Here is the outcome of the Parish Council's discussion about Persimmon's new planning application for Home Farm
Cranfield Parish Council has rejected arguments from Persimmon that it be allowed to press ahead with the stalled Home Farm development .
Persimmon, the UK’s biggest housing developer is submitting a new application to Central Beds Council (CBC) which would relax requirements that it provides a key footpath to the centre of the village and space for school expansion. Persimmon says it cannot deliver these at present because of disputes with landowners on the site.
It proposes that a main Road, Court Road, be a replacement access and points out that CBC has identified land elsewhere in the village for school expansion (Flitt leys).
Cranfield Parish Coumcil Planning Committee last night pledged to oppose the proposal which is expected to be considered by CBC in April.
The plan is for 371 new homes. The parish council and local campaigners have fought a rearguard action for 20 years since the proposal first emerged. In 2007 CBC granted permission with a so-called S106 agreement which called for contributions towards health, education and transport. But Persimmon have been unable to deliver the acces and school kland because they have not been able to reach agreement with key landowners. Persimmon started site preparation in 2007 and built two houses but had to pull back because of problems over land.
Delise Ball, chair of CPC said: “the people of Cranfield have been patient and long-suffering as Persimmon have told us stories and messed around for two decades. But we are resolute that we will not stand for any watering down of the benefits which they are obliged to provide. WE will continue to oppose this application.”
Cranfield Parish Council has rejected arguments from Persimmon that it be allowed to press ahead with the stalled Home Farm development .
Persimmon, the UK’s biggest housing developer is submitting a new application to Central Beds Council (CBC) which would relax requirements that it provides a key footpath to the centre of the village and space for school expansion. Persimmon says it cannot deliver these at present because of disputes with landowners on the site.
It proposes that a main Road, Court Road, be a replacement access and points out that CBC has identified land elsewhere in the village for school expansion (Flitt leys).
Cranfield Parish Coumcil Planning Committee last night pledged to oppose the proposal which is expected to be considered by CBC in April.
The plan is for 371 new homes. The parish council and local campaigners have fought a rearguard action for 20 years since the proposal first emerged. In 2007 CBC granted permission with a so-called S106 agreement which called for contributions towards health, education and transport. But Persimmon have been unable to deliver the acces and school kland because they have not been able to reach agreement with key landowners. Persimmon started site preparation in 2007 and built two houses but had to pull back because of problems over land.
Delise Ball, chair of CPC said: “the people of Cranfield have been patient and long-suffering as Persimmon have told us stories and messed around for two decades. But we are resolute that we will not stand for any watering down of the benefits which they are obliged to provide. WE will continue to oppose this application.”
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