The recent planning application to demolish the Bigbury Bay Cafe and build houses instead has been turned down by SHDC’s planners. The full text of the Decision Notice is available here (click on the link).
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN – PROGRESS
Click on the link for a very important update on Bigbury’s Neighbourhood Plan by Valerie Scott, telling you how to become involved.
Bigbury Neighbourhood Plan – Notice re meeting on 12 March 2016
AONBs & development
National planning policy states that AONBs have the highest status of protection in the planning system, but planning policies for AONBs are often not being properly applied and followed.
That is the key finding of an important report just published by the National Trust which reviews how AONBs in England are being dealt with by the planning system, where the failings are, and how things can be done better. The study examined a series of case studies where major developments have been approved in AONBs by planning authorities and the Planning Inspectorate, but against the recommendation of the local AONB offices. See http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/documents/national-trust-areas-of-outstanding-natural-beauty-and-development.pdf
PLANNING – MAKE YOUR VOICE COUNT
Bigbury Parish Council works hard to bring about the best result for local planning applications. These applications constitute the bulk of the council’s workload and the consultation process often involves striking a balance between opposing views. To help make your voice heard, South Hams District Council has put together a leaflet so that the public can engage more effectively with the Local Authority on planning issues. Although there is a wealth of information on their website, the following communication from DR SARAH WOLLASTON MP, brings together some of the more relevant points and signposts to more information; – http://www.drsarah.org.uk/contact/south-hams-district-council
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