I have written today to the planning case officer to outline my concerns about the planning application at High Hesleden for 5 stables (PL/2012/0303), which is due to be considered by the DCC planning committee in the next few weeks.
Please let me know by Friday 31 August if you have any issues or concerns you would like me to consider when I address the planning committee. My letter is reproduced below for information:
Dear
Henry,
I
have the following comments to make regarding the planning application at High
Hesleden for 5 stables (and associated works):
I
share the concerns of some residents in the village that the area appears to be
attracting an unusual amount of planning applications, particularly for
stables. In accepting that each application ought to be considered on its own
individual merits I do have concerns about the potential for further planning
applications (and subsequent over-development) in this area which I believe
would adversely affect the nature and integrity of nearby settlements.
Further,
I have concerns over the potential increase in traffic (including horses and
horse-related vehicles) in this area and the impact this may have on existing
traffic and the otherwise peaceful nature of the villages nearby. I note the
comments made by the highways section regarding the upkeep of hedges at the
junction in High Hesleden. Whilst not technically a planning concern I feel
that enforcing upkeep of the hedges in this area may present a future problem
in terms of public safety and cost to the council.
Consequently
I feel unable to support this application for the reasons identified above
unless I have an absolute assurance that my concerns can be satisfactorily
addressed by stringent conditions to the consent.
Regards,
Rob.
Councillor
Rob Crute
Blackhall
Division
Durham
County Council
Phone:
07827
232 289
Blog:
robcruteforblackhall.blogspot.com
