At a cabinet meeting of Rushcliffe Borough Council on 12th Jan 10 a report was received from the Local Development Framework committee stating that if RBC was to comply with government targets, over 4000 houses would have to be built between our village and Gamston. A similar number would have to be built between Clifton & Gotham. Failure to comply with government targets could result in the planning process being taken out of RBC control.
The area affected is in the plan illustrated (click on it to make it bigger) and involves the existing airport land.
Planned development
The leader of RBC, Neil Clark went to great lengths to show how his council was opposing these huge numbers of new houses all of which would have to be built in the greenbelt. The cabinet received the report stating it was not their preferred option but the process now allows an 8 week period of consultation starting in late January.
Only Nottingham City Council and the government seem to think this level of building is acceptable. Local councils, & residents groups (Tabu & Greenfields) are horrified by these proposals.
The only way this can be prevented is if the consultation process illustrates an overwhelming opposition to these plans. We will soon be identifying how residents can declare their views on these proposals. It is vital that all residents repeat their views during this new consultation process. At no time during the meeting was the new stadium mentioned despite headlines in the following days Evening Post! The application to build these houses will be made whether the stadium goes ahead or not.
Watch this space, the village newsletter & the noticeboards for further information.
Originally written by Julian Smith – Tollerton Parish Council