East Leake Residents Against Planning

The solar farm application 22/00319/ful was refused. In response to a question, here is a map showing the various solar farm applications in our immediate area. The one up Lantern Lane has been approved, but not yet built. The one between Kingston on Soar village and the power station site has been approved, as has the one between Bunny Woods and Costock. At various other stages are sites between Gotham and Fairham; between Gotham, Fairham and Ruddington; between Gotham and East Leake.; between Rempstone and Costock.

Councillors reject homes plan for county village

Guys people power really can work...Gladman is unscrupulous but thanks to all you guys you’ll protect East Leake.
Keep fighting 👊

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/councillors-reject-homes-plan-countesthorpe-1403017.amp?__twitter_impression=true

leicestermercury.co.uk Hundreds of people had objected to schemes

Petition: Stop explosive housing growth without infrastructure to support it

Guys make use of your Bank Holiday and sign this petition...do it, do it now
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/207538

petition.parliament.uk We call on the government to: (a) change planning laws and emphasis so that adequate infrastructure has to be provided alongside new homes; (b) provide grant funding where developer contributions alone are not enough to build new schools and health centres and improve the roads.

Planning Inspectorate

Okay ELRAP's this is where you need to submit your views and you have until 18/4/18 to get them submitted
https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?Caseid=3196537&CoID=32880

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Thanks to on of the team for this...

The appeal for the second Lantern Lane application is in progress, but it appears that the appeal for the first application has now been withdrawn. I'm not sure whether submissions made for the appeal for the first application will be carried forward. I'd recommend submitting your comments again to the second appeal.

Parish Council planning meeting this evening at 7 in the Parish Office has an agenda item to discuss how we are taking a response forward. Seehttp://east-leake.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/27th-Mar-18.pdf

east-leake.gov.uk

Make sure you get your objections in to the Planning Inspectorate

Hi all... I had a couple of ideas to highlight the issues with the constant battle, primarily it seems against Gladman Developments.
1. Get the parish councillors to look at other councils successful challenges against Gladman. I had a quick look on google and saw that Gladman exploit areas where no 5 year plan is in place. So do we get the councillors to pressure the council to get this sorted? (I don’t know the full details so happy for anyone who has the knowledge)
2. Their plan is for 195 new houses, to show the impact do we get as many of us as possible (ideally 195) to all drive to Lantern Lane on a specific time and day to show how the increased traffic would cause chaos?
What’s your thoughts guys.

Thanks Jo Jevons for taking this pic - deer hoof print taken on the proposed development site on Lantern Lane! Even more reason to save this land

This post is by John Arnold - Thank you John

In early December I wrote to all East Leake Borough Councilor’s and to our MP, The Rt. Hon Kenneth Clarke asking for their views on the planning applications and village infrastructure.

Rushcliffe Councilor John Thurman made contact personally very quickly and met with me to discuss some of the background to the current state of planning applications and village infrastructure. Councilor Thurman felt that the decisions were ‘out of his hands’ but was sympathetic to the concerns being raised with regard to lack of investment in infrastructure in East Leake. After a long discussion I left with the impression that he felt that there was little he could do in his role as Councilor to affect current applications.

I received no response from Councilor R Hetherington or Councilor M Males.

Our MP, The Right Honourable Kenneth Clarke, responded with the letter attached below.

It appears that the two democratically elected representatives who did respond to me feel that there is little that they can do to influence current planning applications.

It is also very apparent that the Rushcliffe Planning process is not acting in the best interests of existing residents of the East Leake area and is leaving the field clear for land and property speculators to decide where they wish to build rather than being guided by a democratically elected council process.

During my research I have uncovered an interesting summary of the current state of approved and pending applications which I attach for interest. Most significantly there are in fill spaces on this map that even I can see would look attractive to build on – I am sure that an effectively organised property speculator has a very clear view on how easy a target East Leake is over the next few years. See attached map and table.

I have further information, which might be of interest to anyone interested in the economics and strategy of the planning application process, but it might be better to discuss this rather than put it all down in a post (there is quite a lot).

In short our Councilors and MP will not be able to do very much about existing planning applications, but surely the matter needs raising with them during their next election appeal for East Leake votes!

Guys I know you'll all be busy enjoying the wintery weather :) but if you get chance take a pic of the effect of the weather and post on here...Flooded car parks, potholes etc this isn't to moan it's to show how the infrastructure can't cope...

