitors and attracting new residents, needs to be reviewed. Same applies to localamenities and Drs Surgery’s and schools. Objection 1 – work towards addressing isn’t goodenough. These should be reviewed prior to any agreed development. Objective 7- will this meanincreased coverage from south Yorkshire police. Question 3 There is no mention of parkingfacilities – this is an absolute must. Question 17 Key consideration for the below must be takeninto account 1. Flow of traffic 2. Car parking 3. Schooling 4. Doctors surgeries and dentists.

12/19/2017 9:48 AM

45 Comment Map too small I think you are overstating a flourishing town; soon the town loses greatshops to be flats. The HSBC stands empty; the bridge end has been decimated by crammed instone houses ¾ beds monster houses with no gardens or very little, right next to the road. Andflats that are insitu. Do you not think that attracting visitors/tourist conflict with conserving thetown? Objective 2 it’s a matter of scale go too big and you spoil the place Objective 3 why notrelate some designs to past usage mill works, crofters Objective 4 how by magic. Change to bothviews will occur. Objective 6 how?? Do you live in the real world? Objective 8 how? The townsuffers from on line shopping and meadowhall. Good luck with this one, 5 years to refurbishtoilets. We need a change of government. Objective 9 what about tourism centre, where you canbuy gifts and such like. I would buy these to promote the area and give to families and friends.Policy 3 There is too little social housing and to many homeless, do not cram the town. Whathappened at bridge end, do not cram? Policy 6 what are special circumstances Policy 7 what arehealth service and doctors. Policy 11 the way forward. What about support for the coop Policy 13tourist info area, hotel Policy 14 good luck with that! Number 17 What about support for elderlypersons, through development, more bungalows. What about an electric charge point in town?Let’s do a deal with Tesco’s- electric cars are the future. Or at the community centre care park orin town, Tesco’s and community centre. Grow Penistone but not too big and not too fast like natureand make it last. We need to grow but not just for money we need the town of milk and honey.Doesn’t oversize or we will regret it?

12/19/2017 9:47 AM

46 Vision An increase in housing in the green belt would adversely affect the vision of 2026Penistone could easy be developed as a commuter town for Sheffield, Leeds and Huddersfield.This would be to the detriment of “a rural market town”. Traffic problems such as those at Glossopcould easily develop. Policy 6 all green spaces should be preserved and expansion should belimited Policy 8 number c only for existing residents Policy 10 significant increases would changethe nature of the town. Policy 11 only in existing area and derelict land and properties. Policy 12Only small scale. Policy 14 small scale development would not need green wedges. Number 17 inorder to preserve the character of Penistone – large scale development should not take place ongreen belt sites. “Untidy” areas should be used for housing and other functions, public transportand road links for the existing population should be improved.

12/19/2017 7:55 AM

47 Comment 1 Road congested, poor road markings. Off road routes a nightmare, access roads tothe Pennine trail are unsafe for walkers. The grass verges ae turned to sludge. Cannot take babiesfor a walk in a pram. A lot of people are now doing their shopping in socksbridge. Hard to getchildren into schools. Long wait for doctors. The houses below the new development on harcliffhave their view completely blocked, I was appalled. It is too late now for me to give views as I am86 years older. But I do fear for the family I will leave behind Number 17 I am afraid it’s too late.Penistone is overflowing with houses our roads can’t cope. The least bit of snow and it comes to astandstill. Not enough room to park at the railway. Traffic lights put on hartcliff road which runningin spring water, which freezes over. I cannot comprehend how traffic will stop. the market barn isuseless , running water none , , it is warmer outside than in there, it needs stoning up or floorputting in for an upstairs and made use of. Where it is positioned it doesn’t stand out as amarvellous work of art, the wind comes of the moors and it is in the coldest park of Penistone. Ihear people complaining but nobody seems to listen to the people who have to live here. It justseems that the powers to be think we’ll build at Penistone because well draw more money for theproperties.

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48 All questionnaires over the last 20/25 years have been totally ignored as to what Penistoneresidents have said - and I cannot see that this one will be any different.

12/18/2017 11:49 PM

49 Strongly disapprove of any new housing developments, Penistone is too small to accommodateanymore large scale developments . ie chapel lane is a DISASTER.

12/18/2017 11:46 PM

50 Stop using big words so we carnt understand it. Penistone has been ruined what was a markettown is now turning into a small Barnsley scruff messy place.

12/18/2017 11:44 PM

51 The rents on premises are getting ludicrous (businesses) How is BMBC proposing to deal with theongoing congestion on the roads which are not wide enough now to deal with the present amountof vehicles travelling on them.

12/18/2017 11:40 PM

52 Penistone library and its facilities are to be protected at all costs! 12/18/2017 11:26 PM

53 I feel we have enough houses been buil in the Penistone area. If anymore are built it is going tospoil over our green belt countryside.

12/18/2017 11:24 PM

54 This is utopia. Have no faith that we can reach it or sustain it. 12/18/2017 11:22 PM

55 Please do not go to big with to many housing 12/18/2017 11:21 PM

56 Don't want to see Penistone grow too much prefer it to stay as a small (village town) 12/18/2017 11:19 PM

57 A missed opportunity to develop a plan for the future issues above have been given little thoughtand are not radical for the future. Many important issues missed.

12/18/2017 11:17 PM

58 As an 83 yrs old, I wish you 'good luck', I won't see all this but I think it is good for Penistone 12/18/2017 11:12 PM

59 No more housing development on any green belt for any reason. 12/18/2017 11:06 PM

60 No further housing developments to be proposed. 12/18/2017 11:02 PM

61 No more housing developments please. Penistone infrastructure already cannot cope! 12/18/2017 10:58 PM

62 Would like to see something regarding the lack of policeing in Penistone. 12/18/2017 10:51 PM

63 In my opinion we should be building more social housing for our young locals who cannot afford tobuy their own property.

12/18/2017 10:48 PM

64 I think this is a very good plan, but it should have to be signed and addressed so we could seewho really care about our Penistone.

12/18/2017 10:06 PM

65 All these policies sound very laudable if there was any realistic chance of them happening. Icannot see how any intelligent person could have allowed the permission site off Chapel Lane toproceed. As stated I feel that whatever Penistonians may think their views will be ignored byBarnsley MBC as they wouldn't know where Penistone is!

12/18/2017 10:01 PM

66 There doesn't seem to be any controversial points here-very carefully worded to appease thenimby lobby. The key issue in Penistone is that of affordable housing and any developments that isbeing built appear to be "executive homes" which accrue larger council taxes.

12/18/2017 9:55 PM

67 Too many new houses and no proper infrastructure to cope with this!! Was this ever thought aboutor did the developers just pay more money?

12/18/2017 9:50 PM

68 I am thrilled that this neighbourhood development plan has been put into place! Our town doesneed to expand and adapt with the times but also in a way that will ensure it remains a wonderfulrural community an I think this plan will help so much with that!

12/18/2017 9:48 PM

69 16 & obj 5 Affordable housing never comes to fruition we also need more part-lent-part-buy. 3a.Made me laugh. The estate at Chapel Lane looks like a cardboard boxes as will all futuredevelopments. 7. The new build at Springvale school actually took less pupils. The Market Barn isa total white elephant and should be demolished.

12/18/2017 9:45 PM

70 There is a severe lack of parking provision on some of the main roads, which causes accessissues and obstructs views at junctions. Any further developments need to take account of thiswoefully inadequate provision and not add further to the problems. Parking restrictions need to bepoliced!! There needs to be consideration for the provision of a mini roundabout at the junction ofHuddersfield Road and the A628 - the junction cannot cope with current volumes of traffic. Thereare too many empty buildings in the town centre as it is - HSBC, J&D Antiques closed, the oldfurniture shops etc - sort these out before building more.

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71 There needs to be a centre for the youth of a future Penistone. New builds and increased numberof people will increase the demand for school places that has been addressed but not what thechildren can do outside of school. In particular the teenager group who have no focus/area to gowithin the town other the "hanging around Tesco/market barn".

12/18/2017 9:31 PM

72 Cynicism abounds = very little to disagree with in the statements which simply require Y/N.However, the implementation and issues recently undertaken and subsequently"amended"/ignored give reason to doubt the outcomes of this idealised presentation.Unfortunately, the "proof of the pudding is in the eating" and within town planning one it is bakedcannot be remixed as BMBC often backtracks.

12/18/2017 9:27 PM

73 I do not agree that there should be any further housing developments allowed in the Penistonearea. Schools are currently struggling to accommodate more admission numbers and currentlyevery scrap or spare land seems to be developed solely for housing. Please stop allowingdevelopers to include unacceptable 'green space amenity' areas within their plans and then billingcouncil tax payers extra for maintaining this public open space. I refer to Taylor wimpey - greenacres adjacent to Green road.

12/18/2017 9:24 PM

74 Consider the traffic before increasing tourism. It is already too busy at peak times. I feel affordablehousing should be available for those wanting to long term rent not just buy allowing people tomove who aren't eligible for council housing.

12/18/2017 9:20 PM

75 Consider extending existing conservation areas - most of Hoylandswaine is outside and open todevelopment. No transport proposals? Road network improvements?

12/18/2017 9:20 PM

76 The town is so busy and cars go speeding on the roads more speed cameras are neededespecially the main road heading towards Cubley Hall, its a very fast and dangerous roadespecially with a school there. Building more housing will only cause more problems parking,schooling, Doctors, etc the town and roads are not big enough. I hope you do take intoconsideration the people who live here now and hear their concerns because I know I'm not theonly one

12/18/2017 9:17 PM

77 I agree with all things to make Penistone better, but what about just going out of it. No bus toSheffield, I loved going to Sheffield. Don't feel I can get the train I don't live near to it. Why do Ihave a bus pass, and cannot get to Sheffield why have one these free. Writing to deaf ears (ohdear). Love Penistone not all the time. 80 years.

12/18/2017 9:15 PM

78 Strongly support provision for public transport at Lairds Way. Support development of industrialunits at Oxspring/Cheese Bottom. Require affordable homes in Penistone not built elsewhere inBarnsley M.B.C.

12/18/2017 9:12 PM

79 Policy 10a) Not being followed since the closure of HSBC Bank the retail business at JT Smith,Antique Centre, Café etc have all closed.! Why? 10b) Lairds way wrong policy to allow land forhouse building instead of light business development for job creation. Policy 7 This is alreadyfailure the building if the new Springvale Primary School Too small a capacity of 250 inadequate.During consultation BMBC staff ignored qualified business advice. That a capacity of 400-450would be required Why!? In the short term a capacity of 100 is available at Springvale MethodistChapel which was previously used for 10 years by 'Busy Bees'. Action now required!!

12/18/2017 9:09 PM

80 I felt this letter, similar to the last letter through the door as being very misleading. Last time youmade it hard to express any disagreement with your ideas by only including leading questions.This time I feel you've purposely not included information about green spaces and location of thesites such as H81, H82, by hoping that people will agree with you in ignorance.

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81 16. (c) 'Affordable housing' should never be distinguishable from any other plots on a developmentsite. Your policy should include steps to ensure that developers are forced to create equality in thesize of rooms, square footage, gardens etc etc of affordable housing so that they are the same asany other houses on the proposed estate. Regarding housing estate design, developers of allrecent estates have had the freedom to create their own design with no regard for how people willactually live on the estate once built. Developers have designed and delivered the bare minimumin regards to space allocated to each building plot, green spaces, parking provision and socialspaces for residents to build communities - who needs CCTV when people actually know and talkto their neighbours? The new housing estates are inevitable due to national policy but with a littleeffort and firm local policies you can positively influence the design/layouts to create a much betterfinal product, this detail is sorely missing from the new neighbourhood development plan. Yourdevelopment plan frequently mentions affordable homes for young people to stay in the area butthere are no policies regarding job creation or opportunities for those people to afford to liveanywhere in the area. Young people leave in order to find work. Many residents who commute tothe nearby cities do so as there are no opportunities to work locally which I am sure most wouldprefer to do. The plan does not include many actual actions or visions for improved public transportaccessibility or improved road networks in order to create a sustainable long term community.

12/18/2017 9:03 PM

82 More restaurants and a home bargains or b&m (discount shop) would be welcomed in Penistone.Would be great to have something similar to fox valley especially with the plans for expansion. Arunning track (800m) would also be welcomed.

12/18/2017 9:02 PM

83 Giving consideration to lower level properties NOT BEING OVERLOOKED, and making goodbuilding plans not over look properties to save space, to get more properties on plan. Play areaand social areas are important.

12/18/2017 8:57 PM

84 Trust that all will be implemented. Despite objections, Green Belt area's are still being built on,with overpriced dwellings.

12/18/2017 8:56 PM

85 It is very worrying to see the Antiques Shop has closed. I wonder what will now happen to thewhole building as it is in a very prominent position in the centre of Penistone.

12/18/2017 8:54 PM

86 Somehow, I don't know where it is possible, but the roads in and around the area have becomequite dangerous, especially with parked cars on the narrower roads, Green Road, to mention one;could there be some thought about parking areas?

12/18/2017 8:51 PM

87 All new housing should be freehold only. All green areas and roads in new developments shouldbe maintain and adopted by the local authority and not rely on the house owners to pay fees toprivate companys for such maintainance and over which they have no control.

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88 Is it protecting wildlife enough 12/18/2017 8:44 PM

89 No more houses, enough is enough!!! 12/18/2017 8:43 PM

90 Is there enough re protecting wildlife and parks? 12/18/2017 8:41 PM

91 No 13. Need to consider additional car parking facilities before increasing tourism. 12/18/2017 8:37 PM

92 Driving in and around Penistone is a nightmare. Double yellow lines are required in the towncentre and enforced. Blue badge holders take their entitlement to park on double yellows to theextreme and some could easily park and walk from parking areas to the chemists, doctors etc.Paths etc could be kept cleaner.

