14 July 2008

HBC Planning Applications

The self-induced hiccups [Gazette 4th July] that ended with HBC losing an argument with itself over the new-build on Camp Close is a small but expensive step forward. The plans were only rejected because of the reduction in size of the football pitch and because of the likely nuisance to the residents of Littlethorpe Terrace [see letter]. These matters will be addressed and the plan resubmitted later this year. The rejection is the most clear evidence so far that the whole project is being rushed through with inadequate preparation and consultation. The Claro football league that has been using Camp Close for years were completely unaware of the proposals until a few days before the hearing and blissfully ignorant that they would be left without a usable pitch.

There is still no news on the date for hearing the listed building application.

You can still register objections or comments to the Spa Baths applications. Ripon Spa Partnership has drawn up a template letter, which includes the correct refererence code and address details - plus a number of potential reasons for objection, which can be supplemented, amended or deleted as appropriate.
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The following links will take you to the 3 individual applications :

i    08/02082/SOSLB        Listed Building application

ii   08/02082/RG4            Conversion of Spa Baths to Housing

iii  08/02070/RG3MAJ     New pool on Camp Close (closed)

The first of these is the most important - this is the one that will be reviewed by the Secretary of State. Also make sure that your remarks are registered as comment or objection as appropriate.

There are links to HBC letters and other documents on the information page.