Apologies for the delay in posting, however, be assured much has been going on behind the scenes and at last we have won a major victory in the fight to stop the extension of the Newbridge park and ride.
On behalf of local residents Newbridge Matters appointed a legal team to investigate this part of the ill conceived BTP. In October 2012 our legal representation wrote to B&NES Council requesting copies of the planning consent and the pre-commencement conditions. After regular reminders in mid-December 2012 B&NES Council conceded that some of the pre-commencement conditions had not been formally discharged. The Council also confirmed that the planning permission had expired.
Disappointingly, B&NES Council has shown a blatant disregard for the proper procedures and breached planning control by starting work on the site.
We have informed the Department of Transport of the situation. They may well feel they have been misled too.
Thank you for all your support and of course we will keep you informed of any updates.
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