12/18/2017 8:35 PM

93 Re points 11 and 12 the 'coral drops' are currently an eye sore. Converting to retail units may notbe a good idea as the location is remote from rest of retail units (note - the lack of footfall on thedransfield units). Small businesses is a possibility. One use would also be - Budget overnightaccommodation for users of TPT location (approx half way between south port and Hornsea) isideal, however this would require investment which would need private capital.

12/18/2017 8:35 PM

94 Penistone and its outlying villages are already heavily congested due to the number of recent newdevelopments. The infrastructure cannot take the on going developments. My concern is that mychild will not actually be schooled in Penistone due to the increasing demand on the local schools.

12/18/2017 8:30 PM

95 A key to improving Penistone is to encourage residents to socialise within the town. This, for me,means trying to get away from the pub/fast food culture that seems to dominate the town centre.Add to this the empty restaurants-JTS, HSBC and the Town centre looks run down. We should beencourage family restaurants (think Pizza Express for example) and aiming to be more likeHolmfirth fro example. That way more money will be spent in Penistone further boosting the localeconomy.

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96 I would oppose to any further building in Penistone but the form doesn't really ask about that dueto the way the questions are constructed. Penistone is over crowded - schools are full, doctorsappointments are hard to get. Roads are congested. More buildings/homes are not needed!

12/18/2017 8:26 PM

97 I would agree with this proposal if it was actually carried out! To date, all the developments in andaround Penistone consists mainly 4 and 5 bedroom executive houses and very few if anyaffordable or starter homes. Why are builders allowed to buy their way out of building low costhousing?

12/18/2017 8:24 PM

98 No mention of public transport, especially bus services. There is no direct bus from Barnsley aster5.30 pm! Perhaps understandably the plan is Penistone centric. Particularly to comments about 3storeyed development. The new estate behind Hoylandswaine Church has been blighted by thebuilding of high buildings with views being obscured. Also the view from the cricket pitch has beensimilarly blocked. Strongly agree with 16. Lack of affordable housing creates an imbalancedcommunity. 'Pepper-potted' is an inadequate policy. The proposed splitting of Penistone into 2political constituencies should be opposed.

12/18/2017 8:21 PM

99 -Lairds way has been developed for housing how is this compatible with car parking? - Theinfrastructure in Penistone is already 'overloaded' due to development. It can not cope with furtherdevelopments especially the storm drainage system.

12/18/2017 8:16 PM

100 16. Affordable housing is needed and should include: Rent to buy/shared ownership andaffordable/ social rent in equal measure. There is a need for older persons housing for sale bothopen market and shared ownership. Independent living options should be expanded to ensurepeople can staying their own home longer and linking health, social care and housing. Pepperpotting is social engineering and does not always work - older person rarely wish to live in adevelopment with lots of children, they prefer to cluster and their is strong fact based evidence tosupport this.

12/18/2017 8:15 PM

101 There is a need for another supermarket, to enable competition to the Tesco (i.e. Aldi, Lidl and thelike). There is a definite need for some sort of secure parking, it's ok building new houses, but Ifeel the roads in Penistone are badly over crowded now, so the need for parking is a 'must'. Whenletting the proposed new shops, please lease them to company's Penistone actually needs!

12/18/2017 8:12 PM

102 I agree housing needs to meet needs of all local people, but think focus on executive homes is nobad thing if it brings money into the area, as this is then spent in the local community eg the recentuptake in cafes and spas in Penistone. ie there are multiplier effects. I think Penistone shouldmake more if its location to bring tourists in. I also feel Penistone would benefit from betterEvening entertainment facilities eg quality restaurants/wine bars. We currently go to Holmfirth andfeel Penistone is missing out. I am sure demand is there for quality establishments. Trafficparticularly at Bridge End and through the High Street is a big issue, and the plan should look howit can resolve these issues. eg one way system or bypass route.

12/18/2017 8:09 PM

103 No more new housing. We have enough, maintain the positive community feel to Penistone andensure local businesses can succeed and schools can provide excellent education.

12/18/2017 8:08 PM

104 Too many young people priced out of the housing 'market'. Council seems over keen to embraceprivate housing and powerful development companies. Big business seems to dictate policy -building £400,000 + homes that are beyond the reach of many. Few truly 'affordable' homes beingbuilt. Penistone/Barnsley needs to be a fracking free zone with an emphasis on renewables.

12/18/2017 8:05 PM

105 How can you let them put up houses at £500,000 that half a million pounds each and say they arefor first time buyers because that is what is happening!

12/18/2017 8:00 PM

106 Roads and infrastructure are unable to cope with the expansion of Penistone, such as Bridge End,Church Street and near the school. Will all undertaking to improve Penistone and promote a goodfamily life for it's residents take into account all aspects of expansion?

12/18/2017 8:00 PM

107 The community feel of Penistone has already been destroyed through the greed of the people whoare already wealthy, at the expense of the people who live here because of the 'quiet rural markettown' appeal. The value of existing houses are being affected by the building of new estates butapparantley this is not something that can be used to oppose any development. You talk aboutincluding green spaces in developments - Penistone had an abundance of beautiful natural greenspaces which is slowly but surely being decimated. I may as well go and live in Barnsley towncentre - it's cheaper!!

12/18/2017 7:58 PM

108 The new Penistone market building is under-utilised and cannot be commercially viable. A moreimaginative management is called for.

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109 The council changed the green belt rules so housing being built all over Penistone area. We havenot got the roads parking facilities or room for any more houses you are killing community spirits.Time to stop developing now it does not work.

12/18/2017 7:50 PM

110 No more housing, Penistone was a lovely small town, now new housing everywhere. Parking ishorrible. People park anywhere whether they live on the street or not. Cars parked on paths.Mothers with prams cannot pass so have to go on road. No more housing, better parking forresidents. Parking permits. I would agree to that so I can park my car on the street where I live.

12/18/2017 7:46 PM

111 There should be a new hotel built near to the Pennine trail. We could also do with a well knowncoffee shop opening in the town. Ps also a good quality restaurant.

12/18/2017 7:41 PM

112 Better control of car drop off places around schools would be desirable. 12/18/2017 7:39 PM

113 Not enough amenities for the amount of houses going up. Roads not fit for purpose. Schools notbig enough. Not enough parking areas. Not enough shops. Doctors not big enough.

12/18/2017 7:37 PM

114 No more new housing developments, the towns roads are busy enough and there are not enoughschool places.

12/18/2017 7:35 PM

115 Promote and encourage community groups to enhance the local area - Springdale communitygardens. TPT maintainence etc.

12/18/2017 7:30 PM

116 What exactly is 'affordable' housing? We need houses that are affordable to buy as well as socialhousing i.e. Council housing. Perhaps some two bed houses.

12/18/2017 7:27 PM

117 You are totally ruining penistone by all the new houses you are building. 12/18/2017 7:25 PM

118 I would like to see a swimming pool or a gym (like bannatynes) with spas/massages and pool.Bookshop, shoe shop, toy shops would be nice. Far more starter homes and affordable homesthan is currently apparent.

12/18/2017 7:22 PM

119 There are too many houses being built in Penistone and surrounding areas. It is now getting tooover populated for doctors, schools etc to cope with.

12/18/2017 7:19 PM

120 What is the point in all this? At the end of the day Barnsley council will do what they want anyway.More houses - more council tax - simple. Time we got rid of Barnsley council (we all hate themanyway). Let's declare independence like we were before. Keeping OUR money in OUR townPENISTONE.

12/18/2017 7:13 PM

121 Although generally agree with policies some will depend on extra safe and convenient car parking.Only one area we'll outside the town centre has been mentioned for extra parking.

12/18/2017 7:10 PM

122 The proposals for additional housing - particularly on sites H81 & H82 are too excessive. Theinfrastructure and existing facilities will not support the increased number of residents and trafficthat these developments will bring. It will be a significant detriment to the plan if thesedevelopments are allowed to damage such beautiful green spaces.

12/18/2017 6:35 PM

123 Integrated affordable housing is essential. Small local businesses should definitely be encouraged.Anything that diverts HGV traffic away from the town and surrounding villages should beconsidered paramount - we already have large tailbacks and HGV's frequently get stuck under thelow bridges.

12/18/2017 5:06 PM

124 Bring back Penistone Grammar School the 4th oldest in England 1372? 12/18/2017 4:21 PM

125 More car parking areas especially when events are taking place 12/18/2017 4:12 PM

126 I don't believe Penistone requires any more houses building! 12/18/2017 4:10 PM

127 Information on road and traffic proposals would be very welcome. 12/18/2017 4:08 PM

128 q3 I agree with largely, but 'To only use blue/welsh slate roofs, where they have a greater visualimpact, such as the edges of developments which are seen from the road side.' May be toospecific... what if the adjacent houses look nothing like these?!

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129 Comments section 1 I tell people to park in the layby adjacent to the hoylandswaine roundabout,where the mobile café is. I tell them to look down at Penistone and note despite the hundreds ofhouses built over the last 20 years area wise, Penistone’s occupied area is larger than it was 30 to50 years. Question is how long will it be before it is realised that there is no room for anyone tomove around because of the congestion? One does get the impression that this is irrelevant tothose who make decisions regarding the matters! Comments section 17 Whilst agreeing to most ofthe proposals outlined, what concerns me most is the concept of filling in all available space inPenistone with new houses, is the traffic congestion. On most of the main roads and streets carsare parked, this results in one way traffic. It will only get worse as it will in other situations ofcongested parts of Penistone. I cannot wait for snow to fall to see the chaos.

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130 Less large executive homes and more affordable homes for young people. 12/18/2017 1:36 PM

131 Comment vision Easily obtained with no new houses Nothing anywhere with specific reference toalleviated the traffic chaos currently on Barnsley road and well house and other junctions whichwill only get worse when your housing development is approved. The vision of Penistone 2026(except the paramount is more than a cinema now- plans afoot to stop theatrical activities? isactual Penistone 2017 Comments 15- No development 16 no development Further comments Nomajor housing developments is needed. No matter what sweeteners are on offer or what centralgovernment requires, or bmbc? All objectives and draft policies with reference to housing are notsupported. When new housing development is approved please give me adequate notice so I canmove away I am happy to discuss my thoughts and arguments with anyone from BMBC The visionand draft policies are incompatible.

12/18/2017 1:34 PM

132 Too many houses being built not enough, doctors, schools, dentist, places for all that is cominginto the area and for the green belt there isn’t any (you build on it) No 6, every bit of land now isbeing built on so what are these special circumstances. No 10, Shops are closing down becauserent is high No 11, Yes the coal drops as small shops, but keep it as it is with the rail buffers keptwith a rail line on top and a couple of coal waggons on top to show people what it was used for. No17 Too many houses being built, I live on green road and as trying to cross the road at peak timesit is impossible. Because everybody comes down green road. Penistone is too big as it is, if wekeep building houses you might as well call it a city in time to come. And as vandals are at all thetime since the police moved away, this is what you should be doing, moving idiots on. Improvingthe town centre ( coal drops) and stop shops closing down, i.e. the antiques shop, that was a mustfor Penistone now it’s gone we don’t need any more houses..

12/18/2017 1:32 PM

133 The map is upside down Vision when you get through the marketing psych- babble, t is mostlytrue. But vibrant is too far and the shop range is incomplete. Objective 1 including getting moreaccess to farm land and it being better maintained by the land owners. Objective 2 as long as itdoesn’t go beyond the building we now have. We need more retail space. Objective 3 no need fornew development at present Objective 4 this is vital, this should lead all other objectives as it willstop non ambitious plans. Objective 5 only on brown belt recovered site. Objective 7 but also thatis not intrusive to residents. Objective 9 what does this mean Objective 10 this won’t happens if 5,7, 8, 9 get the upper hand Policy 4 town hall is vital in this consideration- redeployment of arts huband flats Policy 7 st Johns should be rebuilt, as a priority Policy 9 provided it doesn’t followBarnsley’s present insane view of 24 hour opening. Policy 11 yes, but all need to be desired,sustainable things. Penistone still needs bakers and a grocers and a book shop would be good.Number 17 Whilst I realise you have to coach your ideas in this business- marketing twaddlemissed with legalise, it doesn’t help to read the ideas clearly. As well as my ideas above, youshould use your compulsory purchase powers to force the spar and coop to move: one to the oldcoop in spring vale and one to mill house green. Tesco’s will put them out of business eventually.Those tow mentioned places need a new shop and it would save jobs. This would also free up twotown centre retail spaces with no need for a new building. Also get the fences mended at thestation.

12/18/2017 1:31 PM

134 9 years from now the town will like a city it has its identity and traditions, more houses a crime. Part16 affordable housing Harrogate did 2 affordable houses, the more affordable houses the morecrime research some of the little towns and villages. You closed the police station then open it!!

12/18/2017 12:27 PM

135 By 2026 it will be a dormitory for the well-heeled people. Locals will have long gone. Due to lack offunds everybody deserves the change to live where they are brought up; houses on show todayare well out of our reach!! Each objective contradicts the previous Yes if we only have dedicatedcouncillors in the future 2026 seems miles away. Assuming all the developments happen there isno mention of sewerage capability. Surely if many more houses are built, this must be the firstconsideration. If many young couples come in, which is what we want, are the schools capable oftaking in more children.

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136 Our villages will only remain safe and peaceful in the future if we demand police in our policestation. 2 the cheese bottom site that belongs to the MOD is the ideal site for light industry and thefields to the left of Sheffield road after the wagon and horses pub lends itself to development forhomes more so than the development planned on Joan royd lane. We are fully aware of theamong of new homes planned and more if BMBC has their way. The question is simple as ourexisting schools, dentists, doctors etc. etc. are they going to be able to cope with the 1000s moreusing what we have today. Answer NO. So can the council tell us where they intend to build theservices that will be needed, we have a plan of the sites now need a plan where the doctor’sschools etc. will be….