Planning Inspectorate

Guys I've been off here for a while as this is based on current large scale planning applications. As some of you will know Gladman's proposal now sits with the Planning Inspectorate so we need to have another push and make our collective voice heard.
The beauty is it is dead easy to post your comments.
Click the link below and search for 3196537

https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=3196537

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Petition: Stop explosive housing growth without infrastructure to support it

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/207538

petition.parliament.uk We call on the government to: (a) change planning laws and emphasis so that adequate infrastructure has to be provided alongside new homes; (b) provide grant funding where developer contributions alone are not enough to build new schools and health centres and improve the roads.

Folks it's great that we have increased the number of objections on the Rushcliffe Planning Site...Don't forget you need to also object on the Inspectorate Site (the link is on the pinned post at the top of this page)

East Leake Residents Against Planning

Please keep submitting your objections

Click and save East Leake

https://planningon-line.rushcliffe.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=OX2TZJNLL7D00

Not long to go to get your opinions in guys...say sNOw ❄️ to more houses in East Leake

I've had a good chat with the Head at Brookside school today & whilst he's very supportive of the campaign against further building in the village, it puts him & the school in an awkward position with the Local Authority if they have a petition in school. They can't be seen to be taking sides. He is happy for me to collect feedback/comments & signatures though so I will have a petition with me when I go into school next week if anyone wishes to sign & make comments around why they believe it's inappropriate to have even more large building sites in our village.

BCE Consultation Portal

Not sure if anyone is aware but under the proposed boundary changes due in 2018, East Leake is set to be managed by the council in Loughborough under the Loughborough and Shepshed constituency.

Have to say having Rushcliffe as our council was a big draw to the village and I’m sure other residence appreciate the benefits Rushcliffe offers us.

To have your say follow this link https://www.bce2018.org.uk

bce2018.org.uk The Boundary Commission for England is conducting a review of parliamentary constituencies and needs your help. On this site you can view our proposals, make comments, see what other people have said and learn about us and the review.

Not long to get your objections in...it only takes 5 minutes for you to help save East Leake - 👍

East Leake Parish Council

We are considering how to take forward the suggestion at a public meeting that the Parish Council should produce its own transport assessment, and we are keen to hear from any residents with expertise in this who can initially help us get a ball park cost and then (if the expenditure is approved) help produce the brief for consultants.

When objecting to both the new planning application AND the appeal state the following when referring to traffic and access:
1) a safe and suitable access cannot be provided in accordance with design standards. The access therefore does not meet the test of NPPF.
2) The site is not accessible by sustainable travel modes, particularly buses. The nearest bus stops are beyond the required 400 metres waling distance of each dwelling, and therefore the development does not meet the objective of the NPPF
3) The development would have a severe impact on the operation and safety of the road network within the village, and satisfactory mitigation measures are not proposed. Therefore, the development does not meet the third objective of the NPPF.

Guys this is one of the key areas so please use this guide and put in your own words..If you have already submitted an objection I'd suggest you edit/amend and include this but in your own words as best you can, thank you

Planning Inspectorate

This is from the planning inspectorate

Case number 3187292
If the appeal relates to full planning permission then yes comments can be made on your neighbours behalf through the appeals casework portal. I have provided a link below..

Case number 3187292
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This is from RBC guys about the two applications...

The reason why one application you can comment on and the other is not allowing comments is that 16/03119/OUT has a decision made and will not allow any further comments to be made.
The 17/02292/OUT has not had the decision made yet so allowing comments to be made so the planning officer can take these into consideration when writing the delegated report.

Guys this is the letter from RBC about the planning application which many of you will have had through the door this week...

In an ideal world we would have plenty of time to rally the troops and get the objections flooding in on petitions and drumming up interest in the council meetings BUT...the deadline is so soon that I think we should get them registered on the link below, search for CASE NUMBER 3187292

https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk

17/02292/OUT | Outline planning application for the er****on of up to 195 dwellings, with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point from Lantern Lane LE12 6QN. All matters reserved except for...

Click and save East Leake

https://planningon-line.rushcliffe.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=OX2TZJNLL7D00

planningon-line.rushcliffe.gov.uk You may make a comment supporting or objecting to this application. Your comments will be submitted and in due course made available online. Please be aware that if you choose to make comments on a planning application your name and address will be displayed alongside your comments. Any personal det...

Morning...
The objections need to be in by the New Year please.
I'm not an expert but from researching the Ruschliffe Borough Council site states 6th Jan 2018 and the Planning Inspectorate states 3rd Jan 2018.

