|
Annette Drake writes:
We are now 2 years into the new Unitary Authority
and beginning, at last, to see some benefits appearing in Hurst.
Work on the roads and soon the footway repair programme will start,
beginning with the pavements outside the shops.
A number of the roads have been repaired and others resurfaced really well.
However, the speeding traffic remains a problem, but the long-awaited
report on the findings of the vehicle and speed monitoring equipment, placed in
Davis Street for two weeks during October, will finally be submitted to the
January meeting of the Highways sub-committee. Members of the committee
will be given advice on feasible traffic calming measures for Davis Street and
for Sandford Lane width restrictions. Most accidents are recorded in this area.
Please let me have your suggestions as soon as possible in order that I can
inform the Chairman of Highways of residents’ preferences. Consultation will
be undertaken prior to any measures being implemented.
|
 |
The application for an organic farm on the land between Tape Lane and
Lodge Road has concerned many residents, as these enterprises tend to grow in
size. Although the land is designated as agricultural land, I think there are
concerns which the Parish Council and I (and HVS - Ed) have voiced to the
planning officers. . I believe it is obvious that a Farm Shop would need
significant amounts of products imported from other farms, significantly
increasing the traffic in Lodge Road; furthermore, the proposed new buildings
would lead to urbanisation of a rural area. The nature of the activity would
not, in my view, necessitate a residential presence on the site. New residential
dwellings in the countryside are against the countryside policies. I conclude
that this application should be refused. There may well be an appeal by the
applicant following a refusal, in which case those who object should write to
the Inspector personally. I expect this application to be determined within the
next two weeks, but will keep you informed through the HVS newsletter.
I have restarted Saturday "surgery" from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, for
residents to phone or discuss District Council matters. I look forward to
hearing from you.
|