12/18/2017 10:21 AM

137 1 Less developments of large housing estates. 2 Less development encroaching onto greenbelt. 3More and better infrastructure. 4 More dog waste bins and enforcement of dog fouling laws.

12/18/2017 10:20 AM

138 I am an old Penistoneian and terrified to cross the roads in Penistone. Put pressure on BarnsleyCouncil for some ACTION please.

12/18/2017 10:12 AM

139 Just no more building the infrastructure will not stand. Can't get in Doctors/Schools. It is juststupid. Our street is like a main road since it was extended. The road will not stand any morehouses. We came for a quiet retirement but no chance.

12/18/2017 10:09 AM

140 The only problem I have with the Neigbourhood Development Plan is the existing road network inand out of Penistone and parking facilities. The road work system should be reviewed andchanged accordingly before any housing development takes place, as Penistone roads are grid-locked with traffic many times through the day.

12/18/2017 10:04 AM

141 Our villages will only remain safe and peaceful in the future if we demand police in our policestation. 2 the cheese bottom site that belongs to the MOD is the ideal site for light industry and thefields to the left of Sheffield road after the wagon and horses pub lends itself to development forhomes more so than the development planned on Joan royd lane. We are fully aware of theamong of new homes planned and more if BMBC has their way. The question is simple as ourexisting schools, dentists, doctors etc. etc. are they going to be able to cope with the 1000s moreusing what we have today. Answer NO. So can the council tell us where they intend to build theservices that will be needed, we have a plan of the sites now need a plan where the doctor’sschools etc. will be….

12/18/2017 10:01 AM

142 10. I think other uses (A2 and A3) should be considered. 14 15. Green corridors/wedges shouldbe bigger than planned.

12/18/2017 10:00 AM

143 Take advantage of the fantastic TPT-allow/encourage small businesses to open small carts/icecream shops along the route. Allow more evening eating around Penistone-Hide & Hoof isamazing but a long walk/expensive taxi ride. Holmfirth has some great evening eating. Introduce adeli/bakery into the town centre-then no-one would need to go into Tesco. Greggs doesn't count!We are so so lucky to live in the Penistone area. Happy to share with others. Although we need toreturn the spirit of Penistone. Its a fab place.

12/18/2017 9:57 AM

144 I agree with the proposals. However, to link the majority of of the proposals we need a bettertransfer infrastructure. More train and bus services between towns and villages should beencouraged. Lorries getting stuck under bridges trying to supply businesses in Penistonecontradicts growth and development. Housing attracts more cars. Our roads are narrow and notsuited to volume. To help succeed the vision of 2026 we should begin to develop the infrastructureto maximize the transport in and around Penistone. Traffic wardens employed on a more frequentbasis.

12/18/2017 9:46 AM

145 This has come through my parents letter box but I feel passionate about certain aspects of myhome village hence the hijacking of this form, I am currently a youn g adult wishing to buy my firsthome, but am struggling to find affordable accommodation. I understand the need for new blood inthe community, but is this at the risk of pushing out the children of Penistone. A few key objectives11 a, who draws the line with what is determined as light industrial use 11b I feel the coal dropsare part of Penistone’s architecture. Unfortunately the only use for these at the moments is theselling of used cars. I am fully aware that they need tidying up, but feel it is unnecessary to makeinto commercial property. 12 I don’t want small business owners to get pushed out to make spacefor larger chain businesses therefore losing the heart of Penistone The heart of Penistone is itspeople

12/18/2017 8:51 AM

146 In relation to 16c do not agree that affordable housing should be pepper-potted through adevelopment.

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147 I am not in agreement to any further large housing development, Penistone has in recent yearsbeen in undated with large housing estates with no thought about the present road structure, afterall the people who occupy these new houses are almost all 'incomers' with jobs in other areas.Generally speaking, each house has two cars therefore adding to our already over crowded roadsystem. (Especially to the square about and bridge end.) There should be more emphasis onaffordable housing for young families (in Penistone). Th estate up chapel lane should not havebeen built, it is totally inappropriate, inaccessibility and green belt. Regarded the old M.O.D concosite at oxpring, at the bottom of Thurgoland bank. I am totally against development of this site tobe used as industrial land, the local farmers animals are making good use of the luscious greengrass which is growing there. The central government policy of open immigration is the sole reasonfor the shortage of housing.

12/17/2017 7:14 PM

148 The objectives and policies are unexceptionable- motherhood and apple pit stuff. But there is nomention of existing pressing concerns which will be exacerbated by implementing the plan, namely- - Adequecy of amenities (eg the health centre) to cope with increased numbers, - adequacy ofthe wad and other transport structure to absorb till more traffic. - adequacy of parking provision toabsorb more traffic. - if any read the wider plan section 5.0 projects and aspirations given a betterinsight on more positive future strategies.

12/17/2017 6:56 PM

149 Get rid of the stupid one way system round the church, bus station and Clarkes chemist. It has notincreased safety at all- in fact, when going down st Mary's street at night you have to face the oncoming headlights it's dazzling you and reducing visibility.

12/17/2017 6:39 PM

150 I am concerned about the three empty shops in a very prominent place where JT furniture, HSBCand the antique shop were. Is there a plan to regenerate this area? The market is under used forsuch a large structure. It is also dark, cold, damp and un inviting. However it's design is very goodon the outside to look at. Could something be done to make it more pleasant on the inside?Hoylandswaine bus service is very limited.

12/17/2017 6:34 PM

151 I hope this plan is not the 'Trojan horse' which will open the 'floodgates' to significantindustrial/commercial development. Existing residents have a right to enjoyable views and accessto the green areas around Penistone.

12/17/2017 6:30 PM

152 It would be very nice if all this is done. Where would all the houses go if you are keeping greenspaces? If we are to have visitors coming in it would be very nice to keep it clean (market place)!And high street and having more litter bins. Thank you.

12/17/2017 6:25 PM

153 Penistone has been spoilt. It will never return to what it was. The area is gridlocked most of thetime. We have no parking and the green space and wildlife habitat is being swallowed up.Penistone council can make no decisions and have no say on what BMBC decide to do. Peoplefrom Barnsley are being placed in Penistone. The village culture is disappearing and drugs or ant-social behaviour are moving in. Barnsley BMBC want as many houses as possible to be built inPenistone so they can get council tax. No money is being spent on facilities for Penistone it goesthe other side of dodworth. This is all too little too late and you have no power to change anythingor deliver anything. Waste of time!

12/17/2017 6:21 PM

154 More tourists and more residents, will the town infrastructure be able to cope? One requisite toliving in Penistone is a car as public transport is diabolical. I.e n.o 29 bus to Sheffield. Only onetrain an hour! The station in winter for single people is dark and isolated, no lighting to theSaunderson estate on tpt! Fencing demolished by the footpath. Maintainence comes at a SLOWpace - where do resources go?

12/17/2017 6:12 PM

155 We need to FILL the empty retail and office premises in Penistone town centre, before buildingnew ones. Stop trying to take the business away from the hub of Penistone. Why not spend moneyon the existing businesses, roads, and finish the awful market barn (what an eye sore)! Penistonealso used to be a beautiful rural market town but not now; the crime rate has increased, estatesare now being built on green belt land, the roads are full of pot holes, housing estates everywher.Just concentrate on the town centr!

12/17/2017 6:06 PM

156 See front page. We pay an awful lot of money to have the luxury of living in Penistone not for it tobecome a place for council housing.

12/17/2017 6:00 PM

157 The majority of this seems very appropriate. The issue for me is assessing how impliant with thispolicy, provisions given will be. It would be helpful to have some stronger language around thevarious departments of all BMBC, engineering highways planning and recreation work together tocreate this vision.

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158 You will never succeed in getting penistones interests past Barnsley council. See full text of'Ahistory of the parish of Penistone' - internet archive. Barnsley have been objecting to Penistoneimprovements since circa the 15th or 16th centuries!

12/17/2017 5:35 PM

159 I think the plan provides a very important vision of where my family and I would like to live. I amworried about increases in anti social behaviour and people not taking pride in or respecting theircommunity. Penistone is a villiage which we all want to be proud of.

12/17/2017 5:29 PM

160 The old water mill building should have been repaired as a town focal point on entering Penistoneinstead of ugly houses.

12/17/2017 5:20 PM

161 New affordable housing seems minimal. Where housing is built parking is non existent leading tocrowded roads. Tourism opportunities such as Tour de France led to a sea of yellow to covers toany visably stopping. The tourist office has now closed. What are the plans for infrastructure tosupport 1100 new houses?

12/17/2017 5:16 PM

162 An aspirational plan which would transform the Penistone area for the better. I fear that nationalgovernment and BMBC will be of little or no assistance in acheieving this however, as theirpriorities will as always take precedence.

12/17/2017 5:07 PM

163 We do not agree in any way, shape or form to further housing developments. You have alreadydestroyed the feel of Penistone and further housing expansion will only reinforce its 'commutertown' status that has now arisen, and all because of your greed. We all know that more expensivehome will bring you more income in the form of council tax and suspect you wouldn't evenconsider affordable housing if it wasn't government driven.

12/17/2017 5:03 PM

164 16. Increase the % of affordable homes and rent to buy. 12/17/2017 4:55 PM

165 No more houses What is an affordable house Penistone has lost its character and charm and justseems to be extension to Barnsley who don't seem to mind what happens to Penistone.

12/17/2017 4:51 PM

166 I feel services need to be developed along side all other I.e doctors, dentists and the like - schoolstoo.

12/17/2017 4:47 PM

167 Re point 12- imperative that units in the town are filled before further units are built. Re point 7 -increased traffic at schools an issue that should be addressed. Re point 16 - not enough starterhomes included in these new estates.

12/17/2017 4:35 PM

168 The most important thing is to ensure adequate Infrastructure is in place prior to development ofany kind.

12/17/2017 4:12 PM

169 Penistone is an ex industrial market town, not well suited to tourism. What historical features theparish/town does have are very thinly spread and hardly relevant to encourage tourism. Additionaltourism would need unacceptable "artificial" attractions. Presently, there is barely enough carparking just for residents; insufficient therefore for tourists as well. Roads are already toocongested. No public toilets and little accomodation. The market barn is grossly under-used and isan eyesore with constant litter and rubbish. There is insufficient clean access to the trans-Penninetrail west of Penistone. The trail skirts Thurlstone, but from autumn until spring and after rain atother times, all access points become muddy, which discourages anyone wishing to walk intoPenistone from Thurlstone. Access points should have surfaces at least as clean and well drainedas the trail itself.

12/17/2017 3:31 PM

170 I am against the large scale housing developments being proposed in Penistone and the villages.The infrastructure is not there to support such sizeable development and the rural and historicnature of Penistone is already spoiled for the people who live here. Such development which hasalready taken place eg. St John's Walk at Hoylandswaine is stark and not softened around theedges by trees and landscaping as originally shown on their plans and mentioned in ndp propsals.It looks like Blackpool with unnecessary lighting on all night which adds to the light pollution in whatwas a truly rural village. It seems there is no control when planning is granted and the council donothing when approached on any worriesome issues. This applies to footpaths being closed androad safety worries too. So there are lots of good proposals here but they will not be upheld andthen it will be too late and Penistone will no longer be the place it was. It has already changed forthe worse.

12/17/2017 8:25 AM

171 Stop building at a crazy rate whilst we watch what we currently have disappear! Invest in what wehave already.

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172 To emphasise -again- the need to balance housing developments with existing conditions i.e.Houses built should be mixed (not all 'executive' type) and due regard should be paid to the impacton communities. We need housing but we also need a condsiderate improvement in infrastructureand services. If this is not possible other sites for building should be found. The link for surveymonkey does not seem to be on the council website!

12/16/2017 7:25 PM

173 Am very concerned that ththe already over crowded roads, especially bridge end will becomemore congested. I walk this way every day, and with the new development on the farm land willadd to road congestion. The closing of the bank, smiths and JB antiques shops is a concern - weneed good individual shops that are in line with Penistone needs.

12/16/2017 7:19 PM

174 I agree with the points above, but not with the scale of development, in particular H81 & H82. Yousay the housing development should make provision for schooling where appropriate, but whatabout dentists & doctors. Also we regularly have cars queuing on Barnsley Road to go through thetraffic lights at Bridge End. This problem will only increase.

12/16/2017 7:15 PM

175 Affordable houses should be provided in greater numbers than £400,000 ++ homes throughcouncil housing and housing association.

12/16/2017 7:14 PM

176 Penistone needs a lot more car parking places, to get the streets safer. 12/16/2017 7:02 PM

177 I read that the draft plan includes (4) protection and enhancement of local heritage and i feel to dothis buildings/areas that are listed (approx 26 are within 1 mile radius of Penistone town centre).These would need to be identified together with other areas that need a protection plan on them,this could then be incorporated together with a brief history of each building/area would be crucial.This could draw more tourist into the area and learn more about the history of Penistone andsurrounding areas.

12/16/2017 7:00 PM

178 1. Neee for affordable homes for first time buyers and for the 50+ population. 2. Not everyonerequires a 4/5 executive home with 2+ parking. 3. Planning amendments should be made to theadvantage of the population NOT the builder.

12/16/2017 6:40 PM

179 With expansion of the town and people and the difficult in getting doctors appointment what is thepolicy in this area? One thing that attracts visitors is the free parking. Please make sure this iskept and traffic wardens are BANNED.

12/16/2017 6:32 PM

180 Whilst appreciating the need for housing to accommodate this ever increasing population inPenistone and surrounding villages, the volume of traffic into Penistone, Thurlstone and millhousegreen has reached breaking point with lengthy ques of traffic at bridge end not only at peak times,but also on market day, weekends and often through out the day. If any new development were tobe built then the use of which are able to easily access the a629 would be for the best, this wouldallow for the free movement of traffic which would not need to add to the already intorable situationat bridge end and into Penistone town centre, Thurlstone and millhouse green villages andbeyond. Whilst not wishing to lose our beautiful views and green spaces in my opinion this is theonly solution acceptable to allow Penistone to maintain its place as an historic market town and bean area people wish to visit for its unique qualities and the associated villages, which are atbursting point, to each retain their individual characters and not become joined up with each other.

