The Planning Inquiry which considered the application by Kler to build 188 house on the field adjacent to Lanham Lane was concluded in early November. We expect the Inspector to report early in the New Year.
The TDNG was part of the local team representing residents’ views at the Inquiry. We gave evidence on the impact of development on the local ecology and the harm that would be done to a valued landscape. Others from our team set out the consequences of development for drainage of the field and the local impact of greater road traffic from the scheme. The evidence also drew attention to the difficulties residents would face if they wanted to walk or cycle to local facilities, as well as the impact of the loss of the No.4 bus.
The City Council also put up a good case on both landscape and whether there was a need for development at this site, as well as challenging the applicant on many other aspects of their proposals. The Inspector has certainly heard the strong views of local residents on these proposals, backed by robust evidence on several fronts. Let us hope she gives that due weight in reaching her decision.
Teg Down Nature Group 