Gypsy Caravan Site at 77 Hinckley Road LFE
Submitted by: Brian on Aug 17, 2006
This planning application went before the Blaby District Development
Control Committee this afternoon and was refused by unanimous
vote.
See earlier article dated August 07 (Important Dates) for
more details of the application.
The meeting comenced promptly at 16:30 and this was the second
case to be heard. Councillor David Parsons spoke first with
a rousing address to the packed Council Chambers, supporting
the feelings of all the residents who had written or signed
petitions opposing this application.
Several other councillors then spoke reporting to the Committee
on various aspects of the case, and Councillor Andrew Senior
gave a brief presentation stating the detail of the application
itself.
The Chair then offered the floor to public speakers.
Brian Etherington spoke first, reading a prepared statement
opposing the application on various grounds including conflicts
with the Blaby District Local Plan, safety of the community
and health risks to the applicant and his own family.
Concillor Malcolm Fox then gave a detailed presentation,
stating the case from the Parish Council viewpoint, again
echoing the feelings of the majority of residents.
Although there would have been opportunities for speakers
on behalf of the Supporter(s) and the Applicant, no other
public speakers were called.
Before the Committee voted, one District Councillor stated
that at the approximate time of submission of this application,
it had been reported that Mr. Maloney had approached owners
of a number of other nearby properties, making offers to buy
their properties for 20% above the current market value (sorry
- I don't know who this councillor was).
The Chair then called for a vote in support of the Parish
Council's original recommendation to refuse the application,
which was carried unanimously.
It is important to remember though, that although the application
has been refused at this time, it is possible for the application
to go to appeal.
We will bring more news as it occurs.
As an addendum
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As the occupier of the property next to this application I
would sincerely like thank all the residents who have given
their time and effort in helping to present a strong case
in the rejection of Mr Maloneys case. This ranges from help
in the delivery of leaflets to moral support to help and advice.
Also the number of people who wrote to Blaby DC was most impressive.
As pointed out Mr Moloney has the the right to appeal which
must be made within six months of this decision.
Thanks again to all concerned including our Parish Council
.
Gerry
