Two weeks ago, the blog first reported on the issue of the proposed travellers site at Oak Meadow in Hayne Lane. A good deal of comment, some of it less informed and useful than others, has been passed on the proposed site since then and this evening we shall see a public meeting on the issue that seems set to establish the position of the Parish Council on the planning application ahead of the decision on the matter to be taken by Mid Devon District Council planners next month.
The blog took the position from the start that the proposal should be opposed from the start and we continue to hold that position as long as the proposals from the new owners of the Oak Meadow site remain as they are. There are unanswered questions about sewage disposal, access, and the number of people likely to be using the site that need to be addressed. It has become clear, however, from conversations that we have had with people within the village, that if such concerns could be addressed, many of those currently opposed to the application would drop their current opposition. The blog has no hesitation in supporting such a position. Planning descisions should not, and cannot be decided on peoples predjudices about the purported lifestyles of those maknig the applications and what effects such lifestyles might have on peoples property values. We hope and expect, that any decision taken by the Parish Council will be taken on the merits or otherwise, of the application and the objections to it lodged on planning grounds only.
I shall be attending this evenings meeting and will attempt to give a report on the outcome of the meeting in tomorrows blog entry.
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4 comments:
As a Silverton resident I feel that it is morally wrong to object to these people setting up a home here when they have clearly done nothing wrong. If we get into persecuting people for their lifestyle choices are we not in danger of starting a witch hunt. The notice which was pushed through my door was no more than an 'Incitement to racial hatred' and should be treated as such by all decent people.
Totally agree on the point re the letter. Whether one is for or against the travellers site, there is no doubt that they have behaved a good deal better than some of their opponents over the past few weeks.
i cant see any problem with site, its no where near the village,it has good access in and out
With reference to the the last posting - if you can't see any problems, then an urgent visit to the opticians is called for. As for "good access in an out", all I can say is "good access my a***"
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