12/16/2017 6:26 PM

181 I do not see in the list of of objectives what is important to me in Penistone: I would like to get adoctors appointment within a reasonable time scale. I would like to see a dentist within areasonable time scale. I would like to find a parking space when I see the doctor (Penistone grouppractice car park nearly always full) (I'm over 70).

12/16/2017 6:17 PM

182 For residents who do not have access to the internet or are not able to go out a better map inlarger type would be helpful. The highways could be enhanced to cope with growth. So a reportfrom the highways dept would have been helpful.

12/16/2017 6:09 PM

183 As long as there are affordable homes for the young people of Penistone and do not let the, buildbigger houses for the outsiders such as the people from further south what have got a biggerincome so will be able to buy bigger houses and generate more money for the council.

12/16/2017 6:05 PM

184 I can see a lot of effort has gone into this - well done! BE1- housing: we need to ensure spacingbetween properties is increased, they are too close together, gives clostrophobic feeling. Davidwilsons new development in hoylandswaine has poor pavement provision and poor visitor parking,simply using block paving does not slow a vehicle.

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185 Partially in agree,met with 'vision' provided it doesn't stray too much from original concept. Reobjective 2- any retail development should serve the community, up not at the cost of Penistonesrural environment (which is why people live in the area). 5. Not sure how new homes will deliveropportunities for ALL who live in the parish? 7. In place of policing? 9. Parking/amenities for localsis not usurped!

12/16/2017 5:47 PM

186 We agree that Penistone needs opportunities for the development of business, housing andcommunity facilities and the policies address this in a sensitive and sensible way. I wouldrecommend an 'easy read' questionnaire for members of the community who may find thelanguage used challenging or difficult to make sense of.

12/16/2017 5:38 PM

187 3.- To only use Welsh/blue slates too restrictive. Stone slates also in existence, allow othermaterials to be used. Otherwise I agree with this policy.

12/16/2017 5:33 PM

188 Derelict land such as that on green road should be developed as a priority (housing only). Love tosee the town go for national award for 'in boom'. Perhaps incentives or volunteers to helptidy/revitalise some front gardens in Creme as well as adjecant areas of scrub.

12/16/2017 5:29 PM

189 No.5 surely there are enough new homes being built, Penistone becoming a little crowded lack ofparking, busy doctors dentists and schools! 2. Where? Expand large development?

12/16/2017 5:21 PM

190 If any new houses are to be built the infrastructure must be looked at. The roads in Penistone aretoo small to deal with more traffic. We have enclosed a one way system on the high street andgreen road to ease matters. And a solution to keep larger lorries out of town should be looked at.Also areas for parking if you want more visitors.

12/16/2017 5:10 PM

191 Penistone is already a thriving market town. It is often hard to find parking on my own street due tolocal amenities, therefore introducing more businesses/attractions to the area is only going toaggrevate the situation. Penistone is also a close - knit community, expanding any further maysever this relationship.

12/16/2017 4:58 PM

192 Question 6. There should be no development on green spaces/belt. 12/16/2017 4:45 PM

193 This questionnaire is not helpful. Answering yes or no is not giving residents the opportunity toexpress their views! It seems a waste of money! Perhaps one of the arranged meetings may offersome better information. The vague survey could be about anywhere.

12/16/2017 4:42 PM

194 Our main concern is to avoid the loss of the green belt by over-development. This is a real concernof all local residents.

12/16/2017 4:29 PM

195 Road links need considering and parking on main/central roads. 12/16/2017 4:05 PM

196 the proposal of an interchange at lairds way should be a non starter there is absolutely no need forit & there would be the ongoing costs to maintain it. at best it should be turned into an over spillcar park for the railway station with pedestrian access to the station from it.

12/15/2017 2:31 PM

197 The vision and policies appear reasonable. However recent housing developments, along with theeyesore that is Penistone Grammar School suggest that Barnsley M.B.C. ignore these and theviews of local residents whenever they wish

12/15/2017 2:19 PM

198 3a) very unlikely that developers will use slate. 7. Existing schools/enlarged schools should not beused for non Penistone residents. 8. Facilities from sec 106 monies should be provided and notparalleled up and given to BMBC who would use the funding for other Barnsley areas. 13. Atransport hub. Encourage new b&b businesses to start up. 14. This will be a hard battle to fight. 16.A policy like this will devalue higher value properties and encourage and attract people of loweraspirations.

12/15/2017 12:43 PM

199 Objectives point 2 - there are sufficient retail properties already, the current ones need to beutilised. Point 5- not social housing. Policies point 3 (a) no properties should be more than 2storeys and bungalows should be the referred option. Point 14. If such 'wedges' border main roadsthen if further housing is needed they should be considered due to ease of access and lessdisruption to neighbours. Point 15 - it is assumed the green dot routes are un touched - hand to thesites of such routes should also be protected.

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200 Stop building 12/15/2017 12:23 PM

201 Objectives 3 and draft policy 3-we are living in the 21st century. We should be encouraginginnotavie architecture for the future not just looking to the past. Objective 14- what is the rationalfor keeping '4 settlements'. This plan is more likely to achieve its objectives if working as one brandrather than 4.

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202 Ive lived in Penistone all my life (43years) and has nearly doubled in size due to big 4/5 bedroomhouses being built at prices that young local people cannot afford to buy. A lot more affordablehousing, and when I say affordable I mean no higher than 100,000, should be built now instead of250,000 plus houses for 'incomers' to snap up.

12/15/2017 12:15 PM

203 Crime needs to be addressed in the Penistone area. I've tried and been slated for wanting to stopcertain problems that everyone knows happens.

12/15/2017 12:10 PM

204 Using language to garner the responses you want?Not very clever and clearly skewed 12/15/2017 12:09 PM

205 Of all the policies I feel key issues that need addressing are transport links in and out of the areaas there is terrible traffic building in certain areas such as Bridge end due to no new roads beingbuilt. In addition increased provision in the schools/new schools need building to cater for growingyounger population. Recent competition to the area from fox valley over in stocksbridge is taking alot of business from Penistone and therefore i feel Penistone needs a better stratagy at creatingmore business and retail opportunities in the area so we compete with the fox valley development,its tourism.

12/15/2017 12:07 PM

206 Penistone has so much potential to become an attractive market town where tourists visit.However, it lacks the facilities of other small towns such as Holmfirth & the new Fox Valleycomplex. For example, how can we expect visitors to travel to Penistone when we lack basicfacilities such as public toilets!

12/15/2017 12:04 PM

207 Penistone is not capable of dealing with the traffic generated by recent housing development.Don't grid lock our town

12/15/2017 12:00 PM

208 Regarding business/tourism: encourage 7 day a week trading. School run traffic: encourageparents to walk children to school , ease congestion, bring back 'the school bus'. Regarding dogfouling in holmfirth the council supply 'foc' bags. Look very closely at bungalows rented for oapsand those with medical needs and grasses/lawns cut when it seems it's their second home as isthe case with Westfield ave. This money would be spent more wisely - also a person(s) in needwould benefit from such accommodation.

12/15/2017 11:59 AM

209 Penistone has too much new housing This is spoiling the town We need to look to Holmfirth as anaspiration of commercialism , tourism & preserving architectural integrity

12/15/2017 11:56 AM

210 Penistone needs to stay as it is. We don't need new builds. We don't need businesses. We don'tneed change. If it ain't broke don't try fix it

12/15/2017 11:51 AM

211 Many think Penistone and surrounding are already over populated but I know we need morehousing *in the right places*. But access to Penistone must be improved especially via bridge end,traffic is a nightmare at school out and early evening/morning. Bridge end needs to be widened.

12/15/2017 11:50 AM

212 We have concerns regarding the amount of houses being built. The amount of traffic in and aroundPenistone is at times horrendous, and parking cars is very difficult. Also, the knock on effect onDoctors, dentists and schools is a concern.

12/15/2017 11:44 AM

213 Calming measures at square about and some pedestrian crossings. No more large housingestates (above 10 houses).

12/15/2017 11:42 AM

214 I cannot agree with any proposals which involve building more houses in Penistone. Doctors,Dentists, Schools already struggling . Queuing traffic into Penistone a problem at certain times &parking in Penistone is extremely difficult. If you wish to encourage small businesses then youmust apply reasonable rents. Extremely dangerous trying to cross the road near Penistone Church

12/15/2017 11:40 AM

215 The vision has been carefully put together and I agree with all the objectives. Sadly I cannot be ina positive frame of mind re the outcome. Barnsley council want to squeeze as much money asthey can from this area. No longer will it BE a place that people want to visit. Traffic is far beyondwhat the infrastructure can cope with. Services are stretched at the moment. 2026?

12/15/2017 11:38 AM

216 The re introducing of the original market arrangements. 12/15/2017 11:32 AM

217 Great work on the plan. 12/15/2017 11:30 AM

218 No housing should be allowed on existing green belt land. We have enough large housingdevelopments in Penistone. Penistone town council should stand up to Barnsley about any more.Any affordable housing built should be for the young of Penistone not the dregs of Barnsley.

12/15/2017 11:27 AM

219 No further housing in our areas. Improve what we have. 12/15/2017 11:18 AM

220 I agree with all your stated policies. 12/15/2017 11:15 AM

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221 Re objective 7, We are all in favour of any measures such as the proposed lighting and CCTV. Inthe light of increased crime in Penistone (burglaries) we would like to see the Penistone PoliceStation opened 24/7. The ever increasing size of the population in Penistone necessitates a 24hrfully manned Police Presence! Lighting on walkways and waterhall park.

12/15/2017 11:08 AM

222 Before anymore houses or shops are built parking spaces\facilities need to be vastly improved.Also, more schools\places & more doctors surgeries not overloading existing ones making lifepoorer for people already living here!

12/15/2017 11:01 AM

223 This form is biased towards agreeing with all questions you will never achieve these proposals asyou LET buildings take place without thought to traffic congestion which we already have.

12/15/2017 11:00 AM

224 Try & discourage large heavy lorries driving through small village such as Thurlstone (road toonarrow for such traffic) and Millhouse Green. They should be encourage to use Stocksbridgebypass by use of no lorries signs except those that have passes.

12/15/2017 10:59 AM

225 1. Penistone's local economy is in direct competition with Stocksbridge, which has a far betterparking facilities by the shops and businesses that people want to use. To enable Penistone tocompete effectively, Car parking facilities will have to be greatly improved and then increased asthe town grows. Any new parking facilities need to be convenient for the consumer, to attractpatronage. Therefore, any out of town centre parking facilities such as those being proposed willneed to be Park and Ride's that serve the town centre, Tesco's and any future TransportInterchange. A single service that serves all Car Parks should be set up financed at least in partby local taxes, both business and residential. 2. As the town grows the need for local bus services(that serve the main residential areas, the town centre, Tesco's and any future TransportInterchange) increases. Again consideration should be given to subsidising part of the costthrough local taxes. 3.New housing is always going to be required. However, none should beconsidered without the necessary investment in infrastructure, decent roads for access, townparking, public transport, schools and health provision. For example, the development at the top ofChapel Lane is a disaster waiting to happen, access is atrocious. New developments need to be ofa reasonable size (up to 150 maybe) 'pepper potted' around the town not thousands of houses atonce that would destroy the character of the town.

12/15/2017 10:54 AM

226 Closure of Natwest means that there will be no bank in Penistone. The proposal to use the postoffice as an alternative will place an added burden as at certain times of day the queue for thepost office reaches the door of the shop. My concern if all the proposed building takes place in thattraffic around Penistone will be gridlocked. Parking in Penistone is already inadequate. Although Iwant to see Penistone flourish and attract new buildings the present infrastructure is unable tosustain the proposed amount of new build homes.

12/15/2017 10:52 AM

227 Any new housing plans should take into consideration more school places & doctors dentistfacilities so as not to overload the current surgeries schools etc & parking facilities Penistone isterrible for parking already

12/15/2017 10:40 AM

228 To maintain Penistone's green space as much as possible alongside farm land. To prevent toomuch over development of the town.

12/15/2017 10:35 AM

229 Answer to question 6. How special will the circumstances be? Penistone and surrounding areasrequire more medical facilities it is ok to build new housing estates but there are otherrequirements needs to serve our communities. In the end do we the people of Penistone have asay and are we really listened to?

12/15/2017 10:32 AM

230 I would like to see Penistone maintained as a thriving community for my grandchildren but withoutthe gridlock that is caused by building houses in inappropriate areas. Yes, bungalows etc not just4 bed exec house no-one round here can afford. Well done.

12/15/2017 10:29 AM

231 Building of ''executive'' homes has to stop. Builders love green belt, easy land that needs noreclamation as does brownfield. This has given Penistone its ''doughnut'' appearance - rings ofjunk housing round old town centres are not conducive to developing tourism or maintaining greenspaces. These developments never include shops, bus facilities, adequate play areas orallotments. They are minimal to wildlife and biodiversity in general. They are sustainable only inthe narrow sense of sustaining builders profits. Barnsley MBC sees Penistone as a council taxcash cow. Insistence on properly built, ecologically sound housing woiuld soon deter big buildingfirms.

12/15/2017 10:27 AM

232 There is sufficient housing in Penistone and surrounding areas without further developments.There is insufficient parking and the road infrastructure is unsuitable for further developments andwe need to protect our greenbelt areas

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233 No more developing Penistone. You can't get an appointment for Doctors, Dentist and our schoolsare full.

