A Tale of Two Villages
December 21, 2009 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Whilst the title of this article is an opportunistic pun on the Dickens’ Classic, Tale of Two Cities, the story here in Rochford could be a tragedy of epic proportions for two villages in Rochford District if Government Planning Inspectors allow the two appeals in Stambridge and Hawkwell.
Also at risk is the whole strategic housing and development plan (Core Strategy) which is being put forward by Rochford District Council to another Planning Inspector the same time.
So why are two big developers challenging RDC through planning applications rather than the Core Strategy Consultation and Public Examination?
Both developers have something to lose.
