Newcastle-under-Lyme planners have today recommended approval for the expansion of the rural village of Baldwins Gate by one third in the number of houses, but that will mean 50% increase in population. This is despite over 600 objections.
The houses, up to 113, would be built in a village where there is NO WORK, NO NEED, FEW FACILITIES, and a daytime bus service of 1 per hour (already full at peak times).
England doesn't have the ability to feed its population NOW, but in the future, with and increased population, THE NEED FOR VALUABLE FARMLAND WILL BE MORE IMPORTANT.
Only 21% of England's agricultural land is classed as Grade 1 or 2 and Government says that it should only be built on as a LAST RESORT…. This is Grade 1 & 2 land.
Is democracy dead?
Is Eric Pickles' vision of LOCALISM DEAD?
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