Today the DCC meet for the third time to discuss the Newbridge planning application.We have spent hours researching and preparing. This afternoon we have two minute time allocations to get our points across.
The aims and benefits of the proposal have been found wanting. Leaving only one possible explanation for pushing this scheme through - money. Committee members have come under enormous pressure to approve the application. B&NES Council has repeatedly asserted that if any part of the BTP fails then the DfT funding is lost. The case officer responsible for this application has stated that financial aspects are not material considerations and the decision must be on planning grounds alone.
It is so finely balanced we cannot call which way it will go. Or is it?
P.S. The meeting is open to all, if you would like to attend this application is scheduled for 5.00 p.m. at The Guildhall, Bath.
and the outcome was ..... ??
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