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Refused in Hambleton District
The application to build 143 homes n Easingwold, out-with the LDF has been refused however the inevitable appeal is expected. Our Hambleton District objected to the application primarily on the grounds that it falls out-with or outside the LDF. CPRE have a stong presence in the Hambleton area and continue to work hard to ensure we have the right kind of development in the right place at the right time.
Is it fair? Is the planning system fair?
We're often (all too often) contacted by members of the public who just cannot believe the planning system and how it works. Here is just one perfect example of how the system is broken.
In 2015 an application for 22 houses was lodged in Hellifield (again and again Hellifield is under attack). The application number is 42/2015/15870
visit http://www.planning.cravendc.gov.uk/fastweb/welcome.asp
The officers (i.e. those paid by Craven District Council) recommended the application for approval however the planning committee (those elected by you) refused it.
That would lead the average person to think it has gone away.
Not so!
In 2016 another application (number 42/2016/16640) was made to Craven District Council this time it was called a resubmission of previous outline application (meaning the one the planning committee debated and refused the previous year).
Around the same time an application regarding the refusal of the first application was lodged with planning inspectorate
(this is appeal number APP/C2708/W/16/3144368)
So, shortly, the planning committee have to debate the new application which is a resubmission of the first application whilst not knowing how the planning inspectorate will rule the appeal regarding the refusal of the first application (following things so far?)
Perhaps we're not meant to understand....
All council's are terrified of costs, which if they lose, can be awarded against them. So, HOW DO THE MEMBERS OF CRAVEN PLANNING COMMITTEE OBJECTIVELY AND REASONABLY DECIDE HOW TO VOTE ON THE NEW APPLICATION WHILST AWAITING THE DECISION OF THE APPEAL AGAINST THE FIRST APPLICATION?
They're damned if they do and damned if they don't.
Is this fair on the people of Hellifield and the members of the Planning Committee?
Welcome back Bill Longley-Cook - hats off to you!
This may not be strictly CPRE however...... Bill Longley-Cook one of our dedicated, proactive volunteers has just taken part in the Round the World Clipper Race and completed his stage.
CPRE North Yorkshire: Craven District committee meet to discuss response to the long awaited Local Plan
Members of Craven District met today to start work on their response to the local plan.
Long Coarser, Sandbeck Richmondshire
CPRE North Yorkshire were contacted by residents in the area to ask for our help regarding an application to build more holiday lodges in Richmondshire. We weighed the harm of the proposal against the benefits and came to the conclusion that in this instance, the harm outweighs any perceived benefits.
STOP the Drop and Clean for the Queen
On St George's Day a few members of CPRE North Yorkshire's Craven District and the North Yorkshire Chair turned out to litter pick.
Useful facts!
Some envirnomental statistics.
Redcar &Cleveland
From our Redcar & Cleveland District - the image shows part of a site proposed for 1000 houses, hotel ......and flooding! R&C have been working hard to prevent this
Clean for the Queen and Stop the Drop
The Craven District of the North Yorkshire Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England meet on Saturday for their annual litter pick.
