A still from Skerningham: A Jewel In The Crown documentary
CAMPAIGNERS battling proposals to build 4,500 homes over open countryside have submitted a documentary film to the Planning Inspectorate to highlight the potential impact of the scheme.
Skerningham: Jewel In The Crown has been sent to government inspectors ahead of them examining Darlington Borough Council’s controversial proposed Local Plan next week.
Campaigners said due to Covid restrictions it had not been possible to organise protests, so they hoped the film, which is attracting hundreds of views every day on Youtube, would highlight concerns over the proposed development.
Northern Film School graduate Joshua Montoro, who undertook research, interviews, filming, sound recording and editing for the 15-minute film, said he had been happy to offer his services after discovering many residents remained unaware of the local authority’s plans.