We are doing battle right now!
In 1995, when most of the development, called Aller Park, where I live, had been completed, a woodland copse remained. Originally earmarked for children’s playground in part of this copse, that didn’t happen. And so a Trust purchased this piece of land from the local council, in order to preserve it…very commendable you might think!
Over the years, this area has continued to thrive as a wildlife area. An abundance of wildlife exists there, including bats, dormice, foxes, badgers, deer and hedgehogs and so many varieties of birds. Tree preservation orders exist. It’s an important area for biodiversity and it’s vital that it stays as it is!
However, it now transpires that a local resident and member of this Trust, wants to have two houses built on part of the land and he has submitted plans to the planning dept. Greed reigns! Houses are expensive here!
The whole aim of the Trust has been cast aside! Nature has been given a kick in the teeth…as have the local residents who were assured that when they bought their properties, nearby, that the copse was protected.
In 2007, a similar planning application was turned down…now he is having another try!
It’s a sad state of affairs because in this day and age, there is so much corruption and little transparency!
If anyone is reading this and they are local to the area, please visit THIS page to object!
It's shocking people try to sidestep regulations and covenants. Good luck with your campaign.
ReplyDeleteI hope permission is refused . . . xx
ReplyDeleteIt's such a shame when they steal every bit of green land, we have lost a few smalls woods around our village.
ReplyDeleteI really hope it gets refused. Like you say, it's just greed. X
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