12/15/2017 10:21 AM

234 I am sure the Barnsley Authority is under pressure from Central Government to build new homesand the Penistone area is surrounded by many green fields. But I applaud your statements andideals for a fully common sense and though through approach to how we manage this change, butat the same time keep Penistone's heritage and community spirit alive and where there is aproposed new development for example is wrong, it does not go ahead. I truly hope that thestatements you have set out are accepted and respected by the powers that be, and the result is aPenistone that we can all be proud of.

12/15/2017 10:19 AM

235 I agree with affordable housing, ie bungalows for the elderly, I do not agree with council housingfor problem families. In my experience problem families do not integrate into the wider community.I envisage Penistone like a smaller Harrogate.

12/15/2017 10:10 AM

236 Penistone is a popular place to live for obvious reasons. The town centre needs to attract newbusiness other then service providers. We have nothing to attract tourists to the town which hasfallen off since fox valley. The area is down by at least 40% on available housing so we obviouslyneed new houses; in turn we need a modernised infrastructure.

12/15/2017 10:07 AM

237 As a person born in Penistone and my Grandma was the oldest person in Penistone at age 103when she passed. I have seen the changes grow and grow over the past 62 years and quitefrankly enough is enough. We cannnot support any more houses, affordable or not but the localsmall businesses need help to survive and reason to grow, local people should come first and notnew comer who don't help with the locality of Penistone and the community.

12/15/2017 10:04 AM

238 Affordable housing very important Penistone only has one road from Cubley to Bridge End-thiscan not take much more traffic-so any new major building program can not be allowed that usesthe road as its main access. Infrastructure-doctors, schools, dentist, gas, water, electricaleverything

12/15/2017 9:58 AM

239 Very disappointing to hear the news that Natwest bank is closing, leaving just YBS. How does thathelp to sustain the local economy. Once again, no consideration for older people and businesswho will have to travel to Barnsley. Not everyone uses internet banking.

12/15/2017 9:53 AM

240 Surely now Penistone needs a swimming pool-there is a leisure centre at the school but withincreased housing on the cards, this is now a vital facility for all the family. Doctors will be undermore pressure-(with extra residents) & sjhops etc will need to be reviewed. A point with all newestate development is the sight of rows and rows of dustbins! -Builders should be told that dustbinlocations should be part of their plans & should be hidden from view even if they have to buildfewer houses on their developments-they are an eyesore!!

12/15/2017 9:51 AM

241 People in Penistone do not want to be joined up to Barnsley. Affordable housing often entailsbuilding on open countryside. Penistone is a relatively safe and nice place to bring up children. Ifaffordable housing is put into place this often attracts ‘social problem families’ that will drive peopleout of Penistone. There has been enough house building in Penistone it should now be stopped!

12/15/2017 9:45 AM

242 All these proposals sound wonderful and I agree with them in the most part. However I do worrythat the small businesses will turn out to be more cafes, charity shops and food shops instead of agood alround selection, especially for people from middle aged up ie. good quality shoes, clothes (men and women) habadashery. Yes you can get them once a week at the market but why not theshops all year round like other places such as wombwell? Why just Penistone people have totravel to Barnsley, stocksbridge, Sheffield to have and be able to buy from a range of GOODshops. Cannot buy buttons, cottons from a decent selection.

12/15/2017 9:42 AM

243 Local heritage asserts. Additional items not listed in NDP Bridges over River Don (HeritageBridges) *bridge by waterfall into park *park house bridge by recycling centre *park horse bridgebetween spring ale and oxspring (willow bridge)

12/15/2017 9:34 AM

244 Most of the proposals are too little too late as most development are all ready here. There arebanks, empty shops because rent rates are too dear. Little are no buses, everyone else has a busservice into a major town every 10 mins. Traffic is appalling, rush hour in Penistone has gone from10 mins to bridge end to 20 mins same journey. We have become a sleeper town for the wealthyand is just a pleasant place to live for the few and not the many.

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245 12-There are empty retail units in the town centre why build more vacant premises will make thetown a ghost town. 16-Affordable housing makes any development scruffy they have no pride intheir home and do not maintain it or the area they live in. 7-Don't agree with large housingdevelopments 3- Don't agree to developments but agree that conservation area must be adheredto.

12/15/2017 9:24 AM

246 In order to be able to achieve some of the proposals the image of Penistone town centre needs tobe improved and empty shops let but not to "cheap or charity" shops

12/15/2017 9:19 AM

247 I don't think that there should be anymore housing in Penistone already there is more then enoughand thats not affordable it just making it ever more difficult to use public services, Doctors,Dentists, Schools, parking etc . Enough is enough as far as we are concerned and don't supportany new housing projects in the Penistone area or Penistone itself

12/15/2017 9:16 AM

248 I agree with these proposals as long as you don't let BMBC walk all over Penistone Town Councilas previously has happened

12/15/2017 9:11 AM

249 As I have had the chance to visit venues showing full plan I do not feel I can agree or disagree onsome of the questions. However I do not want Penistone to grow any bigger. Too many newhouses have already been built when there are a lot of vacant properties in the area

12/15/2017 9:08 AM

250 1) I'd like to see signage promoting Springvale community Garden as a "place to visit" in town & atthe station 2) I think the approach to the town centre from the A628 could be beautiful - a)flowers/attractive planting on the sides of the bridge b) Permanent attractive displays at the well &on the side opposite c) corner of the signs promoting businesses - fine to promote but could theybe more attractive

12/15/2017 9:04 AM

251 It would be helpful in the development had the correct postal address not Cubley Barnsley butPenistone or have not all reached to Barnsley

12/15/2017 8:58 AM

252 This plan is not ambitious enough in relation to past developments. There should be penaltieswhen developers don't honour their commitments eg bond More support needed to supportvoluntary action in the community. Lack of commitment to older peoples needs

12/15/2017 8:52 AM

253 The main threat to Penistone is over-development of large scale housing. The character andviability of our "rural" community is threatened by this. Efforts should be made to restrictdevelopment to smaller areas using appropriate materials & ensure that appropriate infrastructureexists

12/15/2017 8:41 AM

254 We need regular reliable public transport More parking in the town centre Parking restrictions onGreen Road Improvements to ease congestion at busy times at the square-about Thefacilities/events we have in Penistone make it a great place to live - the Paramount, the annualshow, & events on the show ground, the events at churches etc, the trail, shops & restaurants,community events etc

12/15/2017 8:36 AM

255 Concerns re extra housing, when our last bank is to close, need extra full time police in Penistoneas the town grows in size, as they will receive extra revenue from extra council tax collected.Concerned about the empty shops in Town Centre, does not make the place look vibrant. Is thisdue to executive business rates as the previous tenants claim.

12/15/2017 8:31 AM

256 Local facilities and amenities have become FULL. Too many cafes, and fast food outlets throughout. Continual congestion at Bridge end and bridge steet needs to be considered. The landbetween 'the drape' and 'It's for Hire' is the only central large area currently available. Please thinkvery carefully before allowing it's use to be squandered away for commercial gain instead ofcommunity. Development of this site could be crucial to Penistones enhancement.

12/14/2017 9:51 PM

257 Top of green road Penistone look unsightly old lorries caravan, large blocks painted red and whiteplus a old derelict building - it looks a total mess.

12/14/2017 9:39 PM

258 8. The link between new housing development and the cricket facilities isn't clear to me. Is this aresponsibility for new developments? 10. Laird's way - the additional parking mentioned isn'texplained. Is there a new car park to alleviate issues?

12/14/2017 9:18 PM

259 More parking spaces 12/14/2017 8:52 PM


261 I wholeheartedly endorse the collection of the neighbourhood development plan as outlined onpage 59

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262 The road infrastructure, schools and medical provision must be improved to account for the newdevelopments - please take this into account when new housing is planned.

12/14/2017 8:40 PM

263 The infrastructure and road networks etc are already inadequate- also local G.Ps are strugglingwith the amount of patients!

12/14/2017 8:36 PM

264 This letter has been sent out far too late. Penistone has already been spoilt. Your concerns aboutthe cricket club, what about the residents of Springdale, these have never been considered, theyhave lost their parking spaces-why? Penistone town centre is a mess, the roads are atrocious forcrossing. The shops are closing and the market hall is a totally depressing place. What a waste ofmoney.

12/14/2017 8:26 PM

265 Great in principle. However, how will Penistone encourage shops and businesses into the areaaround the high street so that it becomes somewhere people wish to visit? We need to be flexibleand innovative with regard to rent and rates etc.

12/14/2017 8:21 PM

266 Penistone has been spoilt by the recent housing developments on such a large scale. Do not thinkit necessary for any more buildings of any kind. Penistone is a rural market town and should berespected not thrown away. (Public) transport is in decline and the roads are usually far too busyat any time of day. Not always a pleasant place to live anymore!

12/14/2017 8:17 PM

267 I don't agree with building large housing estates in Penistone. Improve what we've got andconcentrate on affordable housing for locals. The green belt should be preserved and maintainednot built on. Improve housing in town centres and derelict areas rather than expanding into ruralareas.

12/14/2017 8:09 PM

268 As a residential driver over 37 years, the square about in Penistone is a big improvement on theprevious system. Please keep it. It's drivers that are the problem not the road. We need blue discparking (disabled bays) in the town centre.

12/14/2017 8:00 PM

269 Need playground facilities for children with special needs, wheelchair friendly. These children arenot catered for in Penistone. DISGRACEFUL!

12/14/2017 7:51 PM

270 Affordable housing could be built closer to Barnsley town centre. People move to this area to getaway from new builds and commercial giants.

12/14/2017 5:23 PM

271 Use of current buildings & listed building not just left for developers and left empty. 12/14/2017 5:19 PM

272 Housing Development (H1) Developers should not be allowed to avoid providing affordable homeswithin larger developments by paying s.106 alternatives

12/14/2017 5:16 PM

273 You must add better public transport. 1 bus an hour - increase 1 train an hour -increase Touristsmight appreciate as well as locals

12/14/2017 5:14 PM

274 Many aspects of developing the proposals within this plan are dependent on infrastructureimprovements provided by other bodies and outside funding. No development within this planshould proceed without the required full enrichment of attendant infrastructure.

12/14/2017 5:11 PM

275 I do not want to see further large housing development. You will not attract tourists to a town withsurrounding countryside reduced by modern housing. Penistone has already undergone massivechanges, it can hardley be called a historic market town anymore. If housing development ceasedyou would not have the problem with school places. Small local schools are good for children

12/14/2017 5:06 PM

276 7b is vital.The present schools will be unable to cope with all the new houses planned. 16a Veryimportant for young people to have a chance to buy and stay in Penistone if they wish

12/14/2017 4:57 PM

277 The proposed closure of the one remaining bank and the not fit for purpose conditions of the roadsin the area adversely affect the vision and policies of this plan.

12/14/2017 4:54 PM

278 Tourism Promotion Facility needed to possibly through library or other council offices in Penistone.Specific office was set up on Shrewsbury Road in Penistone town hall building to promote Tour deYorkshire cycling event which was well used and promoted a range of events, accommodation andattractions. A Penistone town area map produced would be useful for visitors highlighting mainattractions , could be distributed through library, cafes and local business, etc... Safety andcleanliness of market barn should be reviewed. Shocking litter and anti-social behavior takesplace. Lighting and security is poor. More police officers & manned desk needed in Penistone toreduce crime and a street presence.

12/14/2017 4:52 PM

279 Traffic congestion is getting worse with every housing development - that should be emphasised .For a vital town - we need a bank!

12/14/2017 4:38 PM

280 No new developments until roads are sorted They are dangerous. 12/14/2017 4:35 PM

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281 The average house price in Penistone is £275,000 "pepper potting" isn't helpful to currentresidents. Large retail shouldn't come to Penistone. Our schools need improving to deal with newhouses now.

12/14/2017 4:32 PM

282 Do not agree to houses on Halifax Road. It is a very busy fast road, and more housing wouldmake it a lot, lot busy. We live on Halifax Road and have problems with sleeping traffic

12/14/2017 4:30 PM

283 I personally don't see the need or any more houses - I think Penistone has already sufferedenough with the houses being built - We need infrastructure (Doctors, Dentists & Schools) notmore housing. I want to live in a country side small town where I have lived since being born - notsome large inpersonnel town with inadequate services.

12/14/2017 4:27 PM

284 Having read the proposals in the booklet at "The Huntsman" , it makes such positive readingbecause without all these ideas and initiatives, Penistone i feel could turn into a clogged up townwithout it's own identity which it has always had. Thank you.

12/14/2017 4:23 PM

285 I feel unable to complete this survey as many of the proposed ideas & visions for the next 10yrshave already not been met - we have no affordable housing. The cinema & community centre arefunded as extra on our council tax rates. Our green fields are been built on & the local roads arebecoming very busy due to excess housing.

12/14/2017 4:19 PM

286 I feel unable to complete this survey as many of the proposed ideas & visions for all the nest 10yrshave already not been met - we have no affordable housing.The cinema and community centreare funded on as extra on our council rates. Our green fields are been built on & the local roadsare becoming very busy due to excess housing.

12/14/2017 4:16 PM

287 Q11c: Telecommunications infrastructure will become even more important for Penistone'seconomy in the future than it is now: we should accept visually intrusive structures if they bringclear benefits - like visually intrusive traffic lights. P18 maps: Concern that the ones used are atleast 13 years out of date (my property is not shown). It undermines your authority when, on P50,you call on Sat Navs to be updated to show the low bridges fringing Penistone. If whole, largeestates are missing and shown as "foundry". Otherwise, a lot of work has clearly gone into this.Well done and thank you.

12/14/2017 4:04 PM

288 At a more fundamental level it seems that the more westerly one is situated the less priority isafforded to maintenance and infrastructure. For example the LED lighting installed to BullhouseLane (S36) in 2015 has not been dealt with despite several calls to BMBC reporting 25% lightingunit failure. Is this intentional on this busy lane serving TPT, Bullhouse hamlet and Chapel. Also,the street sign "Bullhouse Lane" has apparently been stolen in recent months close to entrance onManchester Road. Maybe a plastic sign can be used as a replacement,l the old one wasaluminium I presume. The TPT volunteers do a magnificent job keeping the trial presentable andis used extensively by the public.

