Bats in the Belfry (Reprise [version 2.0])

We've been here before.  You may have noticed the Biodiversity Officer's comments on the SBC website pointing out that there is inadequate ecological information with the new application particularly with regard to bats and badgers. 

Given there were issues with the last application regarding the very same creatures, we are surprised that the applicants did not learn from this earlier experience and either provide the required information or submit a design that met everyone's requirements.  Bats, badgers and residents alike.

There is a not-so-old saying: if you keep on doing what you've always done, you'll keep on getting what you've always got.

More Support from Bill Cash MP

Member of Parliament Bill Cash has written to assure residents of his continued support in our opposition to the planning application.  He has written to Stafford Borough Council on our behalf to voice his concerns.

Planning Application Called-in

The public consultation period has now finished.  Past experience shows, however, that late submissions are sometimes accepted.  If you haven't got your objection letter in yet, there may still be time.

Borough Councillor Richard Oldfield has called-in the application.  That means that, whatever the outcome of the Planning  Department's deliberations, it has to go before the Planning Committee.

More when we get it.

Parish Council Opposes New Builds!

Once again Fulford Parish Council has voted to oppose the proposed development on the pub site.  A number of villagers turned out to make Councillors aware that the new houses are not wanted by the residents of Rough Close, a view endorsed by County Councillor Ian Parry who also attended.

Even though most residents remain opposed to the plans, we need to make the point forcefully by sending in letters of objection to Stafford Borough Council. If you haven't written in already, get those letters off!!

Parish Council Meeting

A full Parish Council meeting is to be held on Thursday, 9th September at the Village Hall in Grange Road, Meir Heath.  The latest planning application will be on the agenda.  There has always been a good turnout of Rough Close residents at past meetings.  Be there if you can make it.  The meeting starts at 7.15pm.