Cudworth Unites

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 This is Councillor Stephen Houghton's reply to my email concerning the development:

'The proposals from Barratt development are at an early stage and no planning application has yet been received.  Therefore there will not be a decision by the end of June.  The land in question was allocated as land safeguarded for housing development as far back as 25 years ago.  Therefore the decision that this land is suitable for housing was made at that time, so the question then becomes about the nature and type of development that is being proposed and, as you suggest, the impact on the local community. Local Members have raised concerns with the Planning Department on behalf of the residents and will continue to do so.  We do not support the current proposal.  The Planning Department are looking at issues such as highways impact, impact on local schools and impact on the character of the area as you yourself suggest. We will continue to talk to the Planning Officers about this proposal and they in turn with Barratt to see what changes can be made.  I will  keep you up to date when there is further information. ThanksCouncillor Sir Steve Houghton'