12/14/2017 3:52 PM

289 Need to encourage a wider range of retail into the town centre eg outdoor clothing and footwear,electrical goods.

12/14/2017 3:43 PM

290 I think we should have housing that everyone can afford, most people are on minimum wage andfind rent is more than half a months wage. I think that we shouldn't have to wait until somethinglike a cycle race takes place to get the roads resurfaced, roads get closed for cycle races mostweekends in summer, people still have to get to work but this doesn't seem as important as acycle race. The town hall car park is nowhere near big enough for the cars that attend, this makesthe main road very dangerous with cars parked all over and parked outside residents homes soyou have no where to park when you get home from work, enough is enough, go build housessomewhere else and leave Penistone alone please

12/14/2017 3:39 PM

291 The quiet & peaceful town of Penistone has already been ruined by developments. It does notneed more shops, more houses, more tourism, more people & more cars. It does not have theinfrastructure. Quick, narrow country lanes are like motorways, traffic in and out of Penistone isridiculous, the state of the roads, particularly Mortimor Rd is appalling. Penistone was a smallmarket town, that has now gone. Stop building houses on green fields before it is too late & it isjust an extension of Barnsley!

12/14/2017 3:25 PM

292 Would want any house builder contributions made in lieu of housing developments spent in thePenistone area if thge housing is built in the Penistone area - Many houses built in Hoylandswainerecently and the contribution as not spent in the are at all - so no benefits made to local residentswho have to put up with diversions - mess on roads etc. Also no mention of public transport -Hoylandswaine has two buses an hour to town - both coming with 10 mins of each hour - thennothing!

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293 No more executive homes! Stop plundering green space!! INVEST in the High Street andinfrastructure NOW to cover the builds already up!

12/14/2017 3:09 PM

294 Penistone High Street is one of the bleakest places in Yorkshire. Don't focus on tourists -focus oncurrent residents & their needs. Lets have retail units for us - DIY, clothing etc-there aren't eventoilet facilities at the station. Improve parking at Penistone Paramount. Let local communities buildhousing for local people - our children cannot afford Penistone prices.

12/14/2017 2:53 PM

295 No new housing developments please. Green land needs protecting. 12/14/2017 11:50 AM

296 Stop the building of unaffordable buildings. This is turning us into a Commuter Village for peoplewho do not use any of the facilities available ie. Pubs, eating places, shops. The only facilities theyuse are the doctors, dentists and schools, which are becoming unsustainable. Also rduce rentsand encourage businesses to come forward. Its easy all this. Just needs the right people to comeforward and do. Not the current council who would not have a job in the private sector.

12/14/2017 11:11 AM

297 Because of the limited road network throughout the town and surrounding areas, it is concerningus to the effect of large housing developments will have on access, of traffic jams occur, this willdeter tourists etc and particularly during the rush hours those considering moving to the area .

12/14/2017 10:37 AM

298 Your aims are lofty yet you have approved hundreds of properties to be built with a consequentincrease in people & transport without the correct infrastructure with the result that traffic isbecoming a nuisance and the nature of what is Penistone has been lost. I have lived her 65 yearsand love it, but the changes are failing its very essence and that saddens me.

12/14/2017 10:32 AM

299 1) Where are the affordable new houses in Penistone? 12/14/2017 10:22 AM

300 If all the polices become reality in the future, what a wonderful area we'd live in. BMBC seem toride "roughshod" over Penistone, objections to unsuitable plans appear to be ignorant. Until wehave work done to the infrastructure of the town we shall always have problems & still we havingfar more expensive properties being built when the young folk cannot afford to purchase. The Barnneeds making secure, doors fitted, an upstairs space for public functions. Many residents wereunder the impression that it was to be so originally -as it is now a covered playground everyevening!

12/14/2017 10:17 AM

301 My only comment on this is is that the questionnaire is worded in such a way as to make it difficultto respond to. The fact that it seems to require the reading of a further document before answerscan be given is yet another obstruction. If you genuinly want people's opinion or wish to consultlocal people, make things more accessible. Plain English with no cross-referencing to otherdocumentation would be a start. This seems like a costly exercise designed to tick a PlanningRegulation box.

12/14/2017 10:04 AM

302 irst, some not very important errors in the Draft Plan text. p11. Penistone town centre stands at anelevation of 750 feet (230 m) above sea level; the highest market town in Yorkshire. - Not thehighest Market Town. p12: 'Although known as Penistone Grammar School, the new school isPenistone Grammar School Advanced Learning Centre (ALC).' - The school's legal name wasnever changed from 'Penistone Grammar School', although an attempt had been made to do so. Itrequired a unanimous decision to legally change the name, which was not obtained. I can seeAM's footprints all over this one, but he is still wrong and don't let him tell you otherwise. I canprove it. p13: Penistone Farmers' Market, also held in the Market Barn, is a monthly farmers'market on the second Saturday of every month. Local farmers and producers of foods and craftsbring local produce direct to the public. - It was a good idea but it does not happen. p13: 'TheAssembly Hall was converted to a cinema'. - The Town Hall (Paramount) had been intended to beused as a cinema, theatre and assembly hall from the beginning. P20: Mis-named 'Water HallPark.' BMBC's official plaque calls it 'Watermeadows Park'. It is named correctly on p28. P21: KeyViews towards Penistone Town - The descriptions and map areas do not appear to agree. - Itomits another 'point of entry' view of Penistone while descending Huddersfield Road near theschool. P28: It says: 'The following areas are designated as Local Green Spaces where newdevelopment will only be allowed in very special circumstances' I assume this refers to one ofBMBC's maps. It includes the 'Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field' (coloquially 'The Showground') butthis is protected (in the normal useage of the word) against development by Royal Decree and thatshould trump any 'special circumstances' or BMBC Planning Officers. A little bit surprising thatStottercliffe Cemetery and Penistone Church are both included. One hopes that there would neverbe any 'special circumstances' that might lead to any development on either. P35: 'Quality PublicRealm' is jargon and meaningless to most English-speaking people. There were also a few texterrors (capitalisation, punctuation, American spellings, etc.), which ought to have been

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303 Add 1 Re-use of brown field sites/derelict land/abandoned retail sites for housing 2 No farm landbeing converted to housing 3 Development of new leisure centre for are (holmfirth centre) 4Suitable investment in infrastructure! (you can't build houses etc with no policy for rail, road, etc)

12/13/2017 8:58 PM

304 You have missed the boat with (LE1) they are building houses on there now. HA! So long as nothouses (LE3) business YES 4 settlements (CG11) they are joined already HA! I thought thedefinition of a market town was (cattle market) (live stock) but Barnsley Council sold out to Tesco(money talks) and the developers.

12/13/2017 8:44 PM

305 Penistone's unique character must be preserved. Once it has gone, its gone forever. We mustensure it doesn't become a suburb of Barnsley-the town has so much to offer in terms of tourism,particularly around cycling. This must be encouraged.

12/13/2017 8:42 PM

306 You missed the boat with (LE1) they are building houses on there now HA! So long as not houses(LE3) business YES 4 settlements (CG11) they are joined already HA! I thought the definition of amarket town was (cattle market) (live stock) but Barnsley council sold out to Tesco (money talks)and the developers.

12/13/2017 8:36 PM

307 1. Footfall on the high street seems to have dropped, efforts to support retail and business areessential. 2. A key aspect of outcomes will be the way in which conflicting objectives are balancede.g. Retain green edges and corridors vs house building under a terraced preserve from Barnsleyand government. 3. Need to relieve traffic congestion in Thurlstone 4. More parking needed.

12/13/2017 12:43 PM

308 1. Public transport is less than accessible, significant areas have no public transport e.g.Huddersfield road. 2. Builders should not be able to get round the affordable housing provision inthe way it has happened the last few years. 3. More parking is urgently needed especially onmarket day?

12/13/2017 12:37 PM

309 The major concerns I have with many of the above is the amount of roadworks and traffic created.For example, building the new homes is good, however it doesn't mention how this increase intraffic will be managed. It currently takes me 15-20minutes to get through bridge end on anevening. All these new developments will increase traffic, with no suggestion as how this will bemanaged. Also please stop doing roadworks on Manchester/Thurlstone road near the sportscentre. There seems to be constant roadworks. Traffic lights have been here for 2 weeks, theywent for one week and are back again now!!! NO MORE ROADWORKS!

12/13/2017 12:32 PM

310 Increased traffic possible when the new properties at lairds way are occupied traffic through thecinema - church, bus station area. One way system could become gridlocked as already doeshappen at peak times. Bridge end traffic lights also back up at 'rush hour' (up hill to hoylandswaineand sometimes to Tesco roundabout.

12/13/2017 12:23 PM

311 I have not commented on the proposals due to my opinions expressed below. These proposalsgive the vision of a superficial document compiled without significant reference to Penistone anddistrict. The document could have been written without visiting or spending time in the area. Thefactor which hits anyone visiting or living in the area is parking on public roads and the increasingcongestion and disrupted flow of traffic. No hint of a mention of this is included in the proposals yetthe proposals have a vision for more development. There should be a block on development untilthe growing problem on the roads has a vision which creates a solution that can be implemented.Present housing development is lacking place with no solution to its it's impact on parking andcongestion. This aspect will of course become part of the vision after occurrences resulting infatalities have taken place.

12/13/2017 12:10 PM

312 I wholeheartedly agree with 8, 9 and 13 (sport, library tourism and local economy and 10 and 11too). I think we need to concentrate on just leaving the green spaces and countryside as they are(and restrict building developments) and concentrate on making the town a more attractive,vibrant, bustling success.

12/13/2017 12:03 PM

313 Public transport needs to be reviewed, it is currently un reliable and a poor service. Better linksinto Sheffield and Manchester would create a more prosperous Penistone. Could rail links beimproved? Re open the rail to Manchester? There is no mention to public transport in thedevelopment plan.

12/13/2017 11:50 AM

314 There is no mention in these proposals to relieve traffic congestion at the bottle neck intersectionof bridge street and the a628 which is a serious problem.

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315 It is difficult to object to any of the proposed aims and objectives, yet there has been substantialdevelopment, in housing, in Thurlstone and millhouse green but a loss in amenities. E.g loss ofpost office, reduced public transport. It is a disgrace that there is no public community centrewhere local groups can be developed. Most after Barnsley districts have them e.g. Pollyfox centrein Dodworth. Why have we been so neglected we probably pay more in the way of council tax thanother areas.

12/13/2017 11:37 AM

316 1. The current retail offering in the town centre is dismal and has got worse over the last fewyears. The development that took place several years ago did nothing to enhance it, indeed themarket area became diminished in size and functionality, a case of style over substance. We needa return of the Saturday auctions - a unique feature that really did bring visitors to Penistone andadded to its vibrancy over the weekend. 2.Transport provision urgently need improvement - thebus service is worse than I can ever remember an the train service is hampered from improvementby its single track and park and ride. We need a proper, joined up public transport system for all touse.

12/13/2017 11:18 AM

317 I am generally in agreement with the plan. However I don't believe the town council/planningauthority should be too prescriptive an individual building design as this should be taken onarchitectural merit. Also any opportunity to utilise 'brown field' space should be taken. Things neverstay still, they either grow or die I would like Penistone to grow, but in a sensible, sustainablemanner.

12/13/2017 10:53 AM

318 Hi, should take into account BE 1, 2, 3 & 4 CF1, 2 & 3 CG1 1 & 2 Is it more important that BMBCplanning agree with this document.

12/13/2017 10:45 AM

319 Whatever the public says. Barnsley council will do just as it pleases. 12/13/2017 10:43 AM

320 There are too many housing developments in Penistone and there is not the infrastructure to copewith this.

12/13/2017 10:36 AM

321 There is no mention in the plan for extra car parking. It is already very difficult to park, especiallyon Thursdays and Saturdays. With extra residents and visitors it will be virtually impossible.Similarly there is no provision to regulate illegal parking. No provision either is mentioned tofacilitating crossing the road for pedestrians. A single crossing in the middle of town is inadequate.

12/13/2017 10:36 AM

322 Medical facilities should be considered also emergency services provision. Any developmentshould be accountable for 'road damage' to allieviate illness around degrading roads. Watersystem infrastructure- any development should contribute to upgrading/expanding water system toprevent flooding. Public transport for residents in area needs to be adhered for any housingdevelopments.

12/13/2017 10:31 AM

323 All woodland and water areas should have a sustained buffer zone to protect wildlife should anydevelopment be proposed nearby.

12/13/2017 10:20 AM

324 There is too much development but too little road to cope with the traffic. 12/13/2017 10:16 AM

325 Transport links to surrounding villages should not be forgotten. Affordable housing should also bebuilt in villages - not just 4 & 5 bed executive houses - not accommodation for the elderly andhandicapped.

12/13/2017 10:12 AM

326 Regarding objective 5, 'opportunities for all to live in the parish' is not prescriptive enough - I wouldsuggest rewording as follows: 'To help ensure that new homes are built in such proportions as toensure that a balanced community is created, representative of a traditional rural market town'Regarding objective 6, all green spaces are 'valued' by someone, so I would suggest that this ismade more specific, preferably by the use of names (but if necessary by references to areasmarked on the plan).

12/13/2017 9:41 AM

327 11.b and town centre development generally. It is essential to keep the rents/business rates of anynew development at an affordable level. Otherwise local traders will be priced out and we will beleft with empty premises - cf HSBC bank, the old furniture shop and the most recent casualty, JBantiques. (The latter added character to the town centre, which is another importantconsideration.)

