The Appeal timetable for Veolia’s proposals for the Long Leys Road site has been published; on the one hand we have lots of time, but on the other – very important – hand, we have very little.
The Public Hearing itself will not happen until 27 February 2018, but if you want to object to these plans, you must do so before Wednesday 4 October. Anything received after this date will be ignored. The difference between these two dates is to allow for the preparation of the costly technical reports and the equally costly legal arguments. For residents to have a voice after 4 October we will need to have legal representation at the public inquiry (see How Will My Donation To The Stop Veolia Legal Fund Be Spent?).
The map below will show you how close your own home will be to the Refuse Derived Fuel production plant.
We hope you will want to object. If you objected before, that representation will automatically be passed forward for review by the Inspectorate – but you are very free to write again. We hope you will do so.
When you write, please be sure to write in the first line or two that you STRONGLY OBJECT to Veolia’s plans, and ask specifically that your letter is noted IN OPPOSITION to the company’s proposals. It’s important anyone reading your letter sees it is an objection, not just a comment which carries less weight. So don’t be kind and diplomatic – if you’re angry or disturbed by the plans, make sure your letter gets that across.
Here’s how you do it – don’t write to the Council again, it’s now moved up to a different level.
Use these headings…
APPLICATION REFERENCE: L/1076/16
APPELLANT’S NAME: Veolia ES (UK) Ltd.
APPEAL REFERENCE: APP/Q2500/W/17/3181477
You can submit an objection online, at https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk. Or if you prefer to mail a letter, write to:
Kerr Brown
The Planning Inspectorate
Room 3/O Kite Wing
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
BRISTOL BS1 6PN
(Mr Kerr Brown is the case officer for this appeal).
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CHRIS TAYLOR
ct@clara.net
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