The application to build on Weekley Hall Wood is back! Buccleuch has lodged amended plans for development of the Wood and the meadow, and these have now been submitted for approval.

They aren’t as bad as the original plans, but are still completely unacceptable. The Council has launched a fresh public consultation on the new plans.

Responses have to be sent in ASAP but we will confirm the deadline shortly. We are urging everyone to object to these new plans and in the next 7 -10 days we’ll put out some suggested points for people to make. Even if you objected to the original plans, please object to the new ones. too.

To object, please click this link and then “Comment on this application”. 

Material planning considerations can include (but are not limited to):

Overlooking/loss of privacy
Loss of daylight/sunlight or overshadowing
Scale and dominance
Layout and density of buildings
Appearance and design of development and materials proposed
Disabled persons' access
Highway safety
Traffic and parking issues
Drainage and flood risk
Noise, dust, fumes etc
Impact on character or appearance of area
Effect on listed buildings and conservation areas
Effect on trees and wildlife/nature conservation
Impact on the community and other services
Economic impact and sustainability
Government policy
Proposals in the Local Development Plan
Previous planning decisions (including appeal decisions)

Please see the Save Weekley Hall Wood Facebook page for upcoming actions and events associated with this application, including a March for the Meadow on May 1st.