Voice Your Objection NOW
Now that
Banks Developments has lodged its appeal, it is time for us to
express our objections to this appeal and to urge the inspector to
uphold the decision by CNBC to reject the application.
There is no
doubt that the weight of public opinion against the original
application had a significant influence on the decision.
We need to
mobilise that support again and quickly.
We have
until 29th May (final date of acceptance in
Bristol) to lodge our views in writing so please act
now.
Details of
how to object and where to send your letters are listed
below.
Reasons for
Objecting
We can
object to this appeal on a number of grounds.
Most
important is to support the view taken by CNBC when it refused the
original application:
“The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed
development by reason of its siting and height of 60m would be
visually intrusive in this rural area and would therefore be
harmful to the character and appearance of the adjacent Areas of
Special County Value. As such the proposal would be contrary to
Policies NE.2 (Open Countryside), NE.3 (Areas of Special County
Value) and NE.19 (Renewable Energy) of the Borough of Crewe and
Nantwich Replacement Local Plan 2011.”
You might
consider:
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Respect and
support for the democratic process as executed by duly elected
local representatives in what is and should be a local planning
matter;
Though
financial gain might be the developer’s motive, please remember
that concern over potential financial loss, whether through
property values or other sources are not considered material
grounds for refusing an original application of this
nature.
Some of the
issues causing us concern include:
1.
It would be
visually intrusive, having an adverse impact upon the visual
openness and character of the countryside, residential amenity,
designated landscape and conservation areas in the
locality.
2.
The proposed
location is very close to and overlooked by two Areas of Special
County Value for Landscape:
a.
Bickerton
Hill (owned by the National Trust) which includes parts of the
Sandstone Trail and Maiden Castle, a Scheduled Ancient
Monument
b.
Cholmondeley
Park
3.
It fails to
enhance the environment and will deter visitors to this beautiful,
rural area, jeopardising both our tourist industry upon which much
local employment depends.
4.
We, the
local community have been offered none of the following
information:
a.
Analytical
information for choosing the suitability of this
location
b.
Sequential
site assessment for alternative locations
c.
Landscape
and Visual Impact Appraisal
d.
Ecological
Habitat Assessment
e.
Demonstration
of its meeting the needs of local people
Download a
template
To make
writing easier click below to download a template in Word format
which you can easily edit to express your personal
views.
Letter
Template
Letters
should be sent in TRIPLICATE to:
The
Secretary
Planning
Inspectorate
Temple
Quay
House
2 The
Square
Temple
Quay
Bristol
BS1
6PN
Finally,
please remember letters MUST be received within 6 weeks of the
starting date of 17th April 2008.
To find out
more about how the appeal process works and how to take part please
click on the link below:
http://www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/pins/appeals/planning_appeals/guide_taking_part_appeal_r120.pdf
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