UPDATE: Gavin Williamson, MP for South Staffordshire, has won his campaign to stop a proposed development at Landywood Lane.
The application to build 141 homes on Greenbelt land was thrown out by South Staffordshire District Council late last year.
The deadline for the developer to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate, against the District Council’s decision, has now passed. No appeal has been made so the development will not be going ahead.
Following reports of a likely appeal, Gavin sent out a petition that received 4,281 signatures from residents protesting the development. The petition was presented to Parliament earlier this year.
Gavin said: “I think the petition, which received a massive response, played an important part in persuading the developers not to go ahead with the development.
“Without the help, support and effort that the people of Cheslyn Hay and Great Wyrley put into this campaign, we would not have defeated the proposal. I particularly want to thank every single person for their efforts, for all that they did, whether it was to sign a petition, help fold and stuff envelopes or actually go out and deliver leaflets. Without these people, we would not have won. I am delighted residents’ views have been heard.”
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CAMPAIGN: Gavin is supporting local residents in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay in a campaign to stop a development on Greenbelt land near Landywood Lane.
The proposal to build over 140 houses on Greenbelt land has been heavily criticised by the Environment Agency and was thrown out by South Staffordshire District Council. Nevertheless, it still risks being passed by the Planning Inspectorate.
At a recent public meeting, Gavin vowed to fight the development. He said: “These proposals will lead to the erosion of the distinct identity of our individual villages and could cause substantial environmental damage, as well as a potential risk of flooding”.
In support of local residents, Gavin has also presented a petition to the House of Commons requesting that all possible steps be taken to protect the Greenbelt for future generations.
The action received overwhelming support from local residents, with a total of 4,281 people signing the document.
Commenting on the effort, Gavin said: “It is truly inspiring to see the community come together like this to make a united fight against these ridiculous proposals, which would result in the destruction of our green and pleasant land”.
