A 12 month campaign by local residents to stop an imposing 40 bed Nursing Home on land at Norris Street is celebrating a victory today as the Planning Inspectorate dismissed an appeal submitted by the applicant.
As local ward councillor I am delighted that the independant inspector agreed with the central themes of our objection to the scheme - the character of the area would undoubtedly be compromised by such a development.
Particular thanks must go to local residents Len Smith and Bernie McDerra who galvanised the local community. Fairfield resident and planning consultant Ian Smith for his expertise on planning matters provided the campaign with the technical knowledge required to build a case and lastly the support of my fellow Labour Councillor Mike Hannon.
The full appeal decision can be viewed by clicking on the title above (pdf file).
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