The County Council have just released the agenda for the public meeting on November 20th @ 6.00pm and High Fields School.
Main CC Page
The agenda has two main parts: Agenda
1) To discuss the public consultation about the new development plans
2) To discuss the changes to the old Settlement Framework Boundary (SFB)
1) Basically it's full steam ahead, they have new census data and are recommending that they go with their figures of 4400 new housed by 2028! and a 71% growth in OAPs coming to the area!
2) This is about the proposed changes to the Settlement Framework Boundary from before, not the new plans! As far as Matlock goes it currently concerns Starkholmes and the EXCLUSION of Hall Dale Quarry now to be reconsidered and recommended. The Asker Lane SFB changes will come later with a new proposal!
For your information the Asker Lane Fields whilst not being disused at the point as far as the SFB is concerned are STILL in the proposed development Land!
See Here (Page 16- DD854)
So nothing has changed we still need to keep the presure on to stop the County Council building on our green fields.
Please make a big effort to get as many people as you can to come to this public meeting!
I noticed in late October that heavy equipment had been used to mow over the badger sett, causing considerable damage - including several roof falls - to the sett itself and removing much of the bramble cover.
ReplyDeleteAs I understand it, damaging a badger sett and disturbing badgers whilst occupying a sett are both offences under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992.
I am unclear exactly who has been breaking the law in this way. Is it part of the initial survey for the Asker Lane development? If so, the Council or its agents are engaging in what is clearly illegal activity.
Hello Kitty
ReplyDeleteIf you want to take it up with Derbyshire Police( HQ at Butterley), they have a wildlife officer who deals with these matters.
Thanks