Among their many duties, one of the most important roles of councils is to decide on planning applications. Whether it’s at a town council level, where decisions are made on whether or not to object to the plans, or at a borough council level, where plans are considered and approved, there are always major decisions being made over what can be built in your area. Some of these decisions are bigger, and more controversial, than others. Here are some of the big planning decisions that are still up in the air:
Bilbao Court Flats Plans to build nine flats on the site of former garages in Bilbao Court have raised concerns over the availability of parking and landscaping in the local area.
Plans to build nine houses in the heart of Whitchurch have raised controversy amongst residents of the town. The houses are proposed on a patch of land at The Lawn, adjacent to Church Street and the River Test. The Lawn is the former home of Lord Denning, one of the most notable judges of the 20th century and one of Whitchurch’s most famous sons. The plans have proved controversial to residents of the town, who have raised concerns over traffic, the impact on the conservation area and impacts on the environment. The Advertiser has broken down the ongoing situation here:
Whitchurch residents have reacted strongly to “totally unsuitable” plans that would see houses built at the home of one of the town’s most famous sons. Mr & Mrs Paul Denning have applied to build nine houses on land at The Lawn, as well as associated landscaping and other building work. The houses will be adjacent to Church Street, and located near to the River Test. Residents raised concerns over the impact the plans would have on the conservation area, as well as traffic on Church Street. The Lawn is the former home of Lord Denning, one of the most notable judges of the 20th century. The site lies within the house’s estate, and has for some time been considered for housing, with plans being drawn up in the 1980s but were not progressed. The latest plans were submitted on November 23, following a pre-application submission.