Site Visits for Flatwoods Planning Applications
At the Development Control Meeting at the Guildhall today, following residents and local councillors presentations, Committee members decided that they wished to look at the sites at Stourton Yard and 37 Flatwoods Road before they decide whether to permit planning applications for these sites, or refuse them.
We believe that both applications are over development of the sites. There is no question that there will be some development on both sites, but we think that these applications should be refused. Our view is that there could be better applications, which minimise the impact on present residents and make any development better for future residents. This is a very sensitive area in the AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), in the World Heritage Site and on the border of the GreenBelt and the National Trust Skyline Walk.
Both applications will go back to Development Control Committee next month, but by that time councillors will have the advantage of being familiar with both sites. This will mean a more informed debate and hopefully a better decision.
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