This Blaby sham left a sour taste
Re: Martin Smith'sletter (Mailbox, October 29) regarding the proposal to build a new Lubbesthorpe.
Blaby District Council is no longer "rural". The development control committee (planning committee) is set up with 17 district councillors.
I believe they sit every month to discuss planning proposals in the council chamber at Narborough.
Although you cannot speak without giving written notice, it is open to the public.
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I know this because a group of us locals strongly objected to the plan to build on the Woodlands at Narborough. The plans were rejected by the committee on two occasions unanimously. We had lobbied every councillor by phone or in person.
The case went to appeal and an inspector was appointed. We had three days of intense discussion, Blaby District Council appointed a legal team and had the local planning officers on hand to argue our case.
Quite honestly, I don't think their hearts were in it as they had originally recommended approval, but we made our opinions heard – noisily with intent.
At the end of the appeal, we thought we had won the day.
Looking back, I now realise how naive we were.
Arranged against us were barristers, solicitors and their clerks, highly experienced building experts, highways, environmental and arboriculture officers, all highly knowledgeable in their own field. The landowner, a charity, was also in attendance.
I dread to think of the cost to developer Taylor Wimpey, it must have been tens of thousands of pounds.
To have any chance at all, the objectors to Lubbesthorpe will have to have a line-up of professional knowledgeable expensive experts to assist their case – and remember, the Government want this to go ahead. Many building companies will be prepared to financially support the proposal.
I hope our experience helps you and I wish all you objectors success.
Houses are now springing up over the Woodlands, a piece of parkland lost forever to future generations.
Geoff Fairgrieve, Narborough.
Comments
by spalding1944
Friday, November 02 2012, 3:20PM
“Sorry should have read ' 13 disciples ' .(where have I heard that before !!!!)”
by spalding1944
Friday, November 02 2012, 3:06PM
“Do any of you knowledgeable people know who the '12 disciples ' represent and who the 'Good 4 ' speak for.
I hope Thorpe Astley is not a blue print for this plan, the Community Centre has not been there long and the nearest school at the LFE end ,Holmfield, was knocked down.”
by Peter20101
Friday, November 02 2012, 1:18PM
“well Geoff, the sour taste you described only got worse overnight
Irrespective of anyone's comments, representations & alternatives (yes they were alternatives submitted), Blaby District Council and thier employees are the only ones happy with this today”
by brauntown
Thursday, November 01 2012, 11:02PM
“just seen the midlands news, it's a done deal,blaby has nodded lubbesthorpe planning through,i think it's time we people got on the streets and protested big time,show some solidarity all you people think of your kids and grandkids future.”
by brauntown
Thursday, November 01 2012, 9:30PM
“you have hit the nail on the head there peter,what chance have we got when the chief ecec and the consultant dont live anywhere near lubbesthorpe,it wont effect them will it,it stinks to high heaven,it's just more money in thier coffers to them !!”
by Peter20101
Thursday, November 01 2012, 12:59PM
“Graham, Isnt it nice to see local democracy live & kicking in Blaby District - I am sure your local councillors will agree with you (but do nothing)
It could suggest that those at the top of the Council care little about public views, and those that have lived in the District for many decades, and their view is seen tas all for personal/corporate gain of the Council.
Maybe thats why the Chief Exec lives outside of the District and the Consultant employed as head of planning strategy lives on the south coast - its just a job to them not THEIR own communities that they are planning to change forever”