I have had the email below from the Council about petitions, I have asked them to clarify that it will count as multiple objections. Guys on this note the forms are only something I have "cobbled" together so feel free to make your own or I can email you them if you prefer. The cover letter is from the council though and they have advised that this is fine to do this. Sorry I can't post any forms out I'm afraid.

Thank you for your email relating to comments on planning applications. We welcome comments from your neighbours using your email address. These can either be attached and we can post a letter out to their address. If there is a large number of people who wish to comments in your area we can forward a petition form if that is helpful.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards

Sharon Rushall
Business Support Unit
Planning Admin

Okay East Leake folk....it’s the morning after the night before!

We need some volunteers to get out and get the names on the petition.

If we don’t act then they WILL build the houses so don’t sit back.

Inbox me your email address and I’ll send you the forms👍

Lets fight this and save our village

John Arnold posted this but I accidentally deleted and can't fathom out how to get it back...so credit to John, you could do the same
I have sent the following email to our MP and to all 3 of our Rushcliffe Councillors. I will post any responses I get so we all know what our elected representatives think and are doing on our behalf.
_______________________________________________________________
As a constituent of yours and a resident of East Leake of over 20 years I am concerned about recent planning approvals and submissions affecting our village.
While I understand and agree with the national objective of providing 300,000 new homes per annum in order to address growth of the UK population it would seem that East Leake has already absorbed more than it’s share of this burden.
East Leake has recognised in the adopted Neighbourhood Plan 2013-2018 that new housing will add substantial pressure on local infrastructure and that Health and Education services are barely sufficient to service the needs of the current population. The plan supported development above the 400 house target (laid down in the Rushcliffe Borough Council Core Strategy document) only where the provision of significant improvement of infrastructure could be achieved in time to support the needs of development. I do not believe that such improvements can be demonstrated, either actual or planned.
I would be most grateful if you would outline your position on these matters, both past and planned, along with any examples where you believe that you have acted in the best interests of members of your constituency in East Leake with respect to building and local infrastructure.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Petition doc.docx

PETITION DOCUMENTS

https://www.dropbox.com/s/t4xl0kfka753z9r/Petition%20doc.docx?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/r3977yvtllf385h/Petition%20cover%20letter.doc?dl=0

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The page has been cleaned up so that you can find the important links easier.

Please object on both links, you can cut and paste.

Do I have any willing volunteers to inbox me so I can send out the petition paperwork...You will need to be willing to pester friends and family, stand outside the shops, put them in the schools etc

Planning Inspectorate

****REMEMBER THE APPLICATION NUMBER IS*** 3187292

Click the link press the Save and continue button

https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/MyPortal/Form.aspx?submission=277088

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These are the areas you need to include in your objections…
Okay guys you can see below that some of your concerns raised are included but not all and there are some that haven’t been mentioned.
Social facilities
• Schools (lack of places, displaced to other schools, further impacting on Highways)
• Doctors (Unable to get appointments etc)
Infrastructure (Poor drainage, Flooding etc)
Highway
• Increased traffic
• Vehicular access
• Highway safety
Loss of sunlight
Overshadowing/Loss of outlook
Loss of privacy
Noise or Disturbance
Smells and Fumes
Nature
Loss or effect on Trees

After becoming increasingly frustrated at the way in which East Leake has become a building site...with seemingly no end in sight I have decided to set up this page.

Please play nice as this isn't a place to have a rant at each other or to be abusive...it is for like minded people who care and are passionate enough to spend a bit of time protecting what is left of this "ahem" village!

This isn't about objecting to every planning application submitted but it is about challenging developers of the larger number of houses in a site.

I'd love it if we can get an hardcore group of people who are willing and even experienced in this kind of thing to be able to help others.
If we can get people who are experienced on how increasing numbers of housing can affect significant areas such as, traffic and roads, education and schools. Local services like doctors and dentists. Crime and disorder and the list goes on, but you get the picture.

My goal would be that rather than having loads of places to visit to find out what to do this becomes a one stop shop and those who know how to object do so...but more than that they help those who don't
Whether that be an elderly neighbour who hasn't got access to the internet or a friend who is unable to get out to post a letter...
If this group grows and each one of the group visits 5 others and gets them to air their views we may just have a fighting chance.

Anyway for now I'd ask that you share this group to those who you think are up for the fight.