OBJECTIONS: The banner put up by objectors signposting people to the website
CAMPAIGNERS who oppose plans by a housing developer to build up to 100 homes on the outskirts of Barnard Castle have launched a website to encourage more people to object to the scheme.
A flurry of support last month for Banks Property’s plans to build an estate on agricultural land adjacent to Castle Vale development, in Darlington Road, raised questions from some residents who noted many of the letters submitted to Durham County Council were identical in style and content.
Duncan Holness, project manager at Banks Property, admitted a “one click support” form on its website was used to gather support for the scheme. The letters were then forwarded to planning officers.