12/12/2017 10:56 PM

328 My vision for Penistone would be one different to the way it's going, it's becoming a ghost townday and night. Due to high rent, shops and pubs are closing down. I know times are changing andpeople spend differently. I think the future for Penistone lies in trendy shop, bars and communityspirit. I also find disabled access a nightmare with a lot of the shops having no ramps or widedoors. It would be lovely to see these old building preserved for everyone to envy. No morexpensive houses, for commuters to buy.

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329 I do not approve of any additional housing at all unless the infrastructure (in particular parking andaccess) improved first. Penistone is struggling to provide for its increased population already andthe infrastructure needs to be improved before any further housing is agreed.

12/12/2017 10:42 PM

330 All of the above sound wonderful, but Barnsley council will suit themselves. We need moreschools, surgeries, and street police. We need to keep heavy vehicles out of the town centre. Ourinfrastructure at present cannot support the huge developments lined up for us. Please protect usand our green and brown belt sites.

12/12/2017 10:35 PM

331 Whilst agreeing to most of the objectives, I cannot agree with more housing until we have bettershopping facilities. We have to go to town to buy a few buttons, shoes, coats etc. The town isbecoming over crowded. The schools are full. Doctors are not working to their full potential,dentists are full. Why ask us when everything will be in place. We were asked about housingdevelopments and they were already in place, what is the point?

12/12/2017 10:30 PM

332 Affordable housing seems to be a low priority and yet is much more needed than luxury 4/5bedroom housing. Good quality terraced and semi detached homes would be far better. Currentestates seem to be constructed far too close together so that gardens are minute, perhaps thiscould also be addressed. I can't see any mention of monitoring/improving the road network (eg thecongestion of the A628 through Thurlstone) and improvements to the sewage systems.

12/12/2017 9:35 PM

333 You cannot build all these houses and still maintain village (market town). Status destroying. Allthe old original buildings to make room for eye sores.

12/12/2017 9:29 PM

334 I feel that a great number of decisions will lie with Barnsley MBC and i have very little confidence intheir desire to do anything following the proposes and wishes included in this document. Very fewhousing developers are interested in providing affordable housing. Even small businesses areserved by larger HGV goods vehicles.

12/12/2017 9:05 PM

335 Thank you for all your hard work in challenging BMBC. We've been here 12 years and PenistoneTown centre and it's market are DYING!! 'It ain't what it used to be!' Far too many 'executivehouses' Younger people don't have a hope of staying.

12/12/2017 8:56 PM

336 In my opinion the market barn has become more of a 'white Elephant,' and apart from theThursday market, it is often smelly and full of discarded rubbish such as food trays - It is such apity that we have lost that lovely atmosphere this was around the old market. I now avoid this windTunnel!

12/12/2017 8:51 PM

337 Too much housing has already been built without any improvement to infrastructure. Roads don'tsupport increased traffic (main roads) and side roads turning into rat runs. Very, very difficult to getdoctors appointments. Town centre stagnant except for traffic. 'Barnsley' doesn't care - setdevelopment at top of chapel lane for evidence. Perhaps Penistone should declare independence.

12/12/2017 8:38 PM

338 What about the infrastructure 12/12/2017 7:32 PM

339 How do you honestly think you will succeed against developers 12/12/2017 7:31 PM

340 I doubt this will make any difference. But good luck 12/12/2017 7:17 PM

341 Agree with it all 12/12/2017 7:15 PM

342 Far to little to late 12/12/2017 7:14 PM

343 13. To improve tourism through TPT bike racks outside shops/cafes promoting biker friendly town.Better signage on TPT - advertising. To make sure free parking is not taken away due to buildingoutside of cafe next to Its For Hire. 11. Low rents for small businesses in town centre. 16. Starterhomes to be actually built in Penistone and not in Barnsley - priority given to residents ofPenistone.

12/12/2017 1:45 PM

344 Public transport needs improving. Residential facilities for older people not able to stay in thereown homes but do not want to leave the area. Improved use of community centre for all ages.

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345 Trying to promote tourism in Penistone is and would not be advantageous to the local economy -what is there to see or do within the town itself? What would distinguish it from Holmfirth forexample? A proposed park and ride option may benefit workers and the local economy - parkingnear the train station could regenerate land and allow decentralisation of shops out of the busytown centre nearer to the centre. In terms of a green policy, improved town wise provisions torenewable energy should be taken seriously. Enhancing solar panels on public buildings shouldbe prioritised along with increase in wind power. The NDP should not exclude the heavy industrywithin the area. Industry generates funds for the town and supplies jobs and services for locals.Taken into consideration should be amendments and improvements of roads to increase trafficflow and efficiency. PROFIT IS NOT A DIRTY WORD

12/12/2017 1:23 PM

346 I would like to see more play areas in the area with a level of variety similar to the one at Oxspring.The area would in my opinion benefit massively from a swimming pool. We have two children andso know from experience that swimming and swimming lessons are extremely popular amongstthe under 18s.

12/12/2017 1:11 PM

347 Building/development of green belt areas should not be allowed under ANY circumstances 12/12/2017 1:05 PM

348 The questions are one dimensional and don’t allow the residents to voice their opinions regardingthe on-going negative development onsis within Penistone and the consequences they have onthe infrastructure and amenities etc.

12/12/2017 1:00 PM

349 INFRASTRUCTURE! 12/11/2017 10:22 PM

350 Agree! 12/11/2017 10:10 PM

351 Excellent vision 12/11/2017 7:24 PM

352 regarding Point 6&8 I don't believe the policies offer enough in the future - there needs to be aclearer outline of specific developments for things like: Childrens recreational areas and theupkeep of these parks etc, similar to perhaps Millhouses Park in Sheffield that incorporatesfantastic play areas for all ages including outdoor gym equipment and a skatepark. We shoulddedicate a larger section of the 'Showground' to this with parking available at 'its for hire'. If thiswas more prominent the skate park wouldn't be hidden from view therefore removing the AntiSocial behaviour element it has. I know a number of families in Penistone who travel to Oxspringpark with young kids because that's the best there is locally and even that needs work. Sheffieldhas several sites that stand out by comparison. Sports areas that are public access andmaintained to a high standard. Tennis, basketball, 5 aside football, all weather pitches that are freeto use can be created without ridiculous costs and make a big difference to the youngercommunity, moving them away from street corners. A high quality gym and modern facilities atPenistone Sports Centre (i guess only likely with private investment from a multi national gymbrand operation now) would be a focal point for the fitness freaks who don't like running when itrains - plenty of commuters in Penistone now who aren't used to the weather so they'd happily payto use such a facility if it were here. We need to plan this scale of development, especially of weare planning more houses, more people moving into the area and working further afield - helpskeep the economy working for Penistone. Final point - Bridge end garage and the site etc -fantastic service from the Tyre fitters there and Petrol is petrol but the whole place needs amassive overhaul to make it suitable and more up to date - for drivers, for the school kids, foreveryone. It looks awful, the guys have been running the petrol station about 25years or more andcredit to them but there's no reinvestment and it shows. Thurgoland petrol station acts as a hubwith plenty of options for the area and in Springvale even Pennies makes a good go of it.

12/10/2017 8:43 PM

353 All sounds good in principal,however traffic calming measures need to be looked at. Peak times,traffic coming into Penistone down A628 Barnsley Road from Hoylandswaine is horrendous.Queues at Bridge End are unacceptable with all the new houses being built adding to extra traffic,something needs to be done to alleviate the congestion. Can we look at installing ANPR camerason main arterial roads in the area. This may deter/ reduce crime which has increased in the areadue to the lack of police presence.

12/10/2017 7:21 PM

354 Sustaining a vibrant commercial centre will require renewing banking services. Small businessesuse/receive CASH

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355 Penistone has been a forgotten place for years. The town centre is a mess from the new trafficsystem on the high street, Shrewsbury road and market square to the building of an eyesorecalled the barn. Money given by the development of Tesco has been wasted on this atrociousbuilding. It would have been better to have built an indoor, fully covered market hall suitable forsmall business stalls. The centre of Penistone is atrocious with a limited amount of shops.Barnsley MBC planning dept seems to think that the only thing Penistone needs is Indiantakeaways, estate agents and poor traffic access. Roads where they have double yellow lines area waste of time. Cars park on these and on pavements nears junctions and on bends with nowarden or police enforcement.

12/10/2017 7:01 PM

356 No more 4&5 bedroom houses, more 2&3 bedroom houses 12/10/2017 5:20 PM

357 No more housing in Penistone should be built. 12/10/2017 5:16 PM

358 Town centre is where the church and market is not at the bottom near st Mary's street is? 12/10/2017 5:13 PM

359 Town centre is near the market. 12/10/2017 5:09 PM

360 Please ensure that the developments have full supporting services allocated. Expanding andattracting to the area is only successful if there are the required accessible services available to all.

12/10/2017 5:04 PM

361 Growth is inevitable. Keeping an element of control of that growth is essential for both current andfuture residents of Penistone. Thank you

12/10/2017 4:52 PM

362 RE - Objective 2 - It is better to fill the gaps - not expand them!! 12/10/2017 4:40 PM

363 Closing banks in Penistone is another issue, my bank has moved into Barnsley, so it was adecision whether to transfer to the one opp. I chose to stay with mine as it wasn't such a dealtravelling on public transport with using my elderly pass. Then since i've been told the one i nearlytransferred to is closing in 2018. I'm speaking on behalf of the elderly we do need to communicatewith people as myself and many others choose not to bank online.

12/10/2017 4:37 PM

364 I do not agree that we need anymore housing enough is enough already but I don't believe anyonewill take any notice the standard of politicians and Councillors these days is appalling.

12/10/2017 4:24 PM

365 Affordable housing should be below £100,000 12/10/2017 4:20 PM

366 My personal opinion is that penistone cannot sustain any more large developments. The traffic atbridgend is horrific at the moment so how worse will it be with most house holds having more thanone car. Also around school areas at starting and finishing times it sometimes almost causes roadrage. I know things must move forward but we are a village community and I can see this beinglost in time. We also pay higher rates for this privileged will these be reduced I think not.

12/10/2017 4:10 PM

367 We have too many houses already this should be protected from any more development. Serviceswill be overloaded.

12/10/2017 3:54 PM

368 Penistone needs more parking spaces. The Tesco is full most of the time and the cinema car parkis inadequate too, making everyone parking on roadsides which happens through traffic andblocks everything up.

12/10/2017 3:39 PM

369 Stop ruining the countryside. To fill the housing storage improve other areas, so they are moreattractive for people to live in. Use old office space or factory land to build on, or renovate - thisstop ruining the countryside.

12/10/2017 3:34 PM

370 PENISTONE A. The roads through town and bridgend cannot cope with any more traffic. B.Schools in locality cannot cope with any more children - local kids getting shoved out!!! C. Drainscannot take anymore houses. D. Parking in town centre in useless!!! Tesco car park is used bypeople coming only to use the supermarket, then leaving! Not doing anything for town centre!!

12/10/2017 3:25 PM

371 I am vehemently against any house building and, whilst I appreciate some necessity in respect ofnumber of population, I feel Penistone will be ruined. Having lived here 23 years ago and in novmoved back into the area I am dismayed at how busy it has become and not in a positive way.Enough is enough I plead!

12/10/2017 3:13 PM

372 I do not agree necessarily that views must be preserved above all other factors in a decision. Bearin mind that the most famous view in Penistone is of a man made structure. I wouldn't rank thepreservation of a view as the most important factor in a decision. I fear the wording of CF3 soundslike it is worded to provide an easy get-out-clause of preserving the library. I feel the library ismuch worth preserving.

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373 As a resident of Penistone and Thurlstone for 37 years I have seen the environment graduallydamaged and spoilt irrevocably by ugly new housing developments. Furthermore, gaps betweentraditional housing have been filled with ugly buildings. Therefore, I would urge NO new housingdevelopments and consideration only given to small scale sociable/affordable housing which hasbeen neglected. Apart from the environmental impact I am concerned about the incompatible roadsystem and pressure on schools and surgeries. The other factor which diminishes our quality oflife is the appalling public transport. My dream remains of an interchange (Lairds way?) with busesmeeting trams, cafe and toilets.

12/10/2017 2:39 PM

374 Having previously lived in Whitby, and being driven out by tourism, I would not like to seePenistone developed in any shape or form for tourism.

12/10/2017 2:26 PM

375 IT WOULD BE ABSOLUTE SACRILIDGE TO BUILD ON PRIME AGRICULTURAL LAND SOUTHOF HALIFAX ROAD. MUST BE TOTALLY OPPOSED. Large scale developments are too muchfor the town to absorb. Small pockets of land which are unsuitable for modern agriculture shouldbe used before taking best quality land. Developers should use slopes and not the easiest flatestsites. In Holmfirth they build on very difficult terrain.

12/10/2017 1:48 PM

376 Re question 5 - Please could the signage include ones for dogs too? Cyclists do not slow down orgo round dogs on the pedestrian walkways. There are cyclist signs and horse signs, but nothingfor dogs. The trail has many dog walkers on and the signage should include them. There havealready been fatal accidents!!

12/10/2017 1:38 PM

377 Penistone does NOT need anymore housing developments. The infrastructure and services(schools, drs etc) are already struggling. It is a quiet market town and in the last 4 years continuinghousing development has led to traffic build up, crime increase with no police presence, longerwaiting lists for Drs, dentists etc and the closure of local businesses on the high street due to rentincreases. The views over Penistone are rapidly disappearing and it is becoming a concrete city,claustrophobic with diminishing greenspace and lack of facilities to cope with the ever increasingexpansion.

12/10/2017 1:29 PM

378 Agree to encourage small businesses on derelict land but not on green land at the bottom ofThurgoland bank this would cause no end of problems, being on green belt and massive trafficconditions.

12/10/2017 1:20 PM

379 No new housing needed to be built in area. We need more green open spaces. 12/10/2017 12:31 PM

380 13) Tourism requires toilets 16) Housing development must include GOOD access to main roadsNew Homes must include off road parking.

12/10/2017 11:56 AM

381 NO FURTHER HOUSING! 12/10/2017 11:44 AM

382 Again, where is the social housing? Where is the high speed internet? Where is the alwaysavailable mobile phone reception? Where are the buses? Where is there a second safe pedestriancrossing? What guarantees are there to protect green belt land from development? When will therail network be electrified and have a double track north of Penistone? When will there beimproved traffic flow east west across the Pennines?

12/9/2017 1:53 PM

383 Keep it as it is. We don't want any development 12/8/2017 5:16 PM

384 Do you honestly think you will stop development and make any impact on the developer 12/8/2017 12:06 PM

385 Appendix 1 to the Neighbourhood Plan causes me concern. When proposals for change are made,we must strive to make them acceptable and not just criticise. The Planning system will steamroller over objections to proposals and we must identify what will make a proposal acceptable, notsimply say no and expect to get our way! We must be constructive and not obstructive.

12/8/2017 11:49 AM

386 Please see comments on Q1. Town centre especially the Spar need attention - it is ugly and addsnothing. Too few retail outlets to attract shoppers. More affordable housing needed.

12/7/2017 8:45 PM

387 I am concerned about the three empty shops in a very prominent place where JT furniture, HSBCand the antique shop were. Is there a plan to regenerate the area? The market is under used forsuch a large structure. It is also dark, cold, damp and uninviting. However its design is very goodon the outside to look at. Could something be done to make it more pleasant on the inside?Hoylandswaine bus service is very limited.

12/7/2017 2:18 PM

388 back off we don't want any houses building there are enough 12/6/2017 11:42 AM

389 This seems quite a robust document. I know councillors are regularly criticised in the press and onsocial media,but well done. Don't want to burst your bubble though, I don't think you can stopdevelopment or seemingly influence development

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390 What about school places 12/1/2017 4:43 PM

391 There is nothing here about increasing health care infrastructure when new houses are built. Thedoctors are over subscribed and the NHS dentist rarely takes on new patients.

12/1/2017 12:53 PM

392 Identifying our green spaces and countryside as "corridors" is an insulting term. All greenbelt landshould be protected. inclusive of agricultural land. Stop building in Penistone NOW!. Now morehouses.

11/30/2017 3:17 PM

393 We. Don't want any development 11/28/2017 7:41 PM

394 Whilst I agree there needs to be developed, it has to be sustainable 11/27/2017 4:30 PM

395 Brilliant plan get it published 11/27/2017 4:29 PM

396 1. % of housing to be affordable, suitable for 1st time buyers/elderly - what is this nationalpercentage? NOT ENOUGH!!!! Why are vast majority of new houses executive level? 2. Roadinfrastructure measures are seriously lacking. Only 2 main roads into Penistone yet you arebuilding estates which feed directly into a bottleneck. If the by-pass at Hollingworth/Tintwistle isever approved traffic will be redirected through Penistone. 3. School rolls severely stretched. I livenear St Johns Infant & Junior school and roads and pavements in surrounding area are used forparking to such an extent that bus timetable changed to accommodate increase in volume oftraffic. 4. Complete disregard for BMBC's own policies - only when it suits. Paying lip service only.

11/27/2017 1:26 PM

397 The current local opposition to housing development in the town will hinder rather than help someof the aims of the NDP as such opposition will prevent the town from being able to expand andtherefore house the ever growing population. In addition, this will prevent the possibility of retaildevelopment if the population does not warrant such expansion. Identification of sites in the area toallow self builders access to suitable land would also be welcome and allow for a suitable mix ofhousing to be developed by individuals.

11/25/2017 5:08 PM

398 Need to be mindful of landlords buying the affordable housing up ,thus preventing an opportunityfor first time buyers as well as pushing rents up at the same time!

11/23/2017 2:30 PM

399 Sustainable wildlife. 11/19/2017 6:01 PM

400 Because there are few job opportunities and poor public transport, Residents are all commuting incars, with many households having two or more and new estates are not been built with sufficientparking spaces per household or with garages too small to accommodate cars. The roads are allbusy now with progress slow due to the amount of parked cars. People park right up to thejunctions making them dangerous. Planners missed an opportunity to have the developers widenthe existing Green Road where it passes new developments. We need new estates to properlyaccommodate all the cars that they will bring in, we need improvements to roads, we need yellowlines around junctions that are enforced, we need the train line to be double track betweenHuddersfield and Sheffield to run more trains, we need the trans pennine trail widened and splitbetween bikes and walkers. If we don’t improve the infrastructure soon we will all become stuck inconstant traffic jams. We should also tackle the last few eyesores in the area such as the oldGranville Motors site at the top of Green road.

11/17/2017 2:51 PM

401 Q3 b The requirement for green space within developments should include a statement that says'a significant buffer should be included to protect existing wildlife and bio diversity sensitive areas.These existing areas (such as Scout Dam) should not be considered to be part of the requiredadditional green space for new developments. I.e., - green space allocation within newdevelopments should be new green space. Q12 - add in 'and to retain access to the TPT at thiskey location, which supports our aim to increase tourism.

11/15/2017 8:05 PM

402 In order for site H82 to be considered genuinely sustainable, it must have facilities local to itbecause of its distance from the town centre. Otherwise almost every journey from every house onthis development to local schools, shops or facilities will likely be made by car. Large scaledevelopments in general should be specifically required to provide direct high quality walking ancycling links to the transpennine trail/and or the town centre. The trail is an excellent localresource but in reality permeability by foot and cycle from areas except those immediatelyadjacent is poor, because the majority of Penistone and Springvale presents a hostile environmentto people using these modes. The majority of the area is characterised by on street parking,narrow roads and footways, where the pressure of on street parking means that footways are oftenobstructed and the roads reduced to effectively single carriageways for significant distances.Roads are typically busy and often hard to cross. This makes journeys by cycle or foot to accesseither the trail, local schools or facilities dangerous and unpleasant. The plan should be morerobust in addressing these issues.

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403 Roads!!! - need to add consideration of access, weight of traffic, traffic managment, road safety,parking as a priority in all developments. I think this is our biggest physical risk to quality of life,economic success and community safety as a town. Not sure what the answer is but somecreative thinking and investment needed on this. For heaven's sake, can't we get over the fact thata few views may change a little bit!!! Don't you think we're a bit spolit on this regard. Am surewhen the viaduct was built some residents regarded that as a monstrosity ... All proper buildingregulations and planning permissions must be adhered to regarding light, access, safety, natureand environment, flooding and design of new builds etc - treat each proposal on its merits againstthese standards and we should be okay. Don't need artificial no-nos written in stone. Also, I hopenew designs don't have to 'fit' as in look the same - but be designed well to complement andenhance existing. And, could we get investment to renovate, develop and put to use somefantastic derelict properties ...? Good to see digital service, wi-fi, mobile in there - again one mastwon't turn us in to a New York skyline. Crime is not just about lighting and CCTV to catch thieves(although I know that's a built environment thing...) We need to talk about drugs and gangs anddisaffection, but I suppose that's in another plan. Could we add the words vibrant, outward-looking,innovative, inclusive to existing safe, peaceful and traditional words somewhere in the text? Weactually have quite a few creative and entrepreneaural things going on - plus hardworking farmingand industrial businesses having new ideas and employing folk ... Thank you. I hope somecomments useful! I know a lot of work has gone in to this, and I've had good intentions but nevercontributed before. Sorry to be late. Bottom line support of developing and protecting our ruraltown community and its economy, public services, environment and prospects all good.

11/14/2017 12:06 PM

404 Whilst agreeing with many of the proposals and policies I am not in favour of 'major housingdevelopments' in the numbers being suggested! 'Affordable housing' is now a much talked aboutpolicy but can also be one that attracts some of the wrong sort of people to the area. Much of whatis suggested by Penistone would make for a better place to live but unfortunately most will neverhappen as our town council are just puppets to the string pulling of Barnsley. We have seenevidence of this already with Barnsley changing the rules on things they don't agree with. Theirintention is, and has always been, to make money from Penistone.

11/14/2017 11:43 AM

405 These questions are geared not to get a true apinion. Before anymore development in thePenistone area the infrastructure could do with improving, Especially road surfaces with potholes,side road's are getting narrower on country lanes only wide enough for one vehicle,a lotvillages like Hoylandswaine public transport not good, buses finish about 5.30pm Monday -Saturday No buses Sunday,No shop's not good if families have no transport or only one vehiclefamilies. Parking in Penistone is at a premium for shopping,If going on the transpennine trail carparking Thursday it's taken up with Market traders. Penistone Town centre struggling to cope nowwith the volume of traffic all these problems need sorting out before anymore building takes place.Housing estates have been built in resent years are clogged up with cars making it difficult foremergency services to reach them. Doctors can they cope? how long will we have to wait for anappointment? I understand that the Grammar School will struggle. The government is pushing forall this housing, we need the infrastructure first. If all this building takes place how much traffic isanticipated will it be thousand's of extra vehicles? (This is what needs looking at) ThisQuestionnaire's come too late Penistone's been spoilt by overcrowding estates, no greenerypoorly built properties some were they can't even hang washing out -side got to dry indoors, notvery energy efficient in 2017

11/13/2017 10:23 PM

406 These questions are just leading to the answers the council want. It's 20years too late,Penistone isgridlocked,Only one road in and out.Insuficiant parking on new housing estates, just cloged up.Theinferstructure is not there now,e g Doctors, Schools, Police, Roads,Carparking etc

11/11/2017 10:21 AM

407 Penistone is a small market town and although i have agreed with most of your proposals i do notagree with more housing, there are more than enough houses being built in the area. More wouldtake away the market town feel of Penistone

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408 Some minor errors in the draft: p11. Penistone town centre stands at an elevation of 750 feet (230m) above sea level; the highest market town in Yorkshire. - Not true. p12: 'Although known asPenistone Grammar School, the new school is Penistone Grammar School Advanced LearningCentre (ALC).' - The school's legal name has not changed from 'Penistone Grammar School.' p13:Penistone Farmers' Market, also held in the Market Barn, is a monthly farmers' market on thesecond Saturday of every month. Local farmers and producers of foods and crafts bring localproduce direct to the public. - It does not happen. p13: 'The Assembly Hall was converted to acinema'. - The Town Hall (Paramount) was intended to be used as a cinema (and other uses) fromthe beginning. In general: The quality of the maps is very poor. Some text errors niticeable (Eg.capitalisation, punctuation, American spellings, etc.). P20: Mis-named 'Water Hall Park.' BMBC'sofficial plaque calls it 'Watermeadows Park'. You do name it correctly on p28. P21: Key Viewstowards Penistone Town - The descriptions and map areas did not appear to agree. - Omits animportant viewpoint entering Penistone from Huddersfield Road. The land behind St Mary's RCChurch is very visible. P28: It says: 'The following areas are designated as Local Green Spaceswhere new development will only be allowed in very special circumstances' - It includes the'Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field' which is protected (in the normal usage of the word) againstdevelopment by royal decree. That should trump any 'special circumstances' P35: 'Quality PublicRealm' is unexplained and meaningless. It would have helped to include page numbers in the draftand maps showing the 'H' area, rather than just descriptions. Otherwise, an excellent job! JB

11/9/2017 9:27 PM

409 It is important with the development of the Penistone area, we have improved schools but alsoimproved medical facilities. our current surgeries are at breaking point. I would hate to see furtherhistorical buildings with in Penistone being demolished for development as was the case with theold gaol and more recently the beautiful building at Penistone Grammar School.

11/9/2017 7:17 PM

410 People should not be forced to live near affordable housing when purchasing a new homeparticularly where the council fills them. Also the roads in and round Penistone are totally blockedat school times so increasing places will make the problem worse. You also do not mentioninfrastructure which is a particular problem in the outlying villages. In Hoylandswaine we have aparticular problem with parking for the church blocking the view as you pull out onto the main roadbut there has been no provision for parking made even though the council allowed 67 new homesto be built behcind the church. I am all for new housing (some of the older houses in the area arenot great) but you must start to ensure that people can get around without the visitors using thelocal facilities or parents on the school run bringing the whole area to a standstill

11/9/2017 1:35 PM

411 Our area is already leading the way in terms of renewable energy - wind turbines and carbonnegative development at Bullhouse Mill, Millhouse Green. Any new developments (housing, retailor industrial) MUST prioritise green building principles - high insulation and solar panels - aimingPassive House Standards. Furthermore, use should be made of all existing empty and derelictproperties and sites before any green spaces are used for building purpose.

11/9/2017 1:01 PM

412 Other essential services need to be considered also when proposals are entered. Can NHSprovisions in this area sustain another X amount of houses, for example? Can the police ensure adecent ratio of population to police officers? Should ANY houses be built at all if public servicescannot sustain this swell in population?

11/9/2017 12:54 PM

413 Provision of more homes (affordable) for retired people needed. 11/9/2017 12:42 PM

414 excellent well done 11/9/2017 10:11 AM

415 excellent well lead plan 11/7/2017 11:50 AM

416 Currently new housing developments include none of the above affordable housing & benefits e.g.sports facilities appear to go to other Barnsley areas. Developments like Chapel Lane Penistonehave utterly ruined the local character & structures which have existed for many years e.g thestone trough & spring or the footpath across fields have been destroyed. Why would tourists wantto come to Penistone? The market & High street on a winter day are cold & uninviting. What aboutPenistone residents? Visitors from Devon are appalled that it is impossible to buybasic items insuch a large town. DIY materials , for example. Perhaps you are a little back to front like the mapon the front of the document. Many ideas are commendable but please hurry before it is too late &we become a dormitory town losing all its amenities & countryside. Why not some light industry?Penistone managed with Browns & others. House building causes far more disruption & heavytraffic & is completely disregarded by planners etc.

11/7/2017 9:40 AM

417 Only to stress the lack of any proper consultation undertaken by BMBC and the people ofPenistone has been shameful lacking. The penistone plan offers some common sense approach tothe future of our town.

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