Click below for a letter from Crispin Blunt MP
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There is still time to write or email!!
…if you want to comment on the
planning application (07/00044/F) which has been lodged to demolish the house at
8, The Avenue and build 24 flats. Do you want to influence the future of your
village? Write to your local councillors and let them know what you think.
Or send your comments by email to
customer.services@reigate-banstead.gov.uk.
Let Your Voice Be Heard...
“We welcome moves towards more freedoms and
flexibilities and to allow local communities more powers to shape their own
futures.” (Cllr J Spiers 27 Oct 2006)
| If you feel strongly about any particular aspects of this proposed development please write to any or all of the following: | ||
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Nigel Clifford, Chief Executive |
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| Cllr Dr Lynne Hack, Leader of the Council | ||
Councillors on Planning Committee |
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| Cllr S S Banwait (Con) | Cllr D J Pay (Con) |
Reigate & Banstead
Borough Council Town Hall Castlefield Road Reigate RH2 0SH |
| Cllr Mrs L J Brunt (Con) | Cllr Mrs C Poulter (Con) | |
| Cllr M A Brunt (Con) | Cllr Dr D Poulter (Con) | |
| Cllr S Farrer (Con) | Cllr Mrs R S Turner (Con) | |
| Cllr D Hutchison (Con) | Cllr S T Walsh (Con) | |
| Cllr R S Mantle (Con) | Cllr S A Kulka (Lib Dem) | |
| Cllr J A Meech (Con) | Cllr Mrs F D M Dixon (Lab) | |
| Cllr Mrs R Miller (Con) | Cllr N D Harrison (Res Assoc) | |
| Cllr M J Miller (Con) | Cllr M J Selby (Res Assoc) | |
| Cllr R C Newstead (Con) | ||
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The appeals process in brief:
local authority refuses planning application by developer
developer appeals to the secretary of state (the government department responsible for planning is the office of the deputy prime minister)
method of appeal decided
all interested parties organise their evidence
if case significant public inquiry takes place
appointed inspector makes formal site visit
decision made on the appeal
The pros and cons of a public inquiry:
Pros
most thorough way available to deal with complex issues
strength of public feeling better communicated at an inquiry
the formality of an inquiry ensures access to evidence well in advance from all parties, giving chance to prepare a strong case
Cons
the most expensive of appeals processes for all concerned
more delay before decision made
the formality of proceedings and likely involvement of lawyers can make it an
intimidating process
Pre-Inquiry procedure
A date and venue will be decided by the Inspector appointed to hear the inquiry.
The local authority has to draw up a timetable of proceedings and distribute to all interested parties. The appellant (Churchill) and other parties must prepare and serve a 'statement of case' summarising their position
Any individual or group wishing their opinion to be taken into account can appear as a witness at the inquiry and must provide a written account of the case they wish to put to the Inspector, (Proof of Evidence)
Based on all the facts put before him, the Inspector will decide the appeal and notify the parties of his decision.
"Let no man imagine that he has no influence. Whoever he may be and wherever he may be placed, the man who thinks becomes a light and the power" - Henry George, 